Holland 2018: Recumbent Trike Kit List.

Holland 2018: Recumbent Trike Kit List.
In this episode I empty out my panniers to show you, my subscribers, the items of kit that I carried with me on my Round the Netherlands Tour on my recumbent trike. I took with me everything I needed in just two 20ltr Ortlieb panniers and one side mounted Ortlieb handlebar bag.
More details on the route can be found at Round the Netherlands Tour - www.hollandcyclingroutes.com/...
"We cycled the Tour of the Netherlands" hall of fame (on the Dutch website) - www.nederlandfietsland.nl/lf-...
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[@katepenn9992]

Please don't ever stop making these great videos!

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks Kate. I'll try not to stop 😉

[@brucewmclaughlin9072]

I see so many people cheaping out and getting the tiny one man tent. Bigger is better when you can store stuff inside without losing comfort. Well done video.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks Bruce. Yep, I love having plenty of space to spread out in. I'd recommend that tent to anyone. It's very lightweight for its size.

[@jamesbarker213]

Tim, still watching video but wanted to mention that you may want to carry an RFID blocker in that pouch with your credit cards. IDK how prevalent ID or credit card theft or scams are in the UK but big problem on this side of the pond. I know also that you are planning to go back to the continent in the future so RFID blocker is necessary. Great video. You have excellent equipment. I love the Thermarest sleep system and the tent especially. Thank you for putting the video together and for posting it.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Yes, the scammers are everywhere it seems. Good advice, thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching. 👍

[@stuartanderson8450]

I have just rewatched this video and realized that I now know the combination to your lock ...

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

😱 Oh no! 😁

[@mrbarranquilla54]

Hi I am about doing my first trip with my 12 years old son from the south of sweden to damnark I am very very please and happy about all information you så gentle share us. Very informative and what a wonderful way to explain all the stuff one should need . You are amaizing and very very practical THANK YOU FOE SHARING many greetings from Sweden.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Hi David. You are very welcome. Thank you for watching and for your positive comments.

[@paulahavens2764]

Thanks for your quick reply on the tent question and many more.Will continue to follow you have a great day.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks Paula. I'm still holding on to the idea that I can reply to every comment... for now at least but it is becoming a major task as the channel grows. You were lucky I was online right at that moment 😉 Glad I could help.

[@paulahavens2764]

thanks that was a great video love the idea of putting the trike inside as you sleep. Great for Canada travel.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

I think just that one use for that tent makes it well worth having. A secure trike at the end of the day lends itself to a better nights sleep.

[@robertrobhog]

Great review , nicely organised kit

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks Robert. Its nice to know its appreciated 😀

[@w8aq]

Great review, Tim! Thanks. I also really appreciate oversized stuff sacks. Makes repacking so much easier Can’t wait to see more adventures from a fellow trucker.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks. I'm glad you liked it. Back with more soon. 👍

[@peterleather6866]

Very interested in the sleep system. An interesting alternative to a sleeping bag. I usually end up sliding off the mattress during the night anyway! Great video thanks

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

That was always my problem too Peter until I bought this. I also never really liked the way a sleeping bag moves with you when you turn in the night. Always felt a little claustrophobic in them. This is more like a real bed. My only problem with it up until now is that its probably too warm for the summer months. Thanks for the compliment 😉

[@charleshunt9217]

i really love that video of yours i gonna get a tent just like that where i can put my catrike inside my tent with me keep up your video i love it alot tim be safe and enjoy

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Hi Charles. Great to hear you enjoyed the vid. Thanks for watching.👍

[@julielovegrove4899]

Hi Tim we are gradually working our way through your videos, just finished the Holland series, really enjoyed them, very professional quality, brought back nice memories of our 3 week tour of Holland in 2012 (which I did on an Ice Trike). Thanks for all the work you put into the videos I know they are very time consuming, looking forward to gradually watching the rest, Happy Triking, best regards Julie and Mark

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks for watching. Very tempted to return to The Netherlands again but then theres so much else to see and do... I've just been selected for Jury Service too grrrr.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks for watching. Very tempted to return to The Netherlands again but then theres so much else to see and do... I've just been selected for Jury Service too grrrr.

[@TravelingTice]

Nice one Tim! Wow that tent is like a mobile home for me 😂

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks mate. I've had one man tents before and I don't like them. The trade off is the few ounces extra wait to carry around but I think its well worth it in this case.

