Actually i don't even consider to go bikepacking maybe I'll try
@jiffypangestu16884 жыл бұрын
@@zwitch7635 me too, i'll do solo bike packing because my friend's didn't like long ride..
@nickchilom72784 жыл бұрын
to my friends house across the street
@Johnson-el9zs4 жыл бұрын
Love bikepacking, have done a week riding around Gran Canaria on rented MTB's (was scary riding on cliff edges with opposite brake levers haha), did coast to coast on road and I rode my mountain bike from my house in Nottingham to the welsh coast near Aberystwyth via the trans Cambrian way. Had plans for lots more bikepacking this year in some more exotic locations but they have been put on hold due to the current global situation, cant wait to get out and do some more!
@tomtituswinter4 жыл бұрын
Thx bro
@Wabit014 жыл бұрын
“if you only own one bike, that’s going to be the best bike to go bike-packing” - and that's why you chaps are so awesome. No pretentious rubbish, just get out, make it happen and have fun. Love it.
@andrifsig3 жыл бұрын
Late to the party I know...but I chuckled when you mention the Iceland trip by Neil and Si. I live here in Iceland and do my bike touring locally because why wouldn't I living in Iceland! On my 4th trip I had a mechanical in a remote area in Iceland, much more remote than their trip was. Blew my tire so bad it was probably beyond my skill to do a field repair. Was fleeing from an approaching storm when it happened. Storm caught up. I saw my choices were: First option: Layer up, abandon a good portion of my kit and bike and hike about 2 and a half day towards civilization. Not a good idea. Second option Try my best to repair the tire, keep on riding, get caught in the storm and risk hypothermia, which at that time was starting to set in, in august. Third option: Utilize the kit I have and thank god for me being a demanding prick with some money to burn due to being single and childless. Hunker down, put my Hilleberg tent up, which is relatively storm proof being a 4 season tent, cook a nice meal inside my tent, get warm, check on the tire as best I can and see if it is really rideable, which it wasnt after calmly looking at it inside the tent. Realize I have food rations for about 3 and a half days with me not riding and needing it as extra fuel to ride. Get a good nights sleep, in the storm. Wait it out, storm passes about 30 hours later. I get out, pack up everything in a way that it can be carried or pushed. Hike along the road, hoping for a car or cell service. Car comes along after about 5 hours of hiking. Wave it down, get picked up and get a ride home. Moral of the story: Get proper kit for where you will be riding and keep your wits about you, it will save your life!
@freddieansell-virco84454 жыл бұрын
You forgot a very important one! First aid...
@meinefresse944 жыл бұрын
Exactly, very important!!!
@cgriggsiv4 жыл бұрын
That might be a small segment for part two
@alfred19254 жыл бұрын
Yeah, good point. I've put together a tiny edc one, plus a bugout bag one which I'd take on a bike packing trip if I ever get to do that (I want to but am old and unfit). My bugout one weighs 300g including waterproof roll top case.
@uraniumjoe3 жыл бұрын
@@alfred1925 what about an ebike? Last time I went riding, a guy came up to me talking about the new ebike he just bought - and how he was about to turn 78...
@user-yv2cz8oj1k3 жыл бұрын
I have one mate who packs very light when he goes camping, he just takes his credit card.
@irvsstella4 жыл бұрын
There's a saying in the British Army, that every squaddie will know, the 7 p's. Prior, preparation and planning, prevents, p*ss poor performance. This is a motto we should all accept. 👍👍👍
@halaelkhamissi30634 жыл бұрын
bath bike and training
@benestes16894 жыл бұрын
Who else really wants a bike check of Blake’s nukeproof reactor? Like so it can happen!
@tomtituswinter4 жыл бұрын
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@fwmtb4 жыл бұрын
@@tomtituswinter Stop promoting your self. That has nothing to do with Blake's Nukeproof Reactor.
