BIKEPACKING HACK! - How To Attach Any Bag

How to attach any bag to your bike for bikepacking and cycle touring for free or cheap!
I use second hand luggage carriers / cargo racks and attach my gear to the bike with tire tube rubber. You can cut the rubber into handy 1m strips and tie on any bag or piece of equipment. Use plastic shopping bags to keep your gear dry. The easiest , cheapest way of bikepacking!
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Thanks for watching and comments!

[@jbaccanalia]

Hey Andy, I can't believe it, a friend just gave me the same bike! It's been sitting in his basement barely used for ten years. I love it, rides like a dream. Thanks for leading the way.

[@hobocyclist]

Wow! Thats excellent! Let the good time roll!! :) I'm blown away by how indestructable these things are. Appreciate the superchat too!!! You rock!!!

[@jbaccanalia]

@@hobocyclist the years of excellent entertainment are well worth a contribution, not to mention the reality check of what's important in life. You've helped rekindle my love of cycling. This bike just made it way more fun! And I was already a hobo recycler so what better way to go. Future mods, fat bmx tires, front rack, and the deltec cable. I'm sure I can do that upgrade to make the bike so much stronger. I'll keep you posted. Cheers!

[@noexit2754]

You are truly a realistic traveler. This is travel with the bare necessities. Bravo!

[@hobocyclist]

thanks! I want to get out & do it, without spending a lot of money.

[@ChrisGibbings67]

I love your approach of minimalism and recycling. Tnx Andy.

[@hobocyclist]

cheers mate! glad you enjoy the show!

[@judylip9076]

I'm glad I just found your channel, I really enjoy watching your videos, inspiring and helpful. Thanks!! I'll save the tyre and try next time. Cheers!!

[@MattScottMusic]

Great tip. My bike shop say inner tubes (I think that’s what you’re using) are currently not recyclable), so I will be using my future ones for this until I hear otherwise. This is recycling. At the moment I use bungees, but they do wear out, so hopefully my next wrecked inner tube will coincide with me running out of bungees.

[@hobocyclist]

Yup thats the way re use, re imagine everything too good to throw away!

[@mbrabs9204]

Such a great idea to reuse inner tubes! I'll be trying this out at the weekend on a 3 day tour of the Yorkshire Dales! Cheers 🇬🇧

[@hobocyclist]

Good on you mate! Enjoy the ride!!!

[@Bikemaddad]

You have really inspired me to go bike packing with my new second hand folder too.

[@hobocyclist]

Awesome! All the best for your adventures!! 👍🚲⛺️🌴

[@comounaverdura]

Thanks for this great video. That is a great use of popped tires.

[@FMOAB]

Fantastic, Iove a cheapskate solution. I will be using this.

[@vee1545]

Glad I found you channel, I just started commuting to uni and carrying heavy textbooks on a bike has been a learning curve, this video is super helpful, thank you 😁

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers mate! Enjoy the ride!

[@redbearrc6706]

I will try it on my biketrailers. Nice!

[@jonathanjones5282]

Good solid information,no frills no fuss, excellent 👍

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers mate!

[@johnnydwicked]

Thanks for the tip on using inner tubes as bungee cords.

[@Theaxemandaily]

Very useful information, thanks!

[@80PercentScottish]

This is such a good video and idea.

[@miguelmonforte]

I will try it on my next adventure! Thanks!!!

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers mate!

[@papkus]

Straight to the point, great video :)

[@hobocyclist]

cheers mate!

[@TheRealJerseyJoe]

Nice one Andy !

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers Jersey Joe!

[@edgargo3068]

You're my Handyman😀thank YOU😄

[@edgargo3068]

You're my Handyman thank YOU🤞

[@davecook81]

You're a genius!!

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers mate! glad this is the solution you're looking for

[@Cobwobbler]

That's a really useful idea 👍

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers mate!

[@Richans]

Another good one, Andy!

