Laird Big Bird has provided some ideas about how to pack for RAGBRAI.
Just a little over 1 week left.
What to Bring
See attachment for a list of things recommended to bring on RAGBRAI. Use this for your packing check list and you won't be sorry.
Camping/Overnight Needs
You will need to bring:
You will need to bring:
- a tent (make sure all the stakes are there)
- sleeping bag or bedding/pillow
- air mattress/pump or camp cot
- flash light
- camp chair (if support vehicles have enough room to carry along)
Packing Tips
For those of you new to RAGBRAI here are a couple of packing tips that might prove useful.
- Pack each day's set of clothing in a zip lock bag. This helps keep everything safe and dry. It also makespacking a little easier especially mid-week when the sleep deprivation and fatigue starts to set in and your brain functioning moves into slow motion.
- Line your duffel bag with a plastic trash bag. This offers additional protection against your clothing getting wet in case we encounter rain during the week.
- Remember to pack sandals or shower shoes that can be worn in the showers at the public schools, etc.,
- Shower gels are easier and less messy to carry then bar soaps
- Camping towels (like large shammies) work fine and take up less space.
- Camping toilet paper rolls are a great investment. They are easy to carry for back up when you find yourself in a KYBO with no TP, or for emergency dashes into the corn fields.
- Breathe rights are great to help control snoring (Leigh) during the night.
Packing List
Due to popular demand, Laird Big Bird shared a suggested list of items that are recommended for your RAGBRAI trip. You may have other items that you want to take, but please keep in mind that space is at a premium. Try to limit your gear (excluding tent/sleeping bag/mattress pad/cot, etc.) to a medium size duffel and a carry on.
On the Bike:
___ Bike (computer, trunk bag, etc.)
___ Helmet
___ RAGBRAI rider's tag/packet
___ Spare tubes (2)
___ Tire iron/tire changing kit
___ Sunscreen
___ Chap stick
___ Handiwipes travel pack
___ Hand disinfectant
___ Credit card/cash (don’t count on working ATM’s in rural Iowa)
___ iPod/MP3 player/ear buds/bike sound system
___ Cell phone
___ iPod/Cell phone charger
___ Sun glasses
___ More money
___ Sunburn cream or spray/mole skin, band aids
___ Camera if phone doesn’t have one.
___ Roll of camping TP or mini-Kleenex packs (for dashes into the corn fields)
___ Pink feather boas/flamingo adornments and accessories
Clothes:
___ Sun visor or ball cap
___ Cycling jerseys (2)
___ Cycling shorts (2) (keep separate from Al’s)
___ Socks (7 pairs – wear 1 pair after ride/on ride next day). Adjust if you wear sandals at night and/or sandals to ride in.
___ Bike shoes or sandals, or shoes with hard sole.
___ Shorts for evening wear (if you can find travel shorts with liners you can eliminate undies)
___ Undies (you be the judge of number needed)
___ T-shirts (one for each night/ each day you ride if don’t have jersey)
___ Hoodie, sweat shirt or windbreaker in case temps dip
___ Pair of long pants in case temps dip (optional)
___ Sweat band or bandana
In Camp/Overnight:
___ Sleeping bag/bed roll/cot/bedding (whatever you plan to sleep on)
___ Tent (in case we have to camp or housing breaksdown)
___ Shower shoes or flips
___ Toiletry kit
___ Pocket flashlight
___ Pocket knife
___ Ink pen, post card stamps, mailing labels
___ Muscle rub (i.e., Perform or Biofreeze)
___ Towel
On the Bike:
___ Bike (computer, trunk bag, etc.)
___ Helmet
___ RAGBRAI rider's tag/packet
___ Spare tubes (2)
___ Tire iron/tire changing kit
___ Sunscreen
___ Chap stick
___ Handiwipes travel pack
___ Hand disinfectant
___ Credit card/cash (don’t count on working ATM’s in rural Iowa)
___ iPod/MP3 player/ear buds/bike sound system
___ Cell phone
___ iPod/Cell phone charger
___ Sun glasses
___ More money
___ Sunburn cream or spray/mole skin, band aids
___ Camera if phone doesn’t have one.
___ Roll of camping TP or mini-Kleenex packs (for dashes into the corn fields)
___ Pink feather boas/flamingo adornments and accessories
Clothes:
___ Sun visor or ball cap
___ Cycling jerseys (2)
___ Cycling shorts (2) (keep separate from Al’s)
___ Socks (7 pairs – wear 1 pair after ride/on ride next day). Adjust if you wear sandals at night and/or sandals to ride in.
___ Bike shoes or sandals, or shoes with hard sole.
___ Shorts for evening wear (if you can find travel shorts with liners you can eliminate undies)
___ Undies (you be the judge of number needed)
___ T-shirts (one for each night/ each day you ride if don’t have jersey)
___ Hoodie, sweat shirt or windbreaker in case temps dip
___ Pair of long pants in case temps dip (optional)
___ Sweat band or bandana
In Camp/Overnight:
___ Sleeping bag/bed roll/cot/bedding (whatever you plan to sleep on)
___ Tent (in case we have to camp or housing breaksdown)
___ Shower shoes or flips
___ Toiletry kit
___ Pocket flashlight
___ Pocket knife
___ Ink pen, post card stamps, mailing labels
___ Muscle rub (i.e., Perform or Biofreeze)
___ Towel
See you in 15 days.
Mike "Big Bird" Knapp
2 comments:
Please Leigh. Invest
This is a great article - very helpful! I love the checklist and will for sure be using that, so thank you! I read an article on http://www.braceability.com/blog/ describing 10 interesting facts about RAGBRAI that many people don't know: http://www.braceability.com/blog/10-things-you-didnt-know-about-ragbrai/. They also have a couple blogs about the preparation process and how to correctly put your seat to reduce injury: http://www.braceability.com/blog/cycling-knee-pain-seat-height/. Thanks for your helpful blog!
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