Around the World Bike Touring Gear Setup

In July 2018, I left the UK and started cycling around the world. My gear set up has changed vastly over the last 400+ days. I am now running a bike touring/bikepacking hybrid set up which suits the nature in which I travel.
Bike: Surly Disk Trucker 2017
Handlebar: Surly Terminal
Saddle: Brooks B17
Here is a detailed breakdown of my bag weights:
Front total: 13.3kg
Front in Detail
Large front dry bag (Sleeping Gear): 3.8kg
Salsa dry bags on the forks: Left: 1.53kg Right: 1.54kg
MontBell 1 person tent: 1.55kg
GoPro & Stick: 0.52kg
Speaker & GPS: 0.34kg
From Handlebar Bag: 3.3kg
Centre total: 4.16kg
Fuel bottle x2: 1.16kg
Water bottle: 0.7kg
1/2 Frame Bag: 2.3kg
Rear Total: 19.33kg
Lock: 0.53kg
Rucksack (with food for 1 week) 6.1kg
Panniers (with water): Left: 5.9kg. Right: 5.8kg
Hiking Shoes: 1kg
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[@rickhugill8060]

I'm 74 years old and ride regularly. Saw your name and couldn't resist a comment. Keep on pedaling!

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Brilliant name 👌

[@rayniss3253]

Ah man, you're a legend 😁😁

[@girisharya7336]

Amazing. Salute u.

[@moi7748]

I was just thinking that he's got everything in there except the kitchen sink, and then he takes out and shows us his kitchen sink!!!! 😲😲🤣🤣🤣🤣 Great video Adam, it's amazing what you can actually get into those bags!! 👍👍

[@joannekeefe426]

Jesus H! Right!

[@hopethathelps]

I like how you don't try to pack light, just use what you feel like works for you. Keep going dude!

[@whoodiestyle]

Light weight = expensive which is ironic because less material is used but that's today's trend.

[@likea_b0ss509]

Title says "Bike Touring" not "Bike Packing"

[@feliix4013]

@@whoodiestyle but it makes sense: less weight + same usability is more valuable

[@shaman2384]

@@feliix4013 What goes to light equipment is that they might be more prone to breaking than more robust ones. What goes to light bikes and light bike equipment is that they look expensive and attract thieves.

[@Hashslingingslasher-]

@@shaman2384 Lightweight and strong is what i looked for with me setup...

[@johnnysutton7413]

Loved this mate, interesting to see your setup. Inspired me to get a few more bike bags and get back out there after lockdown

[@gardenershq]

Great video Adam. Looking forward to your Alaska series.

[@Bikepacking]

Very cool looking forward to see tour setup for long time

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Cheers Mark 👍

[@jimbojet8728]

A seriously good and informative vid. Very helpful , I have enjoyed it. Thank you.

[@1Polglen]

Thank you for sharing your set up. It's always fascinating to see how different people set their gear up and carry it. I have two set ups. One my glamping slow touring (with older sister and granddaughter 8) and now a version of bike packing (riding a XS bike frame cancels out frame packs) for a long distance faster solo ride I'm planning and training for. Safe travels.

[@calvinpenner5130]

Awesome Adam from north vancouver island. Hope your enjoying your stay in Vancouver ! Thx for the videos !

[@leojoseph6385]

Nice kit. Thanks for sharing the gear for your journey! Bear spray is really smart to have considering that you're on a solo trip. Keep exploring, you're lucky to be able to do so!

[@sovbo101]

Very cool & educational for a 61 year old like me, who only rides a vintage Huffy 1 mile to the grocery store and back. Love your Alaska sticker. Reminds me of Brooke (where I found you). Good travels Wildman!

[@propartyanimal]

Woooooooooow man... U r a hero.. I am admired by ur guts and look towards way of life...

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Thanks Adam I found that really interesting. Perhaps that finally qualifies me as definitely being a cycling nerd then !. Stay safe.

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

I still don't see myself as a cycling nerd. It's probably why it's taken me so long to make this video.

[@andrewmedlock2]

Cool setup Adam. Love watching your journey. Safe travels Bud.

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Thanks Andrew.

[@hypertravel4683]

Thanks for exciting and kindly information. You so strong man!

