A Quick Bikepacking Overnighter

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[@mihaiudvar9830]

I think the touring/bikepacking community needs more reminders like this one that it's not all about long-distance endurance hardcore trips and that most of us can enjoy geting out in the vicinity of out hometowns and get some quiet time. I do this type of overnighters very often in my Oslo/Norway backyard forests and it's such a battery charger for the upcoming week.

[@mtwmbw]

Yes, absolutely. We need more of this type of content on our various feeds that we follow for bikepacking inspiration. We all need to be reminded that this type of adventure is every bit of as valid as biking across a continent. (Of course the adventure of parenting a two month old is a whole other category!)

[@ronsadventures1726]

I was just thinking the same thing while watching the video. I have only camp out on long distance and never think about just an easy over nighter.

[@PlainZ3r0]

A 100% agree! I ride just to get away for some quiet time and it does wonders to recharge my batteries. Sometimes not even an overnighter, but enough time away that I enjoy myself with my bike and break out the stove for a coffee or quick meal.

[@arcoulant87]

That's one way getting out of changing baby nappies !

[@pgreenx]

I’m primarily a backpacker do these quick one nighters all the time. Alway pick great weather and bring some heavier stuff like great food, book etc

[@christopherrichardson1892]

I like the way you tell a story....🏁✌🏾

[@ElDiabl0187]

Congratulations on you son being born

[@coldbike5277]

I've been doing these little recharge trips since my kids were born, I don't get time to do as many as I'd like, but I've never regretted a single one.

[@chrislonsberry1974]

Great video! When time is short why not take advantage of what is close to home!

[@justalurkr]

Gorgeous country up there

[@knordberg]

Great overnighter. I agree. Those short trips help your soul. Getting away from computers, phones and people really help you refresh. Wish I could do more. I live close to Bear Creek Lake Park in Lakewood but the campsites are booked a year in advance. The sites in in the open on gravel and a fierce wind always runs along the foothills there. Had several harrowing nights camping there. lol

[@StaggerLee68]

Very groovy soundtrack. Cheers

[@albert85b]

Love this video Ned!

[@ianbarr4716]

Neil, love this little adventure. Not sure who the heck would give you a thumbs down and why? I guess they're jealous? Love what you're doing for the community. Cheers.

[@theworldfamouslesdoothiss9732]

Neil, i see what you’re doin and like it. I know you are a superhuman badass but you’re bringing it down to our level. Scalin’ i reckon. Keep it up!

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

🤟🏼

[@cb6866]

Congratulations !! Life will never be the same ! Peace........

[@nateums]

kudos on the steeped coffee!

[@reeceholmes8546]

you lucky devil having rides like that on your door step, great stuff, thanks

[@edwardgomez3633]

Congrats! Enjoy her. Time flies & they grow up fast!

[@freshiesat9]

I love this style of video, where you take us along with you on your adventure. Thanks and keep ‘em coming!

[@evangreen8990]

Long live the micro-adventure! Loved this one Neil! I dislocated two fingers in "pinball" a few years ago, they've never been the same since...

[@davidreidy5750]

Definitely doing a few this summer/fall🗽♥️

[@90MicMac]

Heading out to do exactly this tonight! Having kids made me work out how to sneak in quick overnighters during the work week. Nothing more satisfying than doing this from work at 5:00pm, riding 40km (in my case here in Perth, Australia) out to a hut in the hills, and being back at my desk by 9:00am the next day. Soooo good for the soul.

[@sandcountyfrank]

I'm planning to do the same tomorrow! Just a quick overnight to a local park. Worth every second.

[@shawneetree1440]

Nice job on the music!!

[@chad.haggerty]

Not everything needs to be an epic adventure. Love this vid!

[@gregleavitt8589]

Great video Neil! I do same thing from my house in englewood to the CT! Your so right that it’s good for the soul.

[@TheTrakker]

Very groovy little getaway! 😎

[@danielschneider5895]

Did this from Denver a couple months ago with a stop at Bob's Atomic Burger on the way out, and dropping into Windy Saddle on the way home. So quick and a nice, easy reset.

[@jimbojet8728]

Well done Apple for saving this lady.

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

Thanks for dealing with the adverts! Much appreciated.

[@davidreidy5750]

Been bikepacking since 2008 I've lost count how many overniters I've done but I'm prepping up my Surly Troll for the spring summer fall it's been a yr I got caught up doing solo music recording.Then got an E-motor which was fun for a moment but I just removed it permanently cause I need my old bike back and boy my legs are seriously out of shape but slowly getting it back.This is great!🤖📡

[@daveebert7747]

Coffee lovers pro tip. Buy open ended tea bags with the tie string closure for loose leaf tea. Fill with your favorite coffee from home, same as what you had without having source a specialty item.

[@renauddeneubourg]

Inspiring!

