Best equipment to carry on rides

GillySFH
GillySFH Posts: 3
edited January 2016 in MTB beginners
Hi all, sure this has been covered many times before but wanted new opinions because its forever changing. What would you recommend taking on rides? Mountain biking normally pretty bad tracks that are unused. I already take an innter tube, Allen keys, pump and tyre levers. Thanks, Gilly

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  • buddy_club
    buddy_club Posts: 935
    Bit of money, phone, and a puncture repair kit in case you bust another inner tube after you've used your replacement one.
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  • HITR14
    HITR14 Posts: 7
    Depends how much you wan to carry really and how far away from civilisation your going? if you've got a hydra pack with a decent amount of storage what you've already got sounds good plus what buddy_cub added. I always take my phone coz I use the map my ride app - this is good if you get stuck or have an accident you can tell people exactly were you are using the map (provided you have coverage ha).
  • buddy_club
    buddy_club Posts: 935
    Yeah I use strava and i think you can get it to give you grid references. To be honest if I'm going out locally (within 15miles of home) I don't bother with any kit, I just risk it and walk home if I have to. Still take phone/money though.
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  • jimothy78
    jimothy78 Posts: 1,407
    I'd not go far without a chain-splitter and a quick-link or two. Breaking your chain guarantees you're walking (or at best coasting) home unless you can put it back together. I may be unusual, but in the last year I've broken my chain 4 times and had 3 punctures. A lot of good multi-tools have a chain tool included, so best to get one of those, rather than carry a stand-alone unit around with you - the Hexus II from Topeak is an awesome bit of kit!
  • GillySFH
    GillySFH Posts: 3
    I'm normally at least 5/10 miles from civilisation. I don't mind carrying it because I'm used to having a heavy bag with loads of drink. I haven't yet had a puncture (touch wood) so rather lucky there. But thanks. Seems I will be fine unless my chain snaps or something drastic
  • hairy_boy
    hairy_boy Posts: 345
    This Topeak Mini +18 tool is my favourite - carry one on both my road and mtb.

    On special currently at wiggle for £17.99:
    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/topeak-mini-18- ... 5360113068

    It has a chain tool and everything else you should need for repairs whilst out riding.

    I also carry a couple of SRAM power chain links so can repair my chain if it snaps to get home - if buying quick/power links make sure to get the right ones for your chain - they come in 8/9/10 speed variants

    Glue-less puncture patches are very handy for repairing an inner-tube quickly without messing with glue etc - Park tools do a pack of 6 I think for £2.95 or something. I always found with the puncture repair glue it had gone off whenever I actually needed to use it !
  • kinioo
    kinioo Posts: 776
    Toilet roll, but in waterproof bag !!

    C.
  • FishFish
    FishFish Posts: 2,152
    as above and energy gel and a pump. I have a 20l pack which I just throw on automatically when I go out and it has everything (including a generous coating of mud). I carry two tubes - one for each of my bikes and keep money and scabs inside 35mm film cassettes (remember film?) The only thing that varies per ride is the layers I wear and food if I'm out for a while.
    ...take your pickelf on your holibobs.... :D

    jeez :roll:
  • FishFish
    FishFish Posts: 2,152
    ...oh yes and a couple of long plastic fastener things the name of which escapes me.
    ...take your pickelf on your holibobs.... :D

    jeez :roll:
  • Chunkers1980
    Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Er, cable ties?
  • jamski
    jamski Posts: 737
    I take a small hydropack and in there I have a spare tube, levers, multi-tool, pump, phone, money, chain tool, cable ties (because you can fix anything with cable ties) and wire cutters. Seems a lot listing it out, but I honestly don't notice any weight on my back.
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  • JGTR
    JGTR Posts: 1,404
    Gaffa tape, roll it on itself so it doesn't take up any room, used it to cover a 2cm slit in my tyre so I could fit a tube a ride home.
  • JBA
    JBA Posts: 2,852
    I doubt the OP is reading your replies, chaps. He hasn't been on here since May 2014.
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  • philcubed
    philcubed Posts: 260
    JBA wrote:
    I doubt the OP is reading your replies, chaps. He hasn't been on here since May 2014.

    Probably didn't take the advice about carrying a chain splitter and quick links, and is still walking back home...
  • Sploosh
    Sploosh Posts: 24
    I take one of those plastic wallets for your phone... You know the kind from the pound shop that are designed for imbeciles on holiday. I take it in the case it starts heavy raining and I need to protect my phone. I used it today actually; to keep my phone round my neck in the warmth as the battery wasn't loving the cold and I wanted strava to see me through.

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