Bike, Bags, Clothes, and Gear to ride the Great Divide from Canada to Mexico.
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2024
- In the summer of 2023, I rode my bike from Jasper, Alberta Canada to Antelope Wells, New Mexico along the Great Divide. This video is about the bike, bags, clothing, camping and other gear I brought with me. See below for the entire list.
Bike
Moots Routt 45 with Enve adventure fork
SON dynamo hub with Sinewave Reactor USB
Profile Designs Ergo aero bars
Shimano GRX drivetrain
Rene Hearse Fleecer Ridge (front) and Oracle (back) tires
WTB Koda saddle
Shimano XT-PD 8120 Trail clipless pedals
Hope 4-piston brakes
Knog Scout bike alarm
Swood T-bar
Quad Lock iphone mount
Wahoo bike mount
Bags
Deuter Rain Cover II 30-50L
Swift Industries Zeitgeist front bag
Revelate Designs Ripio frame bag
Cedaero Tank Top Tube bag
Cedaero Wedgie Pack
Kaiventure Stem Bags
Revelate Designs Spinelock 16L seat bag
King Cage fork cages
EVOC, Hip Pack Pro, Hydration Bag, Volume: 3L
G4Free Lightweight Packable Shoulder Backpack
Safety Pizza
Camping Gear
Nemo Dragonfly 1P tent
Zenbivy Light (25) Large Quilt
Zenbivy Light 25 x 77 sheet
Zenbivy 7L compression dry sack
Thermarest Neo X-Air Light air mattress
Cocoon Silk Mummy liner
Sea to Summit Aeros down pillow
Emergency space blanket
Kitchen
Nalgene 1L bottles x 2
24oz water bottles x 2
Sawyer Squeeze water filter
Katadyn Steripen Ultra UV Water Purifier
CNOC Outdoors 2L bag
Stojo 12oz collapsible mug
Sea to Summit X-pot Kettle
MSR PocketRocket stove
MSR gas canister
MSR Strike Igniter
Safety matches
10.5 oz Thin Bins Collapsible Container
Sea to Summit Lightweight Dry Sack -13 Liters
Gear Aid 550 Paracord - 30'
LOKSAK OPSAK Odor-Proof Barrier Bags - 12" x 20"
Bronner’s soap
Section of towel
Section of bandana
Full bandana
Wolecock collapsible coffee dripper + cone filters
Coffee
Titanium fork and spoon
Clothing
Pactimo Women’s Range Stratos Cargo bibs
Pactimo Women’s Summit Stratos “12-hr” bibs
Pactimo Women’s Range Merino Cargo Jersey
Pactimo Women’s Range Merino tee
Elevenpine Women’s Uprising Shorts
REI Co-op Sahara Solid Long-Sleeve Shirt - Women's
Shower’s Pass Women's Timberline Pant - BLACK / MD
SKIDA Sun Tour neck tube
Handup Bike gloves
SMITH Lowdown 2 prescription sunglasses
Leatt MTB Trail 3 Helmet
Pearl Izumi X-Alp Summit shoes
Shower’s Pass Womens EcoLyte Elite Jacket - Harvest / Large
Shower’s Pass Crosspoint waterproof socks
Outdoor Research Helium rain mitts
Smartwool merino baselayer bottoms
Mammut merino long-sleeve pullover
Smartwool short bike socks x 2
Smartwool heavy wool socks
Cotton knit hat
Lightweight warm gloves
Brim hat
T-shirt
Sea to Summit mosquito head net
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer UL down jacket
Mountain Hardwear Ghost Whisperer down pants
Croc sandals
Amazon visibility vest
Outdoor Research PackOut Compression Stuff Sack 5L x 2
Toiletries
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Floss
Aquaphor
Benzoyl peroxide
Mini razor
Toenail Clippers
Deodorant
Folding hair brush
Chamois Butt’r
Sunscreen
Piss off pee cloth
Vargo Titanium Dig Dig Tool
Sea to Summit Wilderness Wipes
Sawyer Jungle Juice 100 Pump Spray Insect Repellent - 98 Percent DEET - 2 fl. oz.
