Lightweight Bikepacking Kit for COMFORT

[@Lendro73]

yesss, please do bikepacking tents comparison video :))

[@DCer0]

Just buy naturehikes cloud up 2

[@glennwilliams5869]

Thanks for sharing Juliet. I hope you film the actual trip. A tent review / comparison is a great idea 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@flaviovazquez9188]

I subscribed to this channel specifically for bikepacking trips. So, I eagerly await the start of your travels! Greetings from Argentina

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Awesome, thank you!

[@RogerByrne]

@@JulietElliottsChannel just did my first trip of the season, new 650g DCF tent ❤ gear load out at 6.30 or so on my last vid, Kette rechts!

[@-Steve-01]

Love these setup videos. My biggest worry for people looking to go for the first time is the cost - including bags you’ve probably got £1K-£1.5K worth of bikepacking kit there. For a night or two away - which may boot end up being someone’s cup of tea - it’s a huge investment and probably prohibitive for many. Sadly the gear does cost a lot especially if you want it good and small enough to fit into bikepackung setup (and aren't sponsored). Even bits of my old high end lightweight touring setup are too big and I needed even smaller kit. That said I’d encourage people to start maybe borrowing or just stay in a b&b or whatever and still enjoy a good multi day trip. Not sure I’d take two of those lighter thingy’s. I’ve got a flint type one but to be honest nothing beats a lighter and they’re small and cheap and in many situations just better. You only know once you find yourself struggling to light something while someone with a lighter does it in an instant! Looking forward to see where you go.

[@qtronicqilt8898]

For a night or two, for new people going/getting into wild camping out on a bike take what you think you need, you will soon learn what you don't need and do need! Don't spend a lot of money on equipment - you wont use it. Pack your backpack and just go for it. (Back in the late 70's early 80's I was of on my bike for three/four days at a time with a pack of peanut butter sarnie's and some fruit, few bottles of water and a tent strapped to my back) 🙄

[@_Mountain_Dave]

Hi Juliet regarding tent and something to consider, for the same weight you can have a Hilleberg Enan, a huge upgrade in shelter in terms of comfort / cooking and what it can take if you get caught out on multiday trips or if going remote where a shelter fail would be an issue this time of year. Combine it with the Nammatj 10mm black pole if you really want to push the edge of its performance envelope. Certainly a worth investment and about the best tent for bikepacking (ive tried alot!) for solo trips. As for your kettle, carry a lenght of 3mm guy line, wrapped around the 2 handles with a central line through and knotted off when you set up camp give's you a non burn handle and takes less than a minute to setup/wrap away (ive lost times lol the amount of times burnt prior, its always that thin blister on the two fingers which is a total arse when in the drops shifting and on a de-teched bike for trips)! Also again if remote i carry the plastic gas stand as i spare and use the MSR lowdown stand adapter, its sooo good at improving stability/safety on uneven ground, or in wind, way easier to adjust cooker power and well for 170 grams whilst not the lightest the improvement it brings is an essential i think. Edit - Also after making the switch to Tailfin from Apidura and other saddle bags, no going back. Worth checking out when you get time, and lots of options on the panniers that literally cover any trip length, but id recommend the top bag for its stability its literally the best system ever used. Has carbon options but i use alloy (super remote trips).

[@tinglydingle]

£800 🤣

[@_Mountain_Dave]

@@tinglydingle It depends on your requirements, if your going to super remote places for extended periods when a price in shelter can mean the difference between life and death from exposure, then it is what it is, thankfully ive had mine for some years now, but yea they have gone through the roof as with all outdoor high end gear . I have yet to find a better quality bike packing tent however and not as yet managed to break it (and its been tested to rediculous conditions when really should have been in the Soulo). Best thing is go to Sweden and buy one there and combine it with a trip as some amazing bike routes and scenery out there is stunning, a mini Alaska almost in parts.

