Ahhhh thanks for the shout-out mate! Although I might be making a transition to "tent guy" soon. I went camping with a 1-person tent in a massive storm and I would have gotten completely destroyed in a bivvy! Plus the added comfort of being in a tent rather than being in a plastic bag was lovely. I've even had my eye on that exact Big Agnes tent so I'll have to move it up the to-buy list on your endorsement. Great video as always!
Great tip for weighing the canister! I have been back packing for years and never did that simple thing and have been caught out a few times trying to estimate how much gas I had left
Excellent video and demonstration! If I may I'll share a tip I recieved years ago - instead of wearing your down vest or jacket in your sleeping bag lay it over the top of you. Since many outdoor garments like this are tight around the waist when worn this allows the warm air from your core to move to your legs and, ideally, your feet and legs won't get as cold. I use a very very lightweight Montbell down jacket for this but it should work with a vest too.
Thanks for the check list! Great idea to weigh the gas canister! Rookie mistake I made : make sure your gas canister is compatible with the stove, mine was clip-on and not bolt-on so I ate cold food for the whole 4 days-trip...
Why am I watching this? I have no intention of exposing myself to bears (koala or otherwise) and mosquitoes with nothing more than a layer of nylon between myself and danger. Must be the sheer magnetism of the presenter. :)
Great tips. I realize I'm doing things a little backwards - stuff-sacking the sleeping bag and not the tent. My big problem is a dependable sleeping pad.
Nice, as for sleeping I went extra mile (using Josh Ibbett tip) and I bring jacket, pants (Nano Puffs from Patagonia) and socks/boots (Rab). I noticed you have little hygiene items -- I recommend adding snow stake for digging cat hole (I use NatureHike) and bath gloves for "bath" in the wild (it takes around 0.5L water and little Dr.Bronner's to completely wash yourself).
Someone a fastidious as yourself just stuffing a sleeping back into the rear bag, tut tut. If you push the bottom of the sleeping bag in first the air will escape out the hole at the top and it packs down better. It does work when properly folding a rolling sleeping bags. The other think I have at times written what is in each bag at in the bag so I know we're the list is etc. Finally a small dot on the outside of the handlebar bag will give you a clue as to were the contents must be packed to get get between the handle bars.
great video, as usual. thanks for sharing Only one curiosity from my side: why not putting the cooking kit at the bottom of the saddle bag? It's the heaviest of all items there and most likely it would further reduce the swinging. Not that you have much swinging with an Apidura bag, but... I have done that several times, sometimes wrapping it up with some peace of garment I would only need when the camp is set, to fill up all the space. Works nicely. Happy to hear your views on this.
Yep, the rule of thumb is exactly what you say, heaviest stuff low down. However I’ve tried many ways to pack my bag and found that having the sleeping bag in the bottom is the best way to get as much space in the bag as possible, it’s the best way I found to take up the most amount of dead space in the bottom. Also the cooking kit is actually about the same weight as the sleeping bag :p
Your videos are fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to make them. I am thinking about trying to start some bikepacking this year, and your videos have be very helpful. Curious about what you pack for food. I have seen you mention Ramen noodles, cup o noodles, etc. What about breakfast, or multi day trips? Thanks again and keep it up...
Ramen in the evening, Ramen in the morning hehe I don't really have the opportunity to do multi day trips because of work and such. Also Japan is a small country, even if you are in deep in the mountain, you generally don't have too far of a ride to find somewhere to restock. My last over nighter I had two ramens, sausages, a few ready to eat waffles, coffee and some smaller snacks. Had I done a longer trip I'd would just have restocked somewhere during day2. Cheers!
A variety of noodles or pasta from the supermarket. cracking range these days and if it is a pot I decant into a food bag. Add a couple of tins of tuna or mackeral, add nuts and crispy shallot bits for garnish. Thinking of using beef jerky or billatong next. Lunch is packets of ready to eat fish and grains by john west... super tasty, maybe some rye crackers also. breakfast is coffee and porride bars and 3 Belvita beaks. Kept me going now for a couple of years.
