Thank you for the reply! I will put more research into wildlife awareness. But I do have experience in wildcamping in Alaska, Yukon and all the way to Panama City. Real Bear encounters I did not have. But I know what to do and especially what NOT to do. But there is always something to learn more! Thanks again!👍👍👍
You're very welcome. I plan on doing another "what's in my bags" next year, as things are always changing. Don't forget to pack good rain gear! Reach out anytime if you have questions!
Glad it was helpful! I hope to bring an updated version of this soon. Some of my gear has changed just a little, and I'm running a slightly different bag set up.
Thank you very much for The explanation of your packing! I’ll be retiring next year and will go “do” the great divide mountain bike trail. I have extended experience in (recumbent) trips of twice 6 months on the bicycle. Mainly on paved roads. Now I’ll be on my first bikepacking trip, on an upright travel bike (sonder broken road pinion titanium) I think my experience with road tracking will be enough to overcome challenges. But any help is welcome. Thanks again!!
That’s excellent to hear. My biggest advice to many that are transitioning from road to trail…. Do some online wildlife awareness courses. The biggest hurdle many have is mental vs physical
Thanks again Rob . The feed bags are something I should add to my gear . I have been riding short trails with all my camping stuff & tools. I’m 61 years young . TY for the inspiration.
You're very welcome. While the feed bags we originally designed for "food", it's perfect for water bottles and other little things you need to get quickly. Leaves you with more room on your frame or forks to do stuff. When I ride in really hot areas, I'll mount two more water bottles to my forks, with my fork bags... It can be done! Either with and adapter, or hose clamps, if you're using real mountain bike forks.
Thanks for comment. I spent lots of trying out other people setups and eventually moved stuff around. And it keeps evolving. Next is a custom full frame bag (up coming DYI video), and double fork bags.
Awesome video! One of the best editing, voice over, and organization of content I’ve seen in a bikepacking channel. Laying out the items per bag was really helpful since I was able to take screenshots (which will serve as my guide). Cheers, from the Philippines!
Wow, thanks! I'm happy it was very useful for you. But remember to be flexible with how you pack, trying different ways. I've tweaked a few things since I shot this. Thinking I'll do another one next year.
Rob, what handlebars do you run? Did you pack something underneath that orange wrap to make it a bulkier grip? How do you find the long-term comfort of these bars and do you end up changing your grip often on long days? Do they offer better stability for mounting the front bag thatnstraight bars? I think you need to make an entire video on the pros and cons of such a setup. :) Thanks for making great content.
I run Jones H-Bars, and they are double wrapped. For me, the bars are an ergonomic solution as I have a fused wrist. I can not use standard flat bars. They are very nice to change grip on long rides for sure. There is no real difference in mounting any bag setup. The biggest benefit aside from hand position is extra space to mount electronics/light/Gopro on the front hoop. The only draw back I would say is if you try to ride aggressive MTB trails. Your hand can strike your knee easily. That said, you get used to them quickly and are perfect for bikepacking comfort. I was going to do another gear/bag/bike setup video series this spring 👍🏼
Have returned today from a 5 day trip with my son and I’m amazed how small all your bags are. Then I remembered I’m carrying his gear too, it’s winter here so super warm ie bulky sleeping bags, and a tent. 🤣 you do have tools I didn’t consider which thankfully we didn’t need even though he had chain problems. Guess I’d better learn how to use them. Thanks for a great video.
It does take quite a bit when your packing for two. Awesome that your out there with him. SUPER DAD!! It’s always a balance between too many tools/parts...a few key things are always best. Worst thought is having the tools but not knowing how to use them. Find an old wheel that’s “kind of” true & buy a 6-8 spokes for it. Then cut two spokes on the side, and try you hand at replacing the spokes & truing the wheel. .... WITHOUT a trying stand. :))
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I’ll take the super mum label but only cause I’m on a high right now. Tired but pumped. Lol. Replacing spokes?! Crikey that’s next level. It is a very good point though. I really do need to learn how to be a bike mechanic for the most likely to happen problems. Right. Research and practice before our next trip. This is our second trip. First was 2 days and we stayed in a motel. So this was definitely taking it up a notch.
sorry... SUPER MOM!!!! (however, all moms are SUPER). Spokes: While it's good to have the know-how to fix things, but sometimes just having the part is #1, then finding a friend to help can be #2. Success will follow. Kudos in getting out and having fun.... always make it fun.
I'm glad to have helped. Yes.... ziplock bags, the savour of all my sticky, mucky, garbage bits. And great for any piece of laundry that well needs to be isolated from other things until it can be washed. Because let's be honest here ~ we're all one bad burrito away from a truly horrific accident. LOL. - be safe, stay salty!