@lukepws-skiandmtb11224 жыл бұрын
me
@Johnson-el9zs4 жыл бұрын
Pro tip for anyone wanting to try out bikepacking, a great way to stow your sleeping bag is by attaching it to your handlebars using webbing straps so it acts like Blake's front loader bag but without having to buy an expensive bike bag. If you thread the webbing straps through the compression straps on your sleeping bag it will be very secure. You can also attach other things by rolling them up and strapping them in, i carried a blow up pillow and my waterproof along with my sleeping bag this way when i first went bikepacking. Lots of people will already have some webbing straps in the house that can do this, i used 2 belts from climbing chalk bags, but the straps are very cheap to buy and useful if you don't have any already. I'm sure the same principal could also be applied to carrying lots of other things on the bars, part of the fun with bikepacking is to get imaginative with how you store stuff, i once had a can of Heinz beans strapped to my frame in a sock so it didn't scratch it :D
@fergalfleming59933 жыл бұрын
Thank god. Nothing worse at the end of the long day than a scratched can of beans ;-) Seriously, though--good advice re creative use of webbing straps.
@0Stella2 жыл бұрын
I'm going to go across Canada, solo, as my first bikepacking trip in a month. It's an album tour as well, so I'm really finding it hard to find the balance between having enough things to keep my performance to where it should be as well as keeping me warm and safe during shoulder season and into the scorching summer months. good thing I'm coming by my house a month in so I can offload my bulky -18 sleeping bag by then!
@adamabbas88763 жыл бұрын
You guys should do a £300 pound bike bikepacking special. You have to buy everything, tent, sleeping bag, bike etc. Film the escapades and the mega fails and wins. Top Gear style.
@stickyprickle4 жыл бұрын
Ultralight Backpackers and through hikers have thankfully done a lot of the work for us here when it comes to gear setups, other than bike spares there is a huge amount of overlap, I would check out a few of their videos ( Darwin, homemade wanderlust etc for tips on packing light). However many of my mtb mates are of the opinion that the 2 things they like most after a day on the bike is a shower and not sleeping in a tent! So I may be bike packing alone! Barry Godin’s series BG tips is a must watch too!
@cgriggsiv4 жыл бұрын
Darwin has done a lot of bike packing matter of fact I think he was getting ready to do another one shortly
@alfred19254 жыл бұрын
i'm old now, new to biking, but done a lot of backpacking. So naturally I look at every gram obsessively. I have a sleeping bag that weight half a pound. Only comes up to your waist and squashes up to fist size.
@saltydog90733 жыл бұрын
darwins a kook don't listen to that dude
@MrRay6452 жыл бұрын
through hiker info was a massive help, one thing that stands out and sounds so simple.....like I should of thought of it myself but didn’t and it was surprisingly not that easy to find. A small light tent you can set up while it’s raining... goes up with rain fly installed NOT a net box you cover afterwords.
@stickyprickle2 жыл бұрын
@@MrRay645 hi , I would love to know which tent you have gone for. I have a flame creed 1p that is crazy light at 700g but requires a walking pole or a separate pole of 125cm which does fulfil the rain erecting criteria. It’s single skin though and subject to condensation if there is not a good breeze. I also have a decathlon 900 p1 tent which is 1.2 kg but suffers from the inner up first problem. Both are cheap but I expect I will swap them out for a more expensive one I. The future.
@billslicer32032 жыл бұрын
The heavy stuff should be low in the frame bag ( tools, tubes). Yes, a backpack will tire you out, Unless all you put in is Just clothes.
@DamanKingBear4 жыл бұрын
I’m bikepacking all of NZ in January 3000km ride
@gmbn4 жыл бұрын
Amazing! That will be an amazing trip!
@tubenachos3 жыл бұрын
😳
@zer0skillallheart8183 жыл бұрын
@@gmbn It's the annual Tour Aotearoa, THE self supported ultra distance race taking you from the very top to the very bottom of NZ. It would be madness if GMBN would send someone to cover not just CrankWorx from Rotavegas but also smash out the Tour too.
@zer0skillallheart8183 жыл бұрын
Good luck man and enjoy.
