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Is it better to screw a classic pannier rack onto your road bike - assuming that's even possible - or are the new bikepacking bags the better choice? TOUR editors Jens Klötzer and Paul Schuler have tried out both options on multi-day road bike tours and describe their experiences as well as the respective advantages and disadvantages in TOUR 6/2017. In addition to the suitable transport method, the light, robust and easy-to-store other equipment also determines whether the tour will be a relaxing adventure. Below we present selected products that have proven themselves on the editors' tours.
Example parts for bikepacking:
First aid kit
First Aid Kit Active from Deuter, price 20 Euro
GPS computer including routing function
Garmin Edge 820, price from 399 euros
Light
DuraNova Lynx F30 LED headlight, price 50 Euro
Sigma Hiro rear light, price 15 euros
Air pump
Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HP, price 50 Euro
All-weather clothing
Sportful jersey Fiandre Light SS Top, price 129 Euro
Sportful NoRain Arm Warmers, price 29 Euro
Sportful NoRain Knee Warmers, price 35 Euro
Overtrousers: Endura MT 500 Spray Baggy 3/4, price 110 Euro
Rain jacket: Gore Bike Wear One 1985 GTX Shakedry, price: 300 Euro
Example parts for camping trip with classic luggage rack:
All-weather clothing
All-weather jersey: Craft Shield Jersey, price 100 Euro
Jacket: Santini Beta Multiweather, price 190 Euro
Rain trousers: Endura Helium 3/4 trousers, price 90 Euro
Rain jacket: BBB Pocketshield jacket, price 75 euros
Water bag with shower attachment
Ortlieb water bag, price 16 Euro
Ortlieb shower attachment, price 3 Euro
Minitool
Crankbrothers Multi 19, price 34 Euo
Waterproof smartphone holder
Topeak Weatherproof Ridecase, price 70 Euro
Lightweight towel
Vaude Comfort Towel II M, price 20 Euro
Headlamp for the tent
Ledlenser MH6, price 70 Euro
Lightweight rucksack
Deuter Road One, price 70 Euro
First aid kit
Vaude First Aid Kit Bike, price 28 Euro
Sleeping bag underlay
Vaude Tour sleeping pad, price 85 Euro
Matthias Borchers
Editor
