The Brompton was built for adventure – whether it’s cycling down the Pacific Coast Route, camping in the Adirondacks, or simply a weekend escape from the city, you need to make sure you’ve got all the essentials before starting your journey.
Inspired by our design team's journeys on their Bromptons, this is a very comprehensive guide - full of the things we wished we remembered!
Cycle Kit
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Jersey (ideally merino)
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Bibs – Make sure to practice on long 1-day rides to check that they’re comfortable for many hours first!
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Legwarmers or leggings
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Arm warmers
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Socks
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Overshoes & gloves
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Waterproof or windproof jacket
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Buff x2 – The most versatile piece of kit there is: ear warmers/sweatbands / sun bandanas/snoods
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Sunglasses – Removable clear or dark lenses are great to keep the rain out
Other Clothes
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Flip flops or trainers – The cheapest trainers in the shop tend to be the most malleable to pack, and the lightest to carry!
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Down gilet or jumper
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2x underwear, shorts, and a t-shirt – Wash one, wear one & get out of stinky kit at the end of the day
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Swimwear – Can remove the need for underwear! Also great for wild swimming, although you might want to just wear the cycling kit to give it a rinse!
Spares
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Brompton Toolkit – Fits inside front frame, ideal!
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Brompton Pump– Fits on rear frame
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Straps or bungee
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Tape & cable ties – Super useful for on-the-fly bodge repairs
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Inner tubes – Shove them inside the mainframe for a neat storage solution
Other Bits
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Card & cash
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Vaseline or chamois cream
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Power – Charger cables, battery pack, dynamo charging light, or solar panel if you’re feeling optimistic
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Lights
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Garmin or navigation device
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Headphones – In case your riding partner is boring or irritating
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GoPro or easy-access camera phone – Capture memories, have it easy to reach so you don’t miss good snaps just because you can’t be bothered to hunt for the camera
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Hand sanitizer
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Head torch
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Toothbrush
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Emergency blanket
Camping Gear
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Tent or bivvy bag
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Sleeping bag
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Blow-up roll mat
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Cooking equipment (optional)
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Eye mask & ear plugs (optional)
Looking for more inspiration for your Brompton Explore? Check out our Escape the City Guides.
