Bikepacking Cook Kits | Affordable

[@SebastianDeBeer]

Looking forward to the coffee video! I am grappling with that challenge at the moment.

[@BradBeaird]

Coming soon!

[@jimbojet8728]

I use Apidura food bags. They are up front and readily available. Great for a cook kit, or for on the go food and snacks , my Nalgene bottles of all sizes fit into them, but what I really like is that my Go pro connected to the mini tripod can easily be put away or retrieved and brought into use whilst I’m riding, from that bag. There are various sizes and weights too, for me it;s the Expedition series. Tough and waterproof, oozing quality, well worth every penny i’ve spent on the whole Apidura system. Thanks for your vid, I have enjoyed it, I expect that like me, you carry different gear, at different times of the year and depending on the length of your trip? More lightweight the longer I’m out?

[@BradBeaird]

Yeah I’m always changing up gear depending on season or even sometimes just how I feel haha

[@mendyviola]

I use the Odoland stove that sits off to the side of the fuel canister. I like it better as it’s more stable, though larger. Thanks for the tip on the Walmart cup! Another option for a can opener is the old military style that is super small. I use my multitool’s bottle opener if I need it.

[@BradBeaird]

I’ll have to check out the Odoland.

[@Chef-Andre]

Beautiful video, great and factual explained,... warm greetings I send you from my donation tour to Tunisia,... exciting and exciting adventure were the 1400km with the bike. 🏍️

[@BradBeaird]

Thank you! 😃

[@mojosdad68]

Nice to see affordable options. Some of the stoves are quite pricey. I went with the Esbit which works pretty good. I have that same Stanley kit works like a charm. Interested in seeing your coffee options. The last time I was out I brought some individually packaged instant, but the flavour was rather bland. Gotta have good coffee!

[@tomagapitos]

Never biked with cooking gear, now I will consider it! Thanks mate

[@BradBeaird]

I love having it along.

[@tomagapitos]

@@BradBeaird well I will be riding coast to coast of Australia soon so it would be nice to have more options 😂

[@jimbojet8728]

Never biked without! Enjoy the cooking it’s a great dynamic to bikepacking. Be independent out there, enjoy the best food. Good luck.

[@jimbojet8728]

Good coffee is essential. It costs as much as you want to pay for the best coffee. I buy single sourced beans usually and grind before I go. Use a Java drip over a cup, costs pennies! Or at the other end of the scale is the Jetboil Minimo and the coffee press! Big bucks but gorgeous coffee. I’d buy a Java Press and filter papers, how easy can that be? Won’t break the bank and it’ll produce some good Joe for you. I should mention The Aero Press it is good but a tad on the heavy side for me.

[@donaldpepera2928]

Forget those 9-inch "long-handled" sporks, I bought a long-handled iced tea spoon for $4 delivered on ebay. It's a regular teaspoon that's a full foot long.

[@BradBeaird]

I like my spork! Hahaha. But certainly there are some more affordable options :)

[@jimbojet8728]

All good, but the Stanley cups are too heavy. Go titanium and you’re sorted. Thanks

[@gravelcasualbikepacking5475]

I keep mine in the same location but I use ortlieb fork packs

[@BradBeaird]

I've not seen one of those in person, are they a bit bigger than the salsa?

[@gravelcasualbikepacking5475]

@@BradBeaird I would say no

[@jimbojet8728]

Just get out bikepacking! The best cook kit is the one you have. I’d say, start off cheapish! Then as you progress, buy better gear. Make sense? The Ti stuff, is where you’ll end up and nothing wrong with that. By now you’re committed and going to get your money’s worth from your gear? Lighter more efficient and possibly more packable and usable too. The same goes for your ‘camping’ equipment. You don’t need the best tent or sleeping bag in the early days, but, once you’re committed to your camping and the outdoors lifestyle, backpacking and bikepacking, upgrade your gear. Simples! Thing is, enjoy the freedom of travelling when and wherever you want to, relatively cheaply ( walking and cycling?) in the great outdoors! Without having to consult others about your day’s destination. Or your planned stops, or camping spots. It’s bliss! Peace and love!

[@BradBeaird]

Totally agree!

[@oal2928]

dude no way I carry that, thats probably 33grams heavier than my kit, altho my kit costs 4000% more.

[@BradBeaird]

Haha. Everything is a compromise isn’t it?