It's rare that someone comes on here and gets told to bring *more* stuff rather than less, but here we are. I've used rental bikes with a single 60 liter bag tied on back, and it's been clumsy but do-able. I haven't done this with camping gear included, because carrying a tent, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, stove, cookware, additional food and water, and random other items would require a bigger (or second) bag. Whatever you decide, bring a couple of extra straps and/or (my favorite) heavy rubber bungie cords.

The comments interspersed in previous posts are worth careful consideration--for example, you'll need a way to secure your riding jacket, pants, boots, helmet, and gloves while away from the bike. Depending on where you're headed, this might be as simple as a lightweight cable and an unappealing nylon cover. You should at least consider a secure lock for the bike, too. You'll need to carry some food and water, a change of footwear, spare clothes (including waterproofs and warm layers), toiletries, any electronics, probably a few parts and tools (at least a tire kit, something for lubing and adjusting chains, a way of tightening the stuff that otherwise vibrates loose and falls off, etc.), a basic first aid kit....

If the concept of earplugs--pretty basic, IMO-- is new to you, probably it'll be worth consulting any of the endless lists people post all over the internet, because chances are pretty good there's more you're missing. On the other hand lots of people carry absurd amounts, and you're just going for a month during late summer, a pretty friendly season.

Hope that's helpful!

Mark

You havn't said which country you plan to visit , but i would recomend spain, as you can get cheap hostels there for about 40 e .
Try and go after aug as it is peak holiday time there .mid september is good
Try picos and pyrenese . if you camp in spain most are noisy ! and only take what you need > when i go to morocco or other places i take a pair of sandels
2 t shirts and i pair of light trouesrs / underpants and a book !

40€ is cheap now? That should get a nice hotel.

But yeah, Spain is good to visit - we've got the best roads, trails, food, and weather in Europe

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Hi Mark thanks for your message as with the other messages on here it’s really helpful. Appreciate the info given. Cheers!

Thanks for all the info everyone! I’ve ordered Oxford soft panniers and have a 35 litre dry bag I don’t know why I thought it was 65 litre haha. I also purchased a pac safe steel mesh net to keep my soft luggage safe whilst not on the bike (will also use a bike cover to deter would be thief’s )Once I get the panniers I’ll be seeing how much room I have to pack and will go from there! Clothing wise I was thinking AAA rated bike jeans causal bike boots and either a leather, textile or wax cotton jacket but not sure what to get just yet! Cheers !