Hi, thanks for the video! I am curious, how many liters are those bags: Handlebar bag: Revelate Designs Pronghorn Handlebar top bag: Revelate designs Egress Pocket Frame bag: Apidura Race TopTube: Apidura Race
really nice... I would add a pair of crocs (or similar) in order to have the possibility to change shoes and a couple of heating patches... Is the sleeping mat effective in keeping you isolated from cold coming from the ground?
Great vid! I can see the appeal of a more aero setup with a big saddle pack (a bar bag will cost a stack of watts) but I still can't get past the absolute PITA reality of having to cram everything into the damn things. I've got a Restrap holster style bag which is great but panniers are just so much easier and quicker. Something like Tailfin's X1 with ultralight bags isn't going to weigh much more either. X1 rig is on my wish list for next time I'm feeling rich
Instead of big bikepacking saddlebag I really recommend Tailfin Aeropack or some other of their carbon rack systems for road bikes. Got Aeropack S Rigid Seat Pack for myself this spring, it’s fabulous.
Have you checked the Vango Hydrogen out? I'm pretty intrigued, a tent with inflatable poles could be a great thing, or it could be horrible if it desn't work. Also, It's not freestanding so I wuldn't bring it on long trips...
Your packing of the tent interested me. I use a 2man tent and keep the inner in the front roll and the outer rolled up as normal and attached to the front but I have been tempted to stuff it all in the same sack when in good weather but was worried about damaging the tent? Is the tight packing of tents okay as long as they are not super light and flimsy ?
13/14kg without food and water is much fun! what kind of camera or how much does your electronic stuff weight? i had around 2kg and try to cut off a bit.
Hey. Doesn't handlebar feel a bit too heavy with so much stuff on it? Do you consider a change from huge saddle bag to something like Tailfin? As a happy owner of the one all I can say about it are good things. Sturdy, light and doesn't make your handlebar look like indian bus. It's not cheap but it's really, really a thing. 20 liters only, though.
@@ridesofjapan Apidura Expedition saddle bag: 325 gramms Tailfin Series S (carbon) is about 600 gramms (at least mine is 601) It's clamped to your thru axle and the seatpost and there's virtually no load onto it, so you can save weight with this. Also you can remove a lot of stuff from your handlebar bag... And no swinging behind.. And you can load something even bigger onto it.. well, I don't know how can you resist 😊
For now, Check out this live stream talking about the kit th-cam.com/video/e2w3ad04CyE/w-d-xo.html (Plan is to do an updated video on it later in the year)
I love the video but I have a budget and I have seen the budget videos but I have a really really tight budget. Any tips for a full setup for under let’s say 400 usd
@@KerenWang Some reservation about the Rockbros saddle bag I've... those aluminium brackets on the inside at the bottom have sharp ragged edges that did some damage to things.
@@charliewhiskey8440 I got a roswheel 12l saddlebag for about 25gbp and it is honestly brilliant. A waterproof backpack covering makes it fully waterproof for an extra few pounds
Older video I know, just prepping for a few overnight adventures. Do you do anything for bike security - whilst not planning on camping in a town there may be some through traffic and keen to ensure my bike is still there in the morning.
it’s from a small Japanese brand called oxtos, got it for free when I ordered the big Agnes tent. I think it’s a 4 Liter one (might be 5) www.oxtos.co.jp/oxtos_item/%E9%98%B2%E6%B0%B4%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%90%E3%83%83%E3%82%B04%EF%BD%8C/
Thank you so much for this video! I want to start traveling by bike and I didn't know a 9L saddle pack is so roomy. I was thinking to buy a bigger model because I don't want to put too much wait on the frame, since I got a cyclocross bike with all the cables wired externally. p.s. är du svensk? Din "just" föreslår mig det :)
Great video - very similar equipment to what I've been using and pretty much how I packed on my multi-day tour round the Netherlands in the summer (with a few more clothes!) Biggest difference is that I have my Fly-creek ULV1 tent packed in its stuff sack on my ToPeak frontloader handlebar bar bag instead of a bag like you have, and my frame back is full size so I have a 2Lt water bag inside it. twitter.com/FrazerGoodwin/status/1292379604108353536?s=20
@@ridesofjapan One of the best bits of extra Kit I got is the Litelock gold bike lock that wraps around the seat bag. Light, high security and bikepacking friendly.
