"Vegan" insulation? I guess you meant synthetic insulation like Primaloft or Thinsulate. You know, not every man made thing (like plastic or metal) means vegan...
I'd recommend a small little pocket trowel for diggin holes if you need to go #2 and there's no latrine around. The one I have is smaller than my hand and lightweight. Nice setup! Thanks for sharing.
If that sleeping bag is down, you don't want to store it in the stuff sack, it will affect the down. It should've come with a larger bag to store to down stays fluffed up. Of course, I don't know if it is just didn't want you to pull it out to use it and it's not as warm because it's compressed.
Did some bikepacking yesterday myself. 15kg of luggage, 26 inch mtb tires. Well, the tire pressure of 65 psi (4,5 bar) was probably too much, because I had the tire blow out on the side. After that it was really tough...
I just like to say a big thank you for sharing your knowledge to a newbie, I’ve just stated cycling on my daughters bike until my bike arrived (Specialized Sirius 1.0) and I love it. I’ve got the bug and am starting to feel stronger each time I go out got an app on my phone to track my progress thanks again Gary 👍
If you just need to boil water, you might consider an alcohol stove. Personally, I like to keep my "cooking" *and cleaning* to a minimum on packing trips. Alcohol stoves are not great at high altitude or windy conditions, but you can decide how much fuel to carry, so they can be very small and light in the pack. I have made some great ones out of beer cans, but I think the manufactured ones are probably fine.
Would be really interested in your views on the geometry of the Endurance vs CGR. I really like the idea of the Endurance SL but I'm not the most flexible and I'm not sure if the fit of the Endurance would be too aggressive.
Will do a video comparing for sure! But I would always say go and try them before if you can and as soon as you sit and try them you will know what feels best. I love both! But yeah video review coming!
Thanks for the video, lots of good info. What I'm really interested in is your Patagonia puffy. The puffy I have is kind of bulky and definitely does not pack down as small as yours. Name of the jacket or a link, either is fine with me .... Thanks a bunch! Stay safe!
So keen for some bike packing. I've got a Giant Propel though so not sure on the best bike bags to use for an aero frame? I'd love to buy a new bike for it but don't think thats feasible haha😂
Serious question, why road-bike and not touring bike for carring a load like this? I am thinking of picking up Triban 520 from Decathlon to commute to work 10km one way, would that be a good bike for such a short distance? Also isn't road-bike losing it's aerodynamics when loaded with packs? Or should I just pick regular city bike?
@@KatieKookaburra thanks, will you make any video about affordable bikes for beginners ? Let's say 1500 euro max budget ? Can you recommend any brand having bikes in that price range in Europe?
For groceries along or end of route, I usually take one of these free ‘festival/promotional’ light weight cord rucksacks with me. (Also have that tailfin carriage bag, haven’t been able to use it yet due to Covid travel restrictions.)
Hi, a really helpful video once again, thanks. I’m deliberating between a Tailfin or a saddle pack and frame bag, and errring towards the tailfin. The only negative I have heard is that with the tailfin all the weight is at the back of the bike, not spread more over the whole bike. What’s your view please? I appreciate you may have a smaller frame size and therefore struggle with space for a frame bag, so that aside .....?
Yeah that’s true but that’s why I put stuff in the front roll bag. I’m going to do a comparison of three set ups and pros and cons of each! That should be up next week :)
Tailfin has 2 types. Rackpac or one that can take panniers as well. Both v.expensive imo before you tick the options boxes. That carbon will really mark if your bike falls over or is badly stood up. Advantage of bags towards back is your heels are away from the bag. But upwards of £200 is a lot of money for something you may get limited use from.
@@KatieKookaburra Thank you! I just ordered this one in black from a small shop in germany (because I live in germany too) > lifeisaride.de/produkt/camerastrap/ I like that it's so simple and I already use a peakdesign leash with my DSLR, so I ordered mine with the peakdesign buckles. You can just clip in your Camera in the strap/leash you need atm and go on.
