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How to use Veloadout

Veloadout helps you calculate how much packed volume your bikepacking gear takes up — so you know exactly which bags fit your setup before you start packing.

Quick start

  1. Add gear by typing a product name in the search bar (e.g. "Thermarest NeoAir XLite"). The app finds it in the database or asks Claude AI to look up the packed volume from the web.
  2. For products with multiple sizes (Regular / Long / Wide), pick the size you own before adding it to your list.
  3. Don't know an exact product? Use the preset panel — quick-add buttons for typical items like sleeping bags, tents, jackets, with realistic average volumes.
  4. Check the bag recommendation panel — it suggests how to distribute your total volume across handlebar, frame, and seat packs.

Search tips

Search works best with specific product names, not generic terms. "MSR Hubba Hubba 2P" gives a precise volume; "tent" doesn't. If the AI didn't find all sizes, click "Search the web more thoroughly" to dig deeper.

Account & saving

Sign in via magic link (email, no password) to save your gear list across devices. Without an account, your list lives only in this browser tab.

Good to know

  • Volumes are packed/compressed sizes, not unpacked. A sleeping bag in its stuff sack, not lofted out.
  • All numbers are estimates. For trip-critical gear, verify against manufacturer specs.
  • Found something missing? Sign in and search — confirmed AI results are saved to the shared catalog for everyone.
Veloadout — Bikepacking Gear Volume Calculator