Going to take your tip to heart in regards to medical gloves. Didn't realize how necessary they would be when offering first aid on the trail. Thanks for the awesome video :)
Yes... one of the first priorities of a first responder is to protect yourself - and even before COVID there are too many things that you can get/give with blood contact. This simple item shows a huge level of professionalism and preparedness to a victim or bystanders - even if you don’t have much experience. Always best to be safe. I also carry a small folding pocket mask. However (just an FYI). Chest compressions alone will create enough air exchange to do some good - I don’t think I would give mouth-to-mouth anymore with COVID risk. But I could never idly stand by if someone was in medical distress.
I love my hammock. It did take a little time to dial in the setup, but once you know a few tricks, it’s even better. However I dread my first treeless, desert trip where I’ll have to bing a tent or bivy. I guess life can’t be just hanging around everyday ~ Rob (Salty Beard)
@@GreatEgret thanks one of the reason i still take hammock with me is because it took alot of time to fine tune it and find the right gear and of course the money i spent.. .. if you have any question on the small parts just message ask on my facebook page facebook.com/Bikepacking/ our here or my youtube channel
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures yeah i just found it last month started adding to it couldn't believe i was able to get bikepacking domain it must be new site .. it good because you can just have one link on your you tube channel to show your kit list and you can make a small commision which can help
Nice and clear presentation with some little bits that I wouldn't have thought of! Appreciate finding more and more Southwest BC Cyclists on here! Nice work!
Welcome aboard, I'm glad it was insightful ~ everyone packs differently ~ and I'm always finding some neat little thing someone else brings on their trips.
Yeah.... there is no wrong way of bikepacking, just different ways. Everytime I see someone's set up, I take a little something away that I could use in mine. It's a very personal thing, and many times, ride specific too. Thanks for commenting. :)
Just a few things. You realize that bear bangers and flares are different. I carry both and they look the same so I might set a bear on fire someday. That B-G knife is crap unless it is the Pro version. Get a Cold Steel SRK SK5 for less money. Replace your spot with a Spot X so you can send and receive text msgs and emails. Recently I got an small AM/FM/weather band radio from Lee Valley. For when you get tired of bear-singing. I carry a small solar panel and pray for not-rain. I use a tiny Vargo alky and wood stove/windscreen. Clean, safe, cheap, no canisters. A Craftsman 450lm zoomable head or helmet light is all the illumination I need.
Oh, regarding the bear bangers - “Tru Flare” is a brand… not the actual product / they sell various types of cartridges for their pens. Some people pack both. Bangers for bears, and a few flares for emergency signalling. I only carry bangers.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I still can't tell them apart! They are both orange-red. Even with a Spot a flare could be useful for your rescuers final approach. But I bought them for kayaking.
Oh boy, test pack on my fatty was over 80 pounds, with a packraft albeit. I'll have to bring a bigger backpack and throw it in there. Luckily my planned trip is relatively short days. Rear rack and big Arkel panniers all add up!
Yeah. I'm considering going back to a rack with stuff sack on the top, with small front panniers on the side. I miss packing "real" food ingredients and a fry pan. But then I fear the overpacking problems that come with panniers. A packraft would be pretty cool.
I'm glad you liked it Danny, that was my first time "in-front" of the camera, and my first time making such a video. I'll probably do a few more like as times goes on. Things in my bag will change over time. Hope you enjoy other things on the channel. Take care :)
Cool breakdown of your bike packing setup. I am still a pannier bike tourer... even when i do adventure touring. But i can see the benefit of bike packing when doing single track or on tight bumpy paths. Except for the panniers, many of the bags I use could be considered “bike packing” bags. I guess there is a lot of cross over. It’s all good. But i’d like to try a purely bike packing rig someday. 👍🏼
Hey there. Thanks for chiming in. As a user of both, they each have there uses. I do like the bikepacking set up for narrow trails, and handling. But packing light is key, and things are not always easily accessible. And don’t think that you’ll be making gourmet meals either. LOL. I miss panniers for that simple reason, easy fresh food storage. Now since I’ve had time to thoroughly try different set ups. My next hardcore bike will be two small panniers and a drybag on the rear. Front fork bags will be for squish-able soft gear. And if I really want a go-fast set up, back to the seat bag & über minimal gear.
Great gear review. Even though I’ve been bikepacking a few years I got some great ideas to incorporate into my setup. I would love more details on your hammock set up in a future video.
Thanks Jamie: I’m planning on doing another one this summer with some new thing I do/carry/pack. And playing with a completely different setup for big trips and racing
Rob, have you ever tried solid camping fuel? I’ve heard of Esbit, a Canadian product, but have never seen it used. Thinking it might be good for applications where you are just reheating a small volume of water and want o minimize weight and space. It probably does not have the energy density of gas, but for just a few days or an overnight trip, maybe it does not matter, and no steel cylinder to lug around or throw away.
