In normal shoulder backpack all this equipment can not fit, besides it is very uncomfortable to go when hanging overloaded backpack, but now there are very convenient shoulder backpacks with special spring system as a result of which the backpack is not close to the back, and is nek.remotely and as a result is good ventilation, the back does not sweat and the load is well distributed.
In general, it is necessary to take with them in a hike is the bare minimum, which would fit in a small backpack, which is not always justified, or to stock a special backpack-cycling “pants”, which will hang on the trunk of your bike. These backpacks can be made yourself or buy. The cost depends on the capacity of the backpack, the material from which it is made, as well as where you buy it and who made it.
There are also “bike bags” that have a slightly different design and are smaller in volume than backpacks. They are also mounted on the bike rack.
Many tourists are doing very simple – secure the bag on the trunk or a small backpack with rubber ties.
There are also variants of the frame bags, but their volume is very limited and you have to strongly minimize the personal cargo.
WHAT IF I FALL BEHIND THE GROUP?
This is a fairly standard question. Of course, you should ask the head of the tour expected pace of travel and compare it to your pace (this requires installation on your bike properly configured bicycle computer that will measure your speed and number of kilometers traveled).
In some groups there is a “trailing” – an experienced cyclist who keeps track of the laggards and, if necessary, assists them. But this is not the case in all groups, so if you are not quite sure of your abilities, before you go on a hike, check whether the group practices such a practice.
And, of course, you should not go with the group, which declares a knowingly higher pace than the one you are capable of. After all, in this case, you will inevitably fall behind, which will lead either to a change of plans for the entire group, or to your lonely continuation of the hike.
