Couple years ago i decided to buy a bicycle to move around town and also for keeping myself in a good shape.I had bought a very good mountain bicycle,because i thought that it would be perfect to go for overnights at the wood using my mountain bike.
Since i was going to use the bike for everyday transportation purposes,i need a backpack to keep all my essentials items in it. The backpack I use is a Maxpedition Falcon II backpack. The pack is made from 1050 cordura,which is tough and water resistant fabric.The pack has two main compartments which have mesh pockets at one side and two smaller compartment at the front.It also has a build in pouch for water bladder.Molle raws can be seen at the front and the sides of the backpack,useful to attach extra pouches if needed.
The pack contains items that will help me spend a night out at the trail if I have too or if I chose it.Also it keeps small tools that will help me fix a malfunction on the bicycle.
As you can see at the picture the items that I carry for an overnight trip are meant to cover the basic needs of fire, shelter,water ,first aid and signaling.For shelter I have a heavy duty space blanket,measured 5”x7”.I also have a small spool of bank like.A Bic lighter in the orange pouch and some extra tinders inside the small green box can start a fire in any conditions.Inside the metal survival tin,you can find an extra ferro rod ,tinder,small roll of duct tape,a whistle and extra batteries for my flashlight.I have a stainless steel bottle for my water and a titanium cup.One plastic zip lock bag with couple water purification tablets,a bandanna,a thermal wrap,pen and marker are couple extra items that can help me treat water,cook,stay warm and keep notes.I also have a basic first aid kit with me.
For signaling I have a whistle but also a hi visibility vest.This vest is useful if you are cycling at night and in case of emergency too.The cutting tools I use are a small folded knife from Opinel and a LTWK Maverick Scout .I also have a Leatherman Super Tool 300. I also have a small repairing kit for my bicycle, consists from a spare tube, couple patches for them and a set of levers.
With all these items , I can easily spent a night at the woods but also I have items that can be used if something bad happens and I found myself at the town.