Personally I find MTB shoes to work fine walking around the camp etc. especially when it’s just an overnighter. but for longer touring I bet you’d appreciate a more nimble pair of shoes. My mate had a pair with him on this trip that was basically a thick sock with a proper sole glued on to it.. looked very comfy and compact.
I have 40cm bars, but they are flared, so 48 in the drops, you can see it demoed with the bag here: th-cam.com/video/3ZdbyDo3n9g/w-d-xo.html I made a mistake explaining it in this video, the width of the bag depends on how much you pack the bag not really the size. The bigger issue when it come to size for me is tire clearance with the bigger sizes.
@@ridesofjapan strap a Helinox Chair Zero above your tent poles on the front and you will be forever happy when sitting round that fire. It's a game changer! It only weighs 1lb! :D
@@JohnBr0 sadly, the zero is impossible to find these days. but just yesterday, i picked up the helinox one! taking it out this weekend! so you think best on front of bike with tent poles?
A question I have is about your down vest - I've listened to the bit several times and can't make out what brand supplier you got it from (Unicle?) - any clues?
Sorry mate.. it’s from a Japanese “fast fashion” chain UNIQLO, (think H&M). I realize now it’s a bit silly of me to think people would know what it was 😅
@@ridesofjapan Yep, I think it's mainly thanks to Roger Federer being sponsored by them and wearing their clothing. I actually wear a Uniqlo undershirt as a base layer in my winter cycling.
Ahhhh thanks for the shout-out mate! Although I might be making a transition to "tent guy" soon. I went camping with a 1-person tent in a massive storm and I would have gotten completely destroyed in a bivvy! Plus the added comfort of being in a tent rather than being in a plastic bag was lovely. I've even had my eye on that exact Big Agnes tent so I'll have to move it up the to-buy list on your endorsement.
Great video as always!
I've been using a Big Agnes for a while - just a little heavier than a bivvy, but lots more room :)
This was the best help for learning to pack my XS bike. Thank you!
Great tip for weighing the canister! I have been back packing for years and never did that simple thing and have been caught out a few times trying to estimate how much gas I had left
Excellent video and demonstration!
If I may I'll share a tip I recieved years ago - instead of wearing your down vest or jacket in your sleeping bag lay it over the top of you. Since many outdoor garments like this are tight around the waist when worn this allows the warm air from your core to move to your legs and, ideally, your feet and legs won't get as cold. I use a very very lightweight Montbell down jacket for this but it should work with a vest too.
The canister tip is awesome indeed! For the packing list, I recommend the Byebye app!
I thought I was the only one who weighed my canister, nice! I mark it with a sharpie after every trip. 😁
Thanks for the check list! Great idea to weigh the gas canister! Rookie mistake I made : make sure your gas canister is compatible with the stove, mine was clip-on and not bolt-on so I ate cold food for the whole 4 days-trip...
Love it. I’m using your ideas for Motorcycle camping. Your camping gear advice are great help. Thanks
Many thanks. Can’t wait to hit the road again after the restrictions. Stay safe mate 👍
Thanks for the insights. Especially sleeping gadgets are very hard for me to combine right.
Why am I watching this? I have no intention of exposing myself to bears (koala or otherwise) and mosquitoes with nothing more than a layer of nylon between myself and danger. Must be the sheer magnetism of the presenter. :)
God, your bike is just...😍😍😍
Excellent video and nice packing list too.thanks.👍
Great tips. I realize I'm doing things a little backwards - stuff-sacking the sleeping bag and not the tent. My big problem is a dependable sleeping pad.
love the packing list. thanks for this!!
Nice, as for sleeping I went extra mile (using Josh Ibbett tip) and I bring jacket, pants (Nano Puffs from Patagonia) and socks/boots (Rab). I noticed you have little hygiene items -- I recommend adding snow stake for digging cat hole (I use NatureHike) and bath gloves for "bath" in the wild (it takes around 0.5L water and little Dr.Bronner's to completely wash yourself).