Hey Man! You are amazing! Why on your channel a so few subscribers? Really cool video and stuff, interesting. But as i understood it's for looong trips :)
Thanks Ilya. yes, this set up is for long rides, and can be paired down a bit for simple overnight trips. A for the subscribers. My channel is only a year old, and it takes a good while to gain some momentum. My numbers are increasing at a good rate, so I'm happy. It would be cool if I could get more of my 7000 instagram followers to subscribe. But for now, I'm having fun creating my videos, and meeting people who are looking for bikepacking information. Thanks for leaving a comment. Happy to help if you have any question. ~ Salty Beard (Rob)
Thanks for the feedback. You notice I didn’t really talk about food. For my typical 2-3 days out food is super simple - anything longer and I carry fork bags. It’s tricky with bikepacking bags.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures i can be but i find weekend end setup easy even 4 season setup easy the hardest setup ive ever did was 4 season with camera gear and a packraft and 10 days of food and 5 literes of extra space after everthing is packed lol once you firgue out extra space then everthing easy after that ..
Yeah, I could see either having to really plan or get creative. I have hammocked on a quarry using rock bollards as anchors. Worked well... me and the marmots had a good time. LOL
Hey bike bro. I've ridden across Canada a few times and might do it again. I just wonder what u have upgraded and changed since uploading this video. It is April 2022 atm.
HI David: yeah, I have to do another "what's in my bags" video soon. So, let's see... what's different from that video.... I'm carrying a lot more camera gear since then (GoPro w/6 batteries, Drone w/4 batteries, (4) 26,000 mAh battery banks, SD cards, etc) Full frame bag: all the items I had in my 1/2 frame but with all the added batteries, 6 port wall charger, SD cards, ND filters, etc. and a few minor incidentals, like my GSI coffee grinder, and/or GSI pour over kit. Fork bags: just food, so I can hang those separately. (sometimes my aeropress) Front stuff sack - still the same - all my sleeping system. Very font bag (fully waterproof): now carries my drone, and a few small items. Top of my handle bar now carries my small flexible travel tripod For 2022: I'm installing a full Tailfin setup, and over the summer configuring for both racing and larger trips. Keep an eye out for a few videos on that.
Thanks for watching. My bike is a 2015 Kona Big Kahuna 29r CX carbon racelite. Almost stock. DT Swiss GR1600 wheels, aftermarket carbon fork, Jones H-bar, brooks saddle.
Shoes are very personal. Depends what you prioritize. Stiffness? Walkable? Cleats? Flats? And it really depends on what fits your feet well. I used Specialized MTB for a long time, but have switched to Giro Terraduro
I use the Revelate Design harness, and then a couple of small elastic cords with pull tabs to attach any loose items, like a jacket, or my chair. Most of my bags are Revelate Design, with the exception of my seat bag which is Ortlieb. I also have a frame & fork bags that I made myself. Hope that helps. if you look through my Instagram feed, you'll see some other photos of my set up.
@@AlanRichardsCa yup... little icon on the top right of my channel banner and also in the description of the videos (lots of interesting info in there) -- & website coming soon too!
Fun video. But Ihave to ask. Why would you store your water filter unit (wet) inside a waterproof pouch with electronic items like cameras and battery banks. Not judging, just curious. I keep those things far apart
That is a very good question. It came down to limit space and it packed nicely at the bottom of that bag. With my new frame pack I’ll be putting it elsewhere. However I find that after use it isn’t really wet, and usually I have some type of food in there too. (It’s my hanging bag at camp). I don’t carry much in the way of “electronics” in there. Power bank, gimbal, gopro. Phone goes in a feed bag pocket. My setup changes a bit when I run front fork bags. I will probably make another video while I’ll on a long tour in sept.
