My Bikepacking Kit - For An Overnight Jolly!

[@mikediskin3090]

Thank you so much for that. I am just starting bike packing, and this is so helpful. You're a star

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Exciting. You are most welcome . Have fun Mike.

[@BicolanoBromptonTraveler]

Great no nonsense video. I like the minimalistic approach to bike packing. Keep uploading your adventures.

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thanks I will . Watch this space:-)))

[@gemmatredwell1734]

Great video Julie, I'm looking at cycling coast to coast unsupported so some great tips here

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thanks Gemma. Have a great trip. What an adventure???? X

[@easthantsXC]

Good tip for stuffing the rear pack with not putting the tent in its original bag. I'm quite new to that bit of kit and struggle to pack it. Tried a bivvy bag the other night for first time - not for me! Will never complain about my little one person tent again.

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thanks for commenting. I am desperate to get people talking . Yep 1 person tents can be brilliant. I tried a bivi bag years ago. The weather was awful and when it stopped raining the midges came out- so it had to be zipped up. I felt like I was in a body bag and just couldn't sleep lol ! Have fun

[@KD__.]

I like the tent. I've been using an alpkit soloist and find the front entrance a bit annoying but nice and light for the price 👍🏻

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

In what way annoying? Thank you for commenting

[@KD__.]

@@JuliePhelanExplore being just over 6ft it's a bit of a struggle to get in and you can't really turn around once inside, so it's struggle in then struggle out. That's why I thought I'd go for a side entrance like yours next time.

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

@@KD__. ok well others may well find that useful. It’s not a cheap option though . I bought it off a mate who had a outdoor shop.

[@831gkl]

You say to use a pump sack to stop condensation getting into your mat, but you put your tent into the pump sack, which will be covered in condensation in the morning.

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Turn it inside out. Thanks for contributing .

[@BikeAroundCWB]

How friendly! Excellent video and tips.

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thank you. Glad to enjoyed it

[@richardegan1290]

Love your videos Julie. Your mention of the Polaris challenge certainly brings back memories for me. I remember competing in the very first one, in North Yorkshire.

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thank you so much. They were great personal challenges eh? Totally my bag! Cheers for commenting

[@richardegan1290]

@@JuliePhelanExplore I always remember the feeling of “never again”, until tucking into the food at the finish and saying “I wonder where the next one will be”

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

@@richardegan1290 yummm Wilf's

[@richardegan1290]

@@JuliePhelanExplore His chilli took some beating

[@chrismilford1916]

Great video Jules - that bag of yours looked like the never ending pressie portal so much kit kept coming out of it! Some great tips, especially not to stuff too tight so the corners can fill. Loved the big pump bag - I have the cloud-base mat so a great tip. I’m looking at doing the LEJOG next year, self supported bikepacking so looking forward to more informative videos. Thank you for sharing your expertise. Chris

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Exciting! You are most welcome

[@davidfarquhar3917]

Good video with a nice simple kitlist. Impressive how you fit so much in those bags! Off to buy that Alplkit pump bag for my cloud base as I don't like having moisture in it either

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thanks for your comments. Yep the pump bag is fab.

[@ChrisyC567]

Thank you Julie, This is a great straight to the point video.! Now I'm subscribed and will definitely be watching some more of your content..

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Heh that’s great! Thank you so much . Have fun!

[@claireticehurst34]

Great video! Full of useful information. I took my friend on her first bike packing adventure on Friday and we had an amazing time! I also got to try out my new one man tent 😁

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Really pleased for you. Sounds fantastic. Sometimes we've just got to go for it eh? Thank you so much for commenting on here. It really helps. Have fun

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Which tent do you have?

[@si7777777]

Really enjoyed this. No nonsense, straight the the point and good ideas. Keep up the bril videos :)

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thank you very much :-)

[@10xZ00M]

Thanks for video.... but I still can't fit everything in 😮 I've flip flopped between two medium panniers or large seat bag with two fork bags. But strapping poles to frame tubes works well. An extra water bottle position using handlebar clamp is handy.

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

You’re welcome. Smaller tent?.

[@TheCoopsvids]

Nice one Julie just bought a mountain bike so think I,m gonna have some adventures like this ..have subbed ya. Cheers Coops 👍🏻🚴

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Cheers. A bike packing trip in the Peak District video, is imminent next Friday. A fantastic 101 miles over 2 days! It may just ‘light you fire’ ! Adventures are food for the soul.

