8 Game-Changing Gear Choices For Bikepacking
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- Опубликовано: 8 июл 2024
- During Neil’s recent travels, a handful of new and old pieces of gear and other accessories have proved essential, and they're things he'll never leave home without again. From articles of clothing to fresh pieces of tech and house-building materials, Neil shares some game-changing bikepacking gear in our latest video.
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0:00 - Intro
0:22 - Pad for Sitting: bit.ly/43UUWRr
1:20 - Tyvek Sheet:
2:46 - PACT Poop Kit: tinyurl.com/y54k48rf
3:36 - Sun Shirt: Cotopaxi: // Baleaf -amzn.to/43OfhYI
4:43 - Down Pants: bit.ly/3s2XBeM
5:38 - Wool Briefs: tinyurl.com/4ddwpea5
6:27 - Small Storage: tinyurl.com/yckmppwm
7:20 - Garmin Tech: Messenger - bit.ly/47g9k9I //1040 -
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Neil Beltchenko ( / neil_beltchenko )
Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam 
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+1 for sun shirts. I’ve been using them in the backcountry for years. They’re super light, amazingly breathable, pack down really small, and do as good as, if not better than, sunscreen. You hardly notice it’s on and the back of my neck especially thanks me.
helllll yeah we've got new poop tech
LOVE IT!
Hahaha !
Great list. I love transparent toiletteries bags and pencil cases as packing cubes. Lightweight, cheap as chips, available in many sizes and the transparent plastic makes it very easy to see what's where.
That's a great idea! Thanks for sharing.
Went on my first (successful) bike packing overnighter this past weekend. Thanks for all the great info to help get me on trail
Awesome, where did you go? Thanks for watching.
@@BIKEPACKINGcom Greenbrier River trail in West Virginia. It was awesome!
I swear by my Icebreakers Merino Anatomica boxers. Great fit, no problem seam areas, and much more durable than I expected.
Totally agree!! Couldn’t recommend more 👏🏼
I third this recommendation.
4th recommendation. I rode across the US last summer, and that's all I wore, Icebreaker boxer briefs and an outer short. (on a Brooks saddle) Its the most comfortable system I've ridden in 45 years.
Ridge Merino 9" boxers, no unnecessary seams and the 9" don't ride up. Thanks for all the great videos!!
Agree, I’ve been using the Ridge Merino for years and they hold up great
I took my garmin 1040 solar on a 1,500km brevet in March and needed to charge it 3 times over 13 days. It was a gamechanger for me, and I met a couple of others on the same brevet (Sounds2Sounds) who had the 1040 solar and it was so worth it.
I picked up a recycled merino wool sit pad from woolpower a while back when all the foam sit pads were sold out. It has been bulletproof. It warm when needed, dries quickly if it gets wet. And best of all it was $14 Canadian! Highly recommend.
Best deal for an insulated jacket or pants comes from Enlighted Equipment. Their Torrid zip or pullover jacket, paired up with their Torrid pants. They also have great booties.
My picks: Patagonia long sleeve cool daily shirt. Keeps the sun off arms, 100% polyester, breathes well, wash in sink or creek, dries in minutes (use a kerchief for neck coverage). Patagonia Quandary 10" shorts, stretch polyester, super comfy on a Brooks B-17 saddle. Agree with you on Tyvek's many uses, great for getting out of tent door mat, or throwing down for a rest. Happy trails!
That's a great list! Love the sun shirt, I'm going to look for one with a hoodie. Some of my own essentials include a OneUp pump, Roadrunner stem bags for tons of snacks and a silicone bag for overnight oats.
Interesting list. +1 on the Tyvek too - use it under my sleeping pad. Pack cubes look really useful.
IceBreaker Boxers are awesome!!
Awesome, thanks for the suggestion.
Love some good camp undies. I've been rocking the new synthetic ones from Ornot for day-rides and for at camp, super comfortable!
Good info. But having carried a foam sit pad for years, I switched to a REI Flexlite Air chair. The one pound weight is worth it and it is about the same size as my foam roll.
Now to the poop kit. I switched to the Happy Bottom (yep it is really called that) it is a back country bidet that gets your butt cleaner than any wipes ever can. And a Kula cloth.
The down pants are a winner,
Wow, that portable bidet looks luxurious. Thanks for sharing.
Outlier dreamweight merino makes a great sun shirt that’s breezy, doesn’t stink, and can also be a baselayer
I discovered panniers (OMM), and they allow me to run a dropper and a suspension fork. These are essential on every mtb in my opinion.
+1 for Mountain Laurel Designs. I get so many compliments on my Panniers from them.
For my toiletries I use an OG Revelate Designs Pocket (the old one with the zipper). Mine is easy to see inside since it's made of XPac and the light shines right into it. Since it's on my handlebar, I also keep things in it that I like quick access to while riding. It's easy to take on/off the bars, so I just take the whole thing into the shower if I'm at a place where there is one. I'm going to miss that thing when it finally rips.