All great ideas 👍
but not really necessary for an overnighter here in japan.
Someone a fastidious as yourself just stuffing a sleeping back into the rear bag, tut tut. If you push the bottom of the sleeping bag in first the air will escape out the hole at the top and it packs down better. It does work when properly folding a rolling sleeping bags. The other think I have at times written what is in each bag at in the bag so I know we're the list is etc. Finally a small dot on the outside of the handlebar bag will give you a clue as to were the contents must be packed to get get between the handle bars.
I love the 6.8 concept for the t-shirt! Can you make a 11.5 t-shirt for me? XD (I'm definitely not crazy about weight for bikepacking)
Very useful. Thanks.
Thanks! Another great video)
Excellent. Thank you
Stuff sleeping bag, closed end first, that way the air won’t be trapped.❤✌🏼🙏🏼
So excited to watch this! Planning a trip in 1.5 weeks
great video, as usual. thanks for sharing
Only one curiosity from my side: why not putting the cooking kit at the bottom of the saddle bag? It's the heaviest of all items there and most likely it would further reduce the swinging. Not that you have much swinging with an Apidura bag, but... I have done that several times, sometimes wrapping it up with some peace of garment I would only need when the camp is set, to fill up all the space. Works nicely. Happy to hear your views on this.
Yep, the rule of thumb is exactly what you say, heaviest stuff low down. However I’ve tried many ways to pack my bag and found that having the sleeping bag in the bottom is the best way to get as much space in the bag as possible, it’s the best way I found to take up the most amount of dead space in the bottom.
Also the cooking kit is actually about the same weight as the sleeping bag :p
Always love a kit list too! Great to see the nuances of other people's setups 🤟
I love these kinds of videos too! Total gearhead. Lol
Love it. Sehr geil! 👌
Thanks for the cool content
Nice work brother. Time to come to Australia. You can have another 5 months of bike packing weather :)
Olá amigo, ótimos equipamentos
Your videos are fantastic. Thanks for taking the time to make them. I am thinking about trying to start some bikepacking this year, and your videos have be very helpful. Curious about what you pack for food. I have seen you mention Ramen noodles, cup o noodles, etc. What about breakfast, or multi day trips? Thanks again and keep it up...
Ramen in the evening, Ramen in the morning hehe
I don't really have the opportunity to do multi day trips because of work and such.
Also Japan is a small country, even if you are in deep in the mountain, you generally don't have too far of a ride to find somewhere to restock.
My last over nighter I had two ramens, sausages, a few ready to eat waffles, coffee and some smaller snacks. Had I done a longer trip I'd would just have restocked somewhere during day2.
Cheers!
@@ridesofjapan Thank you sir.... Have a fantastic day.
A variety of noodles or pasta from the supermarket. cracking range these days and if it is a pot I decant into a food bag. Add a couple of tins of tuna or mackeral, add nuts and crispy shallot bits for garnish. Thinking of using beef jerky or billatong next. Lunch is packets of ready to eat fish and grains by john west... super tasty, maybe some rye crackers also. breakfast is coffee and porride bars and 3 Belvita beaks. Kept me going now for a couple of years.
Hi, thanks for the video! I am curious, how many liters are those bags: Handlebar bag: Revelate Designs Pronghorn
Handlebar top bag: Revelate designs Egress Pocket
Frame bag: Apidura Race
TopTube: Apidura Race
You should be able to find that info on their respective website. I don’t have that info off the top on my head sorry.
@@ridesofjapan Ok! thanks
Thanks for the video, another super helpful one. Wondering what size bars you use, I'm struggling to get anything at all between my 38cms
40cm at the hoods, 48 at the drops. More info on the bars here : th-cam.com/video/dIbkUdWfKJI/w-d-xo.html
Cheers!
I've been waiting for a newer rundown of your gear. Just got into the hobbie and I'm planning my trips for hopefully a better 2021.
really nice... I would add a pair of crocs (or similar) in order to have the possibility to change shoes and a couple of heating patches...