[@tinglydingle]

@@_Mountain_DaveI drove 26,000 km around Africa for 6 months for fun with a cheap Coleman tent, including 3 days stuck in the middle of the Sahara waiting for rescue, and the same tent was used to camp the length of Norway. I'm sure it's very nice, but there are practically no circumstances where an £800 tent makes the difference between life and death lmao

[@_Mountain_Dave]

@@tinglydingle ​ Yea no worries pointless me listing out all the places i've been, but Arctic conditions to Equator covers it. Skills, SA, anticipation and the right gear mean the difference between life and exposure/death in the right conditions, i can think of all too many circumstances. Do not assume everyone has the same skillset. You get overnighted, injured, hell even on Dartmoor in winter conditions, ice rain /sleet/snow , injured unable to move and tent failed due to meteo - without comm's, chances are its a recovery job not a rescue. Doubt me ask your local MRT. Norway is amazing, i have been many times, especially to the north in Winter. There and over the border Sweden is amazing, some of the most stunning scenery, scotland on steriods and as i said a mini Alaska and vastly undertravelled by Brits. Some interesting nights where a coleman would have taken you to Sweden as a kite, anything but fully geodesic was a non starter. Not always possible to dig a hole, make shelter or get to one of the many (i've no doubt you came across them when you where travelling) rural shelters prebuilt. Nothing against coleman, i have one, but right tent for right use. About that rescue, hope you didn't get down to setting up still's or distilling your own pee🤣, bloody J70/LC or Defender troubles hey ;-)! But yea i was purely highlighting to the content creator, who makes some great vlogs some options worth checking out on her current setup and simple lightweight tips to not get burnt. I stand by what i said, find me a cheaper 1.2kg tent that can stick the same meteo and use in varied conditions (albeit with a non standard 10mm pole and guy setups) then i'd be all over it. Agree with you prices for most things these days, esp outdoor gear, climbing equipment and bikes/components are crazy and out of control. Stay safe and all the best on your next travels, have a good one :-)

[@DrOghon-eo1er]

Ok boomer xd

[@timparsons2741]

Loving that table and total sweet set up . And yes tent reviews are awesome .

[@davidcaush5036]

Enjoy your trip, it’s always good to see your adventures. Happy bikepacking from the cold and wet North East.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thank you. Cold and wet here too but I'm just itching to get out

[@davidcaush5036]

I know what you mean, I’m wanting to get out on Friday for a training ride in preparation for Ride to the Sun in June. Bloody rain.

[@timporter8886]

The very same thought has been buzzing around my brain..wait 4the weather/just do it &expect 2get filthy &wet🤔. Hope ur trip goes well, I'm really looking forward 2ur post on that trip. I also bought the Soloist, ur recommendation in an earlier post, wer we discussed it in the comments helped me come 2that decision, so thanx 4that. 🤞u hav an amazing trip! Take care Juliet😊

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Ah awesome, hope you’ve had some fun trips with it? Weather isn’t looking the best but I’m going tomorrow. Will let you know what happens!

[@ActivesuezenOutdoors]

I want to go ride my bike now, and yes to tent reviews. Thanks for the inspiration. Enjoy your ride.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Go for it! Thank you

[@10xZ00M]

Thanks for posting, always things to learn. But surprised no mention of head torch, surely a requirement for wild camps early in year?

[@dooley-ch]

For the light mount, you can use a small plastic circular tablet box with a 5M hole drilled in it. Ask nicely at you local chemist. I use one on the fork to throw more light along the grass verge on country roads to avoid any nasty surprises.

[@stevedines2636]

Looks like a great Setup Juliette we look forward to seeing any Pics 😎

[@travelandfilming]

Really nice video. Consider adding a chain cutter (some multitool comes with a chain cutter in it), a chain link, a compact air pump (yes you have the co2, but a pump is always handy for unlimited air).

