25 Bikepacking Gifts For Two-Wheeled Adventurers [2024]
Find the perfect bikepacking gifts for the two-wheeled adventurer in your life from bikepacking gear ideas to bikepacking inspiration.
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Looking for the perfect bikepacking gift for your two-wheel-loving friend? You’ve come to the right place! Bikepacking is one of my favorite ways to explore the world on two wheels. I’ve spent a lot of time pedaling my loaded bike and doing research on the best bikepacking gear that is durable, functional, and simple to use.
Like any sport or hobby, though, the ‘perfect set-up’ is always evolving, so if the bikepacker in your life is looking to upgrade their gear, replace old and worn-out items, or needs something specific for their next adventure, the following bikepacking gift guide might just help you out.
1. Humangear GoTubbs
$8.99+
These little 0.4 oz containers are super helpful for organizing small items on bikepacking trips like ibuprofen (aka vitamin I), other medications, ointment (see All Good Goop below), spices, etc… They open by squeezing the sides and the lid pops off. They also come in medium (2oz) and large (5oz) sizes.
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2. Utility Straps (aka Voile Straps)
$8.99+
Voile straps, utility straps, Titan Straps – whatever you want to call them, they’re super useful on bikepacking trips.
These stretchy little bands can be used to secure gear onto your bike, hold together a broken rack, or even be used in emergency situations. I recommend getting a few different lengths.
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3. Sea to Summit Spork
$11.95
It may seem like a minor inconvenience, but I really don’t like having to reach my hand into my food-coated dehydrated meal pouch to get the last bites. Instead, I use this Sea To Summit long-handled titanium spork to scrape it clean – no messy hands!
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4. Backpacker’s Pantry Dehydrated Meals
$6.99+
Most bikepackers choose to rely on dehydrated meals for their adventures. Not only are they lighter in weight, but they also don’t require much cooking after a long day in the saddle. Just boil some water, pour it into the pouch, wait a few minutes, and dinner is served!
My go-to dehydrated meals are by Backpacker’s Pantry. (Pro-tip: get the two servings!)
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5. Good Goop
$14.99
I always pack a small container of All Good Goop on my bikepacking trips because it’s super versatile. It can be used to soothe sunburnt lips, moisturize dry hands, or be applied down there to help prevent (or appease) chafing.
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6. Kula Cloth
$20
The Kula Cloth is really handy for bikepacking. It’s essentially a ‘pee rag’, so it allows us ladies to have a more pleasant (and dry) time peeing in the woods. One side of the Kula Cloth is made from a soft, absorbable material while the other side is waterproof. When not using it, you can fold the cloth in half, snap it together, and attach it to a bag or pack to air dry.
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7. MPOWERD Luci Solar Light
$29.95
Keep the lights on at camp no matter where your bikepacking adventures take you with this MPOWERED Solar Lantern. You can charge it up before your trip and then use solar power to keep it charged throughout. It also collapses down when not needed and simply blow it back up when you roll into camp.
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8. Therm-a-rest Z-Seat
$32.95
My friend Michelle brought a Therm-a-rest Z-seat Pad on our Cross-Washington Mountain Bike Trip and I have to say I was a bit jealous. While I spent meal times sitting on the hard, thorny ground, she had a cushy thorn-protecting pad to sit on. It only weighs 2 ounces and it can easily be strapped onto the exterior of bags or stuffed inside a pack.
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9. HANDUP Gloves
$29
Not all bikepackers prefer to wear gloves when they ride, but I personally do. Maybe it’s because I’m a mountain biker first and always wear gloves when I ride singletrack.
If you think your bikepacking friend would like some gloves for their next adventure, my go-to gloves are HANDUP Gloves. They’re super durable and they come in fun patterns and colors!
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10. Roll-Top Dry Bags
$26.95 – $49.95
Depending on what your bikepacking set-up looks like, roll-top dry bags can be a great addition to your gear closet. They’re waterproof, compressible, and can be packed into tight spaces.
My go-to dry bags are the Sea to Summit eVac. They come in several sizes and you can attach them to your bike frame or use them to keep electronics or other valuable items dry and safe.
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11. LifeStraw Peak Squeeze
$43.95
If I’m heading out on a short bikepacking trip where I know there will be reliable water, I’ll take a simple water filter like the LifeStraw Peak Squeeze. This soft-sided water bottle has a filter that can remove 99.9% of bacteria and parasites. You can drink straight from it or squeeze it to fill larger bottles.
If you need to filter larger quantities of water, I recommend the LifeStraw gravity filter below.
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12. Da Brim Hat
$48.95
Goofy? Yep. Functional? Absolutely. I first saw a Da Brim cycling visor on my Cross-Washington bikepacking trip and was immediately jealous.
