there's some youtubers that rack up a lot of views entertainment-wise, but aren't very relateable to my own riding situation. This type of content meshes a lot more closely to anything i'd be likely to attempt, were I to attempt it, both in the travel episodes and this gear episode. Great job!
I used to use a bladder and tube system, but the tube kept falling and getting tangled in my bike and stuff. There are down sides to my fork mounted bottle system as well, though. Whenever it gets really muddy, the nozzles get a bit grimy and I have to clean them off before drinking.
I got the same domiso case! Good too see someone using it on tour. I bought a hard case for my laptop and its wayyyy to big. Good to see that the domiso has worked for you.
As soon as you want to run a trailer, that's exactly when you should get a trailer. The only trailers I've seen on my ride so far have had dogs in them!
My kit was surprisingly similar to much of yours but in my case just to ride John O Groats to Lands End (just shy of 1000 miles) and I did find that most of it wasn’t used but I couldn’t set off without the essentials. The only single piece of bike repair was a front derailleur adjustment with the crank Bros multi tool. Loving your videos.
Nice! I definitely feel better carrying a load of hopefully unnecessary repair equipment. What I'm really hoping for is that I'll be able to help out a fellow cyclist who wasn't as prepared as me. What a great feeling that would be!
@@Crankingit I know exactly what you mean, I always ask if broken down cyclists have all that they need rather than do you need help as some are offended by offers of help.
Sweet! I've been wondering what an ebike tour would be like. I haven't seen any on the road yet, but the technology keeps getting better, I figure it's just a matter of time. Will you be posting on social media?
I just found you on RUclips today. Interesting and well made videos! I subscribe and will eventually watch all your videos! As for the tripod. Did you by now already buy a new one? Can you give the details of what you bought please? I’m also traveling on the bike, and would like to get myself a good steady but lightweight tripod. Hope you could give some advice. Thanks.
I don't know too much about specific brands, but I've had success with down bags that are rated for below freezing. It gets cold some nights, even in Mexico.
Sure, I had a couple in Canada, and then none until I got to New Mexico where I started getting about one per day for about a week. Then they stopped at Grants. I got new, thick, slime filled tubes after the Great Divide in Tuscon, and I haven't had one since. I'm about a week into the Baja Divide.
@@Bikepacking 13 years?! You sound just as fussy / geeky as me lol 😂 Although I've been walking and cycling for a very long time and have (lots of) quality lightweight kit for backpacking and cycle touring with panniers, I'm now into bikepacking and need to renew some kit, mainly tent, with a bias on small volume/ packable size. Lots of products out there to sift through!
I enjoy seeing videos of people like yourself hard using gear and showing what actually works for you. I am impressed that you took on such a daunting task and have already made a lot of progress. Be careful going south because their are evil people who would murder you for your shoes or whatever they think you may have of value. Good Luck and stay safe!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm hoping that Central America turns out to be less dangerous than the media makes it out to be. It seems like most people have no issues with safety when cycle touring there.
I liked their tents... but yeah, since posting this video, I've found several more holes. I don't even thing they're punctures, just spots where the baffle attaches to the outside. The holes are too small to be seen with the naked eye, and some don't even emit bubbles under water unless under significant pressure. What a pain...
I've went thru several different air pads. They all get pinholes. 1 grain of sand will do it. I finally switched to the military surplus "rubber bitch" like we had in the military in the 80s. Not much heavier & it ain't gonna get a pinhole.
Very practical advice. Good enough is all a person really needs. It does not need to be new and shiny or $$$. Have a safe trouble-free Journey.
Thank you, I completely agree.
I always use dry lube or a little spray of silicone on the zippers. Helps them last longer.
That was good. There is a lot of information and you didn't waste any of our time presenting it.
Glad it was helpful!
Always interesting seeing gear list ,rubber side down.
Such a legit setup... I think I might head back out on my bike. Hope all is well for you!!
Thank you for sharing. Good luck.
there's some youtubers that rack up a lot of views entertainment-wise, but aren't very relateable to my own riding situation. This type of content meshes a lot more closely to anything i'd be likely to attempt, were I to attempt it, both in the travel episodes and this gear episode. Great job!
Thank you! I'm glad I can fill that niche.
This was very nice, Great Job! I was hoping for some weights of the bike & gear. Please be safe Wonderful Travels!
That was so helpful, thank you for creating this!!
Nice summary! Glad to see updates on your trip.
Have you thought about using a camelbak water bottle with a bite-valve? I have been using them for years and I love them
Me too but added a filter to it as well befree gravilty system with bite valve
I personally can’t stand anything hanging on my back on tour.
@@xmateinc me too that why i keep bladder in the frame bag
I used to use a bladder and tube system, but the tube kept falling and getting tangled in my bike and stuff. There are down sides to my fork mounted bottle system as well, though. Whenever it gets really muddy, the nozzles get a bit grimy and I have to clean them off before drinking.