[@cjmcdonald8755]

Never be without fire with ferro rod and you could light your stove with it too! 👍

[@sergeykosyy4805]

Great video, thanks! Subscribed! Now I live in Germany (Dusseldorf) and bought my gravel bike almost year ago. I want to start assembling my setup for long trips. From the beginning I'm not planning to stop for the night in a wild places, because in NRW/Nedherlands/Belgium/France here i believe not so much places where I can't reach hotel. I can ride 100-150km/day easy and even want to try to go to Amsterdam in 1 day (230km only - twice way to Cologne and back). But I'm tired to use my backpack and want to buy a bag like an initial setup. I'm thinking about frame bag 3,5 litter. Looks like it should be enought for pump, multitool, tube, protein bars, documents, charger, lock. Next will be handlebar bag - for the raincoat, tshort and underware. Maybe on this point I'll try mug + gas and will try to cook something... About the prices: not sure if it is working the same way like with youtube subscription, but... I will try to find something in Turkey. We bought very nice camping chears there for a reasonable prices compare to German. Good luck with your trips, they should be amazing!

[@ianbell5611]

Thanks for posting Great video. Been living in Australia since Jan 1972 but my Dad helped build the Dartmouth tunnel way back when. Cheers

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

ah no way!!

[@jerrycrowe1180]

Hi Juliet, what make of fairy lights are you using. Very intrigued. Cheers

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Sorry, not sure of the brand. They were £13 on eBay

[@Mike50917]

Tent review please Julie. Especially how they cope with Dartmoor weather.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Ok will do

[@LookingBackAdventures]

Have a wonderful backpacking trip! I always love the kit and product reviews you have done as it truly helps all of us buy a great product that works the first time instead of throwing cash to the wind. Thanks again for another great video.

[@edstorey4675]

Thank you for the excellent reference video, so comforting to know we can return again and again.

[@110markb]

Great video and yes please to the tent review. Quick note about the light holder, make sure that you grease the bolt as mine corroded quite quickly, or swap it for a stainless steel bolt and washer, still grease it.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks for the tips!

[@giellekefietst3999]

Thanks for the video Juliet! Would love to see a tent review. I'm using a Nordisk Svalbard.

[@darbuthnott]

I've got a similar stove and a wind screen really helps to keep the heat in and boil water faster. Think mine is a Robens one

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

My friend Laura had the wind screen and I’ve been wondering about getting one. Or just getting a Jetboil

[@the.niftynomad]

Yes! Please can you do bike packing tent comparison. Love to see that!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Coming soon!

[@drissghalmi6278]

Jetboil is amazing bit of kit if you haven’t used one before lots of accessories to suit different trips. However don’t trust the Piezo starter a lighter is a must have.. my one must be getting on for 12 years old it even has a posh coffee press accessory 😂😂 there’s a lot more sitting and eating on my trips nowadays 😊

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I've heard good things about the Jetboil but I've yet to try it. I have two Piezo for that reason!

[@Straitjacket808]

Fantastic video. Very entertaining and informative

[@betweenlochs71]

Love my Alpkit Soloist tent and really interested in a tent review video. I was looking for a link for the fairy lights? Where did you buy yours? We did a bivy camp under a barn roof with our Scouts in November and decorated the barn with fairy lights. It instantly felt warmer and more welcoming 🙂

[@stevemullin1195]

About the freeze dried meals...i have 15 bags of Mountain house meals for my up and coming trip but want to reduce the volume of it all....wondering if i can transfer the meals into seperate ziplock bags then rehydrate in my cook pot instead of using the bags the meals came in.

[@Emma-xv4be]

Hi Juliet, I am looking to take my children on their first bikepacking adventure, pls can you recommend a lightweight cheap small 3 people tent for me to carry 😂 on the bike - thanks, would love a comparison video 👍

[@ianlaken3980]

Brilliant and informative as usual. I'm touring Britanny this summer with full on panniers etc. Do you tour? Longer trip more kit? Love to hear your tips.

