Bicycle Touring @lemmy.world plactagonic @sopuli.xyz 6 mo. ago

Christmas wishlist

What is on your wishlist this year? I have loads of camping stuff but started biketouring recently so big thing for me are bags and few stuff to complete my bike (bottlecages).

I am looking for some other things to complete my list (so other family members can give me something).

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I added some things related to my new bike to my wish list. For example, I stole the bike multitool out of our pickup to put in my gravel bike's bag, but I'd like to replace it. I also put a new "fork mount bracket" for the bike to ride in the back of the pickup - I currently have two such brackets mounted to a board that I use to transport my road bike or occasionally the mountain bike, but they aren't compatible with thru axles, which my new bike uses.

The other thing on my wish list, which isn't related to bike touring: The local shop has a beautiful S-Works frame for sale with a red-and-black design that I just love. I'm usually a Cannondale guy, so my wife doesn't understand why I love that frame so much, but it's the colorway. I'd stash it to build up later. It would be my fast bike. And I just found out I'm getting a very nice bonus...
- I dont have space (or money) for multiple bikes. My bike is set up to be do it all/touring/all road bike. Also I dont transport my bike that often and when I do I ride it there.
  
  Multitool isnt on my wishlist because I would like to buy it myself (I dont think that my relatives would pick something useful).
  
  But thanks for tips.
  
  Sorry, I misread your question - I didn't realize you were looking for specific tips. I haven't yet toured myself, so I joined the sub to see what people are doing and try to figure out what might work for me.
Personally i am good with stuff, but maybe some ideas off the top of my head.

something merino (underpants, T-shirt, socks, buff, leggings, long sleeve)

travel guide book, cycle touring / other adventure book, or for example i got gifted an extensive book about alpine roads and passes, it's mostly aimed at motorists but still pretty cool to read around

a small tool you maybe don't have like a spokey, i always bring one

small notebooks like the moleskine a6 cahiers

voucher for something along a planned route, like a night in a hotel or spa visit
- Ok I always lose tire leavers so I will add it. Also merino is missing from my gear.
A new phone. The battery life on this one is no longer up for viewing map all day. This time I'll get something with a replaceable battery..
- Gps computer is on my list (if I dont get it I will buy it myself).
  
  Nothing fancy just for uploading GPX file and pointing that way.
  
  This one: https://sigmasport.com/product/rox-4-0/

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