This is the only channel that depicts these adventures realiatically. TH-cam is filled with gear junkiea that will pay more for a set of straps than what you payed for your whole bike. This is how my adventures been since I was a teenager. This is what adventures are. Hacks, tricks, improvisation. Cheap stuff. Keep up.
I prefer Hobo-Style. I just got a bike, so this was refreshing to my style. I looked at a rack ($60). I went with a free milk crate and zip ties which was ($5). My thing is to NOT have everything like several videos show. By saving money on "stuff", I can eat like a Hobo-King with simple meals, or stop at a McDonald's *the double cheese burgers stay with me, so no extra "poopy times". I just Love it.
Lots of great info here and in your channel! I just backpacked NZ and SEA, paying for accommodation and transport was a big money burner. My next big trip will probably be France in a year or two, and my plan is to bike pack a la your Netherlands trip. Saves money, lets you see the real place, opens you up to opportunities you would never have just taking the train and hitting hostels. Big inspiration! Cheers from USA
I think it’s tin or some other kind of metal, but yes it’s a concern. My biggest worry is breathing exhaust fumes from cars while I’m out riding! 🚲👍🌲😂🚙
@@hobocyclist "tin cans" are actually made of steel these days. that's why they rust! a hobo stove from a larger can can be extremely effective! they hold the heat in, so wind doesn't blow the fire out. that makes a smaller fire viable, which is great because it's faster and also much safer and more discrete
You can get as much free camping gear as you can carry if you go to a closing open air music festival. Security most likely will let you in or is non existant at the entrance once its closing and there mind be hundrets of abandoned tents, sleeping mats, bags, chairs, etc. Sniff for puke and pee stains. Pack it up and look on. High chance there is better gear right arround the corner.
I think I found my perfect YT channel. I taught myself bike mechanics so I didn't have to spend any money and have been doing up the cheapest bike at Halfords for 2 years. I've probably spent 3 times what it's worth but I've done it over a long time so it's different to dropping a grand in one go. These cheap, steel framed bikes from places like Halfords are perfect for touring. They weigh around 15KG but so do expensive touring bikes. They are strong and full of space for mounting stuff and can take a few holes from a drill. They also all use older parts that have existed for decades and so the wheels and parts are available almost anywhere on planet earth. Try and get a replacement for your carbon BS 20,000 dollar bike in an Indian village. Try and get some strange gear or band for your band driven rich person bike in Mongolia. Not happening. *** Your tip about recycling inner tubes and using them to tie gear onto the frame is really good! - I have a rear rack but it's still a good idea and I may try it with the front forks.***
This kind of advice only applies to non-serious weekend larpers, actual bike tourers should spend a bit of cash on proper gear. No one is going to mess about with a sooty can or a mildewy tent for a week or so. Racks are essential, no one is going to re-tie a tube every time they need to unpack.
@@hobocyclist I guess you're doing it for views, but you're giving crap advice. Racks ARE needed, tying down gear with a piece of rubber guarantees you'll be stopping every 150m to re-tie and balance the uneven weight, the whole point of panniers is to distribute it. Instead why not buy used gear?
I always buy secondhand folding bikes wherever possible, however if you are looking for a good value strong & compact folding bike to tour consider Zizzo forte they come highly recommended amzn.to/3tLE3wq
@@hobocyclist I’ve never been a girly bike type. Now the they’re called ‘step through’ to take the girliness away and make it more equal rights. Still won’t have one x
I love your channel Andy. I just bought a T- shirt too. All the best.
Cheers Rob! Appreciate your support!! 👍🚲🏝
Honestly I appreciate the fact you actually make these videos.
This is the only channel that depicts these adventures realiatically. TH-cam is filled with gear junkiea that will pay more for a set of straps than what you payed for your whole bike.
This is how my adventures been since I was a teenager. This is what adventures are. Hacks, tricks, improvisation. Cheap stuff. Keep up.
Thank you mate! I have 250 videos & a member’s section with q&a, interviews & more. I like it when ppl enjoy the videos 😎
I prefer Hobo-Style. I just got a bike, so this was refreshing to my style. I looked at a rack ($60). I went with a free milk crate and zip ties which was ($5). My thing is to NOT have everything like several videos show. By saving money on "stuff", I can eat like a Hobo-King with simple meals, or stop at a McDonald's *the double cheese burgers stay with me, so no extra "poopy times". I just Love it.