[@karim_elantably]

Great video and content. Keep them coming. Let's see those sleeping bags!! Enjoy your trip!

[@philipmews1513]

Probably a spare mech hangar is the only thing missing. Thanks for the video.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Good point. Cheers!

[@saskhiker3935]

Love the review, but I am curious about the saddle bag. Would like more information on that. As a backpacker who made the switch to bikepacking, I have all the camping gear but am looking for ways to set up the bags and bikepacking bike setups.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I think I did a video about that already, I’ll try and cover it again if you can’t find it. Generally I go for tent and sleeping stuff in the saddle pack as I don’t need to access is until the end of the day then I keep my other stuff closer to hand. It does depend on the size of your bags and size of your bike. Experiment a little and see what works for you

[@grumpy-dad3701]

Im bikepacking in the peaks this year. Route all set.

[@tutursauvage1944]

Tank for the Video . I noticed that you put your sleeping bag after your tent. This means that if it rains you have to take out your sleeping bag before you can pitch your tent. It's not a big deal, but if you change the order in which you pack it, it can make life easier in case of rain.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

That’s a good point but I do it because it’s better to have the rigidity of the tent near the start of the bag rather than at the end. The sleeping bag squishes into all the nooks and crannies afterwards

[@federicotheironlyportrait]

Hey @@JulietElliottsChannel if you'd rain, I wonder how the down sleeping bag dealt with the wet tent... being both inside the same dry bag :(

[@kendomack6577]

Thanks for your informative & enjoyable video, I have taken on board some of your tips, enjoy your rides🤗👍🏼

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

My pleasure. Have fun out there

[@margobrown6140]

Thanks Juliet, very interesting. Looking forwards to seeing your trip

[@IshwaraYogaNET]

Yes please do a bike packing tent comparison. During covid i spashed out on a Zpacks Duplex which is brilliant with some caveats and it weighs about 550g but I'm scared to leave it anywhere lol (in case it gets nicked !!! ) so i am reprising slightly uncomfortable single person tenting with my 80's ridge tent which is tiny at the end (its essentially a nylon coffin) for this years hiking trips . I wish the UK (ok the world) was more friendly with camping and hiking. I do sometimes feel like 'a very naughty boy' when surrreptitiously looking for potential camp sites at dusk .... :)

[@hobscotch]

Good setup! I like watching these kind of videos. Hopefully you will have a great bikepacking trip ✌🏻

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks! 👍

[@NathanCasey]

What tools pouch/case is Juliet using? Also what head torch is recommended?

[@MisslanterneRouge]

Hi Juliet, great video, I love watching as you get ready for your next adventure. I wish you all the best for your bikepacking adventure c: Chelsea

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@mrgravyman]

Good timing. I was looking for a video like this yesterday!

[@Destide]

Cosy Cycle needs to be a thing. Solid inventory, you don't notice weight as much as bringing the wrong gear for the environment. Midges have got a bit of a head start this year, just a heads-up

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Too much rain around here for midges!!

[@stevepowell-thomas5918]

Hi juliet everything packed enjoy your trip take care👍🏃🏃

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thank you, I will

[@borowka83]

Kill me now with that night lamp on the tent. I don't het it, but i'm pretty sure that my daughter would love it😂

[@andrewbell4332]

Great video Juliet, would be good to see a tent comparison video

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Ok!

[@paultushingham6816]

Hi Juliet, just seen this video. Did you mean it was the 14ltr or 18ltr saddle pack.. would be great if you could let me know.. 👍

[@hike2fish]

That’s interesting and a nice share. Gives me motivation to get going. Cheers.