It may look a bit silly, but if you’re pedaling under the hot sun all day, you’ll soon forget about looking like a goon.
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13. Ride With GPS Membership
$80/year
Ride With GPS is a great bikepacking planning and navigational tool, especially for bikepackers who plan on creating their own routes or want to get off the beaten bikepacking path.
The free RWGPS membership allows users to use some features, but the Premium membership has a whole host of added benefits including offline maps, advanced route planning, and more.
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14. Rogue Panda Happy Jack Snack Bag
$65
It’s important for bikepackers to have quick, easy access to food, which is why I love the Rogue Panda Happy Jack Snack Bag.
It attaches directly to the handlebars and front fork, so you have access to snacks while you ride. There’s nothing worse than being hangry on a hike-a-bike section…
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15. Ergon GP3 Grips
$59.95
Having good grips on a multi-day bikepacking adventure is essential. I started bikepacking with just my regular mountain biking grips and quickly upgraded to the Ergon GP3 Grips, which provide more support for my wrists and a different hand position when I need to switch things up.
(Note: These will only work for straight mountain bike handlebars, not road or gravel bike handlebars).
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16. BioLite Charge PD 40
$59.95
Solar charges are great in theory, but honestly they don’t work super well (at least I haven’t found one). Instead, it’s better to use a power bank like the BioLite Charge 40 PD.
It can juice up to 2.5 phones on one charge and it can charge multiple devices at once. It also comes in two other sizes.
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17. LifeStraw 3L Gravity Filter
$65.95
Most bikepacking trips require riders to filter water along the route whether that’s a river, stream, lake, pond, or even muddy puddles.
The LifeStraw 3L gravity filter is the best one I’ve tried. It’s fast, compact, lightweight and the filter can be removed and used as a straw or screwed onto a narrow-mouth bottle.
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18. Bikepacking Subscription
$68/year
Bikepacking.com is the leading online resource for everything bikepacking including routes, maps, trip reports, forums, gear reviews, and more.
They also offer a yearly subscription that includes 2 annual journals filled with adventure stories from bikepackers around the world as well as regular giveaways for members, industry discounts, exclusive gear, and more.
I’ve been a member for three years, mostly for the journal, but the other perks are great, too!
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19. Jetboil Stash
$144.95
Cooking on a bikepacking trip tends to be pretty simple (hello dehydrated meals), but you’ll still need a stove to boil water.
I love the Jet Boil Stash cooking system. It comes with a Jet Boil stove as well as a .8 L pot with a lid and it all weighs just 7.1 ounces (not including the fuel).
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20. Wolf tooth 8 Bit kit one
$139.95
A good multi-tool is essential for any bikepacker. I know $140 is a lot for a tool, but the Wolf Tooth 8-Bit Kit One is designed to be the only tool you need. It comes with hex wrenches, a tire lever, tire plugs, pliers, a utility knife, and much more.
If you’re looking for a lightweight tool that does it all, this is it.
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21. Ibex Merino Hoodie
$170
A Merino long-sleeve like the Ibex Indie Hoodie is a staple piece of bikepacking apparel for me. Not only is Merino wool super cozy, but it’s also warm, wicks sweat, and doesn’t smell! Check out the Ibex Men’s Hoodie here.
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22. Rogue Panda Custom Frame Bag
$195+
Rogue Panda makes custom bikepacking bags in Flagstaff, Arizona. Unlike other brands that have one-size-fits-all bags, Rogue Panda actually makes frame bags that fit your specific bike model.
You can also choose your own colors, patterns, and style like a doubledecker.
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23. Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
$289
I bring my cozy Patagonia Nano Puff jacket with me on almost every bikepacking trip. It’s lightweight, stuffable, and very warm which comes in handy on chilly nights. It comes in a hooded or non-hooded version (my preference is hooded) as well as a men’s model.
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24. Garmin Edge Bike Computer
$450
I have a Garmin Edge bike computer that I use on my bikepacking trips and I love it.
It does take some time to figure out, but once you’ve spent an hour or two playing around with the settings, it’s very user-friendly. I never go on a bikepacking trip without it!
You can read my full review of the Garmin Edge 830, which is the previous model.
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25. Big Agnes Copper Spur Bikepacking Tent
$599.95
I recently invested in the Big Agnes Copper Spur Bikepacking UL2 tent and I have to say I’m quite impressed. It has shorter poles for easier packing on a bike and it comes in a handlebar carry case if you want to strap it on the bars.
I also love the fast fly option if you’re bikepacking in warmer temps and don’t need to bring the full tent.
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Which of these bikepacking gifts sounds perfect to you? What other gift ideas do you have? Let me know in the comments!
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