Desert Packing

There may be nothing better than a Mountain Biking trip to the desert as the larches start to turn gold. The air is crisp, the sun is warm, and a camp fire rarely feels better. I always aim to be in my campsite, uninterrupted, for the longest stretch of time I can. That means bringing almost anything I could need for my camp, truck, and bike. 

Here’s a quick packing list.

Camp

• Water (at least 10 gallons)

• Stove

• Camp table (if there is room, the tailgate works great too!)

• Extra fire wood

• Hatchet

• Plate, bowl, utensils, including a spatula… That seems to be the one I forget the most.

• Small pot

• Small skillet

• Dutch Oven (for those delicious desserts)

• Dish towel

• Paper towel

• Poop shovel

• TP

• Wet wipes

• HEST mattress

• Pillow

• Sleeping bag

• Blanket 

• SO MUCH FOOD!
  

Truck

• Jumper cables

• FLATED Air-Topper

• Zipper Cleaner - those roads are dusty!

• FLATED Air-Deck

• FLATED Air-Storage

• Battery Pump

• Gas can

• Ratchet straps

• bungees

• Check that spare!

Bike

• Bike (duh!)

• Helmet

• So many socks

• Floor pump

• Extra tire

• Extra sealant

• Master link and/or extra chain links

• Shifter cable

• Toolbox. Mine includes:
  

• 2 sets of allen wrenches

• Phillips head screwdriver

• Spoke wrenches

• Chain Lube

• Shimano brake bleed kit

• SRAM brake bleed kit

• Derailleur Alignment Guide

• Zip ties

• Torque wrench
  

Don’t forget to pack for summer and winter! The desert can be very unpredictable in the fall. I’ve swam one day and been snowed on the next; it’s WILD out there.

Utah in the Fall… If you know, you know. If you don’t know, then get yourself out there!