What's in the Panniers?

My Ortlieb Classic Panniers are bulging to the brim now with kit ready for the big depart on Tuesday afternoon - but what do three guys take on a three week touring trip through France and Spain?

Here's the low down on what is in our panniers:


Team Kit:
  • Tents - 1 x two man and 1 x single man tent
  • Trangia Stove and Gaz
  • Large copper based pan
  • Washing up Liquid
  • Lightweight custom made cable bike lock and padlock
  • Comprehensive Tool Kit - including Leatherman, Chaintool, Multitool, Spare tyres, Tape, Chainlinks, Spare Spokes, Tyre Levers etc.
  • Maps and Mapcase
  • Portable Speakers
  • Playing Cards
  • Whistle
  • Compass
  • Solar Phone Charger


Individual Kit:

  • Thermarest Sleeping Mat
  • Berghaus Flame 700 Sleeping Bag
  • Spork, Plastic Bowl and Mug
  • Turbo Flame Lighter
  • Petzl Headtorch
  • Bungees
  • Bloc Cycling Sunglasses
  • Waterproof/Windproof Coat
  • 2 Changes of Cycling Kit
  • Casual Shorts and T-Shirt
  • Spare Tube
  • Bike Lights
  • Gloves - long and short finger
  • Long-Sleeve Thermal Top
  • Skins Compression Tights
  • LifeVenture Trekking Towel
  • Camera and Charger
  • Mobile Phone
  • Notebook Diary
  • Emergency Food - Nuts, Chocolate,
  • 0.5Kgs of Pasta/Noodles/Rice (emergency meal)
  • Baby Wipes
  • Soapbag - shampoo, shower gel, razor, travel wash, toothbrush, toothpaste, suncream

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