[@fpv4metoo693]

Thanks for the education!🖖🏽

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

You're welcome 😉

[@steriophonic1]

nice and clear

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks for watching 😀

[@waynesbutler7834]

Thanks for this vid my friend . Always pays off to get the best gear . Your vid quality seemed real good here , seeing what you use for a camera the issue you brought up isn't on your end for sure . Isnt that the same camera Matt uses , perfect vlogging and all round great camera ..

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Yup. Traveling Tice has a G7X as well. They are very good for on-the-go vlogging. I think Matt has only just changed to one. He used to carry a DSLR. As always thanks for watching buddy.

[@jenfleming9412]

Thanks for good review of your gear. I will check out the thermarest sleeping stuff as my husband is a very disgruntled camper if his sleep is not comfortable. Last trip we both carried eggshell foam roll and self inflating exped mattresses. But that thermarest may be more compact.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Hi Jennifer. I like the depth of the thermarest pads that I use. I've tried the self-inflating types (without the eggshell) but didn't find it comfortable enough for my back. I hope you get a good night on them too when you try them.

[@rickdenbraber6869]

Nice review of your kit by the way. We call it Gear in Canada.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Yeh, we also call it gear too or "stuff" ha ha. Thanks for watching.

[@charleshunt9217]

i am getting the same matress you have pillow two i gonna start touring next year so i learnig y watching you thanks

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Good luck with your tour. Let us know how you get on?

[@TheWelshman50]

Ahh you remembered to do the review of your kit! well organised and think you should do LEJOG which would be a challenge for you .

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

LEJOG is already on my list of "maybe's", though I'll definitely need to get some more gears on the trike before I attempt anything like that.

[@tronalpha9137]

I thought you would had two. One for your electronics and the other an emergancy first aid kit, bike tools, and repaire kit. Thats how i would pack my gear. Gerard.

[@ramblinrand]

Nice set up. I should get lighter stuff but I love my military sleeping bag a 3 part bag rated for summer down to -40, never know where or what I will be in. Do need a different tent, a combat black out tent is just a little to low.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks Randy. -40?!!! Ouch. You wont get me out in -4 ha ha.

[@alexandervdhoeven3364]

Thank you for this vid Tim. Question, maybe a bit premature because you said review of Trinny is in the pipeline, but, why did you choose to biketour on a trike?

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks for the question Alexander. I have a minor disability which led me to riding a trike rather than a bike. Though now I wish I'd found trikes sooner. But more on that in my trike review. Thanks for watching.

[@marksadventures3889]

The locks interesting, especially as I have trailer, could I link two together and wrap them with cable, tenners okay.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Hi Mark. I think thats the best thing about that lock its flexible enough and thin enough to wrap around almost anything. It's a good deterrent to the casual thief.

[@CaptnJackHammer]

Tim, Great informintive vlog but where is your "Rid" insect repellant,,,,,,,,????

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Hi Brian. How many gallons would I need 😉 Actually bug spray never crossed my mind. Would be on the list for next time though.

[@billfearheller4179]

where did the tent go? probably see that on your other videos. enjoyed this one. BF

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Hi Bill. Welcome to my channel. I strapped the tent across the top of the panniers directly behind the headrest. A big mistake as it turned out. Ended up snapping my rear fender in two. 😫

[@rickdenbraber6869]

Did you not have rain covers for your cycling shoes. Most guys I know will ride long distance through anything but if they forget their shoe covers and it starts to rain they pack it in. It is nice to prevent wet ruined shoes and hypothermia.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

I have tried different rain covers and still ended up with wet feet. They don't seem to work too well in the reclined position. Now I figure its just more equipment to carry and just take an extra pair of dry socks for after the rain instead.

[@paulahavens2764]

what I did not see is how the tent goes on the trike, are they very heavy. Love the tent. Did you have to increase the tire pressure for carrying a tent?

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

I strapped it across the back of my seat behind the headrest. The tire pressures were increased anyway because of all my kit. The tent isn't all that heavy in itself (about 6lbs I think).

[@paulahavens2764]

thanks, I wondered if there was a tent that I could also put my trike in with me while camping. Great video and I would have left the trike up and slept on it have slept on my trike and found it quite comfortable with just the sleeping bag. The thing I did not see is a floor in the tent does it have a floor where you slept in it?