@randallmiller38424 жыл бұрын
Love the cable tie holder in your shop, nice one.
@johnbaldwin1434 жыл бұрын
There is a UK company called Alpkit. They have a range of well designed waterproof packs for bike packing and a lot other light weight equipment. I have used them for several years now. Also I have a BOB Ibex trailer for those longer journeys. I also use it when I do my food shopping. None of my kit has ever let me down.
@julianw56924 жыл бұрын
How does it compare to topeak price wise?
@johnbaldwin1434 жыл бұрын
@@julianw5692 Depends where you are but they seem to be in a similar range. However Alpkit do also do custom made products too.
@OgedeiKhanOKOK2 жыл бұрын
i'll be doing my first bikepacking in a couple of weeks. Doing planning and stamina training to run things smoothy
@kylesmith8534 жыл бұрын
Awesome, can’t wait til my first trip at the end of this month 😁😁😁
@tomtituswinter4 жыл бұрын
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@TrailAddict144 жыл бұрын
Went to bike adventure thinking i can make it a 125km w/ 5000m total climb in the wilderness in 1 day so i didnt bring w/ me any lights so when worst scenario happened i needed to look for a B&B to spend the night...luckyly found a small village 😅 Lesson learned, always bring emergency lights ☺
@wietzevanderwijk31693 жыл бұрын
Another tip: always put everything inside of your tent. Also if the weather predictions say that it isn't going to rain. It was awful cycling in wet shoes
@oronlast31313 жыл бұрын
Take wet wipes. Sticks can be a bit rough on the heinie.
@andydt824 жыл бұрын
No spare mech hanger?
@user-yv2cz8oj1k3 жыл бұрын
Fancy tents are okay, but that Topeak tent is too big and heavy. Try tent pegs, para cord, and some lightweight tarp.
@bolandbohlecke4 жыл бұрын
Tomorrow i heading to the Czech Republic to the #bohemianborderbash and the plan is to cycle back from there to the baltic sea where i life. I am carrying 2 spare tubes, short peace of a chain with 2 quink links, patches, spare hanger for the rear mech and a pair of shift cables, i wrapped a good amount of electrical tape around my pump, multi tool with chainbreaker.
@julianhawker76724 жыл бұрын
Spot on buddy, I pack the same also and you can fix most mechanicals for a " get you home" type fix. I carry a piece of plastic milk carton too, you can use this as a tyre boot if you get a split tyre and need to fit the tube. As Blake said a few zip ties can be handy. Good luck with your trip, sounds great . :-)
@bolandbohlecke4 жыл бұрын
@@julianhawker7672 Thanks, the idea with the plastic milk carton is good. I will make my own, from a piece of plastic from the package of my tires and carry it with me👍
@EvidenceofaFabulousLife4 жыл бұрын
Every chain I have ever bought and fitted, I have shortened. I take the short piece of chain with me, along with a quick link in a plastic bag. With a chain splitter, some patience and a brew, you can repair any chain situation. I roll a length of super tape and electrical tape around my seat tube. Always there when you need it. Enjoy! 😉
@tomtituswinter4 жыл бұрын
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@MrTonifumi4 жыл бұрын
I have bike packed from Hanoi to HCMC 4 times (1750km each time). I like to ride on single speed 26" BMX bikes. Packing super light is essential. Riding clothes and a set of casual clothes, some tools and a spare tube is all I take in my seatpost bag. My handlebar bag has phone and accessories. Clipons are not a good idea for touring.
@victoriathegreencheekconur54773 жыл бұрын
Why didn't you mention deraileur hangers
@scotttowner79054 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video Blake! Bike packing is definitely an experience to be had! May I also recommend fuel. This is very important in multi day cycling. Replacing those burnt calories and hydrating with electrolytes. I have bike packed from Toronto, Ontario Canada to California, USA.