[@timporter8886]

Hiya Julie, I'm in the process of putting some kit together, to have a go at cycle camping myself (mid life crisis I think..haha); and because I'm researching bits and bob's on KZbin; several of your posts have serendipitously popped up on my feed. I really like your down to earth, no frills approach; and though this post is full of interesting informatio; it's still infused with light hearted fun and a bit of a giggle! I so enjoyed watching this post. Not only did I enjoy all of the content, and learned a few things; but I think I smiled the whole time. "How posh am I?" (For owning a Spork)Quote of the post..I laughed out loud! It's really nice when you're just starting out doing something, to find someone as knowledgeable and experienced as yourself; who has made similar decisions regarding kit, and couldn't agree more with some of your ideas and preferences. May I ask a couple of questions? (There's one question already). Is that a separate black gillét..(How posh am I using French?) or is it part of your cycling top? Is it just as a body warmer, or does it have any other practical functions? You are truly inspiring and I am personally really encouraged by you to get my ar*e into gear and get out on my bike! And...I'm still smiling! I'm really looking forward to watching some of your other posts now. Thanks so much for filming this. Take care Julie 😊

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Its just a cheap gillét I've had for years- a very useful bit of kit. It folds up small; keeps the windchill off; fends off light rain... Get one lol

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thank you so much for your positive comments. Working, training and making videos often makes me feel a bit swamped, to be honest. However I love doing this stuff and everynow and then someone, like your good self', says something fantastic and that drives me on. I guess we have to fight, to be the person we truly ought to be eh? So on that positive note go on and spends some money lol ! Do it , take the leap.... Have fun. Let me know how you get on.

[@timporter8886]

@@JuliePhelanExplore You can tell that you love doing it; your sincerity and fun loving warmth oozes from your posts. If it makes you feel swamped, then I am sorry about that; but you would never know, you seem made to be teaching, and in front of the camera. You can't fake that level of genuineness. I don't even know you, and have only just discovered this great channel of yours; but you seem such a likeable person..and your posts make me smile! As I said previously, Ive been putting some gear together for "getting out there"..and as I also said, watching your videos have truly energised and encouraged me. Your enthusiasm is inspiring. So glad I found your channel. Thanks Julie 😊

[@robertmaddocks9023]

Hi Julie. Great video, always fun, informative and inspirational. We met you on the high peak trail last Saturday near Friden. We we're on the tandem, was good to have a chat 😊. Take care and keep cycling.

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Thank you so much. It was really lovely to meet such lovely people . Have a fantastic Summer x

[@thedoginside]

Enjoyed catching up on this video, in a big Alpkit fan. As a budding bikepacker (only done 1 so far 🤣) it'd be great to see you do more of this with a few do's and don'ts. 👍🏼

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Heh good to hear from you. Well I have a few plans, so watch this space :-)

[@michaelberwick6952]

Great video Jules. Good tent but a bit pricey. Any budget tents you would recommend?

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Leave it with me

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Here is a review of the OEX Bobcat 1 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqjRn2CFrpxlmsU

[@robertgallagher7228]

Wo defo give that route a go

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Stick it on the list!

[@grumpy-dad3701]

Unfortunately i take everything and 2 kitchen sinks. I end up with panniers, bar bag and backpack.

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Lol !

[@grumpy-dad3701]

​@@JuliePhelanExploreIam actually looking at an alpkit tent. I use a coffin tent, it's way too small.

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

@@grumpy-dad3701 which one?

[@tonycroft6353]

Great vid 👍😊crofty

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Cheers

[@creativechimp03]

Not quite Wedgwood… 😂😂😂

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Posh bird lol !

[@lizziel4876]

At about 5.33 she says the sleeping bag was "guaranteed [and then I can't work out the word!]". Please somebody tell me what she says! I've listened 3 times and still can't understand her or even work out what it might be! Otherwise a good video!

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

Hi Lizzie. I said the bag was 'guaranteed tepid' that was how it was sold to me, by an amusing salesman.

[@lizziel4876]

@@JuliePhelanExplore Thank you very much! You have some really useful videos. Have subscribed to you now.

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

@@lizziel4876 thanks

[@lizziel4876]

@@JuliePhelanExplore I do apologise if my initial question was rather rudely phrased, and addressed to other people instead of yourself. I don't know why I phrased it like that!

[@JuliePhelanExplore]

@@lizziel4876 don't worry, I didn't take it that way. Have a wonderful Sunday .