{"id":12563,"date":"2022-09-19T18:16:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-19T16:16:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/?p=12563"},"modified":"2024-05-29T14:52:47","modified_gmt":"2024-05-29T12:52:47","slug":"cheap-bike-touring-gear","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wobblyride.com\/pl\/2022\/09\/19\/cheap-bike-touring-gear\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheap bicycle touring gear- how not to get broke before your first bike tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bicycle touring is as old as the bicycle itself, but recently, it has seen a resurgence in popularity. It’s easy to understand why: Cycling is inexpensive and relaxing, and there’s no better way to see the world. You can go anywhere you can imagine on two wheels. Camping is another great way to save money while travelling, but you need some gear to start.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

And that’s an obstacle for many: you google a touring bike, a tent, a sleeping bag, panniers, a camping stove and all that stuff, and suddenly this whole bike touring thing seems like an adventure only the wealthy can afford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I was lucky: I grew up in an outdoorsy family and didn\u2019t have to buy camping gear before my first bicycle tour. I already had a decent bike, and my only investment had to be the panniers and a new luggage rack. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t have any gear at all, don\u2019t lament! I\u2019ve met people who cycled the world on a 100-euros bike or went for a month-long tour with all the stuff packed in just a backpack. I\u2019m not gonna lie: it\u2019s going to be more challenging and less comfortable than it would be with fancy gear. But you for sure can start bicycle touring without breaking your budget. There are many options for lightweight and affordable bike touring gear these days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bicycle touring and camping gear does not have to be expensive<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your first instinct might be: “I need the best stuff.” But unless you have a ton of money to throw around (and even if you do), it’s not true. You can get good, affordable gear without breaking your budget or sacrificing comfort and safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go secondhand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People sell their old camping, hiking, climbing and camping equipment on eBay or Craigslist. Facebook groups are a great place to find used gear as well. Visit Outdoor Gear Exchange UK <\/a>lub Backpacking Gear Flea Market<\/a>, or type in used outdoor gear<\/em> and the name of your town\/country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Check what’s available in your area\u2014maybe someone will sell you their old tent at a great price. The same goes for other tour-specific equipment like sleeping bags and panniers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other online stores with used outdoor and cycling gear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n