I like the set up using the bike as a support it also gives you a bit of security for the bike as well,so you aren’t loaded down with crazy heavy locks,so if they try to take your bike they end up taking your shelter as well
Great minimal set up and scary close to my own. I don't bother with cooking or a stove on a weekender and just enjoy cold coffee in the morning. Its good to see a well thought out and light system 10/10 from me.
Nice, though you can get a basic set for having a small fire down to something very lightweight. Plus it's always handy in case you get unexpected rain and need to dry out and warm up.
Hi Michael, I had thought about taking a hammock instead of the bivvy. Having a hammock with a bug net would only require the addition of a lightweight cord to support the net and lay the hammock on a ground sheet. May need to try this in bug season. ATB Chris
Chris Outdoors I also Cary a Klymit insulated sleeping pad for that reason. They are super durable so if I did have to take my hammock and bug net to the ground I won’t tear them. Down side is the mat adds another 20oz to my kit
Awesome! Really like the idea of using the front wheel to lift the tarp up as well as using it in a diamond shape. I cycled across Europe and took a tent, hammock & Bivi weigh too much you could say. I'm going to do a huge Europe tour soon and want to travel light. I was thinking of Hammock, Tarp and bivi as this would give me comfort but your set up is perfect. Thanks.
I had seen another youtuber use a very similar set up so I can't take the credit for this style of set up. I wanted to give it a try and I will again for quick overnight camps, thanks. ATB Chris.
Great setup there Chris and a good choice of beers to pass the evening with. Must admit I've never wildcamped whilst biking, but now I've got my 29'er back up and running I may have to give it a go. TFS. ATB Andy
Really nice vid. I have just started Bikepacking, but so far only used tent. But I will give the tarp a go. Like the combo of actually using the frame. Have to say I thought I got up early when wildcamping, but that looked mega early! Great vid, just subbed 👍
Thanks for your comment.. I have no ideal set up and yeah years of camping has taught me no need to buy expensive gear. My next trip is me using my £8 Home Bargains tent and a bivvy bag inside. I have purchased alloy tent poles to reduce weight for £ 14 and hope to do a long ride and overnight camp soon. Yeah wing it & see what's gonna work. That's just me...and there's always rum.! Fixes most bad days!
Yeah you have a nice light set up there, I would like something similar for a hike along a section of the South coast here. Subbed, I enjoy videos such as yours, Thanks.
Thanks Nobby, yup, the cycling bit can be a pain in the arse! Bikepacking.com and Dirty Teeth are two great channels for set up and kit advice. Enjoying your vids, good stuff man. Happy Trails , Chris.
Anthony Lovell @chris: I don’t get what the advantage of a tarp and a bivi over a lightweight tent. In weight and packing space that will be the same I guess. But comfort is better in a tent (in keeping the bugs out... :)
The Karrimor foam mat was still in good condition back then so it was ok after picking out some stones. I would have used a reflectix layer if any colder. Good thing about those mats is that they can be folded over double thickness where needed which is why they make them so long. The camera is the Yi Lite, not great but ok for back up/spare . I use a hero 5 now. ATB, Chris.
do you put a twig/spacer in between the brake shoes? hydralic brakes can close up and it is super easy to accidentally pull the brake lever. Probably a twig would keep the spacing.
Never had to fit a spacer, the spring between the brake shoes works well if the brakes are clean and looked after. If it does happen then I would remove the brake shoes from caliper and use a plastic tyre lever to ease the brake piston back into the caliper and then reinstall the brake shoes. Thanks & Happy Trails, Chris.
Hello Chris interesting idea using the tarp rather than a tent to save weight. I considered doing that myself for an up coming bike packing trip along the Pennine bridleway. Eventually i decided having just a tarp with the chance of high winds in the hills of deepest Yorkshire wasn't such a good idea. So i'm playing it safe and bought myself a lightweigt tent. 1.5 kg. Good bit of filming though, Thanks for sharing. Gary aka Bushcraft dads.
Thanks..and I also would opt for a tent when camping in unfamiliar areas and changeable weather. Tarps are great for when you know what to expect on your trip. I had to bash those tarp stakes into the rocky ground so there's a good example of a near fail! Have a great trip.