[@mikeaustin3485]

How cool is that! Heading out myself this Monday for a two night bikepacking trip to Arcadia Lake 30 miles from Oklahoma City---of course on one of my Surlys! Probably the Pugs. No whiskey for me---rum!

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

Awesome, have a blast!

[@Galactico42]

Ah yes, the out-the-frontdoor S24. As a father of young kids also, I know it well.

[@lukecrawford9395]

Awesome video!!! I’m about to go look at a Santa Cruz chameleon because I want to do the same thing! 🙏

[@allenjanes5976]

Nice job. Bout the only bike packing I do is stopping for a snack while on a trail ride. Love your videos

[@lp185]

Congrats on your little one! My 1 year old and I have watched nearly all your videos together 😊. The quick overnighter has been the key to my sanity

[@rroessing]

Love it! Great landscape too.

[@TasteBudJunkie]

The absolute relief at seeing you walk your bike.. I'm new to bikepacking and done a couple of overnighters. I had to get off my bike a few times as i thought my legs were gonna explode.. love the videos, love the website. Keep up the good work guys.

[@marksadventures3889]

Last year we got coffee bags - like T-bags but with filter coffee fine grounds. Congratulations on the parent thang, it's hard work but worth it.

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

it's a simple idea that works really well, nice! Thanks, it certainly has its challenges so far, but the little boy is smiling, so we have that going for us, which is really special.

[@crlarner]

Congrats on the newborn. Videos are awesome.

[@LoganWangsgard]

Doing a quick s24o this weekend as well. Love these short microadventures. Loved seeing it on the channel.

[@jjhayward]

Thanks Neil, this is a good reminder that no matter how hectic our lives can get it is important to get outside and spend a bit of time by ourselves!

[@no_Ray_bang]

This is some real wholesome content.

[@JamiedoesWildBikepacking]

Great vid, most of my wild camps are micro-adventure, overnighters. I can leave off work on Friday, go camp out, film and be back Saturday morning for weekend Dad duties.

[@bobdrummer917]

You convinced me :) Can't wait for my first O/N ! It's so good to see something else than multi-day ultra cycling trips, which are definitely great but not accessible to anyone

[@connorlimburg4188]

I loved this very normal and attainable adventure. Would love to see more like this!

[@jasondunlap9823]

Awesome. Good watch. Fellow parent as well and do get out in our local woods (Silver City, NM) for overnights on the bike, but close enough if I need to get home.

[@Foxr6]

Inspiration taken planning one now! Thanks for all you do in the cycling community 👍

[@brettfoster6786]

Congrats on the new one to pedal farther.

[@savethebeeeez]

Thanks for the fun video Neil! I’m about to set off on my first solo overnighter on my bike (usually I hike and camp) and I’m super excited! 🏕🚲🐨

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

Wooohooo! Have a blast.

[@Supermurph75]

It would be super cool to see a video like this with the actual packing. Where your kit goes and what you took etc.

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

"How I Pack For An Overnighter" Is now on the list! Thanks Patrick.

[@supersonicCoach]

Nice, I am preparing my first bikepacking trip, short one, 86km in 2 days.

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

Rock on, that sounds perfect!

[@ryanboeding1318]

Yeah Neil, nice work, I like that idea of a quick and close overnighter. Congrats to you and your wife on your sons birth.

[@FilthyAsFuck]

Really liked this one Neil! I try to do these as often as possible too, just to cram in a little adventure into a busy life. And the woods are literally 5 minutes from my door! More of this please! Tobias from Denmark :)

[@YardgamesHERO]

So jelly for you being able to bikepack immediately from your house :)

[@anthonymolieri5900]

Been doing short overnighters to White Ranch for years on two wheels or on foot! It's also a great first experience for little ones. Backpacked here a few times with my 4 year old this past summer. Hoping to get a few bikepacks in with him later this year (probably from the upper lot).

[@markstevens5333]

What a great video for people with kids! It’s drier than I thought it would be. It looks like it does here in Australia.

[@mattdelcomyn8012]

Cool little trip man. Grant Peterson’s proverbial S24O. Good for the soul!!

[@bikedad7432]

Really enjoyed this one! It would be great if you did more of these overnighters.

[@gravelpack8536]

Just did one so much fun. Love your videos the only thing I would add is that for those of us that live in more urban areas you can use a train and a bike to really extend your adventure and get you into some really cool spots

[@samuelemmettbray]

Spoonful of instant coffee & Powdered Hot Chocolate FTW; no stove, no wasted water, just go-time.

[@gobybike99]

I wish there we a few places closer to me. I would love to do this.

[@andrewcohen524]

This video was HUGE for me! Looks like I live 5 miles east of you. I have 2 kids and want to start bikepacking via overnighters. Had no idea about White Ranch having camping. Know where I'm going first! You ever trekked to Rollinsville/Ned for dispersed?

[@kixb4632]

very kool man, my klosest overnight spot is 40+ miles away..wish I had something like this!

[@telepopepic]

Love a mini epic.