Rob, pretty comprehensive video. I have a question about top tube bags - the width. Do you find they get in the way when you stand and crank the pedals? I had one, but it was too wide and got in the way. I've been leary about trying then ever since. What do you reckon? Cheers
Thanks Brian. The only bag I tend to contact, is the toptube bag that in front of the seat post, if it tips sideway, it will touch my inner thigh. I just reach down and straighten it up, and it's good. I rarely stand, but when I do, it usually my feed bags I might tag with my knee. I sit & spin at 80-90 rpm pretty much all the time.... my comfort zone. I had a cycling coach that drilled it into me about keeping my body narrow for TimeTrials. I know others that have framebag-inner thigh contact all the time, but I usually don't. Hope this helps. Reach out any time if you have questions.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I live in Hong Kong and we've got a LOT of hills, so I tend to stand up and sit down quite a bit to mix up the muscles. I'll try to find a "narrow" bag to go in front of my stem and give it a go. Frame bags are more complicated. Not just the width either. My bike is a full susser, so there aren't many frame bags that will fit off-the-peg or at reasonable price. Seat packs, bar rolls and fork cages will have to do. But, if you have any recommends let me know. Then again, I might try making one like you did. We've got a sewing machine! Cheers
One of my cycling buddies lived in Tokyo for many years, and talks about the crazy cool climbs in the countryside. Yes, full-susp bikes are going to end up being a custom framebag thing. As for everything else, Apidura makes the more sleek type of bags and may lend better to your needs. And RevelateDesign makes a few nice bags to work with dropper posts and full-squish bikes.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures My dad always said, "Hills create character!" He used to go cycle touring in the Highlands of Scotland in the 1950s on steel 10-speeds. So I reckon he knew what he was talking about You got a great result making your own bag, so I think I'll give the home-made thing a try. Over the years I've found that sourcing the materials is often the biggest hurdle for DIY projects. But, there are quite a few bags in our cupboard that look like candidates for cutting up and repurposing the fabric. If I can find some decent zippers, a bit of velcro and maybe some quality synthetic thread, I'll be in good shape. Cheers
Your dad sounds like my kind-of hero! My bag was "literally" my first try at a bag. I just turned a Porcelain Rocket 1/2 frame bag inside out and figured out how it was made, and went from there. I had a few things to figure but it wasn't hard. If done again, I wouldn't even bother with the inner liner. and I would do laces on the top, as this is where all the weight really hangs, and the rest velcro. The waterproof zipper are nice, but people do say they can pull apart, then you buggered, the large-toothed YYK is much stronger. You're in hong kong now... Let me see if i can you a source... I have some connections.
Have you considering improving your singing then perhaps people (and hopefully not bears) would like to come around!. Thanks for all the videos. They are cool.
I had that problem when I first started using it. I’m planning a hammock video soon, but if you shoot me an email I’ll be happy to explain some things I’ve learned. 👍🏻
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Probably the best video I’ve seen. Great work. Nice video! Appreciate your efforts.
Thanks Ruben : I’m going to look at doing another update on this in the spring.
Thank you for the reply! I will put more research into wildlife awareness. But I do have experience in wildcamping in Alaska, Yukon and all the way to Panama City. Real Bear encounters I did not have. But I know what to do and especially what NOT to do. But there is always something to learn more! Thanks again!👍👍👍
Excellent- sounds like you’re on the right track 👍🏼
Great! thank you for taking the time! Just putting together my Kit for adventures on Vancouver Island. Cheers!
You're very welcome. I plan on doing another "what's in my bags" next year, as things are always changing. Don't forget to pack good rain gear! Reach out anytime if you have questions!
As Josh before me said, this is exactly the type of information needed. Building up a kit as a newbie can be daunting. Thank you!
Thanks for the feedback. It’s time for me do an update with new little things.
Nice! As I start this new outdoor activity, this will be referenced often.
Glad it was helpful! I hope to bring an updated version of this soon. Some of my gear has changed just a little, and I'm running a slightly different bag set up.
Thank you very much for
The explanation of your packing! I’ll be retiring next year and will go “do” the great divide mountain bike trail. I have extended experience in (recumbent) trips of twice 6 months on the bicycle. Mainly on paved roads. Now I’ll be on my first bikepacking trip, on an upright travel bike (sonder broken road pinion titanium) I think my experience with road tracking will be enough to overcome challenges. But any help is welcome. Thanks again!!
That’s excellent to hear. My biggest advice to many that are transitioning from road to trail…. Do some online wildlife awareness courses. The biggest hurdle many have is mental vs physical
Thanks again Rob . The feed bags are something I should add to my gear . I have been riding short trails with all my camping stuff & tools. I’m 61 years young . TY for the inspiration.
You're very welcome. While the feed bags we originally designed for "food", it's perfect for water bottles and other little things you need to get quickly. Leaves you with more room on your frame or forks to do stuff. When I ride in really hot areas, I'll mount two more water bottles to my forks, with my fork bags... It can be done! Either with and adapter, or hose clamps, if you're using real mountain bike forks.
Cheers for the run down. As someone currently building up a kit this is almost exactly what I am aiming for, subscribed.
Glad you found it useful 👍🏼
Rob this was an awesome video to find for a novice bikepacker. Thank you!
Geoffrey - glad you enjoyed it. Also check out BG Tips. He’s got an extremely thorough series on everything bikepacking. Happy exploring!
Thanks Rob. Very helpful, especially the complete typed list with links. That is gold all by itself.