Hey Chris, great video. Can you tell me what kind of cooking stuff you used? I'm planning a bikepacking trip throught France this summer. Now i'm searching for a cooking set-up like you used to bring with me
Hi, the pot is a Tomshoo Titanium 650ml £16 on ebay. The stove is a BRS 2000, I paid £12 Again from eBay the canister stand is from Fire Maple again eBay! Super cheap stuff but works. And you can nest the small gas canister in the pot with room for stove and a cleaning pad. Have a great trip in France . ATB Chris.
The frame bag is the Blackburn Outpost. I purchased mine from eBay. Bike frame is 20 inch and I got the large frame bag. Had some issues with zipper when the bag started sagging. I think this is easily fixed if I use extra Velcro on the top tube or lash the bag on with para cord as I have seen others do. Happy travels Alexandru, ATB Chris
@@73megalith Thank you so much Chris for the quick reply. I thought it was a custom bag, since there are lots of bike triangle shapes and sizes, but you proved me wrong. Really like how you used the bike and front wheel to support the tarp. Surely this way it can`t be stolen.:D One suggestion though, you should also cover the entire handlebar and fork with the tarp, so that the rain doesn`t soak up your top tube bag and other gear hanging around. All in all, a very nice a simple tarp setup. Happy travels to you also Chris! Alex
Cool use a tarp. Question, could one use a Bungie around front brake as a guide line for seçuring tarp without removing front tire? The idea of putting forks in the dirt doesn't seem like a good idea to me. Leave the tire in place for more clearance and less stress on the forks. A not over tighten choker (as you used to stake down) would eliminate the removal of the time would it not? Can you share the tarp used? The design imo in my opinion is awesome. Thx for sharing.
Hi Scot, yeah you could use a bungie. Its whatever works best for you and the type of bike/forks you have. I take the wheel off as it props up the other end of the tarp. The fork design is such that the rebound dial is well away from the dirt and the dropouts are Helitaped, so no worries about damaging paintwork. The fork axle is stainless steel so again im not afraid it will get damaged. You can of course do a very similar set up with the bike upside down, use the rear wheel as a tarp prop, pull the tarp over the ftont wheel and guy it out using a bungie to one if the pedals. Always a way, thanks Scot.
Hi Blake, I didn't have any concerns over food spoilage as this was an overnight camp and headed out after work that evening. In my Two Moors Way video I take some Babybell cheese and it keeps good for 2 -3 days. My frame bag and top tube bag are padded so this does help keep the summer sun from spoiling food. For multi day bikepacking trips like the Two Moors Way video I make use of the many shops on the route for fresh food. ATB Chris.
The lines from the handlebars had loops on each end, I doubled up the line and a simple knot tied leaving a loop. Or turn the bike upside down and pull tarp over forks then stake the line into the ground ( longer line the better) hope that helps.
Sleeping bag is inside the bivvy, its a simple bivvy and more or less a sleeping bag cover made from a goretex like fabric and packs down to the size of a soft drink can. Keeps any ground moisture off the sleeping bag but moisture can build up inside from breathing and persperation. I have only used this set up when conditions are ideal for the set up 👍happy trails, thanks.
Good video, lots of 'Ahaaa!' moments and little views of things a lot of people don't talk about in talky videos. Are you using some kind of front fork skewer/stake setup or are the fork ends just sorta rawdoggin' it in the soil?
Hi Jennifer, ha ha no rawdoggin forks! Use some Heli Tape or Gorilla Tape to save the lowers from scuffin raw! May not work with some forks depending on the dropout position and rebound dial placement. If the axle is above the ends of the lower fork legs then maybe pop out the rebound adjuster and place a piece of foam ( old sit pad or pipe insulation) under the fork lowers. Thanks & Happy Trails, Chris.
Confusious handlebars, Alpkits own brand stuff. The bars have been rebranded since and should be available at Alpkit and maybe PlanetX & On One Bikes online. Hope this helps.
Hi, it's the OEX Bush Pro from Go Outdoors , 5000 hydrostatic head, 40D ripstop nylon and weighs 460g. Will squash down to the size of a cola can, worth having in any sleep kit as an additional thermal layer. Cheers and happy trails, Chris.
@@73megalith thank you just starting out on wild camping this spring Am 65 so need everything to be as light as possible and looking for something like that for my tarp Appreciate your reply thanks 🔥
Permethrin , spray it on sleep matt and bivvy, also treat my shoes and outer layers (I have issues about ticks! ) . Headnet inside sleeping bag if mossies or midges find me!
