Packing list
During the last week of March I was on a bicycle trip through the Eifel and High Fens, travelling up the Rur to it's source and then down the Ahr to the Rhine. I stayed in pensions, hostels and hotels.
This time I used practically everything that I took, minus emergency things, thank goodness, and I didn't miss anything as well, with the exception of two maps that I forgot at home. Therefore I'll share the packing list for reference.
Climate and geography
The tour goes up to 700 m on the weather side (southwest) of the Eifel and then down the Ahr to a viticultural area with mild climate. That means everything is possible during this time of the year: Frost, snow, storm, heavy rain, heat, intense sunlight — possibly in one day ;-). Therefore I got very light as well as very warm clothes and of course full rain protection. I overestimated my hunger and generally didn't eat much during the day and had dinner in restaurants instead, so I brought back a lot of food.
Clothes
| 5x underpants | 5x socks | 2x wool socks |
| long underpants | long undershirt | 3x t-shirt |
| shorts | thin pants | warm pants |
| light long-sleeve shirt | short-sleeve shirt | warm pullover |
| sun hat | beanie | muffler |
| warm gloves | outdoor jacket | rain pants |
| sneakers | sturdy boots | |
Food
| 2l orange juice | 2.5 l water | black bread |
| butter sealed in portions | dry salami | Parmesan cheese |
| nuts | dehydrated fruits | cereal bars |
| 2 boiled eggs | chocolate | marzipan |
| chewing gum | | |
Equipment
| warning vest | insulating pad to sit | camera + charger |
| cell phone + charger | pocket knife | compass |
| flashlight | maps | pencil + paper |
| bicycle lock | pump | handlebar bag |
| saddle bags | backpack | shirrs |
| clothes line | | |
personal hygiene
| toothbrush + toothpaste | shampoo | deodorant |
| comb | sun block | |
Emergency
| first-aid kit | phone numbers | emergency blanket |
| bike repair kit | painkillers | |
Documents, paperwork etc.
| youth hostel ID | ID | driver's license |
| credit card | cash | health insurance documents |
| student ID | some stuff to read | booking confirmations |
| addresses | detailed maps for locations | |
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