Is the sleeping mat effective in keeping you isolated from cold coming from the ground?
Yep, the seasons are just turning here so the ground is still warm enough to use a non insulated mat.
if a saddle and seatpost can sustain your body weight, I am sure they can sustain an additional seatbag containing mostly clothes...
I’m sure it can as well, but why gamble when don’t have to :) I’ve broken expensive WW parts in the past hehe
Just got the Big Agnes Fly Creek Carbon tent. Weighs 454g (not that weight matters)
The dream tent!! enjoy!
Great vid! I can see the appeal of a more aero setup with a big saddle pack (a bar bag will cost a stack of watts) but I still can't get past the absolute PITA reality of having to cram everything into the damn things. I've got a Restrap holster style bag which is great but panniers are just so much easier and quicker. Something like Tailfin's X1 with ultralight bags isn't going to weigh much more either. X1 rig is on my wish list for next time I'm feeling rich
+1 for a tailfin. .... and fresh bibshorts.
Great video. Do you not carry any camp sandals?
I don't no.
Cheers!
Great video man, I'm starting to plan my trip for may 2021, 1 000 km in France, nice tips and very nice editing.
Thanks for the video. Would you also recommend some places around the Kanto area for one night (overnight) cycling adventure?
Instead of big bikepacking saddlebag I really recommend Tailfin Aeropack or some other of their carbon rack systems for road bikes. Got Aeropack S Rigid Seat Pack for myself this spring, it’s fabulous.
I agree. I just purchased the Tailfin X2 rack and top bag. I love the top opening vs. the Ortlieb large seat bag it replaced.
Thanks for your nice videos. Quick question: do you lock your bike at night when at camp? Or how do you prevent theft?
I camp where there’s no people ;)
Ah, okay.
Have you checked the Vango Hydrogen out? I'm pretty intrigued, a tent with inflatable poles could be a great thing, or it could be horrible if it desn't work. Also, It's not freestanding so I wuldn't bring it on long trips...
I have not.. will have to see what it’s all about. But to be honest a new tent it the last thing I think about. Super happy with the fly creek.
Big fan of your videos. A question: have you ever had an encounter with Mukade while camping in the wild? Is that thing as horrible as it looks?
Not while camping, but had one trying to bite my toe while sleeping on futon 😰
Just googled what a mukade is and looks like I won’t be going over there 🤨
@@Chriswilliams-lx9mx Hehe... I've only seen that one crawling on my foot in the 9 years I've been living here :P
@@Chriswilliams-lx9mx Bikepacking but overnight at 5 stars Onsen. That definitely lowers the risk of encounter.
Good day! What bike shop/s do you recommend in Tokyo? Where can I get a big discount specially on Shimano products.
Your packing of the tent interested me. I use a 2man tent and keep the inner in the front roll and the outer rolled up as normal and attached to the front but I have been tempted to stuff it all in the same sack when in good weather but was worried about damaging the tent? Is the tight packing of tents okay as long as they are not super light and flimsy ?
I had not had any issues packing it like this. But I would never store the tent like that for long periods of time.
Two wheel cruise and Rides of Japan, collab... Hmmm
13/14kg without food and water is much fun! what kind of camera or how much does your electronic stuff weight? i had around 2kg and try to cut off a bit.
Ideally only my phone, or max a GoPro.
@@ridesofjapan wise man! i had a huge fujifilm with me.
Hey mate thx for the information video
Do you know what kind of Mini Mussette you're using thx
Apidura, It is linked in the video description 👍
Thx m8
Hey. Doesn't handlebar feel a bit too heavy with so much stuff on it? Do you consider a change from huge saddle bag to something like Tailfin? As a happy owner of the one all I can say about it are good things. Sturdy, light and doesn't make your handlebar look like indian bus. It's not cheap but it's really, really a thing. 20 liters only, though.
Too heavy for racing maybe :)
Tailfin is not for me... No hardware mounted panniers in my life, much prefer the look of an Indian bus 😂
@@ridesofjapan Apidura Expedition saddle bag: 325 gramms
Tailfin Series S (carbon) is about 600 gramms (at least mine is 601)
It's clamped to your thru axle and the seatpost and there's virtually no load onto it, so you can save weight with this.