Lighter than my tent was the point. Zpacks Plexamid is a great tent for the serious hikers out there. Requires 2 hiking poles to pitch up and a few stake out points. Not ideal in strong wind or rocky ground. It's just about finding which bit of kit works for you in your surroundings and practice using that kit..I'm all for trying and sometimes failing and learning from the experience.
Best bike-tarp setup I've seen so far
Love the: "No blah blah" format! Thank you! Good Luck!
i know I am quite off topic but does anyone know of a good site to stream new tv shows online ?
I like the set up using the bike as a support it also gives you a bit of security for the bike as well,so you aren’t loaded down with crazy heavy locks,so if they try to take your bike they end up taking your shelter as well
Neat! Tarp and bivvy? This is a winning combination! Thanks for a clean, simple, no-nonsense”look how important I am” vid. Simply great!
Awesome setup and great beer selection. Who needs a pub when you can get smashed outdoors. Hell to the yeah.
Now that's what I call camping.
Great minimal set up and scary close to my own. I don't bother with cooking or a stove on a weekender and just enjoy cold coffee in the morning. Its good to see a well thought out and light system 10/10 from me.
Nice, though you can get a basic set for having a small fire down to something very lightweight. Plus it's always handy in case you get unexpected rain and need to dry out and warm up.
I like the way you utilise your bike in the shelter construction - that's neat!
This is a brilliant set up. And it keeps the bike safe.
Awesome! Thanks for this incredibly simple and practical setup.
Thanks for the vid Chris,
Simplicity is excellence!
Nice trip , light gear, heavy beer !
Always nice to find a decent log to sit in on wild camps all best Will
Thanks for sharing! I bike pack with a hammock and tarp and always wondered what I’d do it I stoped somewhere without trees. Now I know! 👍🏻
Hi Michael, I had thought about taking a hammock instead of the bivvy. Having a hammock with a bug net would only require the addition of a lightweight cord to support the net and lay the hammock on a ground sheet. May need to try this in bug season. ATB Chris
Chris Outdoors I also Cary a Klymit insulated sleeping pad for that reason. They are super durable so if I did have to take my hammock and bug net to the ground I won’t tear them. Down side is the mat adds another 20oz to my kit
Awesome! Really like the idea of using the front wheel to lift the tarp up as well as using it in a diamond shape. I cycled across Europe and took a tent, hammock & Bivi weigh too much you could say. I'm going to do a huge Europe tour soon and want to travel light. I was thinking of Hammock, Tarp and bivi as this would give me comfort but your set up is perfect. Thanks.
Very clever set-up! Thanks for this video
Nice camp 😊
Nice! Your bikepacking set up is very efficient!!
Really clever to use the bike as structure for the tarp. Good, practical thinking in action!
I had seen another youtuber use a very similar set up so I can't take the credit for this style of set up. I wanted to give it a try and I will again for quick overnight camps, thanks. ATB Chris.
Great setup there Chris and a good choice of beers to pass the evening with. Must admit I've never wildcamped whilst biking, but now I've got my 29'er back up and running I may have to give it a go. TFS. ATB Andy
Cool idea, and great video!
Thank you!
Beauty, eh! Nice set up, clean and simple
Hey Chris - what a great setup. 👍👍👍🤘🤘 - Rgds from germany.
Great stuff Chris, I fancy some bike packing myself
That’s an awesome set up. Subbed.
Nice one Chris, defo got to give this a go
with so many beers it is not necessary to pitch a tent :P , cool setup btw
Nice to have a couple of beers as the sun sets, thanks.
Excellent video.
Great vlog I'm new to wild camping and just set my own RUclips channel love your set up
Thanks Ian...any time outside is great therapy for today's busy lifestyles. For exercise, the experience or just relaxing.
Awesome video man!
Really nice vid. I have just started Bikepacking, but so far only used tent. But I will give the tarp a go. Like the combo of actually using the frame. Have to say I thought I got up early when wildcamping, but that looked mega early! Great vid, just subbed 👍
Thanks for your comment.. I have no ideal set up and yeah years of camping has taught me no need to buy expensive gear. My next trip is me using my £8 Home Bargains tent and a bivvy bag inside. I have purchased alloy tent poles to reduce weight for £ 14 and hope to do a long ride and overnight camp soon. Yeah wing it & see what's gonna work. That's just me...and there's always rum.! Fixes most bad days!
Great video. Thanks mate and happy riding…we have some cycling vids as well…
Great video!
