What's in my pack? Everything I carry on a normal ride - Hardtail Party

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[@hardtailparty]

Gear shown in this video: My hip pack: bit.ly/2wyZx26 Pump (mine's the small):amzn.to/2xnffh6 Multi-tool: amzn.to/3b6uUzZ Tire plugs: amzn.to/2Vpzdjf Dynaplugs: amzn.to/3aayeZX Valve cores: amzn.to/2V2UCjg Valve stems: amzn.to/2XCJr2q Valve core remover: amzn.to/34uVJeO Schrader/presta adapter: amzn.to/2JXBDQP Squirt lube: amzn.to/2y7WNJu Pack pliers: amzn.to/3aaCSXS Tweezers: amzn.to/3b5npcO

[@trancelin]

This is the pump that you want : Massi Pump 14Cm Telescopic Double Shot Alumin

[@TheJeof1000]

Hip pack is pricey

[@fullfacejosh6809]

So cute. Oh there’s to much cash in here I’ll save that for later and take my wife out to dinner. Made us laugh here. Well done!

[@jonmarshall1502]

Depending on how long a ride I’m going on I have 2 different packs. For short 1-2 hours I use an Evoc bum bag for car keys, wallet, Leatherman, toiletries and not much else. For longer day rides I tried and really like the Henty pack, it’s like a bum bag with a 2.5L bladder but it’s got nice shoulder straps so it won’t slip past your ass as I empty the bladder. It’s been the nicest lightest riding pack I’ve used in years . My Fuse and Stumpjumper both have a chainbreaker tool under the stem top cap, a small multi tool on the back of the drink bottle cage and then I’ve got a pump mounted as well on both bikes. I carry a few more things like you do in my Henty pack, I don’t worry so much on short rides because my car is never that far away if something breaks so bad I can’t fix it.

[@alexw3246]

This is what I think MacGyver would carry in his bike pack, too. Great video with useful tips! I'm always carrying a travel first aid kit with me. Plus extra NaCl for cleaning wounds and 3M steri strips.

[@TrailBreaker]

I can watch "what's in my pack" videos all day 😀 I'll check out that wolf tooth chain pliers gizmo. I don't currnetly have one and it's a pain to separate missing links in the field. Thanks 👊

[@hardtailparty]

Yeah, the old shoelace to pull master links apart trick gets old over time.

[@kadebrantingham3156]

Sweet! I carry a lot of the same things riding in Colorado and Utah. Something I’ve always done is wrapping my tube in an old tube sock that I’ve got laying around in the laundry room. Cotton is the best. It is very useful to keep the tube safe as well as can be used for a rag, TP, wound care, throw a rock in there if you need to hit something. Ya know. The essentials.

[@chameleonpogono]

Nice video. I really like that air pump. I'm guilty of bending a valve core. Haven't broken one, but have bent a bunch.

[@jonathanchaney6140]

Those shades are pretty sweet too

[@MrPete4az]

Great vid Steve - very well rounded out pack. I carry most of what you have and it depends on the length of ride. If I am out of the day in a group and going to far out touch of civilization, I throw in a mini med kit as it can take up very little space or weight. The only thing I always carry are a pair or two of nitrile gloves - great for trail side work if needed, or can go cover a badly cut hand to keep it sealed/sanitized or can be work under regular gloves if it is colder than you thought as it will help with insulation.

[@hardtailparty]

great addition!

[@whatthehoeck]

Dynaplugs are sick. Absolutely the simplest best most effective

[@hardtailparty]

Ive really been enjoying the stans darts lately.

[@whatthehoeck]

@@hardtailparty two of those were pulled out when someone on the ride got a small puncture. First one the darts didn't stay in and they ran out, second the plastic tip broke off... User error I guess? I was unimpressed

[@ierickson81]

I have the older, low volume version of that Lezyne pump. Loved it for my road bike, but it is a bit of work on the mountain bike. Great call on the high volume, love that pump and it's design.

[@saltyp123]

Kudos to you for having a tall size shirt option in your store....nobody has any lifestyle gear for us big guys. I'm a recent subscriber. Throw a tall size hoodie option and I'll buy that as well.

[@hardtailparty]

I wish I could, but there isn't a tall hoodie option through my supplier.

[@SWFBrickbox]

Tweezers or small pliers are essential for AZ! 🌵

[@kimrice394]

I use better chrome Genuine Innovations CO2 air chuck. It’s spring loaded and doesn’t leak CO2 till you push it on the stem. Tip - Use a small strip of gorilla tape to hold the air chuck threaded onto the CO2 cartridge but not pierced.

