Global Mountain Bike Network Thanks for this guys, This can give me an understanding of what I will need to not fail. I saw your last bike packing video and I still didn't know what to take. Now I can make a start on getting the essential items.
basically? bivvy bag, a tarp and use my bike as poles, cause topeak doesnt have for 24 inch wheels, but, bikamper is a good tent for bikepacking. also a 2L hidrobag, first aid kit, survival kit, powerbanks, extra batteries, head lamp, cat food can stove and alcohol, 500ml pan for cooking, liofilized food from aptonia or mountain house, swissknife like victorinox, mosquito repelent, sunscream, paracord, firestarter and ferrrocerium, lighter, silvertape, extra spares for my bike, tools, foldable water bottle, tissues, baby wipes, sawyer filter, slippers, half toothbrush and paste, small bottle of shower gel,cable ties, fixed-blade survival knife and etc, in a saddle bag, backpack and waist bag. the bag and tarp on the bars, and a tool bottle on the bottle support. like the pump in its place. sorry for my bad english but im portuguese and im doing backpacking for a long time. here's the link for cat can stove, its awesome and extra light! www.thesodacanstove.com/alcohol-stove/cat-food-can-stove/index.php
The frame triangle stuffed with a bag, i got myself a "king cage top cap bottle cage mount" with extensions/cantilevers on it, providing a mounting option for a bottle cage - made life a lot easier.
Trek 1120 for now, but upgrading to the Full Stache. If you ever feel inclined to do some "proper" bikepacking head across the pond and spend a week on the Colorado Trail or Arizona Trail.
First time I went backpacking I took most of my stuff on panniers, including my water. NEVER AGAIN!!! So sketchy on descents. Threw me all over the place. Now I take the bare minimum cable tied to my frame (don't cut the tails off and you can use them to reopen them) and in my back pack. It keeps me more in control and I'm used to wearing it anyway. I take a tiny one man tent, sleeping bag and roll mat. Wear waterproof socks and take my usual rain jacket. Compression top and leggings are my emergency clothes and I always have an emergency blanket in my cycling kit. I have a tiny fold up stove and super noodles and a big bag of chocolate covered raisins. That's it other than my usual cycling kit. I use my usual cycling bag 25 litres. I love taking the absolute bare minimum. Usually go about 40-50km and have bothies close by in case of emergencies. I switch my phone off when not in use. Should probably add that I only do it in fair weather and go wild camping in the middle of nowhere. I will be enlisting a hip flask from now on! For medicinal brandy in case of wanting to drink brandy.
I’m just now rigging up my bike for camping. I’m making all my own bags and hangers. I even built a front carrier from a ladder rack intended to be mounted on the wall of your garage. It works great and it’s foam covered so it looks great. I’m using a camping chair bag ; not the chair to stow all my gear in. This is secured by the extra sewn on adjustable straps. Even more straps an I can attach additional bags to this one. I’ve included four water carriers on the frame for balance and mounted as low as possible for a low CG. My tent is stowed in my repurposed bag along with all my kitchen and clothing. This is stowed under the hanger in the front and protruding forward instead of perpendicular to the direction of travel. I am making a curved carrier for the rear to follow the radius of the tire just below the midway point to carry heavier gear. I have changed the material of my brakes to a composite that has twice the gripping power and life than standard brake pads. I’ve included a first aid kit, rain poncho and further modified lightweight folding camping chair. Several hundred feet of nylon upholstery thread. One strand will lift nearly 120#. Three strands will lift 400#.
The mountain bike packing kit seems to be a very viable option as an emergency Bug Out Vehicle setup due to its high mobility and simplicity. I've been torn between a Gravel or Mountain Bike, but your video has me leaning to a MB. I would probably install rear paniers to carry extra food and equipment if SHTF and I had to relocate. I like the clever tent. Thanks a lot!
as a beginner Bikepacker I definitely overpacked, but for a 2nd overnight attempt I think I did pretty well, more research next time, and slightly less kit, I used a retro alu early 90s MTB with panniers, really reliable and easy to fix, once you have the tools and spares, Thanks for the tips, everything helps, hopefully doing another over this June weekend in this nice weather
Just wanted to say guys that I find bikepacking the single most interesting thing you can do with a bike. I recently discovered bicycle touring, done some credit card tours in Asia and am training up for something epic when I'm ready. I love all GMBN/GCN content, even hard core roadie and race news, but for me personally the bikepacking segments on GCN/GMBN are the best thing since disk brakes! More please... gear reviews, expert advice, destination ideas.. whatever you think is cool. The GCN network is the best channel on RUclips, hands down. Thanks guys!
