I confess that I skipped forward ever so slightly, so forgive me if I missed it, but one thing I think would have been useful is the approximate weight of all your gear. I say this because I also spent a lot of time researching and assembling what I considered to be essentials...with very similar, though slightly older, versions of Ortlieb bags only to realise after touring that it was overkill and too heavy and you can do without a lot once you rationalise it further. I think I originally had about 30kg of gear, * plus * staple foods and water which are of course also surprisingly heavy. I'd say unless you're actually cycling off the beaten path...which most are not...cycle touring doesn't actually require carting around as much stuff as we first imagine. Other random points: I find the handlebar bag mount design annoying because it eventually starts loosening and creates noise and I wouldn't have thought you'd need a water filtration system in Italy and Austria...I just buy and carry bottled water as required...big bottle and fresh food items on the last stop before camp.
Hi Nick, I meant to put the weight but forgot. So the Bike and gear dry weight (no food or water) without Camera equipment and batteries is about 34.5 kg and with Camera gear and batteries is about 38.1kg. I could have done without the water filtration but it was handy a couple times when free camping because it meant I didn't have to find water again before camp or straight away in the morning. The only thing I think I changed on the next camping trip was I didn't bring spare shoes or a hat everything else was pretty much the same. I used everything I took exept for the spare parts and tools ect. Have had no problems with the handle bar mount of bag I love it, maybe try tightening the cable if the mount is loose. I also carried extra water I bought when needed and I just straped it next to the tent on the back rack which worked well and didn't take up more room in the bags. My setup is not the lightest setup you can get but is certainly not the heaviest. Hope that helps 👍
@@StevosOdysseys Thanks. Surprisingly low weight total! My bike alone is around 17 kilos I think...and it's aluminium alloy and a small size frame. My tent for sure is not particularly light nor stealthy either...maybe 2 to 3 kg...it all adds up. I tried tightening my handlebar bag cable without much success...slightly better but I still think it's a silly design...certainly not nearly as slick as the main paniers attachments. On the flat I think it's no great extra effort to lug practically any weight around, but on many hills I was surprised even my highest gearing wasn't quite enough...of course individual cardios vary too...I've seen some touring videos where people resort to crawling up the slope in a zigzag...never tried that...never been anywhere rural enough I suppose...but I have had to walk-and-push up a few. Safe travels.
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Thanks Cobb 👍
Very informative video, thanks for sharing the info. Cheers
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I confess that I skipped forward ever so slightly, so forgive me if I missed it, but one thing I think would have been useful is the approximate weight of all your gear. I say this because I also spent a lot of time researching and assembling what I considered to be essentials...with very similar, though slightly older, versions of Ortlieb bags only to realise after touring that it was overkill and too heavy and you can do without a lot once you rationalise it further. I think I originally had about 30kg of gear, * plus * staple foods and water which are of course also surprisingly heavy. I'd say unless you're actually cycling off the beaten path...which most are not...cycle touring doesn't actually require carting around as much stuff as we first imagine. Other random points: I find the handlebar bag mount design annoying because it eventually starts loosening and creates noise and I wouldn't have thought you'd need a water filtration system in Italy and Austria...I just buy and carry bottled water as required...big bottle and fresh food items on the last stop before camp.
Hi Nick, I meant to put the weight but forgot. So the Bike and gear dry weight (no food or water) without Camera equipment and batteries is about 34.5 kg and with Camera gear and batteries is about 38.1kg. I could have done without the water filtration but it was handy a couple times when free camping because it meant I didn't have to find water again before camp or straight away in the morning. The only thing I think I changed on the next camping trip was I didn't bring spare shoes or a hat everything else was pretty much the same. I used everything I took exept for the spare parts and tools ect. Have had no problems with the handle bar mount of bag I love it, maybe try tightening the cable if the mount is loose. I also carried extra water I bought when needed and I just straped it next to the tent on the back rack which worked well and didn't take up more room in the bags. My setup is not the lightest setup you can get but is certainly not the heaviest. Hope that helps 👍
@@StevosOdysseys Thanks. Surprisingly low weight total! My bike alone is around 17 kilos I think...and it's aluminium alloy and a small size frame. My tent for sure is not particularly light nor stealthy either...maybe 2 to 3 kg...it all adds up. I tried tightening my handlebar bag cable without much success...slightly better but I still think it's a silly design...certainly not nearly as slick as the main paniers attachments. On the flat I think it's no great extra effort to lug practically any weight around, but on many hills I was surprised even my highest gearing wasn't quite enough...of course individual cardios vary too...I've seen some touring videos where people resort to crawling up the slope in a zigzag...never tried that...never been anywhere rural enough I suppose...but I have had to walk-and-push up a few. Safe travels.
hahaha no shame in zigzaging I've done it myself occasionally, thanks mate : )
Look into powersock or free your feet perfect for touring
Why not get a gas stove and ditch the gloves and sooty pots
You can't get on a plane with a gas stove