I’m like Greg. I carry a lot of things on every ride and pretty much the same things. I carry much the same as Greg, so I won’t repeat an entire list. Differently than Greg, it’s all on my back, but I don’t mind. Also differently, trail bars do me no good for some reason, so I carry snickers instead. Sunscreen? I hate the oily stuff. Small knife and bear spray, a definite yes Downhill Mike. Bears and wolves are abundant in Mongolia. The black bear is known to be aggressive for black bear though I’ve never had any problem personally. Depending on the season, I carry various layers because like other mountainous regions, the temps and weather change quickly with elevation in Mongolia and those changes can be furious. I also always carry basic first aid items and a thermal blanket. I try to carry the same thing every ride so it is easier to keep my pack ready to go at all times. For longer rides and exploration rides, besides more food and fluid, about the only additional items I carry are a compass, flagging and a steriPEN. I like to mark with flagging new trails I scout so friends can find their way easier assuming I don’t go with them the first time.