Doesn't have to be all far flung tour footage... you can demonstrate evaluate and review bikepacking gear (tents, lights, trailers, solar, water, sleeping kit etc, even shameless advertisements plugs and I'd watch it... eagerly. : D
You guys have the clout and audience engagement to make bespoke bikepacking gear vendors snap too and put their new kit in front of the camera. Right now I have to visit 20 different channels and 3 or more websites to get the scoop. I cant be the only person chomping at the bit for this new found (to me) hobby.
I did the London to Santorini via France and Italy trip alone on a Peugeot MTB bike back in 1990... No chunnel then, got the ferry from Dover... No suspension on the bike, karrimor side panniers on a rack, front bag on the handlebars... Goretex rainwear was new and high-tech (and expensive) back then... stayed at a few Youth Hostels from time to time for a hot shower and a slightly softer bed... great memories - the endless fields of sunflowers in France, stopping for the baguette and beer for lunch, pitching a tent in a field in the dark, and waking up surrounded by cows... cold baked beans straight from the can for dinner - using Paper maps, no GPS, smart phones, social media or digital cameras back then... As an Aussie contracting in the UK, it was a great adventure and I saw so much of Europe... at 55 years old these days,, I might do it again on an e-bike, but perhaps in a group, and a higher ratio of hotels to fields probably... Love seeing a new generation discover the freedom... The Eurail pass helped me get between a few points that looked like nothing on maps, but were almost impossible by road. I almost didn't make it, nearly got arrested in Paris at 2 in the morning for riding the wrong way down a one way St looking for the train station... Great memories... do it whilst you are young and single... Fittest I have ever been... BTW, lock your bike up, even on the train...
Blackburn roll bag for the front, super easy attachment system, Blackburn seat post bag, various smaller bags for top tube and frame. Extra brackets on front forks for cooking/drinking water. Tarptent do some v light easy set up tents, import tax here in Sweden makes it a bit more expensive but....just the job!
I'm inspired to go bikepacking! I think I'll try Copper harbor Michigan. They're going to ha e some epic rugged Cross country bikepacking trails that take you to the unknown. Coming soon!!!!
Good to see you guys giving this a go, this and GCN's videos were both a good watch. Can't wait for your next outing, will be interesting to also see what gear you keep the same and what you change next time out.
I envy the UK. In North America bike packing seems to be the province of roadies. Here, a fence is a no go. We don’t have access to private lands in the same way so trails aren’t as extensive.
Tnxs for making the video for bike packing I already did one to berlijn but whit out camping places a lot of people don’t mind if you use there backyard and also did a bikepacking trip to België it is so much fun I live in the nederlands Again really tnxs for the video and like to see more of this video’s Greetings Wim belder
Wales and especially Gwynedd is great for the outdoors, saying that from my outdoor madventures there. Thanks lads for the tips, handy for when I take my soon arriving Orbea Alma H50 on its first bike packing madventure with a few mates.
Love that tent guys,no pole and security for your bike while sleeping. I spent 5 months in Asia doing a loop through Thailand,Cambodia,Vietnam,Laos back to Thailand. Pair MTB shorts + separate nicks. Touring SPD shoes doubled as going out shoes. 2x socks Rain cape. 2 Tee shirts+shorts. Flip flops. Toiletries+spare/tools. That`s all you need touring Asia,if you need anything just buy along the way. Oh yeah I nearly forgot,you also need a bike.
That’s a lot of electronic gadgets, cameras, drones, chargers, selfie sticks lol. I get documenting the experience but I think enjoying the moments get lost in today’s needs to document. Otherwise the route looks lovely.