[@vickie3313]

Really looking forward to watching the adventure video. Any kit videos appreciated 👍🏻😀

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks! Ok cool, will share what I can

[@bikepackinguk]

Are you planning on taking a mini pump or just co2? Safe travels

[@colinbarton8720]

Hi. Another useful run through. Have you considered packing the Big Agnes tent poles elsewhere? I put mine between top tube and top tube bag

[@colinbarton8720]

Perhaps that particular top tube bag is a bit small but might work

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

yes, I carry the poles elsewhere too

[@tjark1490]

Thx a lot, very entertaining. And yes, pls do a little tent review, that would be great.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

will do!

[@moobaz8675]

Nice set up. Do you use any water purification system. Also look at TPU under tubes. Much smaller and lighter.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

On this trip, there are places to top up on water and I can also boil river water. On other trips I tend to pack the water purification tabs

[@williamjones8295]

Just a recommendation, you might want to get yourself a bivvy bag for the sleeping bag and when packing, place the bag at the bottom of your dry bag. If it's raining when your setting up, at least your sleeping bag can stay dry until your set up. I'm sure you already know this and you only had it packed that way for camera purposes.

[@bruce.KAY-bike-drifter]

Great review. Thank you. I very much like your little light mount that screws into mounting bolts in your bike frame. Can you please post a link to the manufacturer? Thanks in advance...

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

It’s in the description of the video 👍

[@albert85b]

Great video. Hope the trip goes well!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thank you!

[@velomaniaromania]

Jez.. hardest thing ever to find you on youtube from facebook 😂 I do prefer irish weather more I dont know why but thats the true ❤

[@djDuff86]

Could you please tell a bit, why you do not use pannier rack with 2 bags? Is it too heavy? 😊

[@1esk192]

I find that the weight is balanced better, especially when you need to carry the bike. When bikepacking you can ride on small trails. On trains you dont need to take off any bags. When I have to push my bike through crowds, I know my bike won't snag on anything. It's just so much more convenient.

[@BigMatt120693]

Hi Juliet, what make/model is that camp light with the fairy lights? Would love that in my bikepacking kit. Also if you replaced the rubber tube with two elastomer tubes, tubolito are the original but a lot of other brands do them now and the price is dropping. They are 2/3 lighter and small than traditional tubes. You could take two, use less space and still be lighter than one traditional tube.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I don;t know the brand but it was £13 from eBay. Not yet 100% convinced on the Tubolitos outside of a race scenario but perhaps I should give them another go

[@rocklobstercat]

Hi Julia, are you doing The Welsh Ride Thing this year?

[@thomasp8160]

Of course, you just need to mount a front and rear luggage carrier on that bike so you can take a lot more with you (I also understand that luggage carriers are not hip and modern, just like mudguards)

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

But I don’t want to take a lot more with me, I’ve got exactly what I need

[@ianbrown2336]

Your cat is awesome

[@blackworker89]

Hi, I would like to ask which earphones are you using? I also search some which have a long battery life. Greetings!

[@Der.Radwanderer]

very nice - great equipment - enjoy your trip - take care 😄

[@IshwaraYogaNET]

OMG George !!!!!! gorgeous, had to rewind for George

[@Grandadgreyhair]

Good stuff , curious what do you wear on your feet at camp , I have tried walking socks, cheap water shoes, lightweight trainers and minimalist sandals but have yet to find the ideal. Less of an issue if not calling at the pub but then there is the whole river crossing saga - what do you take .

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Depends on the trip. Usually sandals (Restrap or Teva) or Vivobarefoot shoes. I'd like to try the Bedrock sandals too; they look nice but they're quite pricey. The have a good enough sole to ride in

[@Grandadgreyhair]

My god just looked at bedrocks very nice but you definitely have expensive tastes 😂

[@emilyb7859]

Trying to find the light you had with fairy lights? Anyone know a link??

[@tonymoore4012]

That thermo matt is dinky... tent too😊

[@shivsnorman]

Does anyone have an idea what earbuds they are? No details in the show notes and I'm looking for some with a long battery life like Juliet's.