@christophernorman95403 жыл бұрын
Good tips there, love that tent. Just went to search for it to buy & it is discontinued, no place has it to sell
@ormsk9542 жыл бұрын
Service the bike before you go. Don't take cooking gear. Take plenty of ready to eat calorific food and lots of water. Do stop a lot and eat at cafes along the way.
@Bungle20102 жыл бұрын
Water?
@johnm53854 жыл бұрын
been a couple of times only 10 miles away to test out my gear. upgraded to a two man tent cause its miserable being stuck in a tiny one man tent when its raining all day
@user-yv2cz8oj1k3 жыл бұрын
In some areas you might want your bike in the tent.
@CaiPrice4 жыл бұрын
There's only one tip you need: wing it, you'll learn so much more and have so much more fun!
@IT-Entrepreneur3 жыл бұрын
Got a new trekkingbike and want to start bikepacking. I do alot of hiking and multiday trekking in the past, so i am not that unexperianced about being outdoors. Whats new for me is to have a bike with me :)
@vinylhouse2964 жыл бұрын
I will be doing my first bike pack on 10/11 October. I have a 63 mile route planned over 2days. I am also doing it for our local hospital to raise money for the elderly care department so we can buy them Xmas presents 😃 I did a 30 mile ride last night to prepare. I have a few more planned before. Buy as you say the weather is going to play a major factor. Also I was planning to just get a 12l dry bag and strap it to my bike rather than a fancy one which basically just does the same?
@photorockbar4713 жыл бұрын
30 miles is not far though
@SirBobbyDuncan3 жыл бұрын
After 20+ years of living out of a backpack. I can tell you, I got my best advice from through hikers. Like removing the core to your t.p., or wrap a bunch of duct tape around your seat post for later use & to stop seat slip, and etc.
@HFVidShotz4 жыл бұрын
I have wanted to do that for years. Thank you for the info and motivation. Best to go in pairs? Or is solo okay? Thanks GMBN.
@cameron_a91164 жыл бұрын
You're always safer to go with a friend or two
@kemptonrobert4 жыл бұрын
Generally best to go with a buddy- it's safer, you can split the load of stuff, and its just plain more fun in my opinion! Solo is of course fine, you just gave to be more careful and be a bit better prepared.
@alexcasal32074 жыл бұрын
Solo is ok if you have camping experience, but if it is your first time It is much better with someone else. After a couple overnighters you will be confident enough to go by yourself
@Simon_W744 жыл бұрын
"30 years ago going Cycle touring as it was was like taking the Kitchen sink as we didn't have the light weight compact kit of today. So you went off loaded up like a cart horse even for a few nights out. Wouldn't mind trying it again but the outlay for new kit and a arthritic body are stopping me. Love the idea of it. Sadly wild camping has shown me that I can no longer sleep on the ground with a sleeping mat.
@Bantogare4 жыл бұрын
Just back from 2 weeks, two things I want to mention. If you change tires/chain/... just make sure to have a test ride before the big vacation just to ensure that you don't have a faulty product. Happens rarely but you don't want to get stuck. Even with everything digital nowadays, I prefer to have the main route printed on paper as well, a few sheets won't hurt just in case. As for food, dehydrated things, rice and spices works wonders. Rice you can buy nearly everywhere and the rest you can take with you. Cooked ~5 times this vacation and I am still amazed how good it tastes (but hunger is the best cook, after 9+ hours of riding)
@deanohit4 жыл бұрын
A great tip on testing your gear before the big ride. Last winter myself and a few mates went off to tackle what is rated as the No1 back country day ride in NZ. After only 200m my mates brand new chain broke and looking at it, it had cracked multiple links. That really ruined his day
@user-yv2cz8oj1k3 жыл бұрын
I'd say, get a map of the areas if possible with enough detail, it might pay off in an emergency. Also if you are using GPS make sure you mark where you camped on the map. Then if you do lose battery power or it just stops working, at least you have a starting point to work out your current position.
@christianklima6914 жыл бұрын
Really helpfull this Video! And it is not overloaded with Stuff that Nobody needs.Thank You!