! go tubed when bikepacking, why? A tube can be patched up quite a number opf times before you even need to swap it and patch kits are tiny and can be rolled into a spare tube
They mention having tubes and a repair kit in the video. I wonder whether they were running tubeless with tubes ready to go in case of air loss/ trouble re-inflating on the trail or chose tubes right from the start. Tubeless has advantages that apply to bikepacking such as self-sealing most punctures, better traction and ride quality, and near immunity to snake-bite punctures from square-edged rocks in the grass while loaded etc. On my little bikepacking trips I ran tubes and was very aware of how easy it would be to get snakebites. I have since gone tubeless and love it but have not bikepacked since switching over. I can imagine burping out, not sealing the bead, and having to install a tube in a tire that is goopy from sealant not being the greatest experience either. I have some very absorbent shop towels and a plastic bag in my repair kit with my tubes but I bet it is still a bit messy to pop a tube in a tire that was run tubeless. Latex really works, and really sticks to everything and gets everywhere as intended!
Next epic ride, do the west highlands way from glasgow to fort william! Me and friends did it over 3 days and was brilliant albeit pretty tough. Id advise getting the ferry to skip the hike-a-bike around loch lomond though.
Amazing, loved the section where you told us your mistakes. Really helped make my decisions for a future ride. What did you guys do for water? Not a lot of areas around northern Alberta to fill with water within 100km's
Rode with a similar setup across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. 12 days. I should have brought a puffer jacket that compresses smaller, and shoes instead of the sandals I brought. I wore a backpack for three days, then ditched it. It was heavy on my back and just made more stops to fill up water bottles in the cages.
great clip. will do a trip myself in few weeks and I definetly got some inspiration of how i could possibly pack the bike. love it. On question though, what's the capacity of the backloader? 10l or 15l?
Look into a Woho anti-sway bar because it has space for two bottle cage mounts and it prevents the rear seatbag from wobbling on the bumps. Then you can use a larger frame bag for other things.
Man i got a nice slim 1 tent for like 60 bucks that doesnt require your bike to house that is ultralight.. I tested it out by setting it in the back yard for 4 days during a heavy thunderstorm coming through. The frame itself is a net with the rainfly clipped in and I took a few towels and laid them on the ground. After the "tsunami" all the cloths were still dry, without me treating the outer layer first.. so this tent can be used as a bug net as well
Enjoyed the video thanks and I'm tempted with a mini adventure of my own. I heard Blake mention a drone, can I ask what type as I'm interested to see how much space that takes up.
I do bikepacking all the time but when I go I usually go for like a whole week or more, so I usually pack a little more heavy than you guys. I always make sure I carry a first aid kit too. Never know what can happen
would be interested to know how much weight all your camera equioment and electricals weigh ? this is stuff i probably won't carry ? cheers guys love your videos
I've got the same Topeak bags you guys have got. Although I've only used them on my road bike. The backloader doesn't work too well with rear suspension and a dropper post and the toploader doesn't fit into my front triangle. Maybe I've got to get my old 90s steel hardtail out to use it for MTB bikepacking.
With the right tools (I used a simple bike tool kit ruclips.net/user/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L that you can strap to the bike) it's simple to assemble. As a 270lb guy looking for a way to get more exercise that's easy on my feet I have been impressed by this bike. The tires ship with air in the tires, but before you ride you need to pump them up som more, but once you do you can ride with confidence. You'll definitely want to replace the seat if you're going to ride for any real distance, but that's the case with most bikes. I'm loving it and it has given me a hobby from my youth back.
^^ I have had my eye on that trail for some time. It would be cool to see the guys help support that trail, a great story of volunteerism to keep it going.
Thanks guys. Finally inspired me to ride the icknield way after years and years of wanting to ride it. Question.. Them bike tents where you use the front wheel, shouldn't you use them brake spacer things to stop your pads moving closers together?
Put your sleeping bag in you seat bag. But don't put it in the stuff sack. The stuff sack has a specific shape to it. If you just stuff your sleeping bag in your seat bag you can shove other stuff in there. That way the bag forms around the other gear you put in there. This us only important if you are short on space. Maybe for a multi day trip.
Does the saddle bag work with a dropper post? I wonder if damage could be caused from the extra weight. Obviously it’s not going to drop all the way. Excellent video, thanks!
It shouldn't be a problem. You could probably get a bit of travel, though not all. And the bag attaches to the saddle too, so distributes the weight well.
