EVERY BAG You Need for BIKEPACKING!

Every Bag You Need for Bikepacking!!!
In this video Kevin goes over all the different ways to carry gear on a bicycle for BIKEPACKING. Gone are the days when there were only a couple ways to carry gear on your bike for an adventure. But new bag options open up worlds of possibilities for bikepacking! There are handlebar bags, frame bags, underseat bags, top tube bags, saddle bags, bags for the cockpit, panniers, trunk bags, gear cages, feed bags and more.
Kevin Frias is an avid cyclist and content creator who lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Kevin spends a great deal of his time getting out on two wheels, exploring, pushing his own limits, and making it easier for others to do the same.
In his words, "My name is Kevin and I am passionate about sharing the outdoors with others! Currently, I execute that by going on adventures and sharing it on Instagram (@kevdoesinsta) and KZbin (KevDoes). I want to energize people, especially people of color, to get outside and live their best life. I was born in the Bronx, NY and never knew about the life-changing force that you get from being outside so now I want to share that with everyone, and make the face of the outdoors a few shades darker."
Here Kevin will break down all the carry options to help you get outside and have some fun on a bike! And have every bag you need for bikepacking.
Intro: 00:00
Handlebar Bags: 1:18
Fork Mounts: 3:00
Cockpit Options: 3:32
(singing interlude): 4:44
Frame Bags: 4:53
Saddle (Underseat) Bags: 6:55
(cat sighting): 8:05
Racks and panniers: 8:13
(cat sighting): 10:09
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An REI Co-op Studios production!
Producer: Jason Lohr-Johnson
Talent/Producer/editor: Kevin Frias
Editor: Prakshi Malik
Special assistance: Rainer Golden and Miranda Webster
Guest Feline appearances: Tamarindo and Chicita
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[@victoriasiri7903]

THIS VIDEO IS SO INFORMATIVE!! Thanks Kevin !!!

[@KevDoes]

LOVE YOU VIC! Anything for you!

[@laurabolt5412]

Kevin is great! Well done!

[@rei]

We think so too! Thanks for watching, Laura!

[@KevDoes]

Right back at you Laura!

[@arlenesolis024]

Dude I love the packs. I’m digging the last one. I can see you riding your bike with your cat 🐈‍⬛ and she wearing a helmet 😂. Thanx for the recommendations. Hope to see more of your ideas.

[@KevDoes]

Awww haha the little helmet would be so adorable! There will be plenty more coming! Stay tuned!

[@duzer]

Way to go Kevin!

[@KevDoes]

Thanks Ryan!

[@daltonblyth3890]

Excellent video and definitely worth a sub. Bought the bullet about 14 days ago and spent 600 on a pretty decent bike. This is exactly what i was looking for and look forward to more info.

[@wildeescape]

I haven't seen the rack bag that has "hidden" panniers. Such a cool idea! That means I need to look into them now. I don't know if that's a good thing 😂 but honestly, thanks!

[@KevDoes]

Haha if it’s useful and gets you outside, then it must be a good thing right? 😅

[@niles_stone2540]

I really like the REI top tube bag. It’s great for snacks on long rides or all the essentials on a normal ride. I also have the salsa top tube bag which is water proof and a bit more sturdy, but harder to get into and zip back up.

[@KevDoes]

That’s awesome that you’re figuring out what works for you!

[@alexwilliamns]

Super helpful, thank you!! Didn’t realise how many options I had!

[@KevDoes]

There are so many! It’s great!

[@rachaellindsco9505]

Love Kevin!! Great video

[@KevDoes]

Thank you!

[@outbackwack368]

I was hooked when I saw your cats!

[@KevDoes]

They're too cute!

[@sagehiker]

Good to see you here with REI! I am setting my Surly Bridge Club for hybrid touring, or dirt road and two track, for drifting around the Yellowstone and upper Missouri Basins, and maybe Great Divide areas of WY-MT-SD. So rear panniers like the Ortlieb gravel panniers, Surly Petite Porteur front pack, half frame bag, and loads of water. My shelter and camp kit is from my UL hiking pile so I need about 40L capacity.