@timday95984 жыл бұрын
One of the best bikepacking additions for me was to Woho saddle bad stabiliser. Bolts onto the saddle and stops the rear bag swinging about which was driving me nuts. Also has 2 bottle mounts on it that are great if you fit a frame bag and lose the space to put a water bottle on.
@DuskPatrol4 жыл бұрын
Now you post this...just finished my first bike packing trip 😅
@gmbn4 жыл бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it!
@jackwakeham71604 жыл бұрын
Does anybody know where you can actually buy the Topeak Bikamper tent?! I have tried looking loads, i cant even find something similar!
@Shmoilyman4 жыл бұрын
Don't bother, it's junk. Topeak sponsor GMBN
@jackwakeham71604 жыл бұрын
A Field is that from experience? I’ve seen plenty of positive videos on it. Any other alternatives then?
@Shmoilyman4 жыл бұрын
@@jackwakeham7160 Many years of experience wild camping and bikepacking. Never owned the Bikamper because I can see it's bad from demonstrations. It won't hold up in bad weather, it renders your bike useless while it's up, it's not lighter, easier to erect or much easier to pack than a decent lightweight tent. Packing poles is not a problem, just strap them to your bike anywhere. Then you can ride to the pub at the end of the day. Check out more reviews, it's a gimmick. I recommend Alpkit Ordos 2 in the same price range, far superior quality.
@marlokcyclingbrothers17974 жыл бұрын
Take a small trangia camping stove with you. Nothing is better than a hot coffee or tea after a hard day in the saddle. We used one on our Georgia Caucasus crossing: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5mtpWqbqal_bLc
@jimmccorison3 жыл бұрын
In the boat cruising world we have what is called a shake down cruise. You go to a harbor or anchorage half a day or less from home for a few days and see if everything works. Saves all kinds of miseries. Same thing applies to bike packing. Ride to the local park, or your buddy's house, that's 10 miles away and camp for a couple nights. You'll learn a lot without risking a lot.
@TheShift_OfEnergy3 жыл бұрын
it is easier for guys to ride light, as for a female I need big fat sleeping bag even in the summer as well as thick sleeping pad which makes it bulky in any way. 1 kg (2lbs) tent, 2kg (4.4lbs) - Carinthia 4 defense sleeping bag. 1kg(2lbs) -overmont 4.7 inch sleeping pad. 1 lbs - sleeping bag liner -liftume adds up 27F
@bartmullin80182 жыл бұрын
Said displayed setup doesn't even carry enough for a reasonably comfortable trip for 3 days. I will carry actual food and things to make the trip less masochistic so, extra racks and bags within reason will happen and all the minimalists will be freezing and starving whilst I enjoy a few comforts while on walkabout (music, real food, a book, journal/pen, camera, camp shoes, etc.). Trying to go ultra minimalist unless it's an overnighter is lame and one runs the risk of being the designated arse and one being fed or watered by the one who was better provisioned (this coming from a friend who is an experienced bikepacker who also rocks a Surly Big Dummy for a bikepacking rig and has a two-burner stove for gourmet in the boonies...)
@billslicer32032 жыл бұрын
Lights-Ever tried putting up a tent in the dark. Bring a bike light And a head torch. Presenter’s tent is a one man bivy which can be hard to get out of in the middle of the night, with a Cramp. Don’t ask me how I know The purpose is to have Fun. Don’t try to pedal a loaded(>50#) a century
@curtisf.r62334 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thanks Blake💯 Being outdoors in nature with God's gorgeous creatures in peace and quiet is more appealing to me than city life sometimes. This video is full of great tips! and I like Blake's "any bike is the best bike". 💯👍
@tomtituswinter4 жыл бұрын
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@chasingbirds30733 жыл бұрын
Gawd isn't real.
@cypriano87632 жыл бұрын
ok, put new brake pads on beforehand, put lots of sealant in and hope for the best ( you wont be able to reinflate a slashed side wall with co2 or a hand pump, ie, bring a spare tube and boot), you dont need quick links ( you have to use your chainbreak anyway to remove the broken link, so what if your a link smaller). all you need= small bike tool with chainbreak, plugs, spare tube, patches, boot, tire leavers , zip ties and duct tape, thats it!
