Multi-day must-haves

Charlie tells us his top five essential items for conquering long off-road routes

01 CamelBak Chase hydration vest, £100 The 4L backpack is lightweight enough that you forget you’re wearing it, and is an ideal spot to store any mid-ride maintenance essentials – reserving space for food and clothes in your bikepacking bags. Its 1.5L reservoir is also great for drinking on the go, and the pack sits above your jersey pockets. 02 Pirelli Cinturato tyres, £62.99 Road, mud, gravel, boulders… the Cinturato could handle it all, and the 650b x 45c option provided a plush and comfortable ride for a weighted bike. They lost minimal pressure throughout and the tubeless set-up remained puncture-free despite testing conditions on the sidewalls. 03 Apidura Expedition bikepacking bags, £38+ The Expedition range from London-based brand Apidura might not be its lightest, but the durability is worth…

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