Iceland Bikepacking - Rig Breakdown

[@TenthFir]

I found this channel randomly while looking for bikepacking on KZbin; it is really a channel that produces quality content. Congratulations.

[@arminkorsos]

Appreciate you! This took a lot of effort to put together.

[@kwatyk]

I've seen many videos about what to see on Iceland, this one is the first one that tells how to prepare for Iceland. Thanks!

[@arminkorsos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@omare_biketonature]

It’s always helpful to see others gear, I get ideas to improve mine! Thanks for the in depth rig breakdown 🙏🏻

[@arminkorsos]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chriswebster6155]

Super useful video!! Planning my Iceland trip currently - especially useful with the bike bags. Question - were you wearing road or MTB shoes with the Gorewear overshoes?

[@arminkorsos]

MTB! Don't wear road, you need shoes you can walk in. I wore the Fizik shoes I mentioned in the video

[@kiribati7777]

Excellent breakdown; will help for my upcoming attempt👍👍

[@Bakimbo-v5v]

Make more content man! You’re video style/ storytelling is great

[@arminkorsos]

Working on some new projects now. I just haven't gone on any new trips!

[@Bakimbo-v5v]

@@arminkorsos good to hear there’s more content on the way! Hope you get a chance to travel again soon

[@nickconroy007]

This breakdown video and your full trip film are amazing! They have been a big help in logistics planning for my Iceland Costal to Interior trip I'm planning for 2024. Thanks!

[@arminkorsos]

Best of luck, we will be back in 2024 as well!

[@monicaalexandra9193]

I’m planning on getting into bikepacking this year (and am actually considering a short Iceland trip as well) and this was one of the best breakdown vids I’ve come across! I actually watched it all the way through ha

[@arminkorsos]

Thank you Monica! Glad you found it helpful. It's one of the most fulfilling ways to see a country, you won't be disappointed by Iceland. Maybe just humbled by the wind and rain...

[@ydclassics251]

Excellent video, thanks!

[@arminkorsos]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@giancarloviano]

excellent video! i'm heading to iceland this june and this video is giving me the insane idea to bring my topstone carbon as well instead of my steel mtb.... i'll think about it...😉

[@arminkorsos]

Both would work depends on where you'll be riding. MTB for sure if your route is mostly highlands as it would be more fun, but a carbon gravel bike if your route is mostly paved road like our trip was. Have a fun and safe trip!

[@Chollette]

I don't bike pack and have no plans to but this was very entertaining lol. I loved the snoring scene lol. I was also very curious on how you managed power with your camera and other devices so that was very cool to see.

[@arminkorsos]

Appreciate you watching!

[@ericdanielson4177]

Thanks, that was an excellent level of detail.

[@arminkorsos]

Glad it was helpful, and not annoyingly detailed!

[@weiwei1808]

Good 🎉

[@juanjimenezmotion]

Great video!! so many details, it will def make our packing easier. Do you need to get a permit to fly a drone in Iceland? some sites say: No, you dont and others the opposite. Same with wild camping, it isn't legally allowed. Thanks again

[@arminkorsos]

Wild camping is legal if it's not inside someone's fenced in property. Drone is legal just don't fly in populated areas and over people. We didn't fly near busy waterfalls or canyons. Safe flying!

[@kwatyk]

Expensive to store a bike bag but this is Iceland.

[@arminkorsos]

For two bags for 12 days $160 is not bad at all. A luggage locker at the airport is significantly more.

[@juanjimenezmotion]

HI Armin, thanks again for such así amazing video. I can't figure out how to attach the drone controller to the handlebar, when I tried to do it both pieces are the same and dont insert. I have seen the rides of Japan video but I dont know how to connect both adapters. any help please?

[@arminkorsos]

Hi, you need to cut off one of the 3 prongs on the GoPro mount for it to work. Check out his video for a more detailed explanation. It's attached using the GoPro Flat Adhesive mount, Mounting Buckle, and a metal handlebar GoPro mount you can find on Amazon, linked in video description. Hope that Helps.

[@chromebomb]

How is it finding those gas canisters for the stove in iceland?

[@arminkorsos]

Very easy, every gas station has them in stock

[@Bikepacking]

Look at merit gear popcorn stem bags you can carry your drone in that no problem there wider

[@arminkorsos]

I'll check it out!

[@welshbikepackingadventures]

hey cool channel bro! iv subscribed!

[@Bikepacking]

Look at be free gravity feed system 3 liter one .. just mod the hose with a camelbak mouth piece… that way just replace your bladder and fill with water and you can always have filter water ..the flow is fast

[@arminkorsos]

Thank you!

[@thelonetexan00]

Are the revelate bags 100% waterproof? I've heard they arent so I'm curious if you experienced any water getting in them.

[@arminkorsos]

I only got water in them when it was raining sideways lol... if water is hitting the zipper directly then it probably will leak a little

[@lucasmichaud7646]

Nice video! Two quick questions for you. Was your tent enough against the wind and rain ? Looking at similar tent (nemo dragonfly) and it's one of my main concern. Would it be possible yo have an idea of yoir route? At least the gravel part. I was wondering if gravel tires were enough for a lottle bit of Highlands. Thanks!

[@davidonguitar]

This looked like a really fun trip! We’re you running regular SS Gravelkings, or plus?

[@arminkorsos]

Regular! They were 38mm tires

[@zerobikeshop_2025]

In witch car rental you drop the bags? I’ll go this summer, and I don’t know where to let. Thanks! P.s. it’s great video! Thanks for some tips

[@arminkorsos]

We dropped our gear at Geysir car rental. They were great. You'll find them in the KEF airport parking lot, about a 10 minute walk from the exit. Best of luck!

[@hannahbradbury]

@smartwool sponsor this man!

[@arminkorsos]

Would be the best sponsor ever