Ibuprofen and Tylenol
Note: DON’T bring CBD into Canada!
Bike Tools and Parts
Crankbrothers multitool with chain breaker
Tubolito 29” gravel inner tubes x 2
Bontrager Mini pump
Co2 and valve
Wolf Tooth Chain tool with spare quick links
Tire plugs
Tire levers x 2
Squirt chain lube
LEATHERMAN, Squirt PS4 Keychain Multitool
Duct tape
Electrical tape
Zip ties
Extra spoke
Spare SPD cleat
Spare brake pads
Spare derailleur hanger
Paint stick
Electronics
Black Diamond Cosmo 350 Headlamp
Garmin In Reach
GoPro and chest mount, tripod
Extra GoPro battery and SD cards
Wahoo heart rate monitor
Garmin Vivoactive watch
Portable wall charger
Anker PowerCore 13000 Portable Charger
AINOPE 10000mAh Power Bank
Wahoo Elemnt Roam V2 bike computer
Shokz OpenRun wireless headphones
iPhone 14
Sigma Helmet lamp
Moon Meteor Storm Pro bike lamp
Charging cables: iphone, type C, mini, watch, headphones
Extra Garmin 530 bike computer
Extra lithium batteries
Safety
Folding knife
Bear spray and SABRE Frontiersman Bear Spray Belt
First aid kit and antibiotic cream
Whistle
Miscellaneous
Credit card
Wallet with small amount of cash
Passport card
Journal and pen
Baggies for portioning food
Thank you to Eric Dabbert for the beautiful photos of my bike when it was new! It doesn't look as nice now, but it's loved! - กีฬา
Katrina, I am watching re-runs of your ride and thought you could use some dollarydoos as a deposit on a new Fleecer Ridge tyre😂 Happy Trails
Re-runs! Well thank you very much, Tim! I will definitely use this to fund bike goodies 😊
What I especially like is that this has been so carefully put together by a real person, not just provided by sponsors. A lot of food for thought 😊
Thanks, Charlie!
THANK YOU for putting together this great gear vid and for being a female trailblazer, boldly paving the path for others to follow behind. : )
That means a lot to me, thank you! Hope you have some awesome adventures!
Wow! I appreciate how you “showed, & the why of your gear!” You no doubt saved myself & others tons of money & experimenting. Short & sweet, & your voice is crystal clear. Thank you!😊
Thank you! I’m really glad you found it useful!
Thanks, Katrina, for such a thorough gear overview! I sincerely appreciate your experienced perspective.
Glad it was helpful!
Awesome! This is so interesting. Thank you for putting this together.
You’re welcome, glad you enjoyed it!
Katarina, your trip was amazing. It's the adventure of a lifetime. Congratulations again.👏👏
Thank you! Hopefully it’s the first of many 🤞
Great gear rundown. Thanks, and congratulations again on completing your ride! The series was fun to watch.
Thank you, and thanks for watching!
Congratulations on the ride and thanks for the videos. I was looking forward to each episode. One day I'll try the Great Divide myself. Until then, I'll keep drooling over amazing videos such as yours. Chapeau!
So nice of you to say! I hope you will enjoy riding it someday as well 😊
Well done. This is one of the best gear reviews. Can you remind me which month and range of temps please?
Thank you, and great question! I started on July 25 in Jasper. I felt the timing was perfect, as there was no snow on the passes and NO BUGS! I did get rained on in NM, so if you’re hoping to stay true to the route, that can be an issue.
Temperatures: I tried to get early starts most days to take advantage of the cooler temps; daytime temps were often 80F to 90F. Icefields Parkway got down to 40F at high elevations. Most nights were cooler, maybe 50s. Had a couple of colder nights in Colorado in 30F range.
Outstanding video and review! Thanks for sharing this with us and congratulations on the divide route!…😎
Thanks so much!
