Packing for a trip like the El Gaucho Argentina Expedition can seem a bit daunting. Even though the trip is fully-supported, and our expert guides are there to help, you still have to carry everything you need to get through the day. Curve’s Sales Manager, Liege, just rolled back from the last expedition and here he is unpacking his bike exactly as it was. We didn’t even give him time to clean it.

So here is what he packed for the big days in Argentina…

Top Tube Bag

This is for the essentials you always need quick access too. The 1.1L Tailfin Flip Top Tube bag is his preferred choice for easy to grab bits on the go.

• MAAP Alt Road gloves
• Buff
• Sunscreen
• Electrolytes
• Snacks (Clif Bar, lollies, etc.)
• Sunglass cleaning wipes

Frame Bag

The Tailfin Frame Bag Wedge Frame Bag is perfect for some extra food storage, tools and other ride essentials that might be needed through the day, but you don’t necessarily need on the go. Also storing heavier items like tools or electronics, lower and in the centre of the frame can help to avoid affecting the handling of a loaded bike. 

Almost all of these essentials can be found HERE or at Curve HQ.

Tools & Repair

• Multi-tool
• Individual Allen keys inc. T25
• Silca Mini pump 
• Electrical tape
• Voile straps

Bike Maintenance

• Smoove Chain lube
• Tubeless Sealant
• Spare tube

Tech

• Power bank
• Phone charger
• Wahoo charger

Extras

• Spare light
• Snacks including his favourite SIS bake energy bar

Saddle Bag (Cold / Wet Weather Kit)

This is all the things Liege won’t need access to on the move, but could need if there are drastic weather changes or if you need to layer up before a descent or during a food stop. Remember off bike clothes, toiletries and more substantial luggage lives in our support vehicles! Liege is using an Apidura Saddle Bag and then inside for some more security from the rain, Liege stores all of this inside a Sea-to-Summit Dry Bag.  

Outer Layers

• 7 Mesh Co pilot Rain jacket 
• Lightweight Pertex rain jacket 

Insulation

• Albion lightweight insulated jacket (micro puff style)
• Albion Burner vest (packs into jersey)

Warmers

• Leg warmers
• Merino arm warmers

Accessories

• Winter hat (ear coverage, small brim)
• Waterproof gloves

Liege is now back on the ground here at Curve HQ, but he is still retelling epic stories from his Argentina experience. If you have any questions or you’re looking for your next BIG gravel adventure, be sure to check out our upcoming Expeditions. All of our remaining 2026 Expedition dates are now live, including Mongolia and the Commute to the Gravel Burn.