[@angel-leonhontiveros4816]

You did it again 🤙🍻 nice to yo know there is a boy scout packer like myself out there lol

[@mikecarter6758]

As a former Boy Scout, I picked up some new tips and a pump. Thanks Steve! I'm loving my Osprey pack coming from the land of leaky camelbaks.

[@hardtailparty]

Woot. I'm an Eagle scout and I was an assistant scoutmaster for many years. Be prepared.

[@beauboulding6594]

Great information. I’ve been procrastinating going through my pack and getting it dialed in and this video gave me the inspiration to get it done. I will be better prepared and overall safer on the single track thanks to you. Maybe I will be able to help someone else out too. 🤙🏻

[@SnootchieBootchies27]

I feel like I'm bringing the kitchen sink sometimes, but I've never carried a bottle of sealant.

[@RobcadRadDad]

Thanks for the info! I am new to the sport and your videos have been very informative.

[@braxtonbutler6406]

I’m a big fan of the less is more aspect, very much enjoying HP/Dusty Betty videos🤘

[@buckroger6456]

That's a small pack! I could fit like 2-3 of those in my camelbak. I carry a ton of gear and a ton of water but I tend to ride deep into the desert durning the day for 4-6 hours and sometimes even longer. Nothing worse then being on the other side of the mountain with a breakdown and nothing to fix it with or out of water.

[@baddriversofcolga]

I also like to carry an extra derailleur cable. I figured that one out the hard way. And this is a bit bulkier, but I also carry a folding saw as I'm big on trail maintenance. Haven't had to use it yet, though I've only had it a few months.

[@fujiuser1968]

I am surprised you do not carry a spare rear mech hanger,I had a ride ruined once when my rear mech decided to have a party with my spokes so I have carried a spare ever since (7 years)

[@lizurdoflife666]

Use your inner tube to help seat a tire. I use a ratchet strap around the circumference and could seat a tire with a floor pump I couldn't with my compressor.

[@hardtailparty]

At that point I'll just leave the tube in it and ride home.

[@Runhikeandbike]

Thanks again! Watched a few times now! I like the 24" tube and video. Cheers!

[@action-nerd]

Australian summer: also a snake bite kit 😅

[@hardmtnbiker]

Thanks for sharing, I have that same Osprey tool roll and no longer use the Raptor pack. I use a CamelBak Kudo and love that it has that back protector pad. I seldom use the water bladder unless it’s a longer than 3 hour ride. As you know most hardtail frames accommodate 2 water bottle cages and that’s plenty for my normal 2 hour rides. Great video and I’ll be adding a few items but have most of what you carry.

[@ericsadler4794]

The Wolf Tooth chain tool is cool, but I'm curious when you would need it on the trail. Your chain doesn't usually need taken apart at the master link on the trail. Rather, your chain will break on any random link and you will need a chain breaker tool, not that thing.

[@hardtailparty]

I also have a chain breaker. There are times you need to remove a chain, like when it's bound up in the spokes or when you have chain suck. It doesn't happen often but I've been glad I have it.

[@TheBikeRoom]

Good vid. On the Bacon strips, I went to repair a small hole in the tread of my Mavic Roam with the bacon strips and the sealant just kept squirting out. Could've been a sealant issue so totally see the benefit of the small bottle of sealant. But, then I found another hole in the sidewall and that was that, inner tube time.

[@khelldar]

I've been using the Lezyne CONTROL DRIVE CO2 inflator for a few years and it's never let me down.

[@iWatchization]

You’re killing it with these videos! Thanks man!

[@Xgecko66]

a silca tattico pump is really nice. My CO2 device of choice is a PDW Shinny Object....seriously the best i've ever used

[@johnnyd614]

Any plans for a “what’s in my tool box” video in the future?

[@hardtailparty]

Yup. We've got a big thread on patreon with future video suggestions, and this is one of them. My patrons get to shape the future videos I make.

[@Eramirez209]

I love your educational videos... keep them going. Thank you!

[@hardtailparty]

Glad you like them!

[@ederler1129]

I’ve used a power bar wrapper to fix a sidewall tear before. Then you have cash for beer.

[@velio84]

Great video, Steve. Got some ideas for what to add to my backpack.

[@skullsroad3642]

Looking forward to your pack video. I have an Osprey Savu. It's my first hip pack so I don't have much to compare it to.

[@drock1136]

Hey man in regards to a co2 inflator/pump check out the Portland Design Works Ninja Pump/CO2. Its great quality and the size is perfect. Cheers

[@Dgiaco1991]

Great video. I’m just getting back into mountain biking and I need to start building up my kit.

[@adamhaward6971]

Was surprised not to see any first aid supplies.