Lots of great info here and in your channel! I just backpacked NZ and SEA, paying for accommodation and transport was a big money burner. My next big trip will probably be France in a year or two, and my plan is to bike pack a la your Netherlands trip. Saves money, lets you see the real place, opens you up to opportunities you would never have just taking the train and hitting hostels. Big inspiration! Cheers from USA
Nice editing!!! Don’t you just hate when cows wake you up when camping? 😂😂
Yeah, that happens sometimes! Thanks for watching!! 👍🚲🌲🎥
that cow is so cute!!! they are such adorable and intelligent animals
No animals were harmed in the making of this film, I didn’t pay them either! 😂🚲👍
It's great that you improvised a hobo fire. I'm worried about burning aluminum though. I'm concerned that I would inhale/ingest aluminum particles.
I think it’s tin or some other kind of metal, but yes it’s a concern. My biggest worry is breathing exhaust fumes from cars while I’m out riding! 🚲👍🌲😂🚙
@@hobocyclist "tin cans" are actually made of steel these days. that's why they rust!
a hobo stove from a larger can can be extremely effective! they hold the heat in, so wind doesn't blow the fire out. that makes a smaller fire viable, which is great because it's faster and also much safer and more discrete
be sure to carry a cheap tarp to throw over the tent when it leaks, it's a little known fact but 5 euros tents are required by law to leak.
Hobos are required to be soaking wet at least once a week!!
@@hobocyclist you got me on that one
You can get as much free camping gear as you can carry if you go to a closing open air music festival. Security most likely will let you in or is non existant at the entrance once its closing and there mind be hundrets of abandoned tents, sleeping mats, bags, chairs, etc. Sniff for puke and pee stains. Pack it up and look on. High chance there is better gear right arround the corner.
the jumpcuts are so fun!
I liked making this one 👍📱🚲
Enjoyed that vid! Good camera work ie 1sec your outside tent then next sec your catching same item in tent! Keep vids coming...please!
Cheers mate! You got it!! 🚲🏝🎥🎬
I think I found my perfect YT channel. I taught myself bike mechanics so I didn't have to spend any money and have been doing up the cheapest bike at Halfords for 2 years. I've probably spent 3 times what it's worth but I've done it over a long time so it's different to dropping a grand in one go. These cheap, steel framed bikes from places like Halfords are perfect for touring. They weigh around 15KG but so do expensive touring bikes. They are strong and full of space for mounting stuff and can take a few holes from a drill. They also all use older parts that have existed for decades and so the wheels and parts are available almost anywhere on planet earth. Try and get a replacement for your carbon BS 20,000 dollar bike in an Indian village. Try and get some strange gear or band for your band driven rich person bike in Mongolia. Not happening. *** Your tip about recycling inner tubes and using them to tie gear onto the frame is really good! - I have a rear rack but it's still a good idea and I may try it with the front forks.***
Love it Brother! Nice Effects. Thank You
Thanks for watching!
solid gold
Nice one Andy !
Cheers mate!
The legend
This kind of advice only applies to non-serious weekend larpers, actual bike tourers should spend a bit of cash on proper gear. No one is going to mess about with a sooty can or a mildewy tent for a week or so. Racks are essential, no one is going to re-tie a tube every time they need to unpack.
I’ve been doing it wrong huh
@@hobocyclist I guess you're doing it for views, but you're giving crap advice. Racks ARE needed, tying down gear with a piece of rubber guarantees you'll be stopping every 150m to re-tie and balance the uneven weight, the whole point of panniers is to distribute it. Instead why not buy used gear?
@@pawel8365 you’re full of good advice pro, why not make a video?
@@hobocyclist Because I don't need to - decent advice isn't hard to find, and with a little common sense anyone can find used gear.
Lindo video!!!!
Sigo tus consejos!!!!
Gracias compañero!
how much do you travel in one go approx.?
50km per day avg. on a big tour, but I’ve done 90km on my biggest day!
I always buy secondhand folding bikes wherever possible, however if you are looking for a good value strong & compact folding bike to tour consider Zizzo forte they come highly recommended amzn.to/3tLE3wq
Girls bike!! Lmfao!!!!
Haha 😂 I know right, but my first touring bike in Holland was an old grandma bike
@@hobocyclist I’ve never been a girly bike type. Now the they’re called ‘step through’ to take the girliness away and make it more equal rights.
Still won’t have one x
silly distinction. they're easier to mount.
@@ChinmayaNagpal but its a a GIRLS BIKE x
Mixte frames make great touring bikes , I have one in the quiver and when I get that’s a girl bike I reply with “ it identifies as non binary.