[@anassbadr2974]

Thanks your for charing. Your set up respect from North Africa country morocco 🇲🇦 to be continued bro 👍

[@luvacharya6445]

Thanks for sharing your rig... getting ideas as I am preparing my own rig for travel in India.🤘✌

[@davidthompson1622]

Really enjoyed this Adam ....it’s given me faith for my future cycle camping plans....I want to be comfortable, and have what I need , with me , at 65 years old, this includes a small lightweight folding chair ! .....I’m more interested in enjoying it , rather than clocking up 100 plus miles per day . Thank you 🤩

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Love it! Do your thing David. Bring what adds value to you and don’t worry about what others are doing. You’ll have a blast!

[@rishabhlsingh7137]

Very helpful brother. It will help us prepare for a mountain venture next month. But I didn't see an adhesive to fix a puncture. Enjoyed the video thanks.

[@joannekeefe426]

Man you keep banging out stuff. I'm blown away how much people can carry on a bike! You got all the comforts of home! Cheers!

[@joelbastian5741]

Welcome to Vancouver!! ☺️

[@james83992]

Great video. Very interesting. Especially that you changed handlebars. I have a Fuji touring disc brake bike that came with drops but right now I'm only it ten miles max. Possibly I'd feel different riding it loaded all day.

[@jeremiahpierson6553]

FULL props, Adam! I was just bitching the other day about going over my 10 pound limit of additional gear on my bike and now I realize I have no room to complain hahaha. Keep going and best of luck!

[@giordanonagro3592]

Straight to the point! Nice and clear!! Thank you!!!!

[@sampix]

I'm so happy to have stumbled across your documentation of your journey (well, not 100% because I just spent the past hour and a half watching them when I should be working on other things). Not only are they interesting and entertaining, they are very helpful for me as I start planning a cross-country trip in the next year.

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Thank you. I'm glad I can be a good distraction 😁🚵‍♂️

[@hardikyadav9204]

Amazing video...always waiting for your videos...be safe buddy

[@anuragvarma905]

Much useful video and inspired from your lifestyle I wish you all the joy of life and excitement everyday 😊☮️

[@MrStevoovets]

Nice set up. Gave me some ideas I haven't thought about.

[@HamidKhan-sb2xk]

Wishing you good luck 👍and happy journey all along and around (happy go luck 😀😊)

[@luciandutu3176]

Thanks for for sharing this with us .

[@niteowl4961]

Very nice Adam. I was watching "Girl in the woods" and you came rideing by. Have some good times and be safe.

[@adammackenzie]

Thanks for the great content.. Ride safe from Ontario

[@Pussilover56]

Good boy! Companies that produce all this tripe that you carry with you will be very grateful to you!

[@BeccaLiggins]

Nice walkthrough of your set up Adam, I'd never thought to double up on the Voile straps like that. As a fellow Yorkshireman in Vancouver, who's just built up my own Surly Krampus, this is really getting me itching for some longer trips! Enjoy the rest of your time in beautiful BC.

[@ronkirk5099]

I've always used front and rear Ortlieb panniers with sleeping bay, air mattress and tent strapped on top the rear rack. Pretty simple, standard setup and it has worked well on my mtn bike for both off-road and road touring. I'm leaving on the 5200 mile TAT in a few days.

[@horaciodedona3912]

That is a good quality bike, a little old bu trusty, I have a raleigh sojurn, a super expedition bike, almost unbreakable but heavy. So good luck, and keep it going safe and happy.

[@ridernakal]

But you have a good bike the Raleigh is steel and well its unbreakable like my fixed Raleigh bike😂

[@TheFisham]

hi adam,saw your video and foundout that you have been cycling to Malaysia, i ve lived in the uk Southampton for 5 years been brilliant and nice to see someone from the uk been here for cycling adventure, cheers - Fisham from Malaysia

[@alex.m.rotaru8479]

Thanks Adam I'm getting ready for my Trip from Tallinn (Estonia) where I leave at the moment to Verona (Italy) where my family leaves!

[@prasantachowdhury729]

Nice and Practical Setup . 👍🙏

[@abdulrajaf2342]

Hi...i like your Style....well prepared for any...(Situation)....thanks for Sharing Bro....

[@jenlewis864]

Came here from Girl in The Woods. Awesome hearing your story!

[@pootlingalong8928]

Good to see viewpoint from a tourer who likes to carry his home with him. Current craze for ultralight is great, but good to temper it with adding a bit more of the stuff that makes life on the road homely. I might not cut my toothbrush in half after all ...

[@user-lh8sb2tx3q]

Thanks for sharing,I learn a lot of from you,God bless ！

[@peymannorouzi4165]

At first I told myself why this guy has attached his bicycle to his luggage 🤔 Then I realized what he is doing 😉

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

😆🚵‍♂️

[@chonnerone2964]

I'm taking notes from a fellow Yorkshireman. Thanks for the inspiration bro.