Depends how long you are camping for. Bivys are smaller, easier to pack but you can’t really just sit it in and just relax. Whereas a tent is somewhere to sit.
A tent also a great place to shelter when it starts chucking it down. So also great for longer trips cos you cant trust a long term forecast as much as a short term one.
You could try a tarp, then you only need to carry the tarp and some cord, and maybe two stakes. My tent allows me to set up just the rainfly with the poles if I don't need the tent. That would be only a tiny bit more to pack than Katie's bivvy. (It's a Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1) I think the main advantage is you can keep all your stuff under it when it's raining, and get dressed, or wait out a storm, etc..
Is it not a myth that people actually use the Inertia X series pads!? 😬. There are solid pads that sleep more comfy and weigh less. Subjective. Another great, petsonable vid. Thanks for the journey.
I would add a lucky charm which was given to me, just to make your heart lighter on such a ponderous ride; other than that, perfectly fitted setup, the fin tail aero pack being the very highlight of it, to be honest I wasn't aware of its existence; nifty way of overcoming the shortage of a rack on your back wheel. Well done Katie! 😃🍀🌍
I also took a toothbrush, toothpaste and sun cream! :)
You should be wearing bicycle gloves for the cold nights and for the riding comfort.
Which Patagonia Jacket is that? The micro puff or the nano puff?
Victor Hurtubia yes! I second this! Which one?
"Vegan" insulation? I guess you meant synthetic insulation like Primaloft or Thinsulate. You know, not every man made thing (like plastic or metal) means vegan...
I'd recommend a small little pocket trowel for diggin holes if you need to go #2 and there's no latrine around. The one I have is smaller than my hand and lightweight. Nice setup! Thanks for sharing.
Totally agree, you never need one until you do. Especially with what those dehydrated meals and packets of spicy ramen do to your digestive system
If that sleeping bag is down, you don't want to store it in the stuff sack, it will affect the down. It should've come with a larger bag to store to down stays fluffed up. Of course, I don't know if it is just didn't want you to pull it out to use it and it's not as warm because it's compressed.
Shop out to the Aldi middle isle.if you need a light ,chain saw or wet suit ,Aldi got it all
don't forget the trumpet!!!!!
Did some bikepacking yesterday myself. 15kg of luggage, 26 inch mtb tires. Well, the tire pressure of 65 psi (4,5 bar) was probably too much, because I had the tire blow out on the side. After that it was really tough...
I just like to say a big thank you for sharing your knowledge to a newbie, I’ve just stated cycling on my daughters bike until my bike arrived (Specialized Sirius 1.0) and I love it. I’ve got the bug and am starting to feel stronger each time I go out got an app on my phone to track my progress thanks again Gary 👍
That’s awesome!! Whole video series here: ruclips.net/p/PLN0eicInozrs5R14GAxpdktgCupOAgT0L
Ordered the Ultegra SL yesterday. I can’t wait to try it and feel like your videos really inspired me to make this choice
Always good to take a hat when camping! Thanks for the video and so many questions answered in the comments too - what a great community you have!
We have the *best* community!! Xx
Another side effect of COVID is there is a lot of new folks looking at starting bikepacking: I am one of them. Thanks for your video!
If you just need to boil water, you might consider an alcohol stove. Personally, I like to keep my "cooking" *and cleaning* to a minimum on packing trips. Alcohol stoves are not great at high altitude or windy conditions, but you can decide how much fuel to carry, so they can be very small and light in the pack. I have made some great ones out of beer cans, but I think the manufactured ones are probably fine.
Would be really interested in your views on the geometry of the Endurance vs CGR. I really like the idea of the Endurance SL but I'm not the most flexible and I'm not sure if the fit of the Endurance would be too aggressive.
Wow it’s like I wrote that comment myself , I’m in exactly the same situation, looking forward to that video
Will do a video comparing for sure! But I would always say go and try them before if you can and as soon as you sit and try them you will know what feels best. I love both! But yeah video review coming!
