Always interesting seeing other people's kit 😁 One tip with things like sleeping bags is not to use their individual stuff bags but just jam everything in, packs a lot better. You do have to separate "wet" and "dry" items, usually easiest to use one end of the bike for each type. There's about 1kg difference between my "racing" setup and my comfy touring setup - mostly it's the sleeping/camping stuff, thick comfy inflatable mat, tent (shared between my wife and I), rather than DCF tarp and bivy bag. There's a definite lower limit to what you can get away with but above that it's mostly a matter of determining your level of (dis)comfort for the weather.
Such a useful answer comprehensive video. I also run really narrow handlebars and was wondering if I could ever fit a handlebar bag on. Mine are I think 34cm between the hoods. Did you have space to shift?
I think I could shift easily on one side, and if I needed to shift between the big and small front chainring I shuffled the bags a bit to create space. It was so hilly though that I don't remember needing the big chainring much 😆
Wondering why the H-bar bag has the main compartment oriented forward. Seems like it would be awkward to access the contents. Shouldn’t it open towards the seated rider position? Thanks
It's an accessory pocket and although the zip is front-facing, it's still really handy and easy to access with a quick stop. The only thing I ever really need on the go (while riding) is snacks, and I store them in my top-tube bag 👍🏻
Who doesn't love a packing list! nice one Charlie!
Thanks Mark. I love watching kit videos 😊 This ended up a bit long, but hey!
Always interesting seeing other people's kit 😁 One tip with things like sleeping bags is not to use their individual stuff bags but just jam everything in, packs a lot better. You do have to separate "wet" and "dry" items, usually easiest to use one end of the bike for each type.
There's about 1kg difference between my "racing" setup and my comfy touring setup - mostly it's the sleeping/camping stuff, thick comfy inflatable mat, tent (shared between my wife and I), rather than DCF tarp and bivy bag. There's a definite lower limit to what you can get away with but above that it's mostly a matter of determining your level of (dis)comfort for the weather.
Nice
Thanks 😀
So a bag was a LIFE SAVER!
Haha, never knowingly under-dramatised 😂
Yeah love seening other RUclipsrs gear list
Such a useful answer comprehensive video. I also run really narrow handlebars and was wondering if I could ever fit a handlebar bag on. Mine are I think 34cm between the hoods. Did you have space to shift?
I think I could shift easily on one side, and if I needed to shift between the big and small front chainring I shuffled the bags a bit to create space. It was so hilly though that I don't remember needing the big chainring much 😆
@@CharlieVanPoppel Thanks for your comment.
Wondering why the H-bar bag has the main compartment oriented forward. Seems like it would be awkward to access the contents. Shouldn’t it open towards the seated rider position? Thanks
It's an accessory pocket and although the zip is front-facing, it's still really handy and easy to access with a quick stop. The only thing I ever really need on the go (while riding) is snacks, and I store them in my top-tube bag 👍🏻
What year madone is that it's nice.
I bought it second-hand in 2014, so think it's probably 2012. Raced and ridden it all over and it's still going strong 💪🏻
@@CharlieVanPoppel a credit to you 👍