[@sequoiasemperviren3163]

I bought a Rad Bikes RadWagon with extra batteries I intend to use for touring. Being a former backpacker and an engineer, this video give me the confidence I can pack what I need efficiently with the rack space my bike affords.

[@gowrishankar7397]

Great work !!!!!

[@the1andonly]

Thanks for showing. I have done some very long tours (not quite 400 days in one shot) and my setup is similar in some ways, but very different in others. I'm not sure if I'd like to strap so much stuff to my handlebars. I use a modified rear rack for two medium size panniers which are usually loaded light with clothing. The back has my camping and cooking gear, as well as tools and spare parts (tubes, cables, patches). I will probably make a video on it soon, inspired by yours, even though a long tour is not immediately on the agenda (Covid). I subscribed and wish you happy trails.

[@SC-hk6ui]

Can you add a link to your vid when you do it Jorg? The specialized pizza rack was my choice with Carradry front panniers. Snap one up while they are still around.

[@MrTassadit]

where is your playstation ?

[@mountaintruth1deeds533]

I couldn't make it without a pool table😲

[@WoodenHooligan90]

PSP check ✔

[@SC-hk6ui]

I take it, none of you guys are musicians or anglers. I would have to bring a small fishing rod or a melodeon just not to get bored.

[@programroom689]

I like how you care about your electronics and lenses

[@adamb7426]

Excellent!! I was wondering what about your set up. Good luck 👍

[@E.R.Schnaben]

I was rather surprised to see item after item being pulled out of the one front fork bag - bottomless! You sure have a lot of stuff with you. Nice.

[@kevinberstler]

Thank you for the video! Stay safe, homie. Let me know if/when you’re in Colorado.

[@abhimanyusingh4719]

Really informative video , Thanks 🙏

[@elsagarris1691]

Nice video. Thanks for sharing your gear. Subscribed

[@andrec.6271]

Interresting video. I'm just retired and I buyed an eBike to bike camping around. I just came back from a three weeks trip in Quebec province and I prepare a second one. My idea is for next summer to go to Vancouver and came back with my aBike. Thank yo for all the ideas for the equipment. Take care and be safe.

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

That would be an epic journey!

[@LeviSimmonds]

Love this vid so much

[@liamjohnny335]

U got sum stuff there buddy...I go lighter but like u say take what u need..enjoy the Americas...my favourite places...spent some years down there ..keep rolling x

[@adammackenzie]

sweet gear/set up ...ride safe !

[@fukudahiroshi1897]

I'm Japanese cyclist！ Thank you for choosing mont-bell‼️😄

[@OmmerSyssel]

Completely crazy loading yourself and bicycle with that insane amount of equipment! Bring what you need, not what you want. I travelled half a year, 8000 km. Tenting all over Northern/Eastern Europe until snow arrived, with some 15 kg.. Never missed a thing, but went fast, comfortable and easy.

[@LesCyclopreneurs]

Just discover your channel, thanks for your shares Adam!

[@akivanomad2167]

Oh my days! You carry more stuff on your bike than I carry in my car! In fact you carry more kit on the front than I do in my backpack. But then I read your bio & it said you're British Army......and then it made sense! Subscribed!

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

One of the best things about having my stuff in the bike rather than in a backpack is that I can take larger items like a laptop and drone and it’s doesn’t make too much difference. Thanks for subscribing.

[@OmmerSyssel]

@@PathfinderBikepacking nonsense, there is no pride in your monstrous luggage.. Bring what you need, not what you want to! ~20 kg less will still fit your needs and bring you way further with less issues. Broken knees and rims are avoidable..

[@user-mp3op3xm2j]

Да, каждый сэтап разный. Твой чуть структурировать , и станет совсем хорошо. Я смотрю Verin Ruslan , теперь и тебя) Good luck in your trip!)

[@laur-unstagenameactuallyca1587]

I love the amount of stuff you have, you don't compromise on the "little luxuries" of preparedness. I like the idea of having two of some stuff (like how you have 2 multi tools) because I'm also the type that just likes to be prepared for everything. This is how I'd pack my panniers too if I went bike touring. I wish I could carry as much as you do on your bike but I'm not as strong so I'll just watch and imagine me doing the same in some alternate universe lol.

[@ahoj113]

WOW! Very impressive!

[@Dogsdoodas]

Wow, just fantastic. Your strength must be off the chart. I must admit it reminds me of when I first started backpacking lol. But good on you, I just feel inadequate lol.

