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