@dinunclv2 жыл бұрын
What if my bike is aTrek Slash? Has anyone tried to do bickepacking on an enduro bike? It is lighter than most ebduro bikes, but still not that light. I put on some heavy tires which increased the weight. It is over 15 kg now.
@alfred19254 жыл бұрын
Maybe too obvious to mention, but food wise, dehydrated meals you pour hot water into the bag and wait 10 minutes, used by back packers for years. Go for the maximum calories per gram.
@csn583 Жыл бұрын
MSR Groundhog (or Mini) tent stakes. Never use that aluminum noodle bullshit again! Nor the bent sheet metal type, they will kink and break.
@fishinggunsflyrods Жыл бұрын
My friend put this bike together for his son and before I knew it he was done kzbin.infoUgkxHL1v1R3NE5x4KiYfyt8dnQmyNYz7qi5L When the son came to put it together he was surprised to see it was already done. All he had to do was take the bike to get air and be on his way. My friend did not have any major problems putting this bike together; small issue was putting one of the brakes on straight; however when the son got home he was able to fix it. The bike rides well gears move correctly; good bike for the price. Wrote review after the son took the bike. Sorry.
@docfornix2 жыл бұрын
A few things I would personally add to the list as essentials to bring along, are: - First aid kit, and for those not medically trained, do consider first aid training. Especially if you venture more of the beaten path. After all, if you happen to make a nasty fall, emergency services may not be able to reach you fast. - Include a space blanket (emergency blanket). Extremely light weight, but reduces body heat loss. These few grams can make a massive difference in emergency setting. - Do consider an emergency beacon. Yes, they come at cost and require a subscription. But it is far better than dying alone in the woods out of GPS reach, if you find yourself stranded with e.g. a broken leg, unable to walk, 50 km away from any sign of human life. And in this all, consider safety first. Unfamiliar terrain, unfamiliar turns. Don't race, just go that tad bit slower to prevent any potential accidents. And as much as possible, avoid roads with motorized traffic between offroad segments, if you are riding abroad. Nothing so dangerous as the unpredictability of motorized vehicles abroad. No matter where you come from, they will behave different. What works at home, can get you killed within seconds abroad. Especially for those used to cycling in bike friendly countries.
@TommasoVisconti4 жыл бұрын
I double it: have a test ride with the bikepacking equipment on and if you did *any* mechanical change/repair
@tomtituswinter4 жыл бұрын
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@SnootchieBootchies274 жыл бұрын
What do you mean *IF* you're going overnight? If you are not going overnight, aren't you just taking way too much stuff on your bike ride?
@xcx864617 күн бұрын
That backloaded is a Tardis if you have jacket, sleeping bag, mat and cooking gear in it.
@victoriathegreencheekconur54773 жыл бұрын
I would put sunscreen in a ziplock bag inside another zip lock bag
@lorcanlawless22123 жыл бұрын
Great any bike will do. I'm off on the downhill bike
@andreyvlasenko33682 жыл бұрын
Please, make a playlist, devoted to bikepacking, on your channel 🙏
@JimEckhardt4 жыл бұрын
Best idea... Biltong! Also for extended runs in remote places, small first aid kit, toilet paper and water purification tablets.
@a.21694 жыл бұрын
James Christopher Eckhardt Brits call it biltong? Im shook. I thought that was aSouthern Africa thing...
@JimEckhardt4 жыл бұрын
@@a.2169 indeed! I am obviously a South African. ;). Still the best snack for any outdoor activities.
@a.21694 жыл бұрын
@@JimEckhardt aaah, right!
@jaxby77114 жыл бұрын
Blake Samson is my G, definitely my favourite KZbinr
@tomtituswinter4 жыл бұрын
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@lijane56983 жыл бұрын
We are supplying similar quality and competitive bicycle bags.
