I will be adding a 99 cent poncho to my trike. Orlando's weather has been bad this week. Wednesday it rain a little on my ride, but Thursday it started pouring rain halfway thru. I got totally soaked. At least the weather was warm 75. Today was 134 days in a row. I love my trike, even the rainy day was fun.

Thanks for the video. You guys are extreme minimalists compared to me as I carry everything but the kitchen sink. All kidding aside I carry a few extra things because our trikes are assisted. I carry a fairly comprehensive first aid/minor trauma kit. A small tool kit, zip ties, a few tools, pencil, pen, and paper. We also bring a few snacks, water and some energy boosters if we bonk. This time of year we add rain gear and extra layers because it can get cold and wet in a hurry (most times we avoid riding too far from home if rain is imminent. Right now we have heavy rain and wind, no rides for a few days. Thanks again for sharing and have a great weekend!

Saludos desde Perú

At the absolute minimum, all the tools other cyclists likely won't have. So yes, a pair of pliers, two sizes of tube, and a coin that I need for the rohlof should I need to remove the rear wheel. I also take a larger rear sprocket, which weighs nothing and takes no effort to changeover, in case my battery/motor stops working, so I'll be able to peddle up any steep hills on the way home 😊

I carry pretty much the same with one add on a cheap 99 cent poncho. Note: it only rains hard if I don't have it. ( It's a Florida thing🌧) if I need more I got a phone. I wonder if UBER will deliver for cycling brakes?🤣 thanks for sharing guys 💫

Great video. I am a minimalist also. I carry Gatorade zero or OJ instead of water and granola/power bars. Also co2 for inflation. Being a retired dentist I always have the gloves to keep the hands clean.

Only tried a recumbent once, it was a lightweight job. Felt effortless on the flat & surprised how efficient it was up hills, used less energy than an upright but not as fast. Scary downhill tho, got really fast really quick, had to back off cos I wasn't used to the handling & was sat so low visibility not the best. Would not like to ride one in city traffic for same reason, they too low. Can see the attraction of them for sure, lots of positives in the design & fun to ride.

Living in a large city, I always feel the need to carry some type of self defense weapon. In Tx seems like everyone is ‘packin’, but me. Thought about a taser but as an older female, I need something perhaps just mace, …?.?.?

The leatherman is a good idea. Mine just sits in a drawer, not now. I always carry a small chain tool cuz years ago I really needed one and used a rock and a nail. Never needed it since but hey, it's like insurance. Also Park tire boots/patches and on overnights or more a fibre spoke kit (is that the correct term?). Never used the spoke repair either but have needed the tire boot on my 1977 Raleigh DL-1 with the original tires (I liked the look). Now it has Schwalbe Delta cream colour and they look better.......

I am still searching for the proper bag and proper place for the bag on my wife's VTX. I am pretty close to you guys with the contents. Good info update.

I carry a tyre glide. I find it works better on the 20 inch tires and does a great job on the 700c. Besides the tire pump I have a CO2 pump and spares.

What style of pump would you call the one you showed? How do you store it on the bike?

What model of multi tool and leatherman do you use?

What’s going on in the background while you’re explaining the things you carry?

Do you guys think it's wise and a good example to blow STOP SIGNS? I notice a lot of the bike KZfaq programs that they all blow STOP SIGNS.

Recently brought a trike, but after watching your videos all I see is a few pounds of scrap metal and a few thousand down the crapper. They just seem to be worthless.