For the other electronics, I also have one of those MLD packing cubes. Super handy for keeping all that stuff together, which I especially like since there's some tiny stuff in my kit. They are very well made. Mine is made out of Dynema, but I see they are making them out of Ultra PE now (much better material IMHO).
That poop kit looks handy. I have some Charmin travel toilet paper that I just know will someday get the plastic broken and will get soaked. That kit looks like I'd have a better chance at keeping the TP dry, plus the tablets sound cool.
I just got some Ornot merino boxers and they’re fantastic. Bonus: they’re made in the USA. For sun shirts I really like my hooded REI Sahara. I have a couple which I used for paddling and riding. I like them over my OR one because they have thumb loops which keep the sleeves from riding up which can result in a sun burn “bracelet”!
I really like the Allbirds Trino Boxer Briefs. Very nice. A wool blend that stands up to abuse better than others that I have tried like Devolders.
I highly rate lycra sun sleeves. No need for oily sun cream, and they are remarkably comfy even when it hot hot hot.
thanks Neil, I need some of those Dancing pants, gets a bit chilly in North East England, great stuff
Thanks for watching Reece.
Aside from a construction site dumpster, how do you get a footprint-sized sheet of tyvek? I went to the home despot and they only sell it by the roll.
eBay, folks sell small sheet for ground cloths.
Down pants....jeebus.....there are days I am glad I don't ride at altitude. You are right about those inflatable seat pads, but I think Logan has it right with the chair. The Helinox Zero is heavier but about the same size as a foam pad and way more comfortable.
I like the SmartWool briefs.
So I was on the desplains river trail in Libertyville IL and someone told me about you. I saved your name and realized I've been watching you videos for years when I searched the name in youtube! 😂
When was this? That could have been my dad? Thanks for tuning in. I was raised in Libertyville, spent 18 years of my life there.
lolz that was 100% my dad. Big fanbase in Libertyville
@@gregmittelman3600 lol!
To go with my Outdoor Research Activeice sun shirt I’ve been using Outdoor Research Ferrosi long pants. No more sunscreen needed! Also, As we move briefs, no chamois :-)
UV Buffs. I find they last longer than the standard non-UV Buff and I have half a dozen and always carry at least 2, mostly used as a beanie to keep bugs out of my hair and sweat out of my eyes. Here in the UK, I ride in Keen Newport sandals from late Spring to early Autumn, if my feet get cold they act like colourful socks, albeit mismatched.
We also use buffs for hot items, as a toque, as a sweat band, and in case there are any ticks. we carry at least 2-4 at any given time each. There are many other uses as well.
Highly recommend the sun shirt. Didn't have one in Moab. Paid the price for it.
I'm diving into the sun shirt game and hoping it keeps me from roasting alive in the Canelo's on the AZTR 300 like last year and also doubles as another warm layer for a minimalist sleep kit. After much evaluation, I'm going to try the Outdoor Research Echo since its more ventilated and I sweat very much. It comes in at 4oz but offers less UPF sun protection which is an acceptable trade off for me. Do you find the color makes a huge difference? Also do you have a preference on 100% poly vs a poly blend? I see many of these sun shirts come in darker colors which doesn't quite make sense to me.
My Retroid pocket 2+, though any emulator will do - i am usually out by myself for bikepacking and after a while i get tired of reading at camp (especially in winter) and this thing is like having a kindle of retro video games - its amazing and the battery is great
The wool boxers... nice. If no longer available I'd suggest looking at what the IronButt motorcyclists wear. LDComfort is popular in that crowd but a few other brands are also well liked.
i have a pair of woolly boxers that out lasted meriwool , allbirds, and ice breakers.
Icebreaker used to make a seamless version of the Merino Anatomica Boxers which I really liked. I wish I'd have gotten the "long" version, so they didn't ride up though. The regular Anatomica Long Boxers have pretty minimal seams too.
Tyvek is incredibly loud when blowing in the wind on a construction sight does this bother you when you move around on the tyvek
Ridge Merino makes some great merino boxer briefs that I like for biking.
What length of voile straps do you use for your racks and packs
Chair Zero is the shit for long trips. Thermarest Z-lite for shorter day rides with a quick lunch stop lunch stop
@4:15 what's your sleep and shelter setup? Looks nice and compact!
Thanks for the video. Why the messenger vs Inreach mini2?
LOOW makes very nice wool boxers, and they last too
Any recommendations on Sun gloves?
Wool boxers work nice. I can wear my bicycle shorts over them as there are no seams to cause chaffing. Also, the brand I bought have a pocket in the front to keep "everything" up front so it doesn't slip underneath reducing any friction. Also, a stem holder for my cell phone. I always want the cell phone on me for satellite tracking/directions and emergencies.
