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1. SOMA Fabrications Saga | $1,399 and up
This whip is no rocketship, and that's a good thing. It's built for cruising at a steady pace over long miles. The steel frame eats up bumps in the pavement, and the burly tubes have eyelets for front and rear racks, letting you load up your steed with multiple days' worth of supplies. Soma makes its own racks too, so you can build up the bike to order.
2. Ortlieb Bike-Packer Plus Panniers | $240
These waterproof bags hold 42 liters of packables, keeping your delicates protected from the rain and mud. The adjustable mounting system ensures that your load attaches to the rack easily and stays there. Once you step off the bike, a padded shoulder strap lets you schlep your gear in comfort.
3. Mission Workshop Acre Organizer Bag | $24
Flats and breakdowns happen—sometimes in the worst possible place. Keep your tools organized and accessible with this roll-up bag. Small zipper pockets hold your multitool and tire levers. Bigger pockets hold your patch kit, a pump, or a spare set of lights.
4. Mophie Juice Pack Plus | $120
Battery-intensive services like GPS will suck your phone dry as you navigate the boonies, and there aren't many electrical outlets along Route 168. When power nears zero, just flip a switch and the Mophie charges your phone back up to 100 percent. Plus it doubles as a protective case.
5. 7Mesh Resistance Jacket | $275
Light is right when you're bike trekking. This 4-ounce jacket is as feathery as it is functional. The wind-blocking fabric cuts the chill on high mountain passes, and it breathes well, so you won't soak in your own sweat. It’s water-resistant, keeping you dry in everything but a gusher.