Very nice video! I'm hoping to make my first bike packing journey soon! Thanks for all the tips! Also I interviewed two bike packers and made a video about them on my channel (one cycled from Africa to Europe and one from Belgium to France).. I wondered if you'd like to take a look and tell me if you agree with the information they shared 🚲 Wishing you both the best!
The guys used a range from Topeak. They also have a whole bunch of mounting solutions for bottles etc. Check it out here: www.topeak.com/global/en/products/bikepacking
Awesome video, thanks! Blake, what kind of drone did you use mate? Going on an 8 month VW campervan trip with my girl and bikes, and I'm looking for a small drone that can shoot great footage.
That's completely down to you and your fitness level. We've heard of some long-distance cyclists covering and average of 50kms a day over a few months. It's probably best to factor in how long you want to ride for and keep the options w=for where you want to stop for the night open.
Vortech here is a similar product: CHAFON Multi USB Cable with Type C,8-pin Lightning,Micro,Mini USB Ports for Charging- Black www.amazon.com/dp/B01DK13VZ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0GUEBbWTC6P0D
No issues with assembly for me ruclips.net/user/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L but I could see where some might benefit from using an experienced bike assembler/mechanic. I'm an older rider starting back after a 10 year break. This bike exceeds my capabilities and has been easy to get comfortable riding. I'm mostly on easy trails with almost no street riding and have not been disappointed with the performance of the bike. My fitness level is far below what I previously rode with and because of that the mileage is going on the bike slowly. While I'm losing weight slowly, the bike seems to tolerate my 220 pounds just fine. The bike has been used by several family members ranging from 5'5" - 5'9".
What rig do you use for bike packing? Let us know in the comments down below 👇
Global Mountain Bike Network Thanks for this guys, This can give me an understanding of what I will need to not fail. I saw your last bike packing video and I still didn't know what to take. Now I can make a start on getting the essential items.
Awesome! Good luck and enjoy. Send us some photos when you get setup!
basically? bivvy bag, a tarp and use my bike as poles, cause topeak doesnt have for 24 inch wheels, but, bikamper is a good tent for bikepacking.
also a 2L hidrobag, first aid kit, survival kit, powerbanks, extra batteries, head lamp, cat food can stove and alcohol, 500ml pan for cooking, liofilized food from aptonia or mountain house, swissknife like victorinox, mosquito repelent, sunscream, paracord, firestarter and ferrrocerium, lighter, silvertape, extra spares for my bike, tools, foldable water bottle, tissues, baby wipes, sawyer filter, slippers, half toothbrush and paste, small bottle of shower gel,cable ties, fixed-blade survival knife and etc, in a saddle bag, backpack and waist bag. the bag and tarp on the bars, and a tool bottle on the bottle support. like the pump in its place.
sorry for my bad english but im portuguese and im doing backpacking for a long time.
here's the link for cat can stove, its awesome and extra light!
www.thesodacanstove.com/alcohol-stove/cat-food-can-stove/index.php
The frame triangle stuffed with a bag, i got myself a "king cage top cap bottle cage mount" with extensions/cantilevers on it, providing a mounting option for a bottle cage - made life a lot easier.
Trek 1120 for now, but upgrading to the Full Stache. If you ever feel inclined to do some "proper" bikepacking head across the pond and spend a week on the Colorado Trail or Arizona Trail.
I SO want to do this bike packing thing! Thanks for the inspiration! 😊
That's great!
These bike packing videos calm me. Great cinematics tops it all off. Looks like great fun.
Great to hear 😃
First time I went backpacking I took most of my stuff on panniers, including my water. NEVER AGAIN!!! So sketchy on descents. Threw me all over the place. Now I take the bare minimum cable tied to my frame (don't cut the tails off and you can use them to reopen them) and in my back pack. It keeps me more in control and I'm used to wearing it anyway.
I take a tiny one man tent, sleeping bag and roll mat. Wear waterproof socks and take my usual rain jacket. Compression top and leggings are my emergency clothes and I always have an emergency blanket in my cycling kit. I have a tiny fold up stove and super noodles and a big bag of chocolate covered raisins. That's it other than my usual cycling kit. I use my usual cycling bag 25 litres. I love taking the absolute bare minimum.
Usually go about 40-50km and have bothies close by in case of emergencies. I switch my phone off when not in use.
Should probably add that I only do it in fair weather and go wild camping in the middle of nowhere. I will be enlisting a hip flask from now on! For medicinal brandy in case of wanting to drink brandy.
