BIKEPACKING JAPAN, A LIGHTWEIGHT TOURING SETUP: Japanese Odyssey kit and gear check
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 พ.ย. 2023
- This video runs through the kit and gear I used for the Japanese Odyssey. The Japan is a 1500mile bikepacking event running the length of Japan. The event is predominantly on road however there are a few gravel sections on route. The Japanese Odyssey is a free route event with a number of pre determined checkpoints and parkour sectors which riders must including in their route.
My kit list was as follows:
Saddle pack:
-Nemo Hornet 1p Tent ( poles and pegs stored in frame bag)
-Thermarest Neo Air sleeping Pad
-Custom PHD designs sleeping bag
- Albion All Road Pertex Shield Rain Jacket
-Albion Zoo Rain Trousers
Frame pack:
-Albion long sleeve Ultra jersey
- Albion Light Weight Gilet
-Albion Merino Neck Warmer
- POC Arm warmers
-dhb LAB leg warmers
-dhb LAD polartec gloves
-OMM rain mitts
-HUNT cap
- Head band
- Double USB wal socket
-Assorted cables
-Spare tube and Voile strap
Top Tube pack:
- Olympus film camera
-Dyna plug and spare plugs
-Vulcanising glue
-Sunscreen
-Lezyne multi tool
-Tyre lever
-Spare bolts, patches etc
-Exposure Joystick helmet light
-Albion winter socks
Bar pack:
-Rapha Lightweight trail pants
-Albion Merino T shirt
-Albion Long sleeve Merino base layer
- HUNT socks
- under wear
- Albion ZOA lightweight insulated jacket
More information about the event can be found here:
www.japanese-odyssey.com
A big thank you to the brands that support me:
Mason Cycles - masoncycles.cc
Hunt Bike wheels - www.huntbikewheels.com
Albion Cycling - www.albioncycling.com
Tailfin Bikepacking equipment - www.tailfin.cc/?v=79cba1185463
Rene Herse tyres - www.renehersecycles.com
Enduro bearings - cycling.endurobearings.com
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I am absolutely astonished at the amount of stuff you can fit in your frame bag! As a 5’4” adult, I’m am supremely envious!
Yes it’s certainly a perk of being tall!
Looking forward to the video of the journey itself. I have the very same Shimano shoes - they've been sat on my shelf since August. I had been planning to wear them for PBP, but hadn't bedded them in yet. Finally got my road bike today after the crash at PBP - so tomorrow - finally get to ride the Sonder again and try out the shoes! I do love the look of them; hopefully they will not disappoint for comfort.
Very helpful and thank for turning me on to Albion. Hope you get a commission :)
Great job, I always enjoy your content!!!
Decathlon has split finger reflective cycling rain gloves
Excellent will look them up thanks
Josh - I use these as overgloves - 'TRIBAN
Compact Waterproof Windproof Overgloves' from Decathlon - 3 finger waterproof mitts - V good for £17.99
I got reflective split finger gloves from Lidl, I’m sure they were like £3,99 have worked really well so far!
In the past, I’d wear nitrile gloves under my normal gloves. Doesn’t keep the gloves dry but does keep the moisture off my skin
decathlon waterproof overgloves work well
Excellent thanks for the tip
Another helpful video! I'm amazed how much stuff you can get in that saddle pack🤣I made a list of what you took on the last trip and realised I should have taken a thicker jacket for the night ,riding and sleeping. I don't take a tent , but a bivvy bag for a quick getaway, and less likelyhood of being spotted. Do you reckon its worth taking a sleeping mat? I feel they may be an extra bit of bulkiness I don't need, but I'm always cold🥶🥶🥶 (no fat on me) and think just the goretex of the bivvy doesn't offer enough insulation.
The ground is very effective at sucking heat from your body. Sleeping mats are as much for insulation as they are for comfort. With a decent mat you can be warmer with a lighter sleeping bag.
Hi Lydia. Yes it’s always take a sleeping pad if possible as it does offer a lot of insulation from the ground. Plus a more comfortable sleep is better for recovery.
Love the break down. As a bikepacker since 2013, it's been a process to get even close to the level of refinement you have! So insight into your setup is always appreciated. Seems like you took a LOT of clothes. Do you think you packed too much of anything (clothing or otherwise)
I don't think I took too much, if anything not enough! Would have liked to have had my ultralight insulated jacket from Albion to keep the chill off while riding.
Nice packing dude. I'm liking the 'flip over' top tube bag.... was it a good barrier for rain?
It's pretty good at keeping the rain out as there is a decent overlap between the lid and the body of the bag. However if you are riding in continuous torrential rain all day I suspect that eventually the water will start to seep in as with any other bikepacking bags.
Cheers mate, looking forward to watching the series of your Bikepacking Japan Tour ;-) @@joshibbett
Again I'm sponsored by Albion.
Do you keep washing your bib shorts every day since it mostly seems you run only one pair in the events? These videos are really useful since I'm cutting gear but I think I still might bring two shorts and alternate.
I washed them every time I stayed in a hotel so at worst rode them 2 days without as wash. If I was camping more regularly then I think I would have taken a second set
I have always wanted to do the Japanese odyssey, unable to due to work/life commitments...
It’s a fantastic way to discover the country if you ever manage to find the time. Would definitely recommend it
Hi Josh,thanks for the Video .How you plan the route of the japanese odyssee 🤓?
Just made a video on that: th-cam.com/video/nZDxWOuLK74/w-d-xo.html
Where do you get all the little bags/pouches from? I’ve been really struggling to find some decent ones to help me pack! Thanks
Alpkit have a good range of dry bags, although the small Green pouch I keep my cables in is actually the storage bag for an Albion ultralight insulated jacket that I repurposed
Do you shop at the same store as Mary Poppins?
Yes there’s currently some excellent Black Friday deals on never ending bags at the moment ! 😎
The Albian clothing looks especially smart - yet visible - for cycle clothing. Nice for touring. @@joshibbett