Which brand did you buy?
I think it was Fruit of the Loom@@kapapatence6423
Regarding seats - I always just sit on top of my top tube with the bike leaned into me.
If my top tube bags were too big I'd just take them off - would still be less setup than most seats
Will be really curious to know how the Garmin 1040 Solar compares with the 840 Solar. I'd rather the smaller setup, but been wondering if the longevity of the 1040 Solar is better with the bigger area to soak in the rays.
Icebreaker briefs are the closest I have seen to the borealis, I use them, all the time for cycling.
give outdoor research ActiveIce Spectrum Sun Hoodie a try. it's weird how your sweat gets cold with minimal wind
@bikepacking what are the advantages to carrying the Garmin Edge, vs using a Garmin In-Reach Mini and cell phone, and use Ride with GPS for navigation?
I was eondering how good the sunshirts are when you have both sun exposure and high humidity. I thinking like Florida Keys, Okinawa in summer, etc.
Is there any particular cause, why can't you use the garmin as a phone? You can send a written message, but for a 500€ price tag, I think it should handle calls if it is connected to your phone.
Hey, any news on Issue 10? It’s been 4 months now. ;)
Go to the back of a furniture store and check the dumpsters. You'll find more closed cell foam than you can use. $25 for a sit pad is a lot of money that's throw away material.
Frame pumps.
Zefal or Topeak.
Good one, I typically bring the Topeak RaceRocket MT Pump, great pump that has worked for years.
Pearl Izumi made sun protection arm sleeves some years ago, always ride with those and a merino t shirt.
or a light grey long sleeve shirt made of a merino/ silk mix from the supermarket, so comfy, cool and doesn't stink ;-)
I used this as well for the longest time and have switched out to a sun shirt recently. The hoodie of the sun shirt makes it really worth it as it covers the neck from the sun and the ears from the wind.
Smartwool boxer briefs + Brooks B17, this is the way
What kind of distances do you ride. I’d really like to ditch the bibs, but I usually ride around 12 hours a day, which makes it much harder.
@@chuckyfox9284 This is what I've used for 8 weeks on the Great Divide and for 6 weeks on the Baja Divide, many 10-12+ hour days in a row. Yes, still got mild saddle sores but not sure that's avoidable during trips like that
Totally agree about Smartwool boxer briefs and Brooks saddle. The love for Icebreaker's underwear confuses me-I have two pair of Icebreaker briefs, but really dislike them due to the seam that goes right up your butt crack. The Smartwool design is much more comfortable.
Thanks for not having any bad choice, cheap or free, loud, awful, inappropriate, just simply horrible, background noise that could drown out your voice.
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There are many bikepacker videos on line made watchable by clicking the audio = OFF, turning on CC.
Are you saying background noise?
@@BIKEPACKINGcom Yes.
Just before listening to your video I tried to watch a bikepacker vid. Very insightful commentary, fascinating.
BUTT ! His cheap, free? noise choice was too gross for his soft voice. And probably added 'cause that's what Hollywood does. Roght ?
Conclusion = DUMP !
I agree with everything in the kit except the Yellow Lighter!! 😐 Bro we all know they're incredibly bad luck. Get a different color is my recommendation just for your future's sake. For realz. Godspeed. ✌️💜😎
I ride in bamboo underwear. Similar performance to merino wool for a fraction of the cost.
Garmin 1040 solar... yeah buddy, this thing is almost perfect. I'm surprised you're only getting 5 days on a charge, but your days are probably very long. I'm a road cyclist and I go weeks without charging, on 1 to 2 hour daily rides.
Women’s?
I can't speak on the wool briefs, but my partner uses a sun shirt and she loves them. Virginia also tested a few of these down pants: bikepacking.com/gear/best-down-pants/
You paid $25 for a small piece of memory foam???
25 bucks for foam?! Sorry but just no!
nothing introduced here are pick me ups -
just ads... you used to have good content
Nothing has changed for two years my friend. And no, we don’t don’t sponsored content, most of the items in this video were purchased by money made from this and other videos . Sorry for the disappointment, but I need to make money and the ad within the video helps with that.
@@BIKEPACKINGcom I was not talking about YT ads, but that your content is basically an ad. Your older videos had really good and less biased content IMO.
Covering up your head in a hoodie interferes with your vision, awareness of others, dangers and conceals your personality from others. You end up looking like an overstuffed criminal sock puppet.
Nothing special here
Sorry to disappoint you here. The handful of new and old pieces of gear and other accessories have proved essential for me. Do you have any must bring items?
DuPont is amongst the most evil corporations ever.
Can you name a corporation that is not evil?
@@drujenssen5444 By definition....but DuPont is beyond most eg Dark Waters expose. Monsanto and Pfizer maybe worse.
They won’t be producing hemp items any time soon 😂