[@KevDoes]

Sounds like you’re all set to go Rob!

[@wastelander1832]

Hey thanks for the information! I intend to get into bike packing and this video has given me a lot to think about! Could you do a video or direct me to a previous video where you go over what kind of gear you would recommend putting in those bags for various adventures?

[@KevDoes]

That’s great news! So excited for your first trip! We will do a video in the future about how to pack, but in the meantime here is an older video showing you exactly how I packed for a bikepacking trip! Let me Know if I can help in any other way 😁 kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWG1e4d4rdp8mbs

[@Bikepacking]

very true statement about the racks special people using them off road .. for me Bikepacking is the evolution of cycle touring ..

[@KevDoes]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@niles_stone2540]

Nice Kev. Great job.

[@KevDoes]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@beth8376]

This is awesome, I know Kevin from duzer's videos!

[@rei]

Sweet! We're so glad you liked this one too. It was a lot of fun to make.

[@KevDoes]

Thank you Beth! Love me some Duzer 😁

[@louspeed1]

I use the Arkel Tailrider on my rear rack. It has a bunch of pockets, can carry a ton, is expandable and comes with a built-in rain cover. I just checked out your channel and subscribed - looking forward to some great adventures!

[@rei]

Thanks for watching and sharing your own setup, Louise!

[@KevDoes]

Welcome Louise! I’ll have to take a look at that rack! Thanks for the tip

[@ifell3]

Great content, just subbed!

[@backpacker3421]

Another great option for touring is to get a pull behind trolley. I love this option because I can just load up my backpack as if I was hiking, and strap it down on the bed of the trolley. I can carry more, and the bike feels a lot more stable without all that weight being so high up. Plus, I can keep my tire pressure where I like it because I'm not putting an extra 20 lbs on the bike - it's on the trolley. It does add some more total weight for climbs, but I've found the added stability makes this kind of an even tradeoff.

[@phylibar]

Can you please link the bag with the packable panniers? I cannot find it!

[@KevDoes]

You bet! Here it is : www.rei.com/product/100574/topeak-mtx-trunkbag-ex-rack-trunk

[@robertkowton5875]

EXCELLENT. Have you tested the Spider rack system?

[@Raveler1]

It's Kevin! on the REI channel! How great is this?!

[@KevDoes]

You just as excited as I am?! 😁

[@Raveler1]

@@KevDoes It certainly seems like it! Great job on the presentation! You've certainly inspired me in choosing some bikepacking bags in the past, and I'm glad it's held up. Hey, did some of the editors work on Miranda in the Wild, too?

[@KevDoes]

@@Raveler1 yep! Why, what's up?

[@Raveler1]

Ha, nothing wrong! I just enjoy that the style of the editor is evident in both your works - since I enjoy following you both. They've done a great job of connecting your charisma with the REI brand. I'm glad to see a good collaboration!

[@kas9633]

Nice video. What would you choose for commuting to work? Backpack or Saddle bag? :)

[@nickmartian9527]

That intro tho. Reminds me of oscar slap. 😅

[@KevDoes]

*stunned silence* lol

[@humanbeingnotahumandoing1]

Hey thank you for the video, is the topeak trunk bag only usable with a topeak rack?

[@rei]

Until a rack adapter is available, yes, you'll need a Topeak rack.

[@Bungle2010]

There are various companies making copycat bags that can be used with a standard rack. I used the Rockbros version doing the Cantii Way in May.

[@bibianhuynh]

REI does not sell Adv 3.2 touring bike anymore!!

[@KevDoes]

Bummer! But there are still some GREAT options!

[@imptiger8260]

What size is the bike in the video? I'm a short biker (5' 0") so getting bags that fit my frame is a huge limiter :\

[@rei]

Let us help. Give one of our Product Specialists a call or chat and we'll be happy to make some recommendations: bit.ly/2QUujfV

[@satoshiborishi6898]

Are u puertorican?

[@SusanaLenguaLarga]

¿Dominican?

[@KevDoes]

Si 😎

[@michaeljohnson254]

bro ur a spokes person for rei fix ur bar tape lol