What to carry in the Hydration bag.

Structure

I just got a Camel Back MULE for a B-day gift and am deciding what to do with all the "extra" space (I had a smaller bag before this).

Right now I have a Crank Bros. multi tool., a Girvin (?) multitool (there is some overlap here but some different features too), lube, tube, pump, chapstick, first aid kit, quarters, a Cliff bar, and usually a windbreaker.

What do you ride with? Ideas? I think I'll slip in a $5 bill soon, and I'm thinking about adding a couple of chain links, but I'm not sure.

mtblvr

I only carry one bike tool, I do carry a few extra chain links and a new master link (sram chain) I carry my Nextel phone, the big difference is I carry a first aid kit, I have a big one in my van, and a small one in the pack, consisting of gauze, sterile cloth, butterfly closures, disposable prep pads and alchohol pads plus some other stuff I can't remember off the top of my head, basically everything you would need toget out of the woods without bleeding too much.

Structure

I carry a first aide kit too. A small one. Also a patch kit which I think I left out above. No cell phone for me, though I think that's a good idea if you have one. Though I'd want to leave it off! I've been riding with guys before who had to stop and yak with work midride...jez.

sm266

duct tape. I carry water, a little food, and duct tape.

Fredster

I have found on the trails down here in Florida, that carring a survival compass has been very helpfull also in conjunction to most of everything listed.

big_h

Structure

The $5-00 bill is a good idea. Can pay for a taxi ride but also can double as a liner if your tyre is cut. Works very well. A friend of mine once had to tear a R100-00 bill after he got the second cut. He finished the race!!!!!

Keep those wheels spinning!!!

Big H

ouzo

looks like I dont carry enough with me. I take the phone, a spare tube, puncture repair kit and tyre levers. a first aid kit seems like a good idea though

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cachehiker

One of these days a real accident is going to happen to me. One where a riding partner or myself suffers a badly broken limb or a serious head, neck, or back injury. At that point I will appreciate some of this stuff that I regularly take on longer hikes and rides into areas where trails are hard to follow, passers-by are infrequent, and cellular service can't be relied upon.

Have you considered the following in addition to the usual food, water, jacket, and first aid?

Map and Compass/GPS
Leatherman Tool - the knife and the pliers are essential
AA Flashlight - it has come in handy at dusk more than once
10m Nylon Cord - for splints or to tie up torn clothing or bags
Waterproof Matches
Signal Mirror or Whistle
Emergency Blanket

I have a backpacker's mentality and this stuff only adds a little over a pound to my HAWG. I also take athletic tape instead of duct tape since it works better for preventing blisters. The usual multi-tool, patch kit, and spare tube are always in the seat bag along with a couple of extra SRAM Powerlinks. The pump is always mounted on the frame.

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bikefreak101

I always carry a spare tube in and a patch kit in my saddle bag because I take a lot of short (10-20 miles) rides that I take a water bottle on. I have an Outdoor Products Hydration pack that I got at wal-mart, I would rather have a good Camlebak, but this is good enough for me. Never thought about the chain links.

maxbuwaya

dont forget an ID

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