I’m glad you liked it 👍🏻 - I’m preparing something similar for the website.
Thanks Rob.... You made my day and put a smile on my face! Lot's of fantastic information and clearly laid out with the visuals.
Thanks for feedback and that you liked the
layout.
Lots of great info. It’s always great to see what others pack.
Thanks for comment. I spent lots of trying out other people setups and eventually moved stuff around. And it keeps evolving. Next is a custom full frame bag (up coming DYI video), and double fork bags.
Awesome video! One of the best editing, voice over, and organization of content I’ve seen in a bikepacking channel. Laying out the items per bag was really helpful since I was able to take screenshots (which will serve as my guide). Cheers, from the Philippines!
Wow, thanks! I'm happy it was very useful for you. But remember to be flexible with how you pack, trying different ways. I've tweaked a few things since I shot this. Thinking I'll do another one next year.
Rob, what handlebars do you run? Did you pack something underneath that orange wrap to make it a bulkier grip? How do you find the long-term comfort of these bars and do you end up changing your grip often on long days? Do they offer better stability for mounting the front bag thatnstraight bars? I think you need to make an entire video on the pros and cons of such a setup. :) Thanks for making great content.
I run Jones H-Bars, and they are double wrapped. For me, the bars are an ergonomic solution as I have a fused wrist. I can not use standard flat bars. They are very nice to change grip on long rides for sure. There is no real difference in mounting any bag setup. The biggest benefit aside from hand position is extra space to mount electronics/light/Gopro on the front hoop. The only draw back I would say is if you try to ride aggressive MTB trails. Your hand can strike your knee easily. That said, you get used to them quickly and are perfect for bikepacking comfort. I was going to do another gear/bag/bike setup video series this spring 👍🏼
thank you Rob for sharing, very helpful for those beginners like me. Ride Safe Salty Beard!
Glad you found it useful Romeo - we all gotta start somewhere !!! 😁
Have returned today from a 5 day trip with my son and I’m amazed how small all your bags are. Then I remembered I’m carrying his gear too, it’s winter here so super warm ie bulky sleeping bags, and a tent. 🤣 you do have tools I didn’t consider which thankfully we didn’t need even though he had chain problems. Guess I’d better learn how to use them. Thanks for a great video.
It does take quite a bit when your packing for two. Awesome that your out there with him. SUPER DAD!! It’s always a balance between too many tools/parts...a few key things are always best. Worst thought is having the tools but not knowing how to use them. Find an old wheel that’s “kind of” true & buy a 6-8 spokes for it. Then cut two spokes on the side, and try you hand at replacing the spokes & truing the wheel. .... WITHOUT a trying stand. :))
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I’ll take the super mum label but only cause I’m on a high right now. Tired but pumped. Lol. Replacing spokes?! Crikey that’s next level. It is a very good point though. I really do need to learn how to be a bike mechanic for the most likely to happen problems. Right. Research and practice before our next trip. This is our second trip. First was 2 days and we stayed in a motel. So this was definitely taking it up a notch.
sorry... SUPER MOM!!!! (however, all moms are SUPER). Spokes: While it's good to have the know-how to fix things, but sometimes just having the part is #1, then finding a friend to help can be #2. Success will follow. Kudos in getting out and having fun.... always make it fun.
excellent, you got me inspired to tune my own setup, especially on the smaller things such as empty zipbags etc etc.
I'm glad to have helped. Yes.... ziplock bags, the savour of all my sticky, mucky, garbage bits. And great for any piece of laundry that well needs to be isolated from other things until it can be washed. Because let's be honest here ~ we're all one bad burrito away from a truly horrific accident. LOL. - be safe, stay salty!
Going to take your tip to heart in regards to medical gloves. Didn't realize how necessary they would be when offering first aid on the trail. Thanks for the awesome video :)
Yes... one of the first priorities of a first responder is to protect yourself - and even before COVID there are too many things that you can get/give with blood contact. This simple item shows a huge level of professionalism and preparedness to a victim or bystanders - even if you don’t have much experience. Always best to be safe. I also carry a small folding pocket mask. However (just an FYI). Chest compressions alone will create enough air exchange to do some good - I don’t think I would give mouth-to-mouth anymore with COVID risk. But I could never idly stand by if someone was in medical distress.
Really great job going over the contents. I will be watching this a few times. What area are you out of?
In the Victoria area
Your system is great
thanks... I've added a custom (DIY frame bag) and fork bags since this video... Now I have room for my AeroPress & grinder :))
I really need to switch to a hammock system. It looks like the way to go. Great vid, Ron. Thanks!