Cool video and channel. That is a great bivy and tarp setup. I use a similar setup, but with at Lite Outdoors tarp and Paria bivy. ✌️
Yeah you have a nice light set up there, I would like something similar for a hike along a section of the South coast here. Subbed, I enjoy videos such as yours, Thanks.
Subbed.
good video, i enjoyed that
Bel setup. 👍💪
cheers...cool vid
Brilliant using the asparagus and goat cheese to be able to smell when you've pissed yourself from all that drinking.
😂
That's dope
Spot on Chris, Trying to get more into this. Haven't got past hating the cycling bit yet tho pmsl.
Thanks Nobby, yup, the cycling bit can be a pain in the arse! Bikepacking.com and Dirty Teeth are two great channels for set up and kit advice. Enjoying your vids, good stuff man. Happy Trails , Chris.
Nice ☺️
Bivvy bag and basha, std military shelter, light, compact and quick to erect and pack up. Ideal for bikepacking
Anthony Lovell @chris: I don’t get what the advantage of a tarp and a bivi over a lightweight tent. In weight and packing space that will be the same I guess. But comfort is better in a tent (in keeping the bugs out... :)
Tarp good!
Great vid! How good is that sleeping mat? The ground looked pretty hard. I got to buy a new mat for my next trip.. Also is the camera gopro7?
The Karrimor foam mat was still in good condition back then so it was ok after picking out some stones. I would have used a reflectix layer if any colder. Good thing about those mats is that they can be folded over double thickness where needed which is why they make them so long. The camera is the Yi Lite, not great but ok for back up/spare . I use a hero 5 now. ATB, Chris.
@@73megalith never thought of doubling them up. Extra padding for my boney hips.
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do you put a twig/spacer in between the brake shoes? hydralic brakes can close up and it is super easy to accidentally pull the brake lever. Probably a twig would keep the spacing.
Never had to fit a spacer, the spring between the brake shoes works well if the brakes are clean and looked after. If it does happen then I would remove the brake shoes from caliper and use a plastic tyre lever to ease the brake piston back into the caliper and then reinstall the brake shoes. Thanks & Happy Trails, Chris.
Muah thanks
Hello Chris
interesting idea using the tarp rather than a tent to save weight.
I considered doing that myself for an up coming bike packing trip along the Pennine bridleway. Eventually i decided having just a tarp with the chance of high winds in the hills of deepest Yorkshire wasn't such a good idea. So i'm playing it safe and bought myself a lightweigt tent. 1.5 kg.
Good bit of filming though, Thanks for sharing.
Gary aka Bushcraft dads.
Thanks..and I also would opt for a tent when camping in unfamiliar areas and changeable weather. Tarps are great for when you know what to expect on your trip. I had to bash those tarp stakes into the rocky ground so there's a good example of a near fail! Have a great trip.
Good inspiration
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Hey Chris, great video. Can you tell me what kind of cooking stuff you used? I'm planning a bikepacking trip throught France this summer. Now i'm searching for a cooking set-up like you used to bring with me
Hi, the pot is a Tomshoo Titanium 650ml £16 on ebay. The stove is a BRS 2000, I paid £12 Again from eBay the canister stand is from Fire Maple again eBay! Super cheap stuff but works. And you can nest the small gas canister in the pot with room for stove and a cleaning pad. Have a great trip in France . ATB Chris.
@@73megalith thank you very much Chris!
Nice bike and equipment! Care to share where you bought the frame bag? I have the same bike, but more touring oriented (lots of equipment :D)? Cheers!
The frame bag is the Blackburn Outpost. I purchased mine from eBay. Bike frame is 20 inch and I got the large frame bag. Had some issues with zipper when the bag started sagging. I think this is easily fixed if I use extra Velcro on the top tube or lash the bag on with para cord as I have seen others do. Happy travels Alexandru, ATB Chris
@@73megalith Thank you so much Chris for the quick reply. I thought it was a custom bag, since there are lots of bike triangle shapes and sizes, but you proved me wrong. Really like how you used the bike and front wheel to support the tarp. Surely this way it can`t be stolen.:D One suggestion though, you should also cover the entire handlebar and fork with the tarp, so that the rain doesn`t soak up your top tube bag and other gear hanging around. All in all, a very nice a simple tarp setup. Happy travels to you also Chris! Alex
Genius setup! What size of tarp is that?
And thanks for a great video.
Many thanks although I did use the idea from other youtube videos. The tarp is a DD Hammocks 3 x 3 meter, or almost 10 x 10 foot. Happy trails, Chris.
