Bivvy bag?! I can sit up and change in them - that's because I altered mine with a long zip down one side to my hips area, then I've got easy access in and out there's Velcro as well to stop the zip coming lose and adding waterproofing a flap to cover the zip where the velcro holds it together. I use an army poncho above to keep the elements off and Bob's your dad's brother. I just put the sleep system inside the bivvy bag and all's good. I can just as easy put the whole thing in a hammock with the poncho or tarp above - job done. Oh and spray the living daylights out of it with waterproofing, I used 3 layers of it on the outside. Works good in a tent if you get a lot of condensation.
Used to carry a bit I when climbing but always freaked out thinking about adders joining me lol. Always preferred a tent especially as I’ve had a wildcat jumping about on top of me before!!!! Have two but just treated myself to a new F10 Hydrogen. Always fancied a hammock but not in Scotland lol
Wow was the cat in Scotland or abroad? Nice re the tent! Hammocks are great even in Scotland in my opinion, just for options when on steep banks near lochs etc.
Thanks Paul! Thanks for the question, keep em coming. I think staying in b and Bs gets a bad wrap with the bikepacking purists but personally I think it’s perfectly fine and a great option to utilise!
Great video! I started bikepacking few years ago, at the beginning it was in a tent with a sleeping bag, but it was simply too big and heavy to continue using them. So I switched to a hammock, first attempt was awful experience, because of coldness beneath (I didn't predict that) and some strange wild animals roaming around me at night. Quite a bad experience. Later I went two more nights with that same hammock during summer in Croatia and it was amazing, but as you mentioned, I decided that I'll stay max two nights wild camping and then I'll go for one night in official accommodation so I can recharge my batteries as well as my body and soul, haha. I even bought an ultra-light bivvy bag, not like the one in your video, but the one for emergencies (esp coldness), I tried it just a month ago on a hammock on 13°c during the night, but it didn't work as expected. It says that it can retain/keep up to 80% of body's temperature, but that was definitely not the case with mine. What's even worse, it condensed a lot so I was partially wet in the morning, while freezing. Not a good experience either. Anyhow, I decided to keep using my hammock with a sleeping bag as a compromise. It's really not an easy decision to make what's the best setup.
I don't mind bears, wolves, cougars: shotgun will deal with that. It's the damn "noseeums" (midges) and black flies: shotgun just doesn't have much effect I'm afraid 😂
I think that booking a camping spot is a very good option. All the essentials are provided inclusive pubs and swimming pools if you are lucky. You can leave your bags in the tent and with the bike you'll be able to explore the surrounding area. This is what I'm going to try next year. Regards.
@@Cycling366 Been watching through your videos, saw you came up to Scotland. :) The midges are murder, right? Haha! Great videos man, took some tips from your setup. Cheers!
@@BeardnSpecks Aye I'm in Scotland a few times every year to be honest! Love it. The midges have been awful the last two summers but should be back in the winter again this year. Thanks for watching!
Question : How best to keep your bike secure when sleeping in your tent? I used to attach my bike frame to a personal attack alarm, if bike moved it pulls out the pin and alarm goes off. Pain to set up and not waterproof. Now seen the new Knog scout bike alarm. Has a movement alarm as well s the technology of an apple air tag to track bike if stolen. I’ve ordered one to see. Thoughts and ideas?
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Bivvy bag?! I can sit up and change in them - that's because I altered mine with a long zip down one side to my hips area, then I've got easy access in and out there's Velcro as well to stop the zip coming lose and adding waterproofing a flap to cover the zip where the velcro holds it together. I use an army poncho above to keep the elements off and Bob's your dad's brother. I just put the sleep system inside the bivvy bag and all's good. I can just as easy put the whole thing in a hammock with the poncho or tarp above - job done. Oh and spray the living daylights out of it with waterproofing, I used 3 layers of it on the outside. Works good in a tent if you get a lot of condensation.
Nice!
Great Video 👍
Thanks very much!