[@hobocyclist]

Thanks for watching!

[@Richans]

@@hobocyclist Cheers!

[@batucave]

I packed my stuff without any rack. 1. Below the handle bar. 2. At the middle frame. 3. Behind the seatpole.

[@heywhotsgoinon8286]

Great tips. Can you do a video on what sort of saddle you go for on distance rides on your folder. Just bought a cheap folder myself and looking at saddles, but too many to choose from and dont want to buy one thats no good. I know its a personal thing, but advice would be appreciated.

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers. I’d recommend upgrading seat if it is not comfortable for you. Check out this video, it shows how I got the seat I use & what kind kzbin.info/www/bejne/mImqYWqintaEatU

[@moonprincess2239]

THANK YOUUU

[@hobocyclist]

Thank you, for watching & commenting!!

[@tobiasbki443]

Cool bro, would like to go on a trip with you. Come and visit Germany :)

[@hobocyclist]

Cool, I would like to visit again. Germany is a great place to ride/train and good forests for wild camping!

[@brainstormsurge154]

I think adjustable bungie straps work better. All kinds of lengths you can get too.

[@hobocyclist]

Ill be continuing the zero dollar approach, using tyre rubber! :)

[@sihaves8808]

Great work. I've just inherited a old Bickerton folding bike that was kept in a shed unused for years. All serviced and ridable now. Do you know where to buy small racks for the bike? Any help appreciated. Thanks

[@hobocyclist]

Cool! Im using second hand parts from other bikes to set up my folding bike with racks, i have used this front rack in the past amzn.to/3Pp1pA5 but it did require some modification - I have a video about it on my channel. This rear rack might fit, amzn.to/3Z9DOqz - but im unsure of the dimensions of bickerton bikes so do check the measurements. All the best for your project!

[@the.communist]

What a about the suitcase in the thumbnail?

[@slackerjo]

Do you ever have problems untying the straps?

[@hobocyclist]

Trick is not to tie it tight. 1 half hitch will hold it under tension. I only tie it super tight if I’m travelling over uneven ground

[@LucaMatteis]

How do you avoid saddle sores? Find that these more up-right city bikes are terrible on your a**, especially for touring. Some tips on that would be great.

[@hobocyclist]

On my Japan tour (2 months) I had issue but not since. I adjust seat height & swap out saddle for more comfortable gel seat. Adjust riding position, handlebar position may also help. Take breaks, adjust, ride, stop and adjust until you find the right comfort level

[@ssman1375]

when you will start the next trip?

[@hobocyclist]

when i get enough money for a plane ticket. its winter down here now

[@Jarrod_D]

Very good advice on the innertube straps. 😷👍I've been strapping pizzas down with them recently. I enjoyed seeing all of the loadout configurations. I've recently found out how to make real money with my bike and it's really been a blast. I'm using a motorized bicycle , so simple a cave man could do it , to take money from a major corporation. it almost feels like stealing. 🤣🤣🤣

[@hobocyclist]

Cheers! Ive strapped large boxes of beer to the bike this way good test for how much weight it can hold. rubber works well for all kinds of things, even light construction & fixing stuff... make money by riding? sounds like a sales pitch for the premium tier!

[@cheeta8928]

Hi friend i m also l0ver of folding bikes i have tw0 japanese f0ldies Wats y0ur folding Bike size...plz.

[@hobocyclist]

I use 20" wheel folding bike bought secondhand. Check out some of the other videos on my channel for more info. All the best for your adventure!

[@cheeta8928]

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[@maldridge7630]

​@@cheeta8928a cheetah, provided it is neutered 😁

[@AEA_]

buy bike on 29" ! 😜

[@hobocyclist]

Ok!

[@slidersson]

I would pay to NOT do this….what a pain in the ass

[@hobocyclist]

Go ahead. Your adventure, your rules. 👍⛺️🚲🌴😎

[@maldridge7630]

Who asked you to do it? I see obesity as your firm destiny 😂