A very well done review of gear and bike(sweet). The reasons behind your choices were well presented. As an old senior with not nearly the amount of money sunk into gear as you, I was slightly envious, lol. As wifey and I have discovered bikepacking is not cheap to get set up properly. You have upgraded many items that we plan to do as they present itself. If I could drop 10 pounds on the bike alone(titanium) that would be helpful. As you mentioned you also had a 2nd perhaps 3 ways to purify questionable water which we also do. I must say your voice was crystal clear and understandable for a Canuck, lol. Thank you!
Thanks for watching and the feedback! For the most part I think the gear worked, though some-like the dynamo hub-were probably overkill. I am fortunate to have been able to get the titanium bike. I think I’m getting the “price per miles” into the affordable range with all the time I’ve spent on it now! Some people have fancy cars or vacations…I have gear 😂
Thanks for the gear rundown, cool to see how people approach these epic rides! Also pretty neat to see the Pactimo kit in there, I’m the designer and people tackling bucket-list/epic rides in our gear is quite gratifying to see!
Hi Ryan! Fun to hear from you! I’m a Pactimo ambassador, so I was excited to wear my Pactimo kit. I replaced my worn merino jersey when I got home for future adventures.
+1 on the Pactimo Cargo bibs. Great fit & function
Your videos are the best information ones I have seen on the Divide, thanks for sharing 😊
That’s kind of you to say, I’m glad they’re helpful!
Well done. Thank you.
Happy it was useful, thanks for watching!
With all that gear, it looks like the bike was an afterthought...🤣 I get a kick seeing how much gear people are able to get into their backpack or on their bikes/ motorcycles/scooters. Thanks for posting your adventure. 🙏✌️
Haha what bike?
Superb!😊
Thank you!
Thank you !
You’re very welcome!
Thanks for the view into your rig! very helpful!
Glad to hear it!
Chapeau, thanks for posting always good to see other people's kit for ideas.
You’re welcome!
I loved watching your incredible journey! I am 58 and hope to have an adventure similar to this!
I am still impressed with the quality of your videos over such a long ride. You showed us so many beautiful places! I would need to learn not to stop every mile or two for pictures. 😂
It’s always a struggle between slowing down to enjoy the ride and making sure you get to your destination each night! Glad you enjoyed the series!
Great review and wonderful fun adventure to follow along with you.
Thank you, Darren!
Just found your channel and subscribed as you did a great job going over all the gear you used and what you found you needed to change on your Moots. I will go back through your videos and discover a lot I am sure. How did you like the Route 45 and did you look at the ESC to solve the tire clearance issue? Suggest you use a Tailfin AeroPack out back. Roll top, waterproof, stable and super easy to pack and get to your stuff. Great stuff! Congrats on doing the ride.
Thanks for the subscribe! I was gravel-curious when I bought my bike-bikepacking being just one thing I wanted to use it for-so I skewed towards the Routt 45. I agree, though…the ESC would be an incredible bikepacking machine! Luckily, I didn’t run into mud issues, so the 48 tire in back worked great. I would 100% ride those tires again!
I will definitely look into the seat bag you suggested. I’ve got a couple of racks from Old Man Mountain I’ll be testing on my mountain bike setup too. I think a roll-style bag and a couple of micro panniers could be a good combo in the future.
I love seeing what you brought on your trip as I plan mine! I will likely use a lot of old backpacking items for now, but love having some ideas in case those don't work! Thanks for sharing!!!
You’re so welcome! And researching gear never ends, just because you have what you need…that’s part of the fun, right?
It is impressive what you can carry on a bike. My husband and I have done part of the GDMBR and every so often we have to unpack and repack everything because something got misplaced.
Ugh, that’s the worst…especially when the item is in my seat bag! I found I became very regimented about where I put everything at camp to make packing easier
No, I cannot believe "it fits all on one bike." You must have been very good at Tetris 😂
Turns out playing Tetris was training for bikepacking 🤣
Turns out playing Tetris was training for bikepacking 🤣
Bikepacking, while more aerodynamic, must be a pain to pack everyday. That guy who accompanied you on another video had what, to me, seems like the perfect packing system, 2 panniers at the back and 2 tubebags at the front. Everything is tucked away neatly and within easy access for the dozens of times daily you need to reach for jackets and food. There is also less chafing on the material. Having ridden with him did he actually pack up faster in the morning? Even faster if you don't have everything super compressed like I do. My bags look bulky but I actually have less stuff then what you showed. What I gain in practicatily I loose in pedalling against a strong wind.