Sounds like a great setup! And nothing wrong with fair weather bike packing!
I’m just now rigging up my bike for camping. I’m making all my own bags and hangers. I even built a front carrier from a ladder rack intended to be mounted on the wall of your garage. It works great and it’s foam covered so it looks great.
I’m using a camping chair bag ; not the chair to stow all my gear in. This is secured by the extra sewn on adjustable straps. Even more straps an I can attach additional bags to this one.
I’ve included four water carriers on the frame for balance and mounted as low as possible for a low CG.
My tent is stowed in my repurposed bag along with all my kitchen and clothing. This is stowed under the hanger in the front and protruding forward instead of perpendicular to the direction of travel.
I am making a curved carrier for the rear to follow the radius of the tire just below the midway point to carry heavier gear.
I have changed the material of my brakes to a composite that has twice the gripping power and life than standard brake pads.
I’ve included a first aid kit, rain poncho and further modified lightweight folding camping chair. Several hundred feet of nylon upholstery thread. One strand will lift nearly 120#. Three strands will lift 400#.
This has made me want to try this even more
The mountain bike packing kit seems to be a very viable option as an emergency Bug Out Vehicle setup due to its high mobility and simplicity. I've been torn between a Gravel or Mountain Bike, but your video has me leaning to a MB. I would probably install rear paniers to carry extra food and equipment if SHTF and I had to relocate. I like the clever tent. Thanks a lot!
Nice video! But you have missed a firtst aid kit in my my opinion.
Stay save and Ride on!
as a beginner Bikepacker I definitely overpacked, but for a 2nd overnight attempt I think I did pretty well, more research next time, and slightly less kit, I used a retro alu early 90s MTB with panniers, really reliable and easy to fix, once you have the tools and spares, Thanks for the tips, everything helps, hopefully doing another over this June weekend in this nice weather
I really love the metal mug but i'm from chile and this is the best channel of all RUclips
Thanks so much!
really keen to get on this sort of riding...and it's good enduro training I guess too at a more leisurely pace !
Just wanted to say guys that I find bikepacking the single most interesting thing you can do with a bike. I recently discovered bicycle touring, done some credit card tours in Asia and am training up for something epic when I'm ready. I love all GMBN/GCN content, even hard core roadie and race news, but for me personally the bikepacking segments on GCN/GMBN are the best thing since disk brakes!
More please... gear reviews, expert advice, destination ideas.. whatever you think is cool. The GCN network is the best channel on RUclips, hands down.
Thanks guys!
Doesn't have to be all far flung tour footage... you can demonstrate evaluate and review bikepacking gear (tents, lights, trailers, solar, water, sleeping kit etc, even shameless advertisements plugs and I'd watch it... eagerly. : D
You guys have the clout and audience engagement to make bespoke bikepacking gear vendors snap too and put their new kit in front of the camera. Right now I have to visit 20 different channels and 3 or more websites to get the scoop. I cant be the only person chomping at the bit for this new found (to me) hobby.
I did the London to Santorini via France and Italy trip alone on a Peugeot MTB bike back in 1990... No chunnel then, got the ferry from Dover... No suspension on the bike, karrimor side panniers on a rack, front bag on the handlebars... Goretex rainwear was new and high-tech (and expensive) back then... stayed at a few Youth Hostels from time to time for a hot shower and a slightly softer bed... great memories - the endless fields of sunflowers in France, stopping for the baguette and beer for lunch, pitching a tent in a field in the dark, and waking up surrounded by cows... cold baked beans straight from the can for dinner - using Paper maps, no GPS, smart phones, social media or digital cameras back then... As an Aussie contracting in the UK, it was a great adventure and I saw so much of Europe... at 55 years old these days,, I might do it again on an e-bike, but perhaps in a group, and a higher ratio of hotels to fields probably... Love seeing a new generation discover the freedom... The Eurail pass helped me get between a few points that looked like nothing on maps, but were almost impossible by road. I almost didn't make it, nearly got arrested in Paris at 2 in the morning for riding the wrong way down a one way St looking for the train station... Great memories... do it whilst you are young and single... Fittest I have ever been... BTW, lock your bike up, even on the train...
