Our (All-Terrain) Bikepacking Gear List for 2024

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Here are the helmet wind blockers: amzn.to/4cTMo1Z
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Bikes, Bags and Mounts
Bikes:
Chris: 2022 Panorama Forillon
Hillary: 2020 Salsa Fargo with Rohloff Hub
Saddle:
Chris: Brooks B17 Brown Imperial (amzn.to/3RFQcMe)
Hillary: Brooks B17 Short/Ladies - Honey (amzn.to/3L17kIJ)
Seatpost:
Chris: Cane Creek eeSilk Suspension Seatpost (amzn.to/4cuBEaV)
Hillary: PNW Suspension Dropper (alnk.to/31rfFEt)
Tires: (Chris) Cinturato Gravel H 700x50 (amzn.to/3XwJoV4)
Rear Rack:
Chris: Tubus Grand Tour (amzn.to/3ziBGUv)
Hillary: Old Man Mountain Divide
Front Rack:
Chris: Wolftooth Morse Cargo Cages (alnk.to/cwSaDIo)
Rack Straps: Rok Straps (amzn.to/4cztJIH) & Voile Straps (amzn.to/4cCMvPl)
Handlebar Bags:
Chris: Route Works Handlebar Bag
Hillary: Swift Industries Paloma (alnk.to/58qkoQS)
Fork Bags: (Chris) Revelate Designs Polecat (alnk.to/btnBIeB)
Rear Panniers:
Chris: Ortlieb Gravel Panniers (alnk.to/esWyuS5)
Hillary: OMM Ponderosa Panniers
Rack Bag:
Hillary: Sea To Summit 13 Liter Dry Bag (alnk.to/9T8MT30)
Feedbags: Swift Industries Sidekick Stem Pouches (bit.ly/3VpOBuC)
Seatpost Bag (Chris) Swift Every Day Caddy (alnk.to/7X4s65J)
Action Camera Mount: RAM Mounts (amzn.to/3VClJ2Q) & (amzn.to/4cvCmnE)
Bike Lights: CatEye AMPP 500 (amzn.to/3RIotKO)
Phone Mount:
Chris: Quadlock (amzn.to/3RHXOxE) but the Peak Designs is better
Hillary: Peak Designs Out Front Phone Mount (peak-design.pxf.io/GmKMdn)
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Camp:
Tent: Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Bikepack Tent (alnk.to/bEimHkt)
Sleeping Bag:
Chris: Homemade
Hillary: Katabatic Palisade 30° Down (bit.ly/40T1ezr)
Sleeping Pads:
Chris: Thermarest NeoAir Uberlite (alnk.to/aANOOsJ)
Hillary: Thermarest NeoAir XTherm (alnk.to/74uFc8x)
Camp Chairs: REI Flexlite AirChair (alnk.to/g3bjdLl)
Hammock: Hummingbird Hammocks Ultralight Single (amzn.to/3W6JmSR) & Tree Straps (amzn.to/4eE3rHm)
Headlamps: Black Diamond Spot (alnk.to/gp0Pbqz)
Solar Lantern: MPowerd Luci Light (alnk.to/aWDkM91)
Stove: 15 year old MSR Pocket Rocket with fuel canisters and lighter (alnk.to/dAmHupk)
Pot: Vargo BOT 1 Liter (bit.ly/45CwDsr)
Spoon: Sea to Summit Alpha Light Long Spoon (alnk.to/7X4s6l5)
Spoon: Titanium folding spoon (amzn.to/3VYO0Ch)
Water Bottles: 2 L Hydropaks (alnk.to/5jl5n2y); Hydrapak 6 L (alnk.to/2QwtDDe)
Water Filter: BeFree (alnk.to/4qLiDOy)
Pee Rag: Kula Cloth (lddy.no/1k0ow)
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Clothing:
Biking Shirt: (Both) Ridge Merino Solstice Sun Hoody (alnk.to/bEimRjv)
Biking Bottoms:
Chris: Western Rise Evolution Pants (amzn.to/3zhZms6) & Prana Brion Shorts (alnk.to/gzVAkiW)
Hillary: Mountain Hardwear Dynama High-Waisted Pants (amzn.to/3xvsyva)
Shoes:
Chris: Merrell Trail Gloves (alnk.to/dWcdC64)
Hillary: Altra Lone Peaks (alnk.to/74uFmhV)
Sandals (Hillary): What we lovingly call Birkencrocs (alnk.to/h6FRh2r)
Hat: (Hillary): Janji AFO Hyperlite hat (alnk.to/h6FRh31)
Windshirts: Patagonia Houdini (alnk.to/dWcdCo2)
Puffy Jackets:
Chris: Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer (alnk.to/ei1JA4x)
Hillary: Patagonia Nanopuff (alnk.to/hDq8dzZ)
Mid-Layers: Patagonia R1 (alnk.to/cHMUKKe)
Rain Jacket: Chris's OR Helium (alnk.to/9btL8se)
Rain Pants: OR Helium (alnk.to/9btL8rC)
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Camera Gear:
Camera 1: (Silver & Black Camera) Fujifilm XT-4 with Fujinon 16-80 F4 (amzn.to/3zielSM)
Camera 2: Sony a6700 with Sony E 16-55 (amzn.to/4eBDbNI)
Action Cameras: Go Pro Hero 10 & 11 (alnk.to/d3CqIt4) with Media Mod (amzn.to/3zgZqbH)
Drone & Controller: DJI RC & DJI Mini 4 Pro in a GoPro Case with Batteries (amzn.to/4cI9toz)