Panniers definitely make things easier and work well in all but the roughest of terrain. For the Divide, I think they’re a nice solution, as long as you don’t over pack!
I really enjoyed your videos. Great job!! Could you please say more about the One Of Seven Projects information? Which package did you use? Just the data sheets or the whole big bundle?
Thanks! I had the town list and data sheet…I think that’s the small bundle. Both were pretty helpful.
Really well organized video. It's hard to believe all that fit, but clearly you made it work. Thank you for the tips. Did you also keep track of possible bike shops along your route? I can sort of imagine shops were along the route given it's an established bike trail.
Hi Nancy! The spreadsheet I showed in the video included all the bike shops. The Bicycle Route Navigator app from Adventure Cycling also includes the bike shops. Going southbound, the last bike shop I believe was in Del Norte, CO…there are fewer bike shops overall than you’d think!
You forgot the crocks! How much did this all weigh? Without water or food. And you only brought 2 liters of water??? Thank you so much for this list. I have never done this before. It looks so fun. I may try it!
You’re right! Crocs were critical off-bike gear. I weighed my bags in a laundry basket before I left…they came in around 40lbs, not including food and water. I had 2 24-oz water bottles too, and later added a 1.5L hip hydration pack. I also swapped out my bottles for 1L water bottles later. Trek makes a 1L bottle that fits in my stem bags called the Voda water bottle.
I hope you do try it! It’s such an empowering feeling knowing you have everything you need on your bike!
Awesome! That's a lot of gear on one bike! What do you do for a living?
I have my own graphic design business.
Thank you again for such an entertaining and interesting video series. I enjoyed it thoroughly. Without getting into the myriad technical details, what are your thoughts about the dynamo? Bottom line: did it provide enough power to be a useful addition, knowing that some supplemental power would be needed anyway? Were you happy you had it? Thank you in advance for your thoughts
I think the Dynamo gave me piece of mind…I always had one power bank that was full at all times. It worked well, the route has enough stretches where you gain speed that it reaches the threshold for producing power. That said, I didn’t end up camping more than 2 nights in a row before a Warmshowers or motel, so I don’t feel like I got the value of having it. I would consider one if you are planning 3 or more days out of civilization.
Perfect. Thank you for your insight. happy trails!@@katrinahase
really nice gear description, how do you like the Wahoo Roam V2 ?
I was really impressed with it. I purchased it for the trip; I didn’t trust my previous bike computer, a Garmin 530. It did a good job of not losing the route when I was out of satellite range. The battery lasted really long, too. I didn’t have to charge it very long at the end of each day. Only fault with it is that large nav files (like one of the ACA segments) will be too big to allow “distance to turn” information.
Hi Katrina, an excellent setup, and a wise decision on 4 piston brakes. I’m a fan of knicks as well (ex roadie), so I’ll have to keep shorts handy for shopping excursions. Thanks for that tip😅 Did you find the hub generator worthwhile, and your tyre choice,please?
The dynamo hub gave me piece of mind, but I found I really didn’t need it with two battery banks. I think it would prove its worth if I frequently wild camped for multiple days in a row.
I would run the same tires again, they were perfect. If anything I should have experimented with lower pressure to smooth out the ride more.
@@katrinahase Hi Katrina, on your recommendation I’m swapping out my Maxxis Ramblers for some René Herse Fleecer Ridge.😅 I’ll let you know how they get on after my trip to New Zealand next month.
Have fun in New Zealand!!
Do you believe you could have kept your devices charged w/o the front hub thingy?
Did you ever feel the need for extra water capacity above the 2 Liters?