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Yup you can see the inner tent (where I lay down) has a built in ground sheet. It's a perfect tent for trike touring really. I don't think my back would put up with sleeping on the trike though but well done to you for doing it. 👍

[@paulahavens2764]

My trike has adjustable seat it was like sleeping in a big chair, quite comfortable for me and it has a very nice padded seat, thanks for replying will continue to check out your videos, also watch Matt so JaYoe to you and good luck on your next adventures.Looking into that kind of tent here in Canada.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Thanks Paula.

[@DunderOz]

The only thing I would like to comment on is that it looked like you have metal tyre leavers!? They can easily damage alloy rims and heavier than plastic ones. Great video though 😊

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

You're right. I did. And I have since changed them 😁👍All plastic now.

[@stuartanderson8450]

Sleep system is not cheap , but good quality brand ... also what price do you put on a good nights sleep ... plus in the long run it would pay for itself in saved hotel bills

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

HI Stuart, I'm a pretty light sleeper too so really do need that added comfort & I also have to look after my back so no good sleeping on the ground. Like you say, I reckon its already paid for itself a few times over.

[@hesgone6699]

How do you stay dry on a recumbent bike? On a normal bike the water runs down off your waterproof jacket onto your waterproof trowsers and off you. Doesn't it get into your waist area when you're lying down?

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Hi & welcome to my comments section. "How do you stay dry on a recumbent?" Short answer... I don't. Sorry if that's not very helpful but what I mean to say is I have yet to find a way of keeping myself dry below the waist in anything more than a light shower. In fact I've taken to wearing shorts if its looks likely to rain hard so that I have less cloth to dry later and you can rub your legs down with a small towel really easily. Thanks for watching 👍

[@kozulich]

Nice video series Tim. Perhaps you mentioned it and I simply missed it, but what was the approximate total weight of your gear not including food and water?

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

You didn't miss it. I don't think I mentioned it . If memory serves me well I think my total kit weight on that trip was 17kg. I'm off on a longer tour next month. I'll be sure to weigh it and video it this time.

[@kozulich]

@@TimsTrikeTrips thank you. So roughly 10 kilos without the anchor....er, kryptonite lock.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

@@kozulich yup, ha ha what an anchor too. Perhaps give or take a kg and obviously that doesn't include food and water either.

[@20centurylimited]

Tim, at about 1:15 you mention the Ortlieb side bag did not let you down, but the bracket did. Can you be more specific about the bracket? I have an HP Scorpion and am considering a T-Cycle side mount along with the Ortlieb bag. I am concerned about the Ortlieb mounting system. Thanks.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Hi Richard, welcome to my channel & thanks for subscribing. The bracket I was using was one I made myself. I have updated the design to hold a bag either side of the seat now. I show it in detail on video review of the Scorpion kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6rElKB8nL-bn8k Have a look at that and if you have any questions after then feel free to ask away. I'm happy to help. I just didn't fancy paying the price that t-cycle were asking for theirs and I also enjoy building my own stuff where I can.

[@20centurylimited]

Tim, thanks for the reply. You’re a more clever guy than I am, and the $109 T-cycle charges for the side mount is worth it to me. On another topic from the linked video, you mentioned a reluctance to go the e-assist route. I have and it’s turned out to be well worth it. At 76, I could no longer hack the hills, or even just maintain a decent speed with ease. E-assist is like having a gentle breeze at my back, and will, I hope, extend my biking career for a long time.

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Yes, my turn with the E-assist will come too. I'm certain I will take the plunge one day. For now I'm happy with the pedal power for as long as I can. 👍

[@jenfleming9412]

Tim could you please tell me some more info about that thermarest mattress. As I will have to probably buy it online in Australia I need more help with model info. I have looked at thermarest site but there is an awful lot there. Is it classed as self inflating or neo something? Also that little pump.Is that available online?

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Hi Jennifer. No problem. I've searched you out a couple of links from Amazon (Australia) for you. Hopefully they work and you can get all the up-to-date information from there. If not then ask again here and I'll try something else. Mattress - amzn.to/2I6HaVz Mini Air pump - amzn.to/2IcGdvb

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Ok the links didnt work for me... its the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Trekker Lightweight Backpacking Air Mattress and Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Mini Pump Camping Mattress Inflator As I said, they are both available on Amazon.com.au

[@Championcs]

is therere a rain fly on your tent?

[@TimsTrikeTrips]

Yes Glenn, That model tent doesn't pitch without the fly, unlike some MSR tents.