I love my hammock. It did take a little time to dial in the setup, but once you know a few tricks, it’s even better. However I dread my first treeless, desert trip where I’ll have to bing a tent or bivy. I guess life can’t be just hanging around everyday ~ Rob (Salty Beard)
@@Bikepacking man, that's a nice setup. I'm going to give it a try on my next bikepacking trip. Thanks for the link!
@@GreatEgret thanks one of the reason i still take hammock with me is because it took alot of time to fine tune it and find the right gear and of course the money i spent.. .. if you have any question on the small parts just message ask on my facebook page facebook.com/Bikepacking/ our here or my youtube channel
I like your kit page / first time I’ve seen this site :))
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures yeah i just found it last month started adding to it couldn't believe i was able to get bikepacking domain it must be new site .. it good because you can just have one link on your you tube channel to show your kit list and you can make a small commision which can help
Nice and clear presentation with some little bits that I wouldn't have thought of! Appreciate finding more and more Southwest BC Cyclists on here! Nice work!
Welcome aboard, I'm glad it was insightful ~ everyone packs differently ~ and I'm always finding some neat little thing someone else brings on their trips.
A very helpful guide enjoyed it. Thanks for caring and sharing.
Your very welcome - a new DIY fork bag video come soon :)
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I will be tuning in.
Love the content. I love getting other people's perspective on their thought process for each piece of gear as well as storage.
Yeah.... there is no wrong way of bikepacking, just different ways. Everytime I see someone's set up, I take a little something away that I could use in mine. It's a very personal thing, and many times, ride specific too. Thanks for commenting. :)
Thanks for the video! I'm getting into bikepacking myself. Some great info in this video!
Thank greatly l, if you have any questions, just shoot me an email, and I’ll get to it.
So.Much.Stuff! LOL! Amazing how much you can have at your disposal when you carefully plan. Obviously experience plays a big part in that.
Thanks for your support Melissa. The more I ride the more I find little things that I want to change, bring, or realize I never use.
Just a few things. You realize that bear bangers and flares are different. I carry both and they look the same so I might set a bear on fire someday. That B-G knife is crap unless it is the Pro version. Get a Cold Steel SRK SK5 for less money. Replace your spot with a Spot X so you can send and receive text msgs and emails. Recently I got an small AM/FM/weather band radio from Lee Valley. For when you get tired of bear-singing. I carry a small solar panel and pray for not-rain. I use a tiny Vargo alky and wood stove/windscreen. Clean, safe, cheap, no canisters. A Craftsman 450lm zoomable head or helmet light is all the illumination I need.
Thanks for the info :)
Oh, regarding the bear bangers - “Tru Flare” is a brand… not the actual product / they sell various types of cartridges for their pens. Some people pack both. Bangers for bears, and a few flares for emergency signalling. I only carry bangers.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I still can't tell them apart! They are both orange-red. Even with a Spot a flare could be useful for your rescuers final approach. But I bought them for kayaking.
Great video. Thanks for putting this together.
Thanks for checking it out :)
Oh boy, test pack on my fatty was over 80 pounds, with a packraft albeit. I'll have to bring a bigger backpack and throw it in there. Luckily my planned trip is relatively short days.
Rear rack and big Arkel panniers all add up!
Yeah. I'm considering going back to a rack with stuff sack on the top, with small front panniers on the side. I miss packing "real" food ingredients and a fry pan. But then I fear the overpacking problems that come with panniers. A packraft would be pretty cool.
You know, Mr Beard, that was a really informative video! Thank you for the great ideas.
I'm glad you liked it Danny, that was my first time "in-front" of the camera, and my first time making such a video. I'll probably do a few more like as times goes on. Things in my bag will change over time. Hope you enjoy other things on the channel. Take care :)
Excellent video for beginners and experienced bike packers alike. Really useful. Greetings from Wales!
I’m glad you like it and found some information useful. There is no wrong way to go bikepacking. It’s all about creating a setup that works for you.
With the water filter I do the same, using two filters. Normal filter and a carbon filter 👍🙂
Yeah... tastes much better
Awesome! Love the gear videos. Looks like a great ride
Thanks for watching :)
Cool breakdown of your bike packing setup. I am still a pannier bike tourer... even when i do adventure touring. But i can see the benefit of bike packing when doing single track or on tight bumpy paths. Except for the panniers, many of the bags I use could be considered “bike packing” bags. I guess there is a lot of cross over. It’s all good. But i’d like to try a purely bike packing rig someday. 👍🏼
Hey there. Thanks for chiming in. As a user of both, they each have there uses. I do like the bikepacking set up for narrow trails, and handling. But packing light is key, and things are not always easily accessible. And don’t think that you’ll be making gourmet meals either. LOL. I miss panniers for that simple reason, easy fresh food storage. Now since I’ve had time to thoroughly try different set ups. My next hardcore bike will be two small panniers and a drybag on the rear. Front fork bags will be for squish-able soft gear.
