# 1. Checklist To make it easy for you to pack, we've made a detailed checklist of everything you should take with you. {% hint style="info" %} * This checklist is meant to guide you - there might be things you don't want to take with you or things you'd like to add. You're the one who decides! * If you're slow travelling with children, don't miss our section [here](https://practicals.slowby.travel/get-prepared/1.-checklist/with-children). * Don't worry if you don't have everything, it's absolutely normal when you start to slow travel. We've gathered for you the [best tips & tricks](https://practicals.slowby.travel/get-prepared/2.-find-equipment) to find or rent material. {% endhint %} {% file src="" %} You can download the full checklist here! {% endfile %} ### ๐Ÿ’ƒ Personal items #### ๐ŸŒค๏ธ Day * [ ] Good shoes for cycling * [ ] Suitable clothes for cycling (example: leggings, sport shorts, merino jumper) * [ ] Rain jacket (mandatory, this the ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช!) * [ ] Sun cream and a hat (you never know โ˜€๏ธ) #### **๐ŸŒ™ Evening** *For Welcome To My Garden: facilities vary from one garden to another. Some hosts might offer access to showers, others not. Youโ€™ll always have access to inside or outside toilets.* * [ ] Warm socks * [ ] Warm jumper (we're still in ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ช) * [ ] External battery to charge your phone during the night #### ๐ŸŒŠ Hygiene * [ ] Toothbrush & toothpaste * [ ] Toilet paper (always good to have some with you) * [ ] A towel and soap if there's a possibility to shower in the evening - or hygienic wipe #### ๐Ÿฅ Pharmacy * [ ] Your own medication * [ ] Aspirins, desinfectant & bandages ### ๐Ÿ Eating and drinking #### Cooking equipment * [ ] A gas camping stove, including a gas can and a lighter or matches * [ ] Camping pans * [ ] Cutlery: knife that cuts well, fork, spoon, bottle opener * [ ] Cleaning material: ecological dishwashing product, plastic bag to collect your waste, sponge and towel. #### Food *A few rules of thumb in bicycle touring:* 1. *Always have at least a cereal bar on you. Getting really hungry on the road is not nice.* 2. *Eat before you're actually hungry! Trust us, you'll thank us!* * [ ] **Morning -** instant coffee or tea & a breakfast that gives strength (peanut butter, cereal bread, muesli,...). * [ ] **During the day -** biscuits, cereal bars * [ ] **Evening -** an easy meal to cook such as pasta. Don't forget to take basic spices (salt, pepper, paprika) and a little bit of oil to cook. #### Drink * [ ] Water bottles ### ๐Ÿ•๏ธ Sleep in a tent * [ ] Tent * [ ] Mattress * [ ] Sleeping bag * [ ] Pillow (you can also use some clothing) * [ ] Charged head torch * [ ] Earplugs ### ๐Ÿšฒ To cycle *Youโ€™ll be riding with your own bicycle. Do a technical check of your bicycle at least two weeks before your trip to make sure youโ€™re good to go. If you have any doubts, itโ€™s best to pay a visit to your local bicycle shop beforehand.* * [ ] A bicycle in good condition (wheels inflated, brakes functioning) * [ ] A phone holder to place on your bicycle to easily read your itinerary * [ ] Bicycle panniers *(we strongly recommend this, travelling with a backpack is very tiring)* * [ ] Bicycle material: small pump, set of tyre levers and spare tubes (pay attention to the size of your wheels!) * [ ] For e-bikes: charged batteries Wearing a bike helmet is not mandatory in Belgium but highly recommended for full days on your bike. ### ๐Ÿ“ฑ Other * [ ] Your phone charger. * [ ] Your wallet with some cash to be able to stop in a nice local cafรฉ on the way!