I want to have some beers with these dudes
could you do "bike packing bike setup" sendin' love from Philippines.
Blackburn roll bag for the front, super easy attachment system, Blackburn seat post bag, various smaller bags for top tube and frame. Extra brackets on front forks for cooking/drinking water.
Tarptent do some v light easy set up tents, import tax here in Sweden makes it a bit more expensive but....just the job!
I'm inspired to go bikepacking! I think I'll try Copper harbor Michigan. They're going to ha e some epic rugged Cross country bikepacking trails that take you to the unknown. Coming soon!!!!
Good to see you guys giving this a go, this and GCN's videos were both a good watch. Can't wait for your next outing, will be interesting to also see what gear you keep the same and what you change next time out.
I envy the UK. In North America bike packing seems to be the province of roadies. Here, a fence is a no go. We don’t have access to private lands in the same way so trails aren’t as extensive.
Tnxs for making the video for bike packing I already did one to berlijn but whit out camping places a lot of people don’t mind if you use there backyard and also did a bikepacking trip to België it is so much fun
I live in the nederlands
Again really tnxs for the video and like to see more of this video’s
Greetings
Wim belder
You guys Rock ... what a great video... congrats from here in Australia.
Wales and especially Gwynedd is great for the outdoors, saying that from my outdoor madventures there. Thanks lads for the tips, handy for when I take my soon arriving Orbea Alma H50 on its first bike packing madventure with a few mates.
Can't wait to see your next adventure 👍
Looks like a awesome setup brozzz!
i use my squishy polygon broadway ( not a fancy bike ), how about doing in-depth videos about the bike packing just like gcn did, great jobs sir!
I can’t like this video enough . More bike packing please
Lads love this do more!!
Thank you for this video! Would love to do a long bike packing trip someday!
I'm complete new to this planning to tour round Scotland so this video a great help. any tips and advice like this video this great help
QrowhuntsmanSA80 Just take a backpack. Job done. This gear frenzy on MTB channels is kinda annoying..
those tents have been around for years not great any bad weather then can't handle it
Tip: change your suspension pressure when loaded. First time I went bikepacking, my fork kept bottoming out!
Love that tent guys,no pole and security for your bike while sleeping.
I spent 5 months in Asia doing a loop through Thailand,Cambodia,Vietnam,Laos back to Thailand.
Pair MTB shorts + separate nicks.
Touring SPD shoes doubled as going out shoes.
2x socks
Rain cape.
2 Tee shirts+shorts.
Flip flops.
Toiletries+spare/tools.
That`s all you need touring Asia,if you need anything just buy along the way.
Oh yeah I nearly forgot,you also need a bike.
Awesome! Where was your favourite country to ride in?
Can you please do a video on how to choose a bike.. What to look out for, great bikes under like 1000 euros? etc? Would be amazing!
That’s a lot of electronic gadgets, cameras, drones, chargers, selfie sticks lol. I get documenting the experience but I think enjoying the moments get lost in today’s needs to document. Otherwise the route looks lovely.
Nice informative video, thanks. I'm planning a 460km ride through Slovakia, and no idea what gear to start with! So this is a good start thanks.
! go tubed when bikepacking, why?
A tube can be patched up quite a number opf times before you even need to swap it and patch kits are tiny and can be rolled into a spare tube
They mention having tubes and a repair kit in the video. I wonder whether they were running tubeless with tubes ready to go in case of air loss/ trouble re-inflating on the trail or chose tubes right from the start. Tubeless has advantages that apply to bikepacking such as self-sealing most punctures, better traction and ride quality, and near immunity to snake-bite punctures from square-edged rocks in the grass while loaded etc. On my little bikepacking trips I ran tubes and was very aware of how easy it would be to get snakebites. I have since gone tubeless and love it but have not bikepacked since switching over. I can imagine burping out, not sealing the bead, and having to install a tube in a tire that is goopy from sealant not being the greatest experience either. I have some very absorbent shop towels and a plastic bag in my repair kit with my tubes but I bet it is still a bit messy to pop a tube in a tire that was run tubeless. Latex really works, and really sticks to everything and gets everywhere as intended!
+ you need rims that are tubeless ready in the first place (not many "cheap" bikes offer that)
Next epic ride, do the west highlands way from glasgow to fort william! Me and friends did it over 3 days and was brilliant albeit pretty tough. Id advise getting the ferry to skip the hike-a-bike around loch lomond though.