@tomtituswinter4 жыл бұрын
Our love from india 😍😍♥️♥️🇮🇳🇮🇳
@chrisperrywv Жыл бұрын
Woah. I was not expecting that tent to use your bike parts.
@user-yv2cz8oj1k3 жыл бұрын
So a Bi Camper... if you say so. Maybe they should go for a rebrand.
@64maxpower3 жыл бұрын
What's a faffer? You are right. I definitely do not want to be called one
@Headtrons5 ай бұрын
You have all that gear mentioned in the pack off your seat post? 🤔 😊
@GR_BackingTracks2 жыл бұрын
Great info. I'm Really wanting to take September to do my first big bikepack up California's Pacific Coast Highway. So far I'm underprepared, which I'm not too concerned about, but what I am overly concerned about is... BEARS!
@elevatortohell2827 Жыл бұрын
lightweight stuff as u show a glass bottle of olive oil : lOL
@PhilJonesIII3 жыл бұрын
I would imagine that taking that tent down before cycling away is not likely to be forgotten.
@notbasscapt4 жыл бұрын
i’m going bikepacking soon. where should i go?
@arthurphilibert90694 жыл бұрын
North Korea
@GroundZ3R0Gamer4 жыл бұрын
Bermuda Triangle 🔽
@davidmurray3685 Жыл бұрын
Really really loved this one. Thank you buddy!
@tonygreen82214 жыл бұрын
Poor advice re chain and derailleur. If you’re serious about taking the correct spares, you should take a small section of chain (3 - 4 links) leftover from when you last fitted a new chain and had to shorten it, along with 2 reusable links ( I carry a couple of SRAM ones and they don’t need to be new). Tearing a derailleur off is uncommon but will render you pushing your bike so I would carry a spare derailleur hanger and a spare derailleur. Again, it doesn’t have to be new just so long as it’s compatible with your existing setup. At a pinch you can carry any derailleur that allows your chain to pass over, regardless of speeds or brand, so in a worst case scenario you can just use it to hold the chain on a set cog and hold it there with the limit screws.
@alfred19254 жыл бұрын
Good vid. I've done a lot of back packing, but not on a bike. I'd like to give it a go but I'm old now, and need to get fitter first. Anyway I've got most of the gear including the same seat bag you have. It seems good. I did notice that you get a small gap at the bottom between the inner and outer, which you could cram something into. The inner is great because it has an air release valve which helps it cram down into a rock solid tube that won't droop. But as you say, put the heaviest stuff at the bottom. They come in 3 sizes, I think the middle one is good at 10 litres. For an ultra light sleeping bag you can get one that only comes up to your waist, and a warm jacket. These are the bags made for mountain marathon runners, and weigh 230g (half a pound). My cheapo Geertop tent weighs 0.95 kg plus pole, which can be a trekking pole or a 6 moon 125cm pole that weighs 50 or 80g depending on aluminium or carbon. I have a tiny gas stove (SOTO WindMaster 4-Flex) that fits inside a 700ml titanium mug which acts as a cooking pot, plus a small canister and plastic stand. Plus plastic spork. A tiny head torch (Petzl E+Lite Headtorch ) that works off the little round CR 2032 batteries, weighs only a few grams and the batteries can be stored for 10 years. Generally, every gram counts, and volume too. I expect to need to use a small back pack and frame bag too. The frame bag would just be for inner tube, bike tools and pump.
@charliebalzer56844 жыл бұрын
I’ve done a bit of bike packing😂
@the_spanner_ch7mp4 жыл бұрын
Great tips Blake Kings Alfreds Way has just been announced and it goes past my house 220 miles loop that's now on my bike packing list ,will probably be my 1st bike packing trip 😁
@kandamy13 жыл бұрын
Me too! Hoping to give it a go after lockdown.
@richardrawlings77502 жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@josealejos112 жыл бұрын
How about a story about the weather ?😆🤣
@nk-dw2hm3 жыл бұрын
+1 to not having a backpack on a long ride, especially not a heavy one. If you are going on a long ride, take wet wipes or something to clean your face, chest, shoulders, etc.
