What To Take Mountain Biking & How To Carry It!

Taking some essential MTB repair gear with you when out on a ride can really save you when you're in a tricky spot, but with so much choice out there it can be difficult knowing exactly what to pack! Neil Donoghue is here to run you through some of his favourite tools and bag options for when he finds himself needing some extra help when out on the trails!

What are your go-to riding essentials? Let us know down below! 👇

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What are your go-to riding essentials? Let us know down below! 👇

[alfoelad]

i keep my pump in the steerer tube with Velcro securing it. a multi tool with chain tool in the BB. in the handle bar: a tubeless plugs tool and 3 plugs + zip-tie + small knife + valve core tool + core al connected to screw end cap that i open with the multitool from the BB. the only things in my bag is the bladder (3L - hot weather country) and a spare inner tube (i lam looking for a good place to hide it on my bike)

[juror]

Would actually like to see you guys comparing a modern kit to one you use to carry 5 years ago and how much it has changed.

[chrisridesbicycles]

Very well put together and informative. I‘m not a fan of strapping stuff to my bikes but I go with readily packed bags. I have a hip pack for shorter rides and a backpack for longer more remote rides in which I have some dedicated tools like a proper workshop chain tool. The allen keys on the more sophisticated multi tools are often too short for some bolts on the brake/shit levers. That‘s why I prefer simpler versions.

[ARCVAC]

This is what I love about GMBN. Very informative.

[Andrs]

I learnt very quickly a single water bottle on the bike just doesn't cut it down here (in Aus). My Camelbak rogue is up there with my favourite mtb purchases yet. Super compact but fits a pump, tube, multitool and phone easily. Straps snug to your body so u can jump without knowing it's there. Pop it in the fridge and it stays cool for a 90 minute session, I'll usually drink all 2L by then. Screw the $$ hidden tools!

[_Bryant.R]

I use my USWE pack on every ride. It doesn't move around at all, is light enough I don't ever notice it. Plus having 3L of water has really came in handy when I have came across hikers and other cyclists who weren't prepared.

[chiefsilverback]

Depending on where you ride loading up with liters of water may not be necessary, just carry a small filter system. I have the Sawyer Mini, weighs nothing, takes up virtually no space and can provide a nearly unlimited supply of water. Obviously no good in a dry desert, but if you live somewhere that's reasonably damp (UK, US north east/north west, western Canada etc...) it's a great option.

[darshahlu]

No mention of rogue panda bottle buckets? Game changer. Carry 3 water bottles plus extra storage for food/things. Combined with a small top tube bag and under seat bag, I do all day rides without carrying anything on my back. It’s all on the bike. Pump, jacket, spare tube, tools/plugs, first aid, lightweight elbow sleeves, food, three water bottles…

[shaunjasper]

I have a bottle shaped case which goes in 1 bottle cage, then a bottle in the other cage. Case holds Multi tool, inner tube, pump and tyre levers

[jaimevalsantos]

since my accident during my ride, I started bringing first aid kit, tubes, multi-tool and mini wallet. For longer ride, I bring snacks. Always be ready for every ride!

[nathanielcoleman]

Never forgot a spare inner chube! Great video, love watching them all

[kookamunga]

I take good quality paper towel or cheap paper towels. If I have to do a fix on the trail then I can continue with clean hands . It's also good for cleaning the disk brakes and sunglasses. I also bring along a few zip ties because they are very light and handy.

[DanuelNuel]

Light and small saddlebag is king for me!

[usa__md]

That pump mounted under water bottle 👌 I have stumpy evo and i try to keep it from rattling in the downtube. I'll have to try this

[DavidMaruca_]

Nice video. I typically use a 30L backpack, nothing on the bike itself.

If bikepacking then I have a waterproof roll-bag that straps to my bars.

I pack a hammock and bug net and small tarp, and a small amount of rope.

2L bladder seems to be plenty, for me anyways.

Be smart about the foods you bring. High density nutrition, and something with some fiber in it to help your gut with the high density stuff.

[Haik]

Still, after all the info there is, I am most impressed how the british people can say water bottle just by wo'o bo'o.

[yetidasurmok]

3:27 "If you can still read this, you're not riding enough" 😆

[stevesnailfish]

I use a hip pack (Osprey Savu...waterproof), which is excellent....Small backpack for longer summer rides...I've even taken to bar bags around here as it's just pretty flat bridleways, along with a top tube in the UK, a jacket is essential all through the year as well
I always take a multitool (some big Topeak one), spare tube (even though tubeless), pump, tyre levers, food, wallet, quicklinks, spare valve. gels, can of beer and bacon strips on every ride....even on my drop bar bikes....
I've been caught out at times these past few decades out in the middle of nowhere and you're not

[matthiasdeigner]

It's nice to see how I can fit some bikepacking bags on my stoic as well! Great video!