Can you guys please recomend a good waist hydration pack. Cheers
Great idea to post a video with packing items. The channel is nailing it.
Thanks Living hintz!
Global Mountain Bike Network You are welcome, I cannot see
P.S I miss my Glenda Chu
Amazing, loved the section where you told us your mistakes. Really helped make my decisions for a future ride. What did you guys do for water? Not a lot of areas around northern Alberta to fill with water within 100km's
Rode with a similar setup across Spain on the Camino de Santiago. 12 days. I should have brought a puffer jacket that compresses smaller, and shoes instead of the sandals I brought. I wore a backpack for three days, then ditched it. It was heavy on my back and just made more stops to fill up water bottles in the cages.
Thanks for sharing! We've heard that backpacks just don't work for longer trips.
great clip. will do a trip myself in few weeks and I definetly got some inspiration of how i could possibly pack the bike. love it. On question though, what's the capacity of the backloader? 10l or 15l?
Look into a Woho anti-sway bar because it has space for two bottle cage mounts and it prevents the rear seatbag from wobbling on the bumps. Then you can use a larger frame bag for other things.
Great suggestion!
You guys rock!!
Man i got a nice slim 1 tent for like 60 bucks that doesnt require your bike to house that is ultralight.. I tested it out by setting it in the back yard for 4 days during a heavy thunderstorm coming through. The frame itself is a net with the rainfly clipped in and I took a few towels and laid them on the ground. After the "tsunami" all the cloths were still dry, without me treating the outer layer first.. so this tent can be used as a bug net as well
Enjoyed your video and it was fun to watch
Thanks shidharth
Blake and Neil's patented Bits and Bobs Bag!
Patent pending....
good work
Enjoyed the video thanks and I'm tempted with a mini adventure of my own. I heard Blake mention a drone, can I ask what type as I'm interested to see how much space that takes up.
Thanks for doing this, great video
Thanks Jason, glad you enjoyed it!
I do bikepacking all the time but when I go I usually go for like a whole week or more, so I usually pack a little more heavy than you guys. I always make sure I carry a first aid kit too. Never know what can happen
More Bikepacking please
hahahaha That was Awesomeness....and Right on Time...Thanks for the Info
Awesome stuff as always GMBN
Thanks Tomi!
👍🏻
Nice Editing
Get some "sample" pots to decant liquids such as sun cream into to save space
Nice pack😄😄
would be interested to know how much weight all your camera equioment and electricals weigh ? this is stuff i probably won't carry ? cheers guys love your videos
I've got the same Topeak bags you guys have got. Although I've only used them on my road bike. The backloader doesn't work too well with rear suspension and a dropper post and the toploader doesn't fit into my front triangle. Maybe I've got to get my old 90s steel hardtail out to use it for MTB bikepacking.
With the right tools (I used a simple bike tool kit ruclips.net/user/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L that you can strap to the bike) it's simple to assemble. As a 270lb guy looking for a way to get more exercise that's easy on my feet I have been impressed by this bike. The tires ship with air in the tires, but before you ride you need to pump them up som more, but once you do you can ride with confidence. You'll definitely want to replace the seat if you're going to ride for any real distance, but that's the case with most bikes. I'm loving it and it has given me a hobby from my youth back.
Please make a complete gear list of everything you both carried and the brands please!?
Marin pine mountain one i usually use
Now that you are bike packing, I would like to invite you guys out to North Dakota, USA to ride the 150 mile Maah Daah Hey Trail, or do it in one day.
^^ I have had my eye on that trail for some time. It would be cool to see the guys help support that trail, a great story of volunteerism to keep it going.
Thanks guys. Finally inspired me to ride the icknield way after years and years of wanting to ride it. Question.. Them bike tents where you use the front wheel, shouldn't you use them brake spacer things to stop your pads moving closers together?
Think I would take not just water but a camel pack filled with tawny port, night caps are important . 😉
Dear, great riding! Hope you share more videos soon! Anyway, I subscribed to your channel. Have a good day! All the best, Philipp from PHAM
Put your sleeping bag in you seat bag. But don't put it in the stuff sack. The stuff sack has a specific shape to it. If you just stuff your sleeping bag in your seat bag you can shove other stuff in there. That way the bag forms around the other gear you put in there. This us only important if you are short on space. Maybe for a multi day trip.