And if I really want a go-fast set up, back to the seat bag & über minimal gear.
Great gear review. Even though I’ve been bikepacking a few years I got some great ideas to incorporate into my setup. I would love more details on your hammock set up in a future video.
I plan on doing a hammock set up soon...
Great video..Thankyou
Thanks Jamie: I’m planning on doing another one this summer with some new thing I do/carry/pack. And playing with a completely different setup for big trips and racing
Dude incredible quality video
Thanks man!! I’m trying and this old dog is still learning new tricks. All these have been shot on an iPhone 11... technology is amazing eh!?
Rob, have you ever tried solid camping fuel? I’ve heard of Esbit, a Canadian product, but have never seen it used. Thinking it might be good for applications where you are just reheating a small volume of water and want o minimize weight and space. It probably does not have the energy density of gas, but for just a few days or an overnight trip, maybe it does not matter, and no steel cylinder to lug around or throw away.
I tried solid fuel when I was younger but not bikepacking... something for future to try. Thanks for the info.
Hey Man!
You are amazing!
Why on your channel a so few subscribers?
Really cool video and stuff, interesting.
But as i understood it's for looong trips :)
Thanks Ilya. yes, this set up is for long rides, and can be paired down a bit for simple overnight trips. A for the subscribers. My channel is only a year old, and it takes a good while to gain some momentum. My numbers are increasing at a good rate, so I'm happy. It would be cool if I could get more of my 7000 instagram followers to subscribe. But for now, I'm having fun creating my videos, and meeting people who are looking for bikepacking information. Thanks for leaving a comment. Happy to help if you have any question. ~ Salty Beard (Rob)
one of the best simple setups i seen well thought out very cool video good setup you pack like me in sections good setup
Thanks for the feedback. You notice I didn’t really talk about food. For my typical 2-3 days out food is super simple - anything longer and I carry fork bags. It’s tricky with bikepacking bags.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures i can be but i find weekend end setup easy even 4 season setup easy the hardest setup ive ever did was 4 season with camera gear and a packraft and 10 days of food and 5 literes of extra space after everthing is packed lol once you firgue out extra space then everthing easy after that ..
God I miss the PNW. I'm not sure I could count on being able to reliably use a sleep hammock out here in Colorado.
Yeah, I could see either having to really plan or get creative. I have hammocked on a quarry using rock bollards as anchors. Worked well... me and the marmots had a good time. LOL
really great and informative video, thank you.
Glad you enjoyed and something useful in there :)
Hey bike bro.
I've ridden across Canada a few times and might do it again.
I just wonder what u have upgraded and changed since uploading this video. It is April 2022 atm.
HI David: yeah, I have to do another "what's in my bags" video soon. So, let's see... what's different from that video....
I'm carrying a lot more camera gear since then (GoPro w/6 batteries, Drone w/4 batteries, (4) 26,000 mAh battery banks, SD cards, etc)
Full frame bag: all the items I had in my 1/2 frame but with all the added batteries, 6 port wall charger, SD cards, ND filters, etc. and a few minor incidentals, like my GSI coffee grinder, and/or GSI pour over kit.
Fork bags: just food, so I can hang those separately. (sometimes my aeropress)
Front stuff sack - still the same - all my sleeping system.
Very font bag (fully waterproof): now carries my drone, and a few small items.
Top of my handle bar now carries my small flexible travel tripod
For 2022: I'm installing a full Tailfin setup, and over the summer configuring for both racing and larger trips. Keep an eye out for a few videos on that.
Great vid thanks for posting
I’m glad you liked it, thanks for commenting 😊
great series. What is your bike model? cheers
Thanks for watching. My bike is a 2015 Kona Big Kahuna 29r CX carbon racelite. Almost stock. DT Swiss GR1600 wheels, aftermarket carbon fork, Jones H-bar, brooks saddle.
Legend
Thanks 😊 - just being me
What shoes do you recommend? Great vid!
Shoes are very personal. Depends what you prioritize. Stiffness? Walkable? Cleats? Flats? And it really depends on what fits your feet well. I used Specialized MTB for a long time, but have switched to Giro Terraduro
great ...
Thanks 😊
Great video
Thanks checking it out :)
Would appreciate some more info how how you're attaching stuff up front. I see you strapping some buckles on, but what's holding the drybag in place?
I use the Revelate Design harness, and then a couple of small elastic cords with pull tabs to attach any loose items, like a jacket, or my chair. Most of my bags are Revelate Design, with the exception of my seat bag which is Ortlieb. I also have a frame & fork bags that I made myself. Hope that helps. if you look through my Instagram feed, you'll see some other photos of my set up.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Didn’t realize you were on Instagram, I’ll look you up there. I enjoy the local content as I get started with bikepacking
@@AlanRichardsCa yup... little icon on the top right of my channel banner and also in the description of the videos (lots of interesting info in there) -- & website coming soon too!