I got the same domiso case! Good too see someone using it on tour. I bought a hard case for my laptop and its wayyyy to big. Good to see that the domiso has worked for you.
So far, so good! I'm still waiting for the day my laptop just doesn't boot 😬.
At what point do you need a trailer? I'm contemplating riding 1200 miles. Was thinking I need a trailer.🤔🍻
As soon as you want to run a trailer, that's exactly when you should get a trailer. The only trailers I've seen on my ride so far have had dogs in them!
My kit was surprisingly similar to much of yours but in my case just to ride John O Groats to Lands End (just shy of 1000 miles) and I did find that most of it wasn’t used but I couldn’t set off without the essentials. The only single piece of bike repair was a front derailleur adjustment with the crank Bros multi tool. Loving your videos.
Nice! I definitely feel better carrying a load of hopefully unnecessary repair equipment. What I'm really hoping for is that I'll be able to help out a fellow cyclist who wasn't as prepared as me. What a great feeling that would be!
@@Crankingit I know exactly what you mean, I always ask if broken down cyclists have all that they need rather than do you need help as some are offended by offers of help.
I find that bear spray is more useful when in human-country than in bear-country.
subscribed.
ciao from Venice, Italy.
Was gonna say… maybe keep the bear spray
You might be right about that...
gained a sub ,,, thinking of riding a radrunner plus ebike from ny to az thanks for the tips ill be watching your adventure
Sweet! I've been wondering what an ebike tour would be like. I haven't seen any on the road yet, but the technology keeps getting better, I figure it's just a matter of time. Will you be posting on social media?
I just found you on RUclips today. Interesting and well made videos! I subscribe and will eventually watch all your videos!
As for the tripod. Did you by now already buy a new one? Can you give the details of what you bought please? I’m also traveling on the bike, and would like to get myself a good steady but lightweight tripod. Hope you could give some advice.
Thanks.
good one!
Man so much stuff😮 how many kilos?
Thanks for sharing. What kind of sleeping bag do you recommend for use in 3 seasons?
I don't know too much about specific brands, but I've had success with down bags that are rated for below freezing. It gets cold some nights, even in Mexico.
One thing I have been wondering about is flat tires. I know you had one in Canada. Any others? Any problems with thorns in the desert? Thanks.
Sure, I had a couple in Canada, and then none until I got to New Mexico where I started getting about one per day for about a week. Then they stopped at Grants. I got new, thick, slime filled tubes after the Great Divide in Tuscon, and I haven't had one since. I'm about a week into the Baja Divide.
What was the clicking sound through the video
That clicking was annoying, otherwise an interesting video.
@@Bikepacking yes, I meant that that type of video is interesting to me. I hung on for two minutes then had to turn it off.
it's from the song
@@Bikepacking that would be good, I'm always interested in other people's set ups, sometimes I get an idea about a product.
@@Bikepacking 13 years?! You sound just as fussy / geeky as me lol 😂
Although I've been walking and cycling for a very long time and have (lots of) quality lightweight kit for backpacking and cycle touring with panniers, I'm now into bikepacking and need to renew some kit, mainly tent, with a bias on small volume/ packable size.
Lots of products out there to sift through!
I enjoy seeing videos of people like yourself hard using gear and showing what actually works for you. I am impressed that you took on such a daunting task and have already made a lot of progress. Be careful going south because their are evil people who would murder you for your shoes or whatever they think you may have of value. Good Luck and stay safe!
It's really not much different than biking through the U.S.! The people along the Baja are pretty nice, generous and show great hospitality.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video. I'm hoping that Central America turns out to be less dangerous than the media makes it out to be. It seems like most people have no issues with safety when cycle touring there.
Big Agnes sucks. Had two inflatables both leaked almost immediately.
I liked their tents... but yeah, since posting this video, I've found several more holes. I don't even thing they're punctures, just spots where the baffle attaches to the outside. The holes are too small to be seen with the naked eye, and some don't even emit bubbles under water unless under significant pressure. What a pain...
@@Crankingit Exactly my experience. Super pricey too. Sometimes you don't get what you pay for. Great video BTW.
I've went thru several different air pads. They all get pinholes. 1 grain of sand will do it. I finally switched to the military surplus "rubber bitch" like we had in the military in the 80s. Not much heavier & it ain't gonna get a pinhole.
I unsubscribed a few days ago because you had not posted in a month. Guess I will re-subscribe. Looks like you are going to mexico(?)
Hey, sorry for the delay. Since I'm editing on the road, there may be some time between videos. I'm trying to post about once a month.
@@Crankingit don't worry about the gap between videos, you have a great time 🚴♀️ and we'll be here when you post a new video 🏕🙂👍
That tapping sound is insanely distracting
That might be his dentures??🤷🏼♂️
Noted
Fuck, I stop watching 1:59.
I was interested and tried to watch it, but the clicking sound was too much. The part I watched was informative.
Love the clicking beat. I was tapping my foot to the video.
Lol, I'm glad someone enjoyed it.