Used to carry a bit I when climbing but always freaked out thinking about adders joining me lol. Always preferred a tent especially as I’ve had a wildcat jumping about on top of me before!!!! Have two but just treated myself to a new F10 Hydrogen. Always fancied a hammock but not in Scotland lol
Wow was the cat in Scotland or abroad? Nice re the tent! Hammocks are great even in Scotland in my opinion, just for options when on steep banks near lochs etc.
It was in Scotland Glen Nevis one very wintery May, yes it was snowing in May.
A great, unbiased guide - thanks Tom. Glad you added credit-card touring too as it's an option I typically overlook and have yet to try.
Thanks Paul! Thanks for the question, keep em coming. I think staying in b and Bs gets a bad wrap with the bikepacking purists but personally I think it’s perfectly fine and a great option to utilise!
Great video! I started bikepacking few years ago, at the beginning it was in a tent with a sleeping bag, but it was simply too big and heavy to continue using them. So I switched to a hammock, first attempt was awful experience, because of coldness beneath (I didn't predict that) and some strange wild animals roaming around me at night. Quite a bad experience. Later I went two more nights with that same hammock during summer in Croatia and it was amazing, but as you mentioned, I decided that I'll stay max two nights wild camping and then I'll go for one night in official accommodation so I can recharge my batteries as well as my body and soul, haha. I even bought an ultra-light bivvy bag, not like the one in your video, but the one for emergencies (esp coldness), I tried it just a month ago on a hammock on 13°c during the night, but it didn't work as expected. It says that it can retain/keep up to 80% of body's temperature, but that was definitely not the case with mine. What's even worse, it condensed a lot so I was partially wet in the morning, while freezing. Not a good experience either. Anyhow, I decided to keep using my hammock with a sleeping bag as a compromise. It's really not an easy decision to make what's the best setup.
Thanks mate! Yeah it’s a bit challenging to make the decision but once you’ve found what works for you, you’ll know to stick with it :)
I don't mind bears, wolves, cougars: shotgun will deal with that. It's the damn "noseeums" (midges) and black flies: shotgun just doesn't have much effect I'm afraid 😂
😂 they’re enough to drive you mad
You can put your bivy bag on standing up. And you can take it off standing up.
No I can’t..:
I use the tent on my bikepacking trips and by the way I have the same Nemo tent. It's a good tent, lightweight, love it. 👍
Cheers! Yes it’s a great tent, it’s my go to for most trips in all honesty. Thanks for commenting :)
I think that booking a camping spot is a very good option. All the essentials are provided inclusive pubs and swimming pools if you are lucky. You can leave your bags in the tent and with the bike you'll be able to explore the surrounding area. This is what I'm going to try next year. Regards.
Indeed! We don’t tend to get pools in the UK but if we did I’d definitely be doing that more than wild camping ! 😂 cheers
Brilliant Video mate, seen it on reddit. Liked and subbed, keep it up I'll be watching!
Thanks very much! Appreciate the sub!
@@Cycling366 Been watching through your videos, saw you came up to Scotland. :) The midges are murder, right? Haha! Great videos man, took some tips from your setup. Cheers!
@@BeardnSpecks Aye I'm in Scotland a few times every year to be honest! Love it. The midges have been awful the last two summers but should be back in the winter again this year. Thanks for watching!
Question : How best to keep your bike secure when sleeping in your tent?
I used to attach my bike frame to a personal attack alarm, if bike moved it pulls out the pin and alarm goes off. Pain to set up and not waterproof.
Now seen the new Knog scout bike alarm. Has a movement alarm as well s the technology of an apple air tag to track bike if stolen. I’ve ordered one to see.
Thoughts and ideas?
I use a Nulock cable lock with alarm long enough to go round a tree etc and waterproof to my knowledge
Great question! I have a slightly different system but that’s one to answer in an upcoming video for sure. I’ll keep you posted!
Good job as always. A video about how to combat midges might be good in the future
Thanks! Not sure I’m the best to advise on that as they seem to have a liking towards me! I’ll add it to the list though. Thanks!
Great nes and information thanks
Thanks very much! Appreciate the comment 👍😀