If you spend time on your bicycle you know how valuable small items like an inner tube patch kit or an Allen wrench can be when you have problems and there are lots of commercial bags you can purchase to keep these items handy on your bike but save some money by reusing a plastic parmesan cheese container—a waterproof container that fits in your water bottle holder.


Make zine's YouTube channel originally shared this tip from Make staffer Nick Normal. His kit includes a rag, crescent wrench, multitool, patch kit, LED flashlight, Allen wrenches, adhesive bandages, and zip ties with a few other items. I'd personally make room for one of those energy gel packets if your glucose level tanks and a couple of over-the-counter meds for pain or stomach relief.

Bike Repair Kit | Make Zine via YouTube