[@aaronkarr9430]

Any suggestions for keeping the fuel canister from rattling inside the cook pot?

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Wrap it in a rag

[@aaronkarr9430]

A smaller size microfiber towel worked great plus will double as a face towel at camp. Thanks!!

[@stephlaba9744]

I love your bike videos so much! But, I have a non-bike question for you: Do you breed British Shorthairs? All your kittens are so darling!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Thanks! No, we don’t breed them, we let our British Blue cat have a litter before getting her neutered. The kittens have now gone to relatives and friends, all except George, who we kept (and has now been neutered too). So no more kittens unfortunately

[@pootlingalong8928]

Fairy lights! 🤗❤️ 🧚🏼‍♀️ why not?! 🙂👍🏻

[@williamwood6795]

What brand was that that went out of business?? Nice video.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Outdoor Provisions. Thank you

[@SimonBorneman]

Hallo mijn vraag is wat kost de uitrusting, ik kijk al je video's en je avontuur

[@mrs.georges5837]

heya what headphones did you get there, hope you had a fun time on your bike (:

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

They’re the JLab Go Air Sport. Thank you

[@Francesco_M.]

Anti minimalist bikepacking style! I'll tell you what I am definitely anti minimalist when it comes to food eh ! 🍳🍞🍖 😋 And cheers to feisty George making his presence felt ..... 🐈‍⬛ Hope you've accomplished what you set out to do by now; a concise clip showing what you have witnessed out there would be good, maybe including some night stars blazing in the distance 🌠 😁😊 👋

[@chrisearnshaw7865]

Please do a bike packing tent video

[@myronas]

Great!

[@wsbygt]

The bike looks sooooooooooo good! Are you really going to get it dirty?

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

oh you should see how dirty it's already been: instagram.com/reel/C3x3eu7tiTZ/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

[@wsbygt]

@@JulietElliottsChannelwow. And that cassette still looks spotless..

[@whitecompany18]

Get ya tents out!👍

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Ok, will do!

[@dunkwilsable]

lol…Ace! You and crazy lights 😂

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Genuinely excited about the thought of a tent with fairy lights

[@dunkwilsable]

@@JulietElliottsChannel yes can see the appeal… and will make for an entertaining vid for me :)

[@kpj5]

U will loose that back light for sure 😂.. looking forward to video!

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

hope not! Ridden with it like this heaps of times before

[@seanoreilly6774]

If I was waiting for good weather in Ireland i would never go cycling haha.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Agreed. This year has been particularly bad where I live. How about you?

[@seanoreilly6774]

@JulietElliottsChannel same here raining most days in Ireland just like England it was nice to day hope it gets better hope your well and safe cycling.

[@wsbygt]

M or n i n g !

[@FordTransitvan]

I can't see that rear light staying on, please take a spare.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

I've ridden with it like this extensively

[@FordTransitvan]

@@JulietElliottsChannel I take it all back!

[@4etkost_bitiya]

Hi

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Hello 👋

[@lenwilkinson8541]

Juliet, your videos are the opposite extreme of boring! It must be a hoot to be around you.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

aw thank you

[@odinata]

At first i thought no way does she know about bikepacking, but the i saw the tats and new she was credible.

[@Bungle2010]

What? 🤔

[@SeanMatson]

Actually sleeping without clothes on in a sleeping bag is warmer

[@SeanMatson]

I lived in many tent for 8 years In the woods on vashon island washington it took me 2 years before I discovered sleeping without clothes in a sleeping bag Is warmer and preserves your clothes.

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

Totally disagree. Lots of people saying this but it’s never been my experience and I’ve tried it

[@dennissmith224]

Just spend ,spend , spend .

[@JulietElliottsChannel]

No suggestion here anyone buy this stuff. All you need for bikepacking is a bike and a sleeping bag. This is just what I’ve decided to take

[@kevinparker2098]

You lost me at vegan.