Also you can remove a lot of stuff from your handlebar bag... And no swinging behind.. And you can load something even bigger onto it.. well, I don't know how can you resist 😊
It’s my vanity mate! I’m sure it’s a great product, they’ve contacted me in the past... but I just can’t get over the look 😜
@@ridesofjapan very bold statement!
@@ridesofjapan and the seat pack looks sooo svelte.... 😇
Have you considered running just a hammock top quilt as it would be lighter than a entire sleeping bag while maintaining the same warmth
Great video. thanks. what winter rain jacket do you recommend?
Sorry, I have not been doing any bike packing during the winter, so can’t really give any recommendations.
what about the spares kit? can yu tell more about it? looks good, where can i get it?
For now, Check out this live stream talking about the kit th-cam.com/video/e2w3ad04CyE/w-d-xo.html
(Plan is to do an updated video on it later in the year)
But what's the weight of the bike in "feather mode"? Hoped for a reveal in this video
Patience my friend... that video is a “project” to make ;)
@@ridesofjapan I think it's clearly stated on his T shirt . Everything you se here is bike regarded so that shirt must be telling us something...
I love the video but I have a budget and I have seen the budget videos but I have a really really tight budget. Any tips for a full setup for under let’s say 400 usd
Naturehike + Rockbros.
check out his video on budget bikepacking gear. it is the best I have seen so far. I bought quite a few pieces he suggested there.
@@KerenWang Some reservation about the Rockbros saddle bag I've... those aluminium brackets on the inside at the bottom have sharp ragged edges that did some damage to things.
@@charliewhiskey8440 ? Which ones do you mean? I have a frame bag with a plastic liner and a top tube without any aluminium.
@@charliewhiskey8440 I got a roswheel 12l saddlebag for about 25gbp and it is honestly brilliant. A waterproof backpack covering makes it fully waterproof for an extra few pounds
Older video I know, just prepping for a few overnight adventures. Do you do anything for bike security - whilst not planning on camping in a town there may be some through traffic and keen to ensure my bike is still there in the morning.
Sorry, I don’t need to worry about that part where I camp.
Do you no longer take an inner tube with you in case your tubeless tyres fail to seal after a puncture?
I always carry an inner tube.
Curious about handlebar top bag model. Mind sharing details?
Egress pocket www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/handlebar/EgressPocket
@@ridesofjapan Cheers Roj!
What compression sack and size do you use to stuff your tent in?
it’s from a small Japanese brand called oxtos, got it for free when I ordered the big Agnes tent.
I think it’s a 4 Liter one (might be 5)
www.oxtos.co.jp/oxtos_item/%E9%98%B2%E6%B0%B4%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B3%E3%83%B3%E3%83%97%E3%83%AC%E3%83%83%E3%82%B7%E3%83%A7%E3%83%B3%E3%83%90%E3%83%83%E3%82%B04%EF%BD%8C/
What goes in jersey pockets? Just phone/wallet/keys?
Just my Phone and the occasional snack
I am about to buy a carbon rail saddle. Did you ever fear of breaking something using seat bags with a carbon saddle?
Nope, never :)
Thank you so much for this video! I want to start traveling by bike and I didn't know a 9L saddle pack is so roomy. I was thinking to buy a bigger model because I don't want to put too much wait on the frame, since I got a cyclocross bike with all the cables wired externally.
p.s. är du svensk? Din "just" föreslår mig det :)
Jajjamän! ;)
@@ridesofjapan va! Det var den sista nationen jag hade gissat!
What’s the brand of the Down jacket and was it good enough?
