What to Bring on Your Brompton

The Brompton was built for adventure – whether it’s cycling through the Peak District, camping in the Pyrénées, or simply a weekend escape from London, you need to make sure you’ve got all the essentials before starting your journey.

Inspired by our design team's journeys on their Bromptons, this is a very comprehensive guide - full of the things we wished we remembered!

  Cycle Kit

• Jersey (ideally merino)
• Bibs – Make sure to practice on long 1-day rides to check that they’re comfortable for many hours first!
• Legwarmers or leggings
• Arm warmers
• Socks
• Overshoes & gloves
• Waterproof or windproof jacket
• Buff x2 – The most versatile piece of kit there is: ear warmers / sweatbands / sun bandanas / snoods
• Sunglasses – Removeable clear or dark lenses are great to keep the rain out

  Other Clothes

• Flip flops or trainers – The cheapest trainers in the shop tend to be the most malleable to pack, and the lightest to carry!
• Down gilet or jumper
• 2x underwear, shorts, and a t-shirt – Wash one, wear one & get out of stinky kit at the end of the day
• Swimwear – Can remove the need for underwear! Also great for wild swimming, although you might want to just wear the cycling kit to give it a rinse!

  Spares

• Brompton Toolkit – Fits inside front frame, ideal!
• Brompton Pump– Fits on rear frame
• Straps or bungee
• Tape & cable ties – Super useful for on-the-fly bodge repairs
• Inner tubes – Shove them inside the mainframe for a neat storage solution

  Other Bits

• Card & cash
• Vaseline or chamois cream
• Power – Charger cables, battery pack, dynamo charging light, or solar panel if you’re feeling optimistic
• Lights
• Garmin or navigation device
• Headphones – In case your riding partner is boring or irritating
• GoPro or easy-access camera phone – Capture memories, have it easy to reach so you don’t miss good snaps just because you can’t be bothered to hunt for the camera
• Hand sanitiser
• Head torch
• Toothbrush
• Emergency blanket

  Camping Gear

• Tent or bivvy bag
• Sleeping bag
• Blow-up roll mat
• Cooking equipment (optional)
• Eye mask & ear plugs (optional)

Looking for more inspiration for your Brompton Explore? Check out our Escape the City Guides.