Campgear - Going beyond the bike

This section is about going beyond the bike so camping and cooking gear are discussed as well as clothing and other similar topics.

Here is the list of pages available in this section:

Is Ultralight camping gear required for a bicycle touring adventure?

Shelter

Hammocks
Hammock Danger
A hammock and no trees!
Choosing a tent
Bivy sacks
Tarps and Sleeping under the stars

Sleeping comfortably
Sleeping bags
Getting off the ground

Insulated pads
Air mattresses
Foam sheets

Cooking Gear

Retail Stoves
Homemade Stoves
Touring with a MSR Dragonfly stove
Windscreens, paper clips and clothespins
Canister Stoves
Camp Stove Olympics

Zero Cost Cookset

Plain and Simple Stove (PASS)
Making a windscreen
Adding a pot holder to your windscreen
Fuel Issues and possible upgrades
Operating Instructions for Alcohol Fuel Stoves

Gutter Spike stove
Pots, Pans, Plates, Bowls
Utensils including a knife, fork and spoon
Dealing with Bears in the woods
Bear Resistant Food Containers
And let there be fire! : Firestarting tips and equipment

Clothing : How much is too much or too little?

Layering your clothing

Bicycling specific stuff

Selecting the right gloves for you

Keeping your eyeglasses clean
Raingear

Marmot Rain Jacket review

An ultralight and very compact bug Jacket
Seasonal gear
Letting off steam when you shouldn't
Footwear : Sandals, clipless, shoes, boots
Enjoying the warm rain splashing up on your feet while touring in sandals

Taking a shower in the woods
Washing your hair, cleaning your clothes and doing the dishes on tour

Any pages listed in this section but not containing links are planned but not yet implemented.

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