{"id":164027,"date":"2018-03-27T12:51:09","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T12:51:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=164027"},"modified":"2018-03-27T12:51:09","modified_gmt":"2018-03-27T12:51:09","slug":"best-luggage-lightweight-adventures","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2018\/03\/27\/best-luggage-lightweight-adventures\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Luggage for Lightweight Adventures"},"content":{"rendered":"

Whatever your adventure, when you\u2019re going the distance, you want to pack smart \u2013 so you need to pack light.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tools<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you\u2019re a long way from home, you\u2019ll need a few reliable tools that will work effectively in a hurry.\u00a0 Avoid multi-tools and instead opt for strong, lightweight tools that are fit-for-purpose and will get you out of trouble in the worst weather conditions.<\/p>\n

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Lezyne Carbon Drive Lite HP S<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

True your wheels with a 19g spoke wrench from German manufacturer P&K Lie<\/a>, and work a tyre off the rim with these King Cage Titanium Tyre Levers<\/a> \u2013 weighing in at 8g for the pair.\u00a0 Pump your tubes using the Lezyne Carbon Drive<\/a> which attaches to your frame just under a standard bottle cage.<\/p>\n

Spares<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Carry a puncture repair kit, but if you\u2019re in a rush and need to get out of trouble quickly, nothing beats having spare inner tubes.\u00a0 Save yourself a lot of rotational weight<\/a> by avoiding \u201cself-fixing\u201d sludge or slime tyres<\/a>.\u00a0 Instead, choose decent protected tyres<\/a> and sensible inner tubes<\/a>.\u00a0 Save weight by discarding the packaging and learning how to pack properly<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/lite-youtube>\n

You should be able to fit 3 water bottles<\/a> to your frame.\u00a0 Water is very heavy, 1m cubed weighs a ton, so only fill them as much as you need to and drink from them regularly \u2013 don\u2019t save water for later.\u00a0 Once inside you, the water will soon evaporate from your skin from your exertion, and your load will lighten.<\/p>\n

Comfort<\/strong><\/h2>\n

You can spend a lot of money<\/a> saving weight on your clothes, but make sure you also carry at least one pair of warm trousers and a waterproof jacket.\u00a0 Shelter is not only comfort \u2013 it could end up saving your life.\u00a0 We highly recommend the ProTrail from Tarptent<\/a> weighing in at 700g and packing down to 30cm x 10cm.<\/p>\n

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Tarptent Protrail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If you want to enjoy your cycling adventure, be kind to your engine. \u00a0That means you.\u00a0 Having a decent mattress will ensure your joints and muscles perform at their best throughout your adventure, and at 340g you won\u2019t get much better than the NeoAir Xlite<\/a>.\u00a0 There\u2019s even a shorter (and warmer) ladies<\/a> edition.<\/p>\n

Big rear panniers \u2013 but don\u2019t fill them<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Get hold of some large panniers, like these pair of Ortliebs<\/a> \u2013 40 litres of space, which is more than you\u2019ll ever need.\u00a0 At 1800g for the pair, they may seem heavy, but it\u2019s better to have the space and not need it.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhere are your kids?\u201d, \u201cAre you married?\u201d, the women asked. And as I answered, some of them were blown away by my story, others were terrified. 34 and still single! What a waste! (pushbikegirl.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The empty capacity weighs nothing, and your cycling adventure is likely to result in generous hospitality wherever you go.\u00a0 Use that empty space to take some home-made empanadas and fresh fruit<\/a> gifted to you by the women of an Argentinian village.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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