[@slow_spokes]

Just a reminder - for questions about the gear, check the video description. The full list is here as well: www.patreon.com/posts/107025941? We’re on the trip we mention in this video so we don’t have time to respond to every comment, even though we wish we did! ❤ Chris & Hillary

[@rickputnam8816]

This is going to seem really dumb, but bear with me. One thing I carry, that is absolutely essential for me, is a small candle lantern. We all know how important rest-sleep-recovery is. I have found that at the end of the day, getting everything sorted, then eating, and then crashing, is not beneficial. So once my dinner is finished and the dishes are done, I find it helpful to sit (I carry a camp chair) and relax for a few minutes. I usually hang the lantern from a convenient limb and set my watch alarm for about fifteen to twenty minutes. The warm glow that candle puts out is quite restful. "Resting" before sleeping? Sound a little odd? Maybe, but I've had a lot of success with it, and I've shared it with all my traveling companions, and I've had quite a few converts. The relaxing is probably more important than the candle lantern itself, but maybe the ritual has something to do with it for me.

[@dacajun5522]

I can see your approach to the candle its like watchin a fire its simple to drift into your thoughts

[@slow_spokes]

As long as you’re conscious not to set the land on fire, sounds very relaxing! (We come from a fire prone place, so we’re always hesitant about open flame.)

[@daltonblyth3890]

I can see how that would be a good time to relax.

[@zact6262]

I enjoy watching the sunset and the occasional campfire

[@jeffandersen6233]

A very informative presentation. And you two are just plain cute to listen to. Good travels.

[@sojourn1544]

Great video!! About how heavy are your bikes?

[@garenhudson5305]

Thank you for a great and helpful did! Loved the intro mentioning intentions and approach, yall rock

[@aldunne2001]

Really well thought out organization.

[@joeljones4080]

Solid gear video. Good pace. Not everyone can do that well. Thanks.

[@tomsitzman3952]

Good presentation. Lots of ways to solve the same problems. We all figure out what works for our needs. I'm a little more old school mainly because I'm old and have been using and modifying old equipment for the past 50 some years of kayak touring, backpacking, canoe touring and bike touring. I'm not a stuff it in pannier sort of guy. I keep everything in a color-coded stuff bags. Works for me. My tringle holds two stainless steel one liter thermal widemouth bottles. I have started mounting four grab bags on the handlebars, two on the front of the bar and two facing the cockpit. I like small front panniers because I feel they are more versatile than dry bags on the fork. Depending on the days agenda and weather I can put extra water on each side or a quick grab for my rain jacket or wind jacket, or grocery stop storage for the day lunch or supper. On the top of the back rack, I carry a dry bag with all the camp sight set up items, tent and poles, my 45 year old Thermolite sleep pad, camp shoes. The dry bag when emptied becomes my door mat. Gave up on a sleeping bag a few years ago and went to the MSS, Modular Sleep System and only take the modules needed for the time of year. I always carry my 16 oz Blizard bag year around in a bright yellow dry bag to cover my body from the tip of my toes to the top of my head in alpaca and merino wool if caught in a storm. Which is also one of the modules in my MSS.

[@GeneH339]

you both are pure inspiration

[@hanskloss1331]

I'm glad your video popped up I have a Surly Bridge Club that is begging me to take it on a long (months) road trip I have a couple of bags for it but have been concentrating on the bike components slowly but surely thanks again for the information I'll be watching this again 😊

[@Bikepacking]

The pedals are good i got them 5 years ago just a bit hard to get used to with rembering to reposition you feet

[@-COBRA]

no solar panel?

[@slow_spokes]

Just power banks. Do you use a solar panel?