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Don’t compare yourself to me or anyone else. You’re capable of amazing things. Just take is slow and steady and enjoy the view.

[@k.whiking4372]

Very useful. Thank you.

[@gauloisrefractaireenexilvo4366]

Thank you for sharing this info Adam. I learned a lot watching this video. You need the strength of a bull to ride a touring bicycle laden with 36 Kg. That's really impressive. Adding to all of that there is your own weight, this means you can't compromise on the wheels' quality. Happy Cycling!

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Very true about the wheel quality. The $5 Chinese rim did ok for 7,000km but hopefully the new rim I have will last me for the rest of the journey.

[@OmmerSyssel]

It's plain crazy carrying that much load! All sorts of issues prescribed.. 12-15 kg is possible, and the outcome is way more comfortable and relaxed for the rider and bicycle. Been riding during Scandinavian winter with that amount equipment ⛺☃️🤷🏼

[@ferfransblackbird2639]

20:02 wow ... nice to see ur picture in my country ,Malaysia .. Please come again =)

[@vibrationboi46355891]

Interesting video Adam, hope you a wonderful time Canada

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Thanks Chris.

[@andrewwylie9259]

Welcome to Vancouver...sorry about the recent weather....raincouver.

[@eisvogel8099]

Just fantastic. You got what you need and do what you want to do. What else is or should life be about?

[@amulmalik]

Sir good job !! Keep it up !!!

[@rustbucketrevival3186]

Great video really enjoyed it

[@smedleybutler1969]

I love your setup! I have been using an 80s trek mountain bike which I love but I noticed if I load the front the bike is not stiff enough and the front goes all wobbly! I may buy a touring bike soon! thanks for all the details!

[@catchagrip1322]

I've been extremely lucky, picked up an old steel frame bike with vintage Shimano crank which ages the bike in the mid to late 90's. The research i have done provided me with information such as, get a steel frame, 26 inch wheels etc. Over the winter months I'll strip it and replace freewheels, chainrings etc. I really fancy doing Latin America.

[@daliborvlaho25]

Can't believe!! We mat three years ago in Croatia (region Slavonija) at Borovik Lake. I was there alone with my dog Simba.

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

I’m not sure if it was me unfortunately. I don’t think I’ve ever been to Borovik Lake. The only places I’ve been in Croatia are Split and Hvar.

[@shaneruddock-pedallingtheg8114]

Good to see buddy. After having too many problems with the msr Whisperlite clogging on first day of use switching to primus omnifuel which also wouldn't always ignite simply I'm beginning to just use penny stoves and pure denatured alcohol. Saves so much weight. I use a trangia pot stand for the Coke can penny stoves and an array of Robens pans and a trangia frying plate for maybe the occasional egg. Alcohol for lighting stoves is available in a lot of hardware shops. And in camping shops Coleman fuel which burns very sooty and like petrol quite lethally and too quickly. I mean the flames are huge when using Coleman vs a bbq lighter fluid etc. You'll be surprised a penny stove can stay lit for easily 20 minutes per filling. I make 3 of them just in case I want to cook more than one pot at a time..

[@F.is.for.Fanthony]

You're sick dude!!! We ran into you on Haida Gwaii

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

No way! Thanks for finding me on here 🤘

[@servaispascal]

the fire doesn't work... am i the only one being crazy about it? :D very good video! very usefull to me! thank you!

[@Jm-uc3yf]

Pretty good video! thank you !!

[@harshitkandari7580]

Doing a great job

[@TheGeotube23]

Nice one!

[@paokarapaok1777]

Amazing thanks for the video

[@pedal-ninja]

great video. I might need a bit different preps to ride in tropical country of Indonesia, but the way you distributes weight of logistic is very good. and maybe I can add hand sanitizer close to cockpit. looking forward to see more of your journey. +1subs from Indonesia 🇮🇩 have a nice ride.

[@ls28harry]

Nice setup.

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Thank you.

[@GazbertUK]

Bet you're glad you didn't wait another year to do this trip! Well done.

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Hindsight is a wonderful thing. I got lucky.

[@l139x3]

I love how you are not super precise. ;-) Also you dont even try to be lightweight. Stay safe, you got a new subscriber.

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Heavy weight bike packing 💪

[@richardtodd5418]

Stanley park, I think , nice monument to the 1st peoples of Canada somewhere round there, love the place for skating, going back there some day

[@fredsting8540]

Great place to camp, hidden in the bushes

[@rrMuraliRamsamy]

Quick tip for sun glasses Avoid scratches Wrap them in a thin plastic cover or smallest carry bag that we get easily at any super market stores . So can keep it alongwith other stuff.

