Catalina Island Overnighter Gear List

There’s nothing quite like an overnight gravel getaway to Catalina Island! After we had such a blast last year exploring and camping on the nearby island of LA County, we are returning this weekend with an even bigger group of friends. A bikepacking overnighter to Catalina may be the best way to experience the 22-mile long island, as it’s possible to ride from Avalon to Two Harbors via the great system of gravel roads and broken pavement that are accessible with a Freewheeler Bike Pass that’s available to Catalina Island Conservancy members. Camping is made easy by booking a Tent Cabin at Two Harbors Campground, eliminating the need to bring sleeping pads and tents. Catalina’s Airport in the Sky is a great spot to stop for lunch both days, while dinner and breakfast can be enjoyed at the Harbor Reef Restaurant in Two Harbors. Be sure to follow us on Instagram for content from the overnighter, and here I’ll share my personal setup and gear list for the weekend. A big thank you to Ben Z who has done most of the leg work to get our Dev Team overnighter booked and organized. Let’s go!

DAVE’S CATALINA OVERNIGHTER GEAR LIST

BIKE & NAVIGATION

  • Open Cycle WI.DE. Gravel Bike

  • 27.5 x 2.25 Schwalbe Racing Ralph Tires on ENVE G27 Wheels

  • Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM

BAGS

  • Rockgeist Gondola Dropper Post Saddlebag - Small

  • Bags by Bird Better Half Frame Bag

  • Chrome Industries Doubletrack Feed Bag

  • Topo Designs Bike Bag

  • Gravelstoke Explore Wallet

  • Specialized KEG

  • 2 Voile Straps

SLEEP SYSTEM

  • Big Agnes Pluton UL 40 sleeping bag

  • Big Agnes AXL Air Pillow

POWER/CORDS

  • iPhone cord

  • USB cord

  • Power Bank  (10,000 mAh)

HYDRATION/NUTRITION

  • 32oz Nalgene

  • 3 JOJE bars

  • 3 Bonk Breaker Energy Chews

  • 4 Osmo Nutrition Active Hydration Singles

CLOTHING

  • Alba Optics ANVMA sunglasses

  • Velocio Utility Bib

  • Ornot Cargo Bib

  • Gravelstoke Cycling Cap

  • Gravelstoke Merino Wool Socks x 2

  • Snek Dry Creek Merino Tee

  • ENVE Composite Long Sleeve

  • Base Layer x 2

  • Giro D'Wool Gloves

  • Specialized Recon ADV Shoes

  • Rapha Explore Hooded Lightweight Down Jacket

  • Sandals

  • Swim trunks

  • Lightweight camp pant

  • Merino beanie

PERSONAL

  • Cash + Credit Cards + ID

  • iPhone

  • Toothbrush

  • Toothpaste

  • Floss

  • Sunscreen

  • PackTowl

  • Black Diamond Storm 500-R Headlamp

  • Ricoh GR III camera

REPAIR KIT

  • Tubolito

  • Dynaplug Racer

  • Dynaplug spare plugs

  • Lezyne pump

  • 2 CO2 + Inflator

  • Patch kit

  • Squirt Lube

  • Lezyne multi tool

  • Wolf Tooth Pack Pliers

  • SRAM Eagle PowerLocks x2

  • Rag

  • Tubeless valve and spare core

  • Zip ties

  • Snek Lifeboat

Words & Photos by Dave Malwitz

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