Fun video. But Ihave to ask. Why would you store your water filter unit (wet) inside a waterproof pouch with electronic items like cameras and battery banks. Not judging, just curious. I keep those things far apart
That is a very good question. It came down to limit space and it packed nicely at the bottom of that bag. With my new frame pack I’ll be putting it elsewhere. However I find that after use it isn’t really wet, and usually I have some type of food in there too. (It’s my hanging bag at camp). I don’t carry much in the way of “electronics” in there. Power bank, gimbal, gopro. Phone goes in a feed bag pocket.
My setup changes a bit when I run front fork bags. I will probably make another video while I’ll on a long tour in sept.
Hi Robert, nice video, where are you located?
Victoria, BC, 🇨🇦
Thanks Robert, very nice DYI video.
santa on holiday no deer allowed
LOL - all cinnamon buns - no cookies
Rob, pretty comprehensive video. I have a question about top tube bags - the width.
Do you find they get in the way when you stand and crank the pedals?
I had one, but it was too wide and got in the way. I've been leary about trying then ever since.
What do you reckon?
Cheers
Thanks Brian. The only bag I tend to contact, is the toptube bag that in front of the seat post, if it tips sideway, it will touch my inner thigh. I just reach down and straighten it up, and it's good. I rarely stand, but when I do, it usually my feed bags I might tag with my knee. I sit & spin at 80-90 rpm pretty much all the time.... my comfort zone.
I had a cycling coach that drilled it into me about keeping my body narrow for TimeTrials. I know others that have framebag-inner thigh contact all the time, but I usually don't.
Hope this helps. Reach out any time if you have questions.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures I live in Hong Kong and we've got a LOT of hills, so I tend to stand up and sit down quite a bit to mix up the muscles.
I'll try to find a "narrow" bag to go in front of my stem and give it a go.
Frame bags are more complicated. Not just the width either.
My bike is a full susser, so there aren't many frame bags that will fit off-the-peg or at reasonable price. Seat packs, bar rolls and fork cages will have to do. But, if you have any recommends let me know.
Then again, I might try making one like you did. We've got a sewing machine!
Cheers
One of my cycling buddies lived in Tokyo for many years, and talks about the crazy cool climbs in the countryside. Yes, full-susp bikes are going to end up being a custom framebag thing. As for everything else, Apidura makes the more sleek type of bags and may lend better to your needs. And RevelateDesign makes a few nice bags to work with dropper posts and full-squish bikes.
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures My dad always said, "Hills create character!" He used to go cycle touring in the Highlands of Scotland in the 1950s on steel 10-speeds. So I reckon he knew what he was talking about
You got a great result making your own bag, so I think I'll give the home-made thing a try.
Over the years I've found that sourcing the materials is often the biggest hurdle for DIY projects. But, there are quite a few bags in our cupboard that look like candidates for cutting up and repurposing the fabric.
If I can find some decent zippers, a bit of velcro and maybe some quality synthetic thread, I'll be in good shape.
Cheers
Your dad sounds like my kind-of hero!
My bag was "literally" my first try at a bag. I just turned a Porcelain Rocket 1/2 frame bag inside out and figured out how it was made, and went from there. I had a few things to figure but it wasn't hard. If done again, I wouldn't even bother with the inner liner. and I would do laces on the top, as this is where all the weight really hangs, and the rest velcro. The waterproof zipper are nice, but people do say they can pull apart, then you buggered, the large-toothed YYK is much stronger.
You're in hong kong now... Let me see if i can you a source... I have some connections.
Awesome stuff!
Thanks 😊
Have you considering improving your singing then perhaps people (and hopefully not bears) would like to come around!. Thanks for all the videos. They are cool.
LOL
I’d like to get tips on a hammock. I like the concept, but my feet seem to always go numb.
I had that problem when I first started using it. I’m planning a hammock video soon, but if you shoot me an email I’ll be happy to explain some things I’ve learned. 👍🏻
SaltyBeardBikepacking@gmail.com
Cool video, glad I found your channel. Subbed.
Welcome aboard!! Hope you enjoy the others, and the “more to come”
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures Great, ill be staying tuned.
I follow your Instagram and just noticed today your TH-cam link. Great content!!
Awesome! Thank you! - keep the comments coming, good or bad. its the only way I can improve my content. - stay safe!
really bears will leave ya if you play some music?
Only if I sing along - then they run away
@@SaltyBeard_Adventures haha got ya