What about the fork, she could be damaged after that or at least after 1-2 hikes ?
Rebound adjuster is clear of the ground on my fork. A small piece of Heli Tape under each axle area saves the fork from cosmetic damage.
Cool use a tarp. Question, could one use a Bungie around front brake as a guide line for seçuring tarp without removing front tire? The idea of putting forks in the dirt doesn't seem like a good idea to me. Leave the tire in place for more clearance and less stress on the forks. A not over tighten choker (as you used to stake down) would eliminate the removal of the time would it not? Can you share the tarp used? The design imo in my opinion is awesome. Thx for sharing.
Hi Scot, yeah you could use a bungie. Its whatever works best for you and the type of bike/forks you have. I take the wheel off as it props up the other end of the tarp. The fork design is such that the rebound dial is well away from the dirt and the dropouts are Helitaped, so no worries about damaging paintwork. The fork axle is stainless steel so again im not afraid it will get damaged. You can of course do a very similar set up with the bike upside down, use the rear wheel as a tarp prop, pull the tarp over the ftont wheel and guy it out using a bungie to one if the pedals. Always a way, thanks Scot.
Wondered where this was ?
I’m curious how you kept all that food from spoiling.
Hi Blake, I didn't have any concerns over food spoilage as this was an overnight camp and headed out after work that evening. In my Two Moors Way video I take some Babybell cheese and it keeps good for 2 -3 days. My frame bag and top tube bag are padded so this does help keep the summer sun from spoiling food. For multi day bikepacking trips like the Two Moors Way video I make use of the many shops on the route for fresh food. ATB Chris.
Looks sweet if you won't find too many mosquitos.
Bug bivy is made just for that
my channel co host, has that same yellow bike. how strange.
What knot do you use for securing the bike?
The lines from the handlebars had loops on each end, I doubled up the line and a simple knot tied leaving a loop. Or turn the bike upside down and pull tarp over forks then stake the line into the ground ( longer line the better) hope that helps.
@@73megalithIt does thanks!
I don't see sleeping bag in your setup. Why not tarp with sleeping bag?
Sleeping bag is inside the bivvy, its a simple bivvy and more or less a sleeping bag cover made from a goretex like fabric and packs down to the size of a soft drink can. Keeps any ground moisture off the sleeping bag but moisture can build up inside from breathing and persperation. I have only used this set up when conditions are ideal for the set up 👍happy trails, thanks.
Good video, lots of 'Ahaaa!' moments and little views of things a lot of people don't talk about in talky videos. Are you using some kind of front fork skewer/stake setup or are the fork ends just sorta rawdoggin' it in the soil?
Hi Jennifer, ha ha no rawdoggin forks! Use some Heli Tape or Gorilla Tape to save the lowers from scuffin raw! May not work with some forks depending on the dropout position and rebound dial placement. If the axle is above the ends of the lower fork legs then maybe pop out the rebound adjuster and place a piece of foam ( old sit pad or pipe insulation) under the fork lowers. Thanks & Happy Trails, Chris.
@@73megalith Gotcha! Thanks for the tips. :)
What handlebars are those?
Confusious handlebars, Alpkits own brand stuff. The bars have been rebranded since and should be available at Alpkit and maybe PlanetX & On One Bikes online. Hope this helps.
Hi Which bivvy are you using please
Hi, it's the OEX Bush Pro from Go Outdoors , 5000 hydrostatic head, 40D ripstop nylon and weighs 460g. Will squash down to the size of a cola can, worth having in any sleep kit as an additional thermal layer. Cheers and happy trails, Chris.
@@73megalith thank you just starting out on wild camping this spring
Am 65 so need everything to be as light as possible and looking for something like that for my tarp
Appreciate your reply thanks 🔥
Bugs?
Permethrin , spray it on sleep matt and bivvy, also treat my shoes and outer layers (I have issues about ticks! ) . Headnet inside sleeping bag if mossies or midges find me!
lighter than which tent? eg vs zpacks plexamid 15oz? taking a bike apart just to prop up a tent, no thanks.
Lighter than my tent was the point. Zpacks Plexamid is a great tent for the serious hikers out there. Requires 2 hiking poles to pitch up and a few stake out points. Not ideal in strong wind or rocky ground. It's just about finding which bit of kit works for you in your surroundings and practice using that kit..I'm all for trying and sometimes failing and learning from the experience.
What UL tent works without poles?
Ever wonder why silent movies went out of fashion god this is boring