How do you fit an entire four season wardrobe on a bike? We’ll show you how in this overview of all of our clothing. Take a look in our panniers and see how we dress.
Merino is pretty much the answer to all of our problems. It doesn’t smell because of its antibacterial properties, it’s lightweight, it keeps us warm, it’s breathable so we don’t get clammy. And thanks to our favorite merino brand Icebreaker it’s also natural and sustainable. This is our full wardrobe, it ain’t much but it sure is good.
Robin off the bike
| T-shirt | 2 Icebreaker tech-lite short sleeve crewe |
| Long sleeve | DHB merino base layer |
| Short sleeve | DHB merino short sleeve |
| Hoodie | Icebreaker quantum long sleeve zip hood |
| Vest | Patagonia better sweater vest |
| Underwear | 2 Icebreaker merino anatomica boxershorts |
| Trousers | Fjällräven karl zip-off |
| Thermal pants | Helly Hansen thermal pants |
| Socks | Smartwool hike medium crew |
| Swim shorts | H&M swim shorts |
Robin on the bike
| Bib shorts I | Assos equipe S7 |
| Padded Boxer | Castelli padded shorts |
| Jersey | Rapha brevet jersey |
| Long sleeve | Rapha brevet long sleeve windblock jersey |
| Buff | DHB merino buff |
| Socks | 2 GripGrab merino socks |
| Leg warmers | DHB merino leg warmers |
| Arm warmers | DHB merino arm warmers |
| Helmet | ZeroRH+ zy |
| Cap | Rapha cap |
Robin staying dry and warm
| Down jacket | Patagonia down sweater hoody |
| Rain jacket | Patagonia torentshell jacket |
| Rain trousers | Decathlon rain trousers |
| Beanie | Icebreaker pocket hat |
| Gloves | Sealskinz waterproof all weather insulated gloves, Mammut gore-tex gloves |
Robin’s happy feet
| Cycling | Shimano mw7 waterproof gore-tex spd shoes |
| Overshoes | DHB overshoes |
| Hiking | Hanwag tingri |
| Sandals | Teva original sandals |
Sabina off the bike
| Tanktop | Icebreaker cool-lite solace tank |
| T-shirt | Icebreaker cool-lite solace short sleeve scoop |
| Top | H&M casual spaghetti strap top |
| Long sleeve | Icebreaker merino 200 oasis long sleeve crewe |
| Hoodie | super.natural funnel hoodie |
| Bra | Icebreaker sprite racerback bra, H&M sports top |
| Underwear | Icebreaker Everyday boy shorts, 3 H&M hipster briefs |
| Trousers | Fjällräven karla zip-off |
| Thermal pants | Icebreaker merino 200 oasis leggings |
| Socks | Hanwag merino alpin socke |
| Swimsuit | Banana moon bikini |
We’ve bought some additional clothing for our time off the bikes in India and Sri Lanka.
| Blouse | H&M blouse |
| Trousers | H&M joggers, Collins cotton trousers |
| Jumpsuit | H&M short jumpsuit |
Sabina on the bike
| Bib shorts I | Rapha souplesse bib shorts |
| Jersey | Isadore woolight jersey |
| Long sleeve | Isadore long sleeve jersey |
| Buff | Isadore merino buff |
| Socks | 2 GripGrab merino lightweight socks |
| Leg warmers | DHB merino leg warmers |
| Arm warmers | |
| Helmet | Kask mojito x helmet |
| Cap | Fjällräven abisko pack cap |
Sabina staying dry and warm
| Down jacket | Patagonia down sweater |
| Rain jacket | Patagonia torentshell jacket |
| Rain trousers | Decathlon rain trousers |
| Beanie | Icebreaker pocket hat |
| Gloves | Icebreaker quantum gloves, Burton gore-tex gloves |
| Scarf | Cashmere scarf (can also be worn as head scarf) |
Sabina’s happy feet
| Cycling | Lake mx 1 wide leather |
| Overshoes | SealSkinz waterproof overshoes |
| Hiking | Hanwag tatra II wide gtx |
| Sandals | Teva original sandals |
Do we need it all?
For some, this list of clothing might seem as way too much. Others wonder how we survive with so little. After six months of travel, this has worked out perfect for us. However, to shed some grams we are still thinking about dropping some things. The hiking boots for example. Besides cycling we love to hike, that’s why we carry quite heavy hiking boots. For now we keep them, but it is very likely that we’ll send them off soon.
What should I bring on a bikepacking trip?
Chances are big this list will be quite different in six months. If you are reading this blog to find inspiration what to bring on your upcoming bike trip, know that we already shipped a bunch of stuff home. Mostly items of which we carried multiple, like base layers, a jersey and socks.
If you have good merino wear like we do, one or two pieces is more than enough. And for as far as we’ve seen, everyone send stuff home after a few months. So if you really want to bring that extra jersey or buff, just do it. You’ll either be happy you have it, or ship it later with the rest.
Our stuff was stolen
Noticed how some items are crossed out? On our amazing adventure cycling the Annapurna Circuit, some of our clothing was stolen. We had pushed the bikes up towards the Thorung La pass at 5.416 meters, since it is too hard to do it in only one day. We locked the bikes and left them for the night. Some punks thought it was cool to steal the items we had left in the frame bag.
We are now saving up to replace these items. Good cycling shorts are quite essential for us. You can help us by making a donation via Paypal (international) or iDeal (Netherlands). Your help means the world to us!
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