Good video guys, do you use a sleeping mat under your sleeping bag?
duct tape just wrap it around your seat post .. and take strips when you need
Time for a 2022 edition? Try bikepacking on a trail fully please (a Santacruz 5010 in size Large, preferably)
Thanks peoples! ;)
I just got a Scott Genius Eride 920. Is a seat bag able to fit on that bike?
@GMBN, Would also like to know what would be a good backpack for bikepacking in Switzerland... ;)
Did Blake use his dropper post? If he did I bet it was a shock when the bike slowered down.
What's the music played in beginning which Pewdiepie uses at the end of his Detroit let's play vid?
Does the saddle bag work with a dropper post?
I wonder if damage could be caused from the extra weight.
Obviously it’s not going to drop all the way.
Excellent video, thanks!
It shouldn't be a problem. You could probably get a bit of travel, though not all. And the bag attaches to the saddle too, so distributes the weight well.
Yess new vid cant ride for a week cause a spoke broke 😤😤
Easy, cable ties!
Tomi Saaranen but there is a bend in my wheel
And its already at the bike shop
Ok, it's just kinda a joke
Tomi Saaranen im a beginner so im learning
Neil how does your cable that you use for loading your phone does it looks very handy
I want to go bike packing!
Can Blake use the dropper post with the saddle bag!?
Probably, but not to the full extent.
Cool vodeos
Very nice video! I'm hoping to make my first bike packing journey soon! Thanks for all the tips! Also I interviewed two bike packers and made a video about them on my channel (one cycled from Africa to Europe and one from Belgium to France).. I wondered if you'd like to take a look and tell me if you agree with the information they shared 🚲
Wishing you both the best!
Nice and cool ved.
Burning Question: Whats in Neil's hip flask?
tubeless sealant
What bike did they use?
Go on, I think Blake's mug is for a wee beery or three at camp!?
Wasn't it hard to get the water bottles out past the frame bag?
So mudguards are more of a hindrance than a help in bike packing tours?
What packs do you use? I am planning a trip for next year and think those would work very well for a week long trip.
The guys used a range from Topeak. They also have a whole bunch of mounting solutions for bottles etc. Check it out here: www.topeak.com/global/en/products/bikepacking
Did you do that for the money or would you buy that without the sponsoring too?
Is this the 10L or 15L version of the Backloader ?
Awesome video, thanks! Blake, what kind of drone did you use mate? Going on an 8 month VW campervan trip with my girl and bikes, and I'm looking for a small drone that can shoot great footage.
Pim Smit Try the DJI mini
Did you not have any concerns with the sea salt rusting some of the bike parts?
No, we kept the bikes well away from the water
What is the average kilometer one can ride everyday on a bikepacking trip of over 3 weeks? The terrain will be quite level.
That's completely down to you and your fitness level. We've heard of some long-distance cyclists covering and average of 50kms a day over a few months. It's probably best to factor in how long you want to ride for and keep the options w=for where you want to stop for the night open.
How to do bikebacking?
Step one: get yourself a bike..
... Looks into bank account...
Okay, maybe sometime in the future 😂
Great video! What kind of tires is Neal running on his bike?
Continental Race Kings
hello!
What is the "Google dongle thing?" Can I get a link? Thanks.
Vortech here is a similar product: CHAFON Multi USB Cable with Type C,8-pin Lightning,Micro,Mini USB Ports for Charging- Black www.amazon.com/dp/B01DK13VZ6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_0GUEBbWTC6P0D
Thanks!
Where can I find those tents I want one so bad
Where can we get them tents from ?
No issues with assembly for me ruclips.net/user/postUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L but I could see where some might benefit from using an experienced bike assembler/mechanic. I'm an older rider starting back after a 10 year break. This bike exceeds my capabilities and has been easy to get comfortable riding. I'm mostly on easy trails with almost no street riding and have not been disappointed with the performance of the bike. My fitness level is far below what I previously rode with and because of that the mileage is going on the bike slowly. While I'm losing weight slowly, the bike seems to tolerate my 220 pounds just fine. The bike has been used by several family members ranging from 5'5" - 5'9".