[@hardtailparty]

Most rides are within 30 min of the hospital should something bad go wrong. What first aid supplies do you bring?

[@A.Akbar1983]

I have the i-drive Lezyne hand pump, it works great with a tube but when I converting to tubeless those hand pump were a nightmare to use XD

[@davidswenson1723]

You are the Sherpa! 🤟

[@BenYorkeMrHardtail]

You need to come up to Vancouver B.C and I can show you some of the best hardtail trails!! great content and keep it up!!

[@hardtailparty]

I love bc. Squamish is one of my favorite places to ride.

[@BenYorkeMrHardtail]

@@hardtailparty So good! but there is a lot more then just Squamish! :D Stay safe my man and keep the HT love going!!

[@hardtailparty]

One day I'll take you up on that offer. I can't wait to see more of your trails.

[@BenYorkeMrHardtail]

@@hardtailparty In all honesty your more than welcome! Cheers!

[@mountainlessmtb9940]

Nice work🤘

[@pan0rama546]

Now that you have covered all that, can you let us know what helmet you've been running? I really dig the graphics on it 👌

[@hardtailparty]

specialized ambush pro.

[@246Drew]

This video has caused me to re-look what I carry on my rides. Excellent advice in here!!! BTW - What do you use as a cutters/pliers? (thinking of having to cut a derailleur cable)

[@hardtailparty]

I just use some cheap bike cable cutters on Amazon (not the same thing as wore cutters). If money were no option, I'd get the knipex cable cutters

[@grn9209]

I carry almost the exactly same set up👊🏼🌵🚵🏽

[@dummkompf]

I like the Lezyne control drive co2 pump. Lezyne makes good stuff. Only problem I've had is where the valve gets frozen and won't seal perfectly for a little bit, but it usually only loses a couple psi when that happens and I think the huge 25g cartidges are more to blame than the pump head.

[@mackturtle82]

why not carry your pump on your frame? it's hard to find a spot where it fits sometimes. I use a TwoFish block instead of the bolt-on bracket that came with the pump.

[@mellissanash7517]

Good call on the tweezer, I need to bring that on my rides once things are open. For the pump, which version do you have, the small, medium or medium 214mm that the link is showing? Do the WTB Presta valves come with the core or is that sold separately? Thanks

[@kulafachi9571]

I just bring water and a multi tool

[@brv002]

Where can I get one of those awesome stickers!? I would totally rock one on my hardtail!

[@hardtailparty]

I sell them through patreon.

[@MrBosco333]

Lezyne Pressure Drive CFH Threaded CO2 Inflator/Pump. Check it out

[@kadebrantingham3156]

Oh and a little bic lighter. You can burn the tiny cacti spines out, start a fire, melt paracord. Anything you do with a lighter

[@hardtailparty]

I'm intrigued by how to use a lighter to burn cact spines out.

[@andycjohnston]

I'd be really interested to get your opinion on the Tannus Armour. I've been using it in my rear tyre for a month now, and it's taken such a lot of punishment in that time. I got onto it after a guy posted about how he used it in the Mega-avalanche. From what I can see, it adds a little bit of weight to the bike, but I can counter that with a lighter tyre, and no sealant. Plus you don't have to use plugs at all, and burping is sorted. I think it even gets around pinch flats? Because the red bit wraps right over the rim. Anyhow, I'm only new to MTB, but for me the weight is easily outweighed by the security, and that I only need the spare tube! (thanks for the 24" tip, that video where you blew stuff up is hilarious!)

[@andycjohnston]

Love that pump too! I've the same one. (don't need CO2, because no seating is needed)

[@hardtailparty]

It would be very interesting to try. I'm game for new technology

[@andycjohnston]

@@hardtailparty Yeah, I was pretty scheptical at first, but now I think I've made quite a good decision. I got new a new maxxis DHR II, and when I swapped out the tyre there was a big ding in the foam so I'm sure I've avoided one puncture at least!! Plus I'm running 22psi which gives it a lot of grip. I started out having no idea, and running 30psi without the Armour, and kept getting bucked off all the time. It's great to have such a wealth of info on KZbin to learn from too. Thanks for this vid, and the cool one on the slacker head angles too - that's a really interesting one for me also on an old 29" Trek. (I need to investigate angles now!)

[@joedavidsonguzman344]

why do you hate the osprey packs? like the savu and seral?

[@vagabond-yj8pn]

Nice.

[@scottmclain740]

I want a sticker!!!

[@juandiegoquezada705]

What brand are your sunglasses? Nice channel btw...

[@hardtailparty]

See video description

[@dunneryak]

i got a water bottle....lol