What is a MUST for you to have when riding?

**alanzs** · 15th June 2008, 10:57

I have been looking at all the stuff I carry with me when I ride. Over the years, there are a few MUST have items I take with me when I ride.
I always carry:

1. Extra clutch lever - Bike falls over, breaks clutch lever, I'm fucked,
2. Small tool kit from manufacturer,
3. Small vice grip - holds things like an extra hand when I need one and also clamps things when I need that as well,
4. Tyre repair kit with CO2 inflater,
5. Small tyre irons,
6. Money - A $20 stashed in the tool kit as well as a few dollar coins,
7. Panadol (in first aid kit),
8. Mobile phone (in my coat),
9. A couple spare fuses,
10. Small first aid kit (It used to have a condom in it, but I can't find the extra large ones here

),
11. Shop rag,
12. Tiny can of WD-40 lubricant - besides lubricating, it cleans grease off the hands quickly.
It all fits in the compartment under my seat.
This is just for short, everyday riding; commuting, etc. Longer rides, I take more stuff.
How about you? What are your must have items for riding?

**scumdog** · 15th June 2008, 11:00

What is a MUST for me to have when riding?

A bike.

**scumdog** · 15th June 2008, 11:02

Originally Posted by alanzs

I have been looking at all the stuff I carry with me when I ride. Over the years, there are a few MUST have items I take with me when I ride.
I always carry:

2. Small tool kit
6. Money - A $20 stashed in the tool kit as well as a few dollar coins,
7. Panadol (in first aid kit),
8. Mobile phone (in my coat),
9. Shop rag,

How about you? What are your must have items for riding?

Your list I editted as per above is what I take, even for the longest trip.

**alanzs** · 15th June 2008, 11:25

Originally Posted by scumdog

Your list I editted as per above is what I take, even for the longest trip.

On long trips the only difference may be some sunscreen for my face, assuming the suns out...

**Big Dave** · 15th June 2008, 11:27

Premium AA and Visa cards.

The tool and inflation kits are permanent installations.

**Headbanger** · 15th June 2008, 11:28

Wallet.......

**scumdog** · 15th June 2008, 11:44

Originally Posted by Headbanger

Wallet.......

Rich bastard eh? - own a wallet!

Next thing you'll be saying you have money or a credit-card in it - bloody show-off!

**kiwifruit** · 15th June 2008, 11:49

A good attitude

**Her_C4** · 15th June 2008, 11:50

My list is pretty reasonable (?)

1. Inhaler
2. Licence
3. Visa
4. Tissues
5. Lipstick

6. Cellphone

7. Tool kit (FWIW) is already on the bike
8. Waterproof trousers if I take my bumbag.

+ I usually tuck some cash in one of my pockets as well.

**Bren** · 15th June 2008, 11:52

Originally Posted by scumdog

What is a MUST for me to have when riding?

A bike.

in my case a "Roadlegal" bike....

**gijoe1313** · 15th June 2008, 11:56

I ended up with one of those HRC cards when I got my Big Ol'Hornet. But as per usual I usually go packed for bear and feel like a boy scout!

Tyre Gauge
Spyderco
Leatherman
First Aid Kit
Tyre Repair
Duct Tape
Emergency survival blanket
Emergency survival kit
Tools (assorted, but usually missing the one really needed)
Fuses
Spare bulb(s)
Zip/Cable ties
Spare Cash

And all the aforementioned gee-gaws, thinggummies, whatchamacallits, doo-dackeys, gimballs and paraphenalia associated with biking and other caveats of hobby pursuance!

**hayd3n** · 15th June 2008, 12:01

music (mp3)
cash
cellphone
first aid kit
tool kit
and road armour
as well as bike rego and wof

**Taz** · 15th June 2008, 12:08

Bike has a tool kit.....
The only other thing I take for a short to medium ride is a cell phone and my Gps.
Always ensure your bike is prepared before leaving home and you'll rarely nedd anything else.