SO…..How does one go about planning for an event like the Tour Divide? The answer is.. LOTS of research, or find somebody who shares.
Below is shown Shane and Luke’s 2026 Rigs from a recent 119 mile bikepacking trip in NM. Also Shane’s equipment list is shown.
One of the questions we often get is: What are you taking with you?
Here you go! This is a complete (O.K……About 99% accurate) list of everything we will be taking on our trip! Hope this helps you with your planning for your next adventure on a bike!! Below is Shane’s packing list!!
TOUR DIVIDE BICYCLE SET-UP
Salsa Cutthroat, GRX 812 1x
WTB Saddle
Front wheel is a SON dynamo hub laced to a Velocity Blunt SS MTB Rim
Bontrager aero bar pads and clamps, mated to a pair of profile design bars, with a custom made aero bridge holding all my electronics
Frame bag is the custom Black Rogue Panda bolt-on frame bag made for my Cutthroat model
Tires Mezcal XC Trail 2.25”
Tailfin Gas Tank
Tailfin Bar Cage with Sea-to-Summit dry bag
Tailfin Aeropack rear rack and bag
Revelate Design Mountain Feed Bags (2)
Lyzene Power Cages (2)
Wolf Tooth B-RAD Mini Roll Top Bag
CLOTHING, Packed
Shor Sleeve Jersey
Red White Long Distance Bibs
Smart Wool 150 Short Sleeve Base Layer
Darn Tough Merino Socks
Lightweight Hoodie
Meriwool Mens Boxer Briefs
Giro Cycling Gloves, Short Finger
Arm Coolers,
Leg Coolers
Cycling Cap, Warm Weather
Men's Original Universal Sandal
CLOTHING, Worn
Lightweight Hoodie
Red White Long Distance Bibs
Smart Wool 150 Short Sleeve Base Layer
Darn Tough Merino Socks
Fox Cycling Gel Gloves, Long Finger
Merino wool Neck Gaiter
CLOTHING, Inclimate Weather, Packed
Endura MT500 Rain Jacket
Endura MT500 Rain Pant
Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket
Outdoor Research Over Mitten (Waterproof)
Outdoor Research Cyclone Gel Glove
Merino Skull Cap
Hot Sockee Inside Shoe toe warmers
Generic Shoe Toe Covers
SLEEP SYSTEM
Big Agnes Fly-Creek-HV-UL1-Bikepack Tent
Western Mountaineering Megalite 30Degree Down Bag
Klymite Static V, insulated sleeping pad
Sea-to-summit inflatable pillow
ELECTRONICS
Garmin 1040 Edge (ACA GDMBR Maps and GPX Files)
Garmin inReach Mini (Satellite Tracker and communications)
LIGHTING
Son Dymano Hub
kLite Backpacker Gravel Version Headlight (Dynamo)
kLite rear blinking light (Dyanmo)
Bontrager Flare Rear Light (rechargable), HELMET
Black Diamond Headlight (350 Lumens, AAA), HELMET
CAMERAS
Gopro 9 Black
Gopro 9 Black batteries X3
Gopro 9 Black battery charger
Gopro Chesty
Gopro helmet mount
iPhone 8
NAVIGATION
Adventure Cycling Association GDMBR Maps
GAIA, Garmin Earthmate, Ride with GPS, on iPhone 13
COOK KIT
550 Ml Titanium cook pot
Small Fuel Cannister
Small camp stove
Spark Fire Starter
Fire Starter Fuel
Spork
SPARE PARTS
Salsa Cutthroat Derailleur Hanger
Salsa Cutthroat Seat Collar
Salsa Cutthroat Drive Side Rear Axle nut
Shifter Cable
Brake Pads (2 Sets)
Assorted Screws (Water bottle, rotors, etc)
SPD Cleat and screws
Tubeless Valve/Stem
Valve Core
Spokes (Front and Rear, Drive and Non-Drive)
Kevlar Spoke (Emergency)
29" Tubes
REPAIR KIT
Lyzene HV Mini Floor Pump
Gorilla Tape (On Pump)
Silicon Tape (On Pump)
Electrical Tape (On Pump)
2 Sided Tape (On Pump)
Dyno Plug System
Bacon Strip Inserter and Plugs
Sewing Kit (Sidewall Repair + other sewing)
Park Tire Boots (3)
Gorilla Tape for tire boots
12 Speed Quick Links (3)
Stans Sealant (2)
Zip Ties (10", 8", 4")
Alcohol Pads
MAINTENANCE KIT
Pro Gold Extreme Lubricant
Old toothbrush
Rags
Nitrile Gloves
WATER PURIFICATION SYSTEM/STORAGE
Sayer Squeeze Water Purification System
Sayer 32 Oz soft bottle
Platypus 2 Liter soft bottle
Platypus 1 Liter soft bottle
1 Liter Cycling Water Bottles (2)
3 Liter Camelbak Bladder in an Arctos EPIC 10.3 Lumbar pack
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