@michaelmorris739 Жыл бұрын
I've been heavily planning on heading out there and I've picked a route that is a day trip. I'm riding on a surly crosscheck that I've decked out and I can't wait to hit it. But your video helped a ton and although you'd think it would be common sense, I left some things out that you brought my attention to. So thank you. Wonderful to watch and listen to as I cook up supper.
@olympic-gradelurker4 жыл бұрын
I've never gone bikepacking before, but the only bike I own is a xs pivot Mach 5.5 (hence why I only afford one bike) and I feel I would have a very difficult time loading it down with luggage.
@ltrtg134 жыл бұрын
Why not put the zip ties in the bottom bracket axle if this hollow? They could even go inside the handle bar if you have separate bar end plugs.
@Mrtomskiee2 Жыл бұрын
Where can I purchase that BikeKamper tent? I’m here in the states, California 👎
@Bungle20107 ай бұрын
Probably nowhere. I think it's discontinued.
@beastiedk2 жыл бұрын
Planning my first outing in a couple of days time. Curious how my big enduro will behave but so looking forward to it. Have not camped in aaaaages and really can’t wait.
@jbobmusic31254 жыл бұрын
Yes I searched at the right time🤣🤣🤣
@77rockcity4 жыл бұрын
I travel so much for mtb trips and, all I ever see is land. Endless miles of nature. Then little pockets of towns or cities. I know there isn't any scarcity or overpopulation of people. There are no lies in Nature 💯
@Dyingbreed19903 жыл бұрын
Planning on doing my first multi-day trip this summer. Watching videos like this is getting me excited!
@user-tq2vy2qs2j3 жыл бұрын
Me too!
@NubiaPina3 жыл бұрын
How did it go???
@Dyingbreed19903 жыл бұрын
@@NubiaPina I ended up not being able to do it because of covid restrictions. Hopefully next summer I can do it.
@Basement_CNC4 жыл бұрын
The Song in the Background is from Walt Adams , it's called dust Bowl and i think it evey May be Copyright free , so great for vids
@davidpavely45393 жыл бұрын
Bring 2. I've had 2 flat tires
@The_Dude_4204 жыл бұрын
That tent is so nice, I love how it uses the handlebars and the wheel to work. That also saves weight by reducing the amount of things u need to build it up. But if you ride through shit on your trip your fucked hahaha
@vixz64413 жыл бұрын
but can you do it on a "Mamachari" bike?
@kevpark98534 жыл бұрын
Great video! I plan on doing nc500 and the new king Alfred's way! Would love to see you guys doing the king Alfred's
@christiansalada73143 жыл бұрын
I love the tent, it looks very compact and amazing it could just be hooked unto the bike for setting it up. Thanks man for the tips. Ride safe.
@tubenachos3 жыл бұрын
I've done a thru-hike now graduating to mtn bikepacking 😄
@tommyortega77963 жыл бұрын
Very nice guide bro Thanks
@lilymartin78594 жыл бұрын
I'm heading off on my first overnight bikepacking adventure in a fortnight! Can't wait 😄
@gmbn4 жыл бұрын
Have fun Lily!
@glennlee5164 жыл бұрын
AWSOME! Enjoy.
@alfred19254 жыл бұрын
Awesome, let us know how you get on.
@jbspillman3 жыл бұрын
My first bike packing trip is early this summer. I will need to do a short overnighter in prep.
@davidking36994 жыл бұрын
A good place to hide a few cable ties is in the handlebars - take of a bar-end, drop in the cable ties, replace end cap...
@wasimakeel83944 жыл бұрын
gmbn adventure rides are awesome there the best love it
@tomtituswinter4 жыл бұрын
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@bladerunner88322 ай бұрын
Where did yo get that cool tent?
@MrTemplarViking4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips Blake!! I am planning to bikepack the Sunshine Coast in BC Canada next summer.