Were you using the free version of ‘Relive’ or the paid? Any suggestions regarding using the app? Monthly or annual?
Was the warm showers app easy to use and a good value?
Thanks for the insight and fine videos. You’re helpful.
That’s a lot of questions! Ok, here goes:
1. Dynamo hub: I don’t believe it was needed on the Divide because I was typically not away from a power source for more than 2 days.
2. I actually carried close to 4L at the start. I did add more capacity for NM so I had 5L. 6 would have been even better.
3. Relive. I pay the yearly subscription and only use it to make the videos. I record my rides with Strava.
4. Warmshowers: I used the old version of the app…they’ve done a major upgrade since, so I can’t speak to the new one. Even though it was low-tech, it worked well. I highly recommended using Warmshowers because the people and hospitality added incredible depth to the overall experience. And I did save a lot of money, too.
Sounds like you are heading on your own adventure. Have fun!
I have the same stove. How hard was it to find replacements for the fuel canister? I’ve only seen them in large sporting stores.
Also, lots of great gear suggestions. Thanks!
I found one in an outdoor store in Banff, at Flagg Ranch in Wyoming, an outdoor store in Pinedale, and an outdoor store in Salida. There’s also a record store/outdoor store (weird combo, right?) in Del Norte that had them. Most gas stations only had the large, liter size, if at all. I had enough in Montana because there were so many Warmshowers hosts and community centers available. Some places where the trail crosses the CDT, you can find boxes of donated items…i found in there in a motel in Wyoming.
Hi. Thanks for the video. Could you please elaborate on the tush cream? Do you combine the 3 ingredients into a single cream? How much of each?
Yes, mix them together in your hand. Total amount about the size of a large acorn. 2/3 Aquaphor, 1/3 equal amounts of benzoyl peroxide cream and antibiotic cream. Make sure you clean the area well before applying.
No bear bag, and food in your framebag. Did you take bear precautions, or things just worked out well (obviously)?
I did have a bear bag: the Opsak clear bag (seals out odor) and I used it with the waterproof stuff sack. Every night I took ALL of my food and put it in these two sacks. Because there were almost always bear-safe lockers, I would take the bags of food and lock them in there overnight. What I didn’t have to do was hang my bag from a tree, since my bag was safely locked away.
Hi Katrina, thanks a lot for this valuable overview! I will start the GDMBR end of July from Banff. I have a question: I also use the Swift Zeitgeist bag and I see that you couldn't access your bag during the day because of the aero bars? I am still considering to use the aero bars or not. Did you use them? and if so did you like the Profile Design bars?
I got around not accessing the bag by keeping my sleeping kit in it, so that wasn’t a big issue. Like I said, I really didn’t use the aero bars for how they were intended, so in that way I couldn’t justify the expense. The pads take up a lot of space in the handlebars, giving me fewer places to put my hands. BUT, I’m not sure where I would have mounted my bike computer and phone. The aero bars were quite handy for that. And of course, for hanging laundry, trash, or groceries from town! If you want to get aero, drops are always an option. I used those more than the bars. Either way…I strongly suggest the Swood Twisted T-bar to protect your cables: swoodcycles.bigcartel.com/product/twisted-t-bar
Ok, for a clearer answer: no, I don’t think I’d run aero bars again. I would look for something like this for mounting my computer and phone: jefe.bike/collections/cockpit-accessories/products/lightweight-handlebar-extender-accessory-bar
Ok, great thanks. I will have a look at it!@@katrinahase
I have mounted also a Tumbeleweed mini pannier front rack, so I could lift the bag a bit up with putting a small drybag with some raingear or so, below it.@@katrinahase
So, how much did all this weigh?
About 45 lbs before water and food
That's impressive. I was thinking it would be heavier.
This was great. It's always interesting to learn what others take and leave home. How was the MSR flint tool? Better than a lighter?
The flint tool is great, as long as you keep it dry. It only has one function though…to light my gas stove. I have matches if I need to light a fire. Maybe a lighter would be better because you don’t need to carry two things.