My Brompton Bikepacking Gear - Only 5kg!

As I was preparing my equipment for next weeks hike of the Cleveland Way in Yorkshire, it occurred to me that this is the same gear I use if I go Bikepacking as well.
We all know our Bromptons can carry 10kg front and rear but it’s clearly better if you don’t take that much gear - it just is. I use an app called PackLight, you simply weigh all your kit which goes into a gear inventory. Then, when you plan a trip you give it a name (eg Cleveland Way) and then pack virtually on the app, adding and removing items until you’re happy with the total weight. Finally you use the list as a pack list to ensure you don’t forget anything.
So, here is a quick run through of what 5kg of camping gear & spare clothes - ALL IN - can look like. Imagine how much easier and enjoyable your ride will be without all that weight.
By the way, all my shelters are big enough to get the bike inside also!
the list:
Mountainsmith Zerk Backpack 710 g
Packliner 21 g
731 g
Shelter systemTentSierra Designs High Route 3000 & nyloflume footprint
Pegs MSR carbon x 8
Total 780 g
Cooking systemQiWiz Alcohol stove & Windshield Toakes 550ml Titanium pot
Sea to Summit X Mug & Spoon
209 g
Hydration
Katadyn Be Free 1 litre filter
Smart Water bottle 1l
97 g
Spare clothes in Midge HeadnetShell top Paramo poncho
OMM Windshirt,
Down jacket OEX Xenon
Dryfloboxers
Socks Bridgedale light hiker
Mountain Equipment Fleece
Paramo Baselayer
Lowe Alpine 100g leggings
671 g
First aid & hygeneFirst aid kit Adventure medical kit No 3 and repair kit 86 g
Wash Kit 210 g
348 g
Lighting
Nitecore Thumb 85 USB lamp 25 g
Bike lights already fitted
Sleep System
Alpkit Cloud Quilt 488 g
Alpkit Numo Pad 350 g
Trekology Aluft 2.0 Pillow
948 g
Therm-a-Rest Trekker Chair 20 Kit
290 g
Electronics
Anker PowerCore 10000ma 212g
Apple wall charger, cables iPhone 12
526 g
Total for Cleveland Way kit 4kg 715 g
As always, thanks for watching.

[@bucketofbarnacles]

It’s great to see someone talking about going light on a bike. I’m going to check out the toothpaste and soap alternatives.

[@stushikesandrides]

I’m already ahead of you there 😂 I use toothpaste tablets and soap leaves from Lifeventure. Check em out.

[@ThePensionerAdventurer]

Hello Stu,
Great video, thank you... Lots of good tips for a novice like me...
Take care.
Paul,,

[@stushikesandrides]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@danieladams2986]

Really cool video and travel kit suggestions. May the Lord bless you with many more joyful adventures

[@stushikesandrides]

Thank you! You too! I really appreciate your kind comments 👍

[@johnfroggatt1455]

Really useful video Stu. Any chance you could list the items to save having to stop/start the vedeo?

[@stushikesandrides]

Yes no worries give me a minute for this technophobic pensioner to work out how to lift the list from the app I use 😂

[@stushikesandrides]

I think I’ve managed to paste the Cleveland Way kit list into the description for you

[@stushikesandrides]

John, If you want any more information on anything just let me know I can always do a follow up video.

[@ascar77uk]

by the time you add in the weight of walking poles for your tent you would be better just using a light tent

[@stushikesandrides]

I know though the lightest option is my tarp supported by the Brompton which is a pretty effective shelter.

[@JulianHutchings]

Very interesting and helpful video Stu. Are you sure about your clothes for a week? No mention of underwear, socks, shirts, trousers, shoes, etc. Or do you just take what you're wearing?

[@stushikesandrides]

Thanks Julian. I didn’t list the gear that I’ll be wearing and I take no spare shirts etc and only one spare pair of socks and underwear. I operate a wear one wash one cycle - you may not enjoy sitting next to me on the train after one of my hikes! 😂😂😂

[@pootlingalong8928]

I doubt you smell overmuch on the train home Stu, modern hiking / cycling clothing such as the items you detail are excellent. The world has gone a bit mad with regard to it seems the norm now to wash your clothes after just one day’s wear - ridiculous. When touring, I have what I’m wearing plus a spare set and interchange them. I also take a very lightweight nightshirt. All of my clothing can easily be rinsed out every few days to freshen it, it all dries quickly.

[@stushikesandrides]

@@pootlingalong8928 Exactly!! I think it’s fine to take a load of spare clothes if you feel the need but it’s so unnecessary really. If people give it a try I’m sure most wouldn’t go back to lugging the contents of their wardrobe around.