You are going to be in a buggy area and possibly facing some wet and windy weather. For me - I would lose the tarps and replace with a 1-man tent with bug netting. Sleep and staying dry is so important. Just my thoughts, lots of people go with tarps.
I would have left the blow up pillow out (use clothes in a stuff sack) and slept in a good insulated jacket, therefore making the sleeping bag & liner redundant too. But horses for courses 🙂
Antiseptic wipes. Essential to keep your bits happy if you're going au naturel... Just bought a numo myself so reassuring that you found it warm. Would you have been OK with just the mat, bivvy and liner or was the sleeping bag essential? When's the big ride?
On one test camp it would have been completely fine, but another in Dartmoor, and one night in Scotland it was really cold especially and definitely needed the sleeping bag.
I think bike and all gear came to about 10kgs in the end. For charging I used a massive 20,000mah anker battery and a small 3000mah battery (check amazon). More than enough when charging properly when possible. Could have knocked more weight off by sacking off a few things. I would recommend doing a few days with your gear first (I did two separate 1 nighters) and you’ll soon see what you don’t need. I binned quite a few bits en route.
Mainly ate at pubs and cafes, and stored snacks etc in an apidura top tube bag, or alpkit lodo. Also strapped sandwiches and things to my rear pack. John O'Groats to Land's End August 2017th-cam.com/video/7vWPrH2T2hk/w-d-xo.html
TheAverageCyclist Haha. Im hoping on doing coast coast this summer after getting back on my bike after about ten years break. Your vid was informative and helpful so thanks. Did you do any vids on your experience?
Check out this one John O'Groats to Land's End August 2017th-cam.com/video/7vWPrH2T2hk/w-d-xo.html. I’m a bit more positive about it now, great experience! Definitely do it!
You are going to be in a buggy area and possibly facing some wet and windy weather. For me - I would lose the tarps and replace with a 1-man tent with bug netting. Sleep and staying dry is so important. Just my thoughts, lots of people go with tarps.
Just saw your video. Informative and well thought out kit. Small head torch?
I ended up taking one, and it was incredibly useful when in a super muddy campsite!
head net good idea ... great to see other bike packers gear list thanks for the share...
+Solo Bikepacker Thanks! I hear it's an essential when in Scotland!
I would have left the blow up pillow out (use clothes in a stuff sack) and slept in a good insulated jacket, therefore making the sleeping bag & liner redundant too. But horses for courses 🙂
Antiseptic wipes. Essential to keep your bits happy if you're going au naturel... Just bought a numo myself so reassuring that you found it warm. Would you have been OK with just the mat, bivvy and liner or was the sleeping bag essential?
When's the big ride?
On one test camp it would have been completely fine, but another in Dartmoor, and one night in Scotland it was really cold especially and definitely needed the sleeping bag.
Awesome. Tubes, pump, patches, boots if a tire tears? I look forward to seeing the footage.
+John Knowles a Cyclist I've got all that stuff lined up, will do similar with "tools and other bits" at some point. I forgot down jacket too!
Hi mate really interesting in how lightweight you went, what did you do about charging etc?
I think bike and all gear came to about 10kgs in the end. For charging I used a massive 20,000mah anker battery and a small 3000mah battery (check amazon). More than enough when charging properly when possible. Could have knocked more weight off by sacking off a few things. I would recommend doing a few days with your gear first (I did two separate 1 nighters) and you’ll soon see what you don’t need. I binned quite a few bits en route.
TheAverageCyclist Thanks mate,very useful
How did it go? Do you now carry a bog roll?
Carried bog roll for sure. It was really good mate. My knees have only just recovered, but looking back I loved it.
COOL VIDEO
What are you doing for food and where are you storing it?
Mainly ate at pubs and cafes, and stored snacks etc in an apidura top tube bag, or alpkit lodo. Also strapped sandwiches and things to my rear pack. John O'Groats to Land's End August 2017th-cam.com/video/7vWPrH2T2hk/w-d-xo.html
no toiletries - no multitool - no patches or spare tube?
Just saying
Great videos
Keep them coming
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Thanks! Much appreciated!
Forgot down jacket!
A bike would be a good idea. 👍
Ooops! Went the whole way forgetting that!
TheAverageCyclist
Haha. Im hoping on doing coast coast this summer after getting back on my bike after about ten years break. Your vid was informative and helpful so thanks. Did you do any vids on your experience?
Check out this one John O'Groats to Land's End August 2017th-cam.com/video/7vWPrH2T2hk/w-d-xo.html. I’m a bit more positive about it now, great experience! Definitely do it!
Wow gear list was great till I seen the tarps what we're you thinking !!!???😢
What was wrong with the tarps? They were like £2! 😂
Yeah a bargain but not ultralight like the rest of your gear list
You let your high standards down mate
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