[@antonpastor7963]

Wow very good presentation nice bike check. Good bless❤❤❤

[@ryanjenkins3070]

Fantastic and informative. I love y’all’s approach. What brand is Chris’s shirt? I have tried some merino wool shirts, and they all hang off of me like a poorly hung rainfly (I’m on the lanky side). Thanks! And happy travels.

[@slow_spokes]

It’s smartwool :)

[@AlwiArtwork]

can you write down the handle bar type on Hillary bike?

[@slow_spokes]

They are called Denham bars

[@AlwiArtwork]

@@slow_spokes thank youu

[@ariekusuma6632]

Please review you guys gesr

[@rachaelOMM]

Looking good :)

[@slow_spokes]

Thanks! Thanks for the goodies!

[@jeremylutersz3374]

Great video, just out off curiosity how big are your panniers

[@slow_spokes]

Apologies we can’t remember right now, but it’s in the description!

[@DGravelAdventures]

Great information!

[@Storm-rp9xe]

Great list and set up. What is the type/brand of light mount for the front fork I saw?

[@slow_spokes]

It’s made by old man mountain. I like it so far!

[@user-ln5qw9dh2p]

Why your bike does not fall?

[@slow_spokes]

Klikstand! They’re made by a guy in Washington state.

[@jonathanbenn2241]

Which chairs do you use.

[@slow_spokes]

REI flexlite air chair: alnk.to/g3bjdLl

[@littlegoobie]

I generally carry more bike repair stuff to fix broken things that will end riding and sometimes pushing. e.g. spare spokes, there are also spectra fiber temporary "spokes" because i've been in situations where a wheel no longer rolled in the frame after 3-4 adjacent spokes broke. With all that camera gear, i'm surprised one of you doesn't have a dynamo hub on the front.

[@littlegoobie]

...and if those pedals don't work out, it might be worthwhile to get a proper bike fit and/or maybe a custom frame

[@slow_spokes]

Good points! Somehow we forgot to mention that Chris has a fiber spoke in his seat bag as well as several spare spokes attached to the frame. Dynamos are definitely on the wish list for a longer tour, but for now a couple of battery packs have been more than sufficient. Our understanding is that most dynamos are only powerful enough to keep a light and maybe a phone or gps charged. And, Hillary has worked with a bike fitter along the journey to a bike that fits. So far the Fargo has been great!

[@franknobody5965]

Hi Hillary, I just saw your video and am REALLY interested in these ear-savers!!! But I can't find them in the instructions. Is there a link or product name that you can give me?. Cheers,. Frank

[@slow_spokes]

Oh! Thank you for pointing that out! Here’s the link: amzn.to/4cTMo1Z Those are the slim version. They have a thicker version that does a better job but I’m vain. :) Of course the one link I mention in the video I forgot to put in the description. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@franknobody5965]

@@slow_spokes Thank you! Happy traveling! Can't wait to see your videos!

[@matryderadventures]

Very interesting stuff. Thanks.

[@AndersAmigo]

I'm really fond of the Therm-a-Rest Honcho Poncho 3 -1 poncho - blanket - and when stuffed, a worldclass pillow.

[@slow_spokes]

Nice!

[@helsdon71]

Love this Chanel and where are you guys bicycling now....?

[@slow_spokes]

We’re in the alps right now. And thank you!

[@Prosto.Dastan]

It's crazy how much weight you pedal, it's also crazy you can trip long with bicycles, I get tired even driving a car. I drive bicycle but only on weekends, just to have a rest and do little travel around the place I live.

[@alexmariusbalan]

Hey!

[@Bikepacking]

How do you editing your videos while touring

[@slow_spokes]

Right now we’re editing at home

[@Bikepacking]

@@slow_spokes for long tours think it would be great to firgue out how edit on tour

[@slow_spokes]

You’re right. We’ve been brainstorming, but (un)fortunately we haven’t needed to risk a computer on the road with us yet.

[@Bikepacking]

@@slow_spokes use iPad mini6 with lumafusion it can edit in 4 k

[@carolwillis6224]

You guys are loaded for bear. Seems heavy. Thoughtful packing and yeah to luxury- pillow 😊

[@wordpress4373]

Good thing if you dont need to carry laptop.

[@slow_spokes]

You’re right! It would be hard to squeeze a laptop into this setup. For shorter tours we haven’t needed to bring a laptop out with us, but we might try it in the future. How do you pack your laptop?

[@wordpress4373]

@@slow_spokes How do you manage video from camera and drone without laptop? I carry laptop in the pannier (I couldnt find another way) but it still weights 2.3 kg including mouse , charger and case.

[@kathleen2850]

Hilary- do you wear chamois?

[@slow_spokes]

Nope! Haven’t ever seen the need

[@cormicbrennan9572]

Love the mindless consumerism disclaimer

[@slow_spokes]

Thanks :)