Half the stuff was filming stuff, thanks for carrying us with you 😂
What’s the name of the pillow?
Whats the name of the back rack?
Good video - Thank you! 8:14 It's good to have a head light, better than head lice which, for a split second, is what I thought it sounded like!
Do we see you riding Trans Pyrenees by Lost Dot? Climbing after climbing for 1500 km. You will love it!
I don't see the link for the Patagonia jacket, which looks great. I'll look on their website. :)
Thanks for the video, lots of good info. What I'm really interested in is your Patagonia puffy. The puffy I have is kind of bulky and definitely does not pack down as small as yours. Name of the jacket or a link, either is fine with me .... Thanks a bunch! Stay safe!
It’s the Micropuff hoody!!
can you do a video on the cooking setup you use?
Any reason for not using aerobars? I've noticed even in hilly trips it helps on the downhills.
That Patagonia top looks ace! Got a link?
BTW, no towels or washing gear? :-O
Just seen the Shimamo Grand Tour Challenge on Strava. 333km in 21 days... the challenge you nailed in 1 day! 😊
Ahhh thanks!! :)
The Apidura musette is one of the best pieces of kit I’ve bought recently. It now lives in my frame bag ready for those supermarket raids.
So keen for some bike packing. I've got a Giant Propel though so not sure on the best bike bags to use for an aero frame? I'd love to buy a new bike for it but don't think thats feasible haha😂
Putting bags on that frame negates an Aero benefits. Best choice prob tailfin
Mark Rushton haha yeah definitely 😂 thanks Mark
Hi Katie great video as always 😊 Do you have a link for the top bar bag please.
Patagonia!!! I also love the featherlight jacket.
Serious question, why road-bike and not touring bike for carring a load like this? I am thinking of picking up Triban 520 from Decathlon to commute to work 10km one way, would that be a good bike for such a short distance? Also isn't road-bike losing it's aerodynamics when loaded with packs? Or should I just pick regular city bike?
Depends what you class as a touring bike. I class this as a do-it-all tourer. Get what works best for you :)
@@KatieKookaburra thanks, will you make any video about affordable bikes for beginners ? Let's say 1500 euro max budget ? Can you recommend any brand having bikes in that price range in Europe?
Do you take other shoes for the evening or do the bike shoes cover that?
No just the spd shoes. That’s why you want spd not spd-SL :)
Gosh I love your videos 🙏🏻 I’m using a tarp and ground sheet as a sleep set up. Any suggestions on companies making rear racks for mountless bikes?
Yeah the tailfin in this vid is what I used :)
Katie Kookaburra legend! Looking forward to the next video 👏🏻
Wonder if you use mechanical or electronic shifting?
Mechanical :)
How about mosquito netting, is that something you would consider bringing?
YES! Greg brought one for his face. I got bit on my face :(
Hi what was the blue puffer jacket call could you put a link up please thanks
It’s the Patagonia Micropuff hoody!! Bloody top jacket!!
@@KatieKookaburra thank you
For groceries along or end of route, I usually take one of these free ‘festival/promotional’ light weight cord rucksacks with me. (Also have that tailfin carriage bag, haven’t been able to use it yet due to Covid travel restrictions.)
I have had it a while but also not been able to use it. But it’s a belter!
Hi, a really helpful video once again, thanks. I’m deliberating between a Tailfin or a saddle pack and frame bag, and errring towards the tailfin. The only negative I have heard is that with the tailfin all the weight is at the back of the bike, not spread more over the whole bike. What’s your view please? I appreciate you may have a smaller frame size and therefore struggle with space for a frame bag, so that aside .....?
Yeah that’s true but that’s why I put stuff in the front roll bag. I’m going to do a comparison of three set ups and pros and cons of each! That should be up next week :)
Katie Kookaburra Aw, perfect. I’ll hold off spending money until next week then 😁 Thank you
Tailfin has 2 types. Rackpac or one that can take panniers as well. Both v.expensive imo before you tick the options boxes. That carbon will really mark if your bike falls over or is badly stood up. Advantage of bags towards back is your heels are away from the bag. But upwards of £200 is a lot of money for something you may get limited use from.
