Mountain Bike Gear  

Too many trips have been ruined because you got a flat tire and couldn't fix it or your chain broke and you didn't have another one to replace it with.

Here are a few things that should be in your bag of mountain bike gear.

First Aid Kit

The first consideration, for anyone planning on being active outdoors regardless of mountain biking or not, should be to have a well stocked first aid kit. You can purchase biker specific first aid kits, that are purposefully designed to fit nicely in a small pack, under the seat or even in saddlebags. A well stocked first aid kit will contain antiseptic, pain reliever, tensor bandages, band-aids, moleskin, and tweezers.

Tool Kit
The second necessity is to have a tool kit specifically designed for your mountain bike. Just be aware that there are many options available depending on the type of bike you have and the tools you want it to contain. At the very least your tool kit should have the required tools needed to repair a flat tire. Other tools to look for are an Allan key or small wrench, a chain breaker, a tire gauge, a Swiss army knife, and some strong tape.

Chain
Another highly recommended piece of mountain biking gear to include is a spare mountain bike chain. Any experienced biker knows all to well how easy it is to bust a chain on the trail and the headache it can cause. Often a broken chain can be repaired but do not take the risk of being left without one.

Air Pump
Last but definitely not least is a portable air pump. These pumps come in numerous shapes and sizes and can be purchased specifically to fit your bike. Most can fit under the seat or in saddlebags, and often the repair kit includes one.

All these pieces of equipment are designed to be light weight and easily stored on your bike. Never risk traveling far from help without then because being prepared with the right mountain biking gear can save you many hours of frustration.