[@sw0mpy]

Wow, this is actually the first video where I see people packing stuff to take care of their bike chain. Taking care of your bike on longer trips is really underestimated. I also carry a rag to clean my bike chain. For lubricant I use simple WD-40. I don't have chain brush with me. I have heard that if you tape two old tooth brushes together you can clean your chain that way. But I usually clean my bike at power wash stations. If that is not possible I take 1 L plastic bottle and I make a small puncture on the cap and spray my chain with it. It usually gets rid of most of the dirt and for smaller bits I just use the rag.

[@OmmerSyssel]

WD-40 is nothing but overpriced perfurmed kerosene ... Tried wax?

[@yesiamzero443]

I love this

[@ascot1049]

Nice one lad.

[@chrisknowles6766]

I was like where is the kitchen sink? Then ya pulled it out.... Well he’s got a nice frame bag.... then I seen the Deadhorse sticker..... In Vancouver good ride, enjoyed video.

[@AldoPascalin1]

you are like Mary Poppins... cool video!

[@ramdhanziedan]

Nice video.. Sharing 👍👍👍

[@tomybino1426]

Really nice. I am still with the traditional touring setup. Adam have you ever wondered how it is going to feel to readjust to normal life if you ever decide stop touring. I just came back from work and I am thinking how much I do not like the rat race life here in uk. People at work are making problems about silly things and I know that there is so much more to life than work money buying house blablabla. In the end we all die and it is important to design our own lives. I have a 5 year old daughter and wife. We did some short touring adventures and we would like to go for a longer trip, but I we are very anxious about jumping out from the rat race and then coming back to it again just to start everything from the beginning. We have all we need including skills and equipment, and we could leave tomorrow. The 5 year old can smash 60km in her wehoo. We have been saving for a house so there is money maybe for a 1.5 years touring, but then if we spend it all, we would come back to nothing one day. Problem is that we feel trapped in some sort of system that is sucking our lives out. So so soul destroying. It feels that bicycle is the only escape....

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

It's a tough decision to make to decide to live a life like the one I am living. We can become trapped by societal pressures and the cycle is difficult to break. It took me 5 years from coming up with the idea to travel the world by bike to actually doing it. I left a secure job, sold everything and I eventually broke up with my wife. I have no intention of ever returning to what most people would consider being "normal life". Even before I started this journey, my life wasn't "normal". Normal for me meant living in Cyprus, travelling overseas on military deployments and exercises all over the world and working with some of the most talented and loyal people you could imagine. I wouldn't say to anyone that they should do what I am doing. It's absolutely not for everyone. I asked myself could I live with the regret of not doing it and ultimately the answer was no. Having a daughter and a partner makes your decision different to mine but there is a way to live a life with more adventure without feeling trapped by the rat race.

[@fredsting8540]

@@PathfinderBikepacking a military man!!! Makes sense to leave that life. Easy decision really

[@ChrisPBaconn]

I’m actually looking for someone to do a trip with, if anyone could point me in the right direction of where I might find some information or likeminded people who are up for an adventure. I’ve been thinking about doing it for so long that I’ve decided to just go for it while I’m still young and fit enough. I can’t get old and sit regretting what I could’ve done.

[@WanderABit]

Thank you for sharing, this is one solid video! Two tips from my side, changing pedals to the model that takes hex key (or ideally hex key and pedal wrench) would eliminate the need for pedal wrench. Another one, I recommend chain lubes based on wax (like White Lightning), IMHO they are superior to traditional lubes, because they get dirty after much longer period of time, they don't bring almost any dirt to other parts (like cassette and jockey wheels). This could save you some weight on chain cleaning tools. And since I have the same or similar Lezyne multitool -- what makes you say it is rubbish? My only complain is fixed hex keys, but currently only Blackburn makes multitool with detachable hex keys and only in single model. Pity it is not standard nowadays.

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Thanks for the tips. I’d say the multi tool is rubbish as it’s really fiddly to do anything with it. It does everything for sure, but it does everything poorly.

[@hardrada51]

@@PathfinderBikepacking how do you keep the drive chain clean? Cycling through wet and muddy Asia must have made this very difficult.

[@nikoulph]

Look for tubolito inner tubes, more expensive than regulars, but so much smaller and lighter. Interesting video, I'm struggling with my packing...

[@PathfinderBikepacking]

Thanks for the tip👍