What's the name of the mini floor pump you mintioned ?
Is it topeak morph ?
Yes!!!! He had the Morph G with a gauge on it! Great bit of kit for multiple days away!
Hi Katie what brand is the pillow, having upper spinal and neck issues I really struggle to find a good pillow
It was a cheap one off Amazon :)
Thank you Katie great help as I'm hoping do some bike packing myself later in year
Thank you I’m just planning on making a first trip just a one day to start great video
What kind of Camera sling do you use?! I need one with an extra sling like that musette and you wear one in your videos.
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@@KatieKookaburra Thank you! I just ordered this one in black from a small shop in germany (because I live in germany too) > lifeisaride.de/produkt/camerastrap/
I like that it's so simple and I already use a peakdesign leash with my DSLR, so I ordered mine with the peakdesign buckles. You can just clip in your Camera in the strap/leash you need atm and go on.
Thanks for the video! Would you please share the link to the Patagonia Jacket?
It’s called MicroPuff hoody :)
Katie Kookaburra thank you! I have the Nano puff vest. Might be time to invest in a new jacket. Thanks a bunch! ❤️
How heavy is your bike in kg?
Do your rings bother you
Hey @katiekookaburra what was the model of the jacket you used?
Micropuff Hoody :)
@@KatieKookaburra wicked cheers.
I holder for broccoli 🤣 innovation. Sweet Vlog. Cheers K
Hey Katie, any idea what your all up weight was? Great vid as always!
Hi Katie, what backlight do you use?
I currently have the Bontrager Flare and the dynamo light from Exposure which has a rear light attached.
@@KatieKookaburra OK Thanks for your Time!
Thanks for sharing! I was interned in getting a lightweight bivvy, so it’s got to know! :)
Was the sleeping bag down or synthetic?
Synthetic! As was the jacket :)
I Katie Kookaburra It looked like it packed down really small. My synthetic takes up so much room even in a compact stuff sack.
Bivy or tent ? What do you prefer
Depends how long you are camping for. Bivys are smaller, easier to pack but you can’t really just sit it in and just relax. Whereas a tent is somewhere to sit.
@@KatieKookaburra thank you ♥️
A tent also a great place to shelter when it starts chucking it down. So also great for longer trips cos you cant trust a long term forecast as much as a short term one.
Yeah exactly. The bivy is waterproof but you can’t just sit in it like you can a tent.
You could try a tarp, then you only need to carry the tarp and some cord, and maybe two stakes. My tent allows me to set up just the rainfly with the poles if I don't need the tent. That would be only a tiny bit more to pack than Katie's bivvy. (It's a Big Agnes Fly Creek UL1) I think the main advantage is you can keep all your stuff under it when it's raining, and get dressed, or wait out a storm, etc..
can i know you tyre size ???
I used Michelin power road 25s :)
@@KatieKookaburra thank you katie... i wanna take a bikepacking experience.. but im unsure to use my 700c tyre till i watch ur video ...
Is it not a myth that people actually use the Inertia X series pads!? 😬. There are solid pads that sleep more comfy and weigh less. Subjective. Another great, petsonable vid. Thanks for the journey.
Nice setup!
Cheers!
Ride safe idol Katie❤️
Get so much out of your videos! Thanks so much for that! Was wondering what you think about that bivy? Happy with it and some pro and cons?
Really like it! No cons as yet :)
@@KatieKookaburra Yeah its on my top list! but its pretty much sold out
I would add a lucky charm which was given to me, just to make your heart lighter on such a ponderous ride; other than that, perfectly fitted setup, the fin tail aero pack being the very highlight of it, to be honest I wasn't aware of its existence; nifty way of overcoming the shortage of a rack on your back wheel. Well done Katie! 😃🍀🌍
sleeping bag?
👍😎🚴🏻♀️
First aid kit. It’s like your rain jacket - you hope to never use it.