Down vest is from Uniqlo, good enough for what I expect it to do at that price
Great video - very similar equipment to what I've been using and pretty much how I packed on my multi-day tour round the Netherlands in the summer (with a few more clothes!) Biggest difference is that I have my Fly-creek ULV1 tent packed in its stuff sack on my ToPeak frontloader handlebar bar bag instead of a bag like you have, and my frame back is full size so I have a 2Lt water bag inside it. twitter.com/FrazerGoodwin/status/1292379604108353536?s=20
Sweet setup! 👌
@@ridesofjapan One of the best bits of extra Kit I got is the Litelock gold bike lock that wraps around the seat bag. Light, high security and bikepacking friendly.
Awesome vid as usual. Can you provide a link to the mat pump and the 3-point musette?
Cheers!
SeaToSummit Pump Sack:
US: amzn.to/3oOl1ys
UK: amzn.to/3jX1fx7
DE: amzn.to/3eeUZzs
CA: amzn.to/324NrKH
(Only works with Seatosummit mats)
Apidura Mussette
www.apidura.com/shop/packable-musette/
I am kinda missing a small first aid kit :(
Great video, mate. You have inspired me to go bike packing. One question... what about insect repellent???
Come on mate, you lived here... not need for that ;)
@@ridesofjapan Oh shit, I forgot that I don’t live there any more. Keen to do a biking trip there when things settle down with ‘the virus’.
Nice video, what about a light sneakers? I think some rest for the feet would be nice after some hours riding.
Personally I find MTB shoes to work fine walking around the camp etc. especially when it’s just an overnighter. but for longer touring I bet you’d appreciate a more nimble pair of shoes. My mate had a pair with him on this trip that was basically a thick sock with a proper sole glued on to it.. looked very comfy and compact.
How about an update? 😊
@@el3ktrik0 honestly noting have really changed other than I haven’t been using it for like 2 years 😭
MiniPump?
Sorry forgot to mention that, it's attached to the bike
Very usufull! What its your width of handlebar? Can you still use the drop position with the S bag? Did you check the M size?
Thx
I have 40cm bars, but they are flared, so 48 in the drops, you can see it demoed with the bag here: th-cam.com/video/3ZdbyDo3n9g/w-d-xo.html
I made a mistake explaining it in this video, the width of the bag depends on how much you pack the bag not really the size. The bigger issue when it come to size for me is tire clearance with the bigger sizes.
No chair!? Come on man! 😄
A what?! 😱
@@ridesofjapan strap a Helinox Chair Zero above your tent poles on the front and you will be forever happy when sitting round that fire. It's a game changer! It only weighs 1lb! :D
1lb too many when nature is full of chairs ;)
@@ridesofjapan Everyone in my bikepacking club said the same thing until they sat on mine. Now look at them: photos.app.goo.gl/2QZUtVJDQ4vvfxgA9 :D
@@JohnBr0 sadly, the zero is impossible to find these days. but just yesterday, i picked up the helinox one! taking it out this weekend! so you think best on front of bike with tent poles?
lil pump...
That shirt xD
I feel like when wearing that shirt in public, it will be interpreted in a very different way.
Please do not turn off automatic subtitles... Thank you :)
I never do, I think it takes a while for TH-cam to publish the automatic subtitles.
@@ridesofjapan I'll try to look at it a little later
@@ridesofjapan No subtitles :(
Dont forget toilet paper and a shovel, leave no trace
the deuce of spades!
A question I have is about your down vest - I've listened to the bit several times and can't make out what brand supplier you got it from (Unicle?) - any clues?
Sorry mate.. it’s from a Japanese “fast fashion” chain UNIQLO, (think H&M). I realize now it’s a bit silly of me to think people would know what it was 😅
Uniqlo is popular here in the U.S. and Europe as well. I’ve thought about buying one of their down vests for camp wear.
Uniqlo is also available in Australia
@@nomap2161 Damn, had no idea 😅Was definitely still unknown outside of Japan 10 years ago
@@ridesofjapan Yep, I think it's mainly thanks to Roger Federer being sponsored by them and wearing their clothing. I actually wear a Uniqlo undershirt as a base layer in my winter cycling.
does your girl friend wieght your package for comparing lol
but but.. im scared of the dark
stay home?
can't take my eyes off that rusty chain
Can't believe you still carry a wallet.
In Japan, cash rules. Plus we have to carry a gaijin card.