[@jfspurlin1]

Great video! I didn't know you lived in Golden. I moved to Wheat Ridge just a year ago from Ohio and I want to learn some places for short overnight adventures, and off road riding in general. Now I know one! Thanks.

[@devinquince5335]

I remember riding Belcher AKA belching hill years ago.

[@antonl5506]

красавчик! благодарю за отличное видео!

[@jdsc12341]

beautifully simple and lovely! shows that not all has to be crazy ass ultra races or 100k trips :p

[@nickkeegan9354]

Brilliant video, very inspirational. QQ: what/where is that silicone ring around the Ti cup (at 5.50)? Please and thank you!

[@matthewhall8790]

I've got a really cool spot in Colorado Springs to do quick overnighters in the national forest.

[@kuat50]

Thanks for great video. Video quality is amazing. Curious, what kind of camera and lenses you are filming on? Thanks

[@jojo229er]

Nice to see a simple trip get some love, most of us don't have time for week long adventures. Question, do you feel like the low standover on the Chameleon is worth the lost center triangle bag space? I'm building a custom frame and am struggling deciding on adequate standover and maximum space. Thanks.

[@jnrickards]

Locally, we can purchase empty tea bags, intended for loose tea, but maybe they could be used for steeped coffee. I'd have to play with grinds though, likely coarse would be best.

[@Layeredworld]

Thank you sharing your adventure looked great. Now tell me, did you get a better nights sleep in the tent under the night’s sky or at home with a new baby? 😂

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

I felt bad about leaving, so I didn't sleep much. ha!

[@Layeredworld]

@@BIKEPACKINGcom you are only human! Maybe soon you will be able to take the little one with you. Keep exploring! X

[@lebanc571]

Now that November is coming I'm definitely looking more towards overnighter vs. Multi day trips. There's only so many nights of sub freezing Temps I want to do before things become much less fun.

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

For sure, and the long nights can be somewhat difficult even if it's warmer. I find these trips are best to do with friends to pass the time :)

[@DocHolliday3841]

@@BIKEPACKINGcom What city/town & state is this in?

[@jasoneddy498]

Rad video.What shelter are you using?

[@pack2hvy666]

Enjoying your videos. These 1 nighters are the cure all. Question on the brand of tent you used as I am looking for something the same?

[@Hobomountainwander]

This is really cool area and is there an actual bikepacking loop, you may recommend? I know this is meant to be an overnighter, but I am just wondering.

[@ДенисГриценко-з1я]

Очень интересно!

[@timm.4996]

Hey! What kind of tent did you use for the over nighter?

[@jonnash370]

The stuff I wish I could do but live in Minnesota. LOL.

[@LukMillion]

Minnesota is an incredibly bike friendly state?

[@joltzkrieg]

What pole are you using for your mid and where do you put it on your bike?

[@ks-pg5sh]

Looks terrific. Is the trail system really as uncrowded as it appears? (Weekday adventure?)

[@joelschreurs895]

Count me inspired! I've seen those spots but have never bothered to camp there. Looks like fun. Any other front range/close to Denver overnighter spots you'd willing to share? (I've done segments 1-3 of CT as an out and back several times, but would love something new)

[@nordology2001]

More vids like this please…..

[@csabavass9479]

Very inspiring, totally gonna try this type of overnighter. Thank you :) May I ask how did you manage to get a super steady picture on a bike? It almost looks like you had a gimbal on it :D

[@davidadamus177]

I like the idea of this, just doing a local bikepacking trip. We live in GA by the Silver Comet trail, which is 100% paved, been thinking about riding some gravel to a campground, then back on the Comet as my first bikepacking trip. I'm hung up on tents now, is there a decent one I can get without spending a fortune? I want to ease into bikepacking without forking out a ton on cash.

[@TheLivingstons]

Is that a Zpacks tarp you’re using? I have the Altaplex and love it.

[@BIKEPACKINGcom]

This is the Hyperlite UltaMid 2. They both use Dyneema fabric, so they do have a similar look.

[@dustinvallier3728]

Do you think White Ranch is a good place for a shake-out? If so, what makes it a good candidate? I don’t live far and am bikepacking-curious.

[@maxuslee9178]

Hi may I know the tent that you use during the short ride ?

[@thisishowiedewitt76]

What Oakley glasses are you wearing?

[@dr.rennsau]

👍🏻 nice

[@mitchellhelling4379]

Awesome Neil! Glad to have found the channel & see you motivating others. Quick overnights are great sanity preservers!

[@outbackwack368]

Thanks! I don't like coffee but my wife does. We just got back from Hawaii and of course she had to bring home some Kona at $50/pound :-(

[@edgit69]

Talking about steeped coffee.. get a peice of cheese cloth and string and add your favorite ground coffee ☕

[@leonardonaylor8671]

Yessss, ridingggg

[@brandonhower9579]

What frame bag is this?

[@ahmadzuhairi]

What’s the bolt on top tube bag??!