Love the setup, everything in its place and nothing hanging out or flapping. We started touring a little last year and look to do more this year. Thanks for posting, got some great ideas now!
Well, wonderful. Planning to cycle Chili, Bolivia, Peru up to Panama next year... Whooo, the music reminds me MARCEL DADI- best french picking guitarist. I'm from Belgium and went to see him playing. Unfortunately he was on the Panam plane that blew up living the US about 15-20 years ago. A very sad for the music community... Lovely video. Thanks..
Hi Pamela, I am a new subscriber to your channel. I wanted to let you know it's a great video. I am planning a bike camping trip this weekend with my kids a little south on the same trial from you. This is a first for us on our bikes and with the kids. So thank you for many ideas as I get things ready today. Luckily we have all our lightweight gear from backpacking. We are also pulling a trailer since the kids are only 6 and 8 for our camping gear. I was afraid to add to much weight to their bikes. I just added a back rack to my bike with the bags that clips like yours. Im glad to see you like that bec. I bought two knowing one would go back. One has the clip the other just laided over. so you sold me im going with the clips.
Excellent video, gave me lots of ideas. I have those same Ortlieb bags and am getting ready to use them for my first time with my 14 yr. old son on the C &O canal in June, D.C. to Cumberland. I hope to do the GAP next year. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Bobby! I LOVE my paniers. It is going to be such a great ride with your son, great adventures and amazing bonding time. Please subscribe to my channel and watch the video I made of our trip. Once you are subscribed, you will automatically be notified when I post more videos. Also, If you have any questions regarding the trip, I would be more than happy to answer them for you!
Great little video with sound tips. My wife and I are recently retired so we bought bikes partly to keep active. now we have cheap panniers which seem ridiculously small but do have the roll-top system so hopefully will be proof against the occasional Scottish rain shower! I will subscribe and look forward to your trips.:)
Hi pamela i seen your video before you just make good video i had to watch it again i am gonna start touring next year if your ever down this why i love to ride with you i am in ohio i learn more from you have great trip be safe thanks for shareing
Charles! I am so pleased that this video that my husband and I made together is so helpful to you! I don't have plans to go to Ohio soon. Make a video of your trip so I can see!!
Here are a couple of my tips. Make a list on the computer of every item in each bike bag, labelled rear left/right ,front left/right, reduce it to fit on A5 and laminate it. Then mark front and rear panniers with capital R/L with a permanent marker, so at a glance u know the position each bag sits on the bike. Strap the laminated list on to Bar bag, or front panier and at a glance u can find instantly, which bag contains the item u need. Having to empty every bag to find an item thats needed, is not fun.
Omg I love you lol This is just so attractive ! I’m not an internet creep I swear Thanks too, though I’m loading up my bike next Spring for a summer long Colorado tour! Be blessed!
Great video Pam. I think I speak for others when I say (or in this case type) that I would love a gear list. Regarding your suggestion of camping in one's neighborhood, I live in Washington, DC and would likely get shot if I tried your idea. :)
Pamela, Awesome video! I just so happen to be planing a bike trip with my 13 years old around the same mile markers on the GAP. It's only going to be 2 nights of camping. The bike my son is riding has a rear rack and panniers to go along. My cross bike does not. Im sure i could get some that adapt but my question is do you think you could do the ride on the trial with 2 wheel kid trailer? I see a bunch on Craigs list for about 50 bucks (surely much cheaper than getting a rack and bags to go along with) I could throw everything in the trailer and go. Thanks again for such a great video!
You should try replacing the large rear rack pack with a pair of ortlieb front panniers. They will balance the bike much better, giving you much better bike handling. Enjoy your cycling on future trips, and stay safe on the road.
Everyone has their own way to load their bike. Lots of factors, lots of options. What I noticed from this vid is that for some reason you choose not to ride with fenders and in my opinion, that's a mistake. A lack of fenders means all the ride grime and dust to sloppy mud covers the panniers. Minimal weight and when properly mounted very sturdy and keep you clean and dry. They do come with some associated problems like when you have to clean mud out or even remove them because of mud, that has happened to me twice, But the convenience outweighs any negative points by far. imgur.com/a/sMmcPgv
Hey Pamela, I like your set-up. I have those Ortlieb panniers, which are great for me. How much would you suggest that big white Ortlieb bag? It looks like you could fit a fair bit of stuff in there, but it would be tempting then to overpack at the rear and have a lot of weight on the back wheel. It looks expensive also, how much did that cost? I'm an Australian currently planning a trip through the Americas and am thinking about different packing arrangements, so thanks for your video.
I found this useful! I feel too cautious to carry around a propane or gas fuel tank for fires so I'd rather carry around Coghlan's Emergency Stove and burning tablets. I would just hate for the tank to leak and fumes contaminate everything stored with it. But I think that's just me and my weird worries. XD Have you ever gone on any bike camping with a dog in tow? I'm not planning on going on any tours or anything... maybe just a leisurely camping trip but using a bike as transportation instead of a car. "Tour" makes me think traveling cross county or even state to state travel. There are plenty of Natural parks in my area so I don't have to travel far. I pretty sure part of my travel kit would be including lots of sunscreen and bug repellant as I live in good ol' swampy Florida.
nice im slightly lighter as i just have 15l pannier either side and 15l on my back for helmet etc in shops tent goes on top of my panniers its small too like yer gear but i couldnt cycle with it id never move
Pamela, I loved your setup. We are considering a month journey with the same Ortlieb threesome in the back. My concerns were two, having the bike's weight too unbalanced towards the back, and not having a place to fit my tent, but the 31 Lt seems big enough. Otherwise, can you fit anything over the rack and then place the big bag on top and still strap it to the panniers?
Hello Matias, this is Pamela's husband. The weight was a little unbalanced towards the back in our setup, but only when you get off the bike. When you are riding the bike I did not feel any weight balance problems. If you are thinking that you will carry as much as we did and want to balance the weight better, then I would recommend getting smaller ortlieb panniers for the front as well. Our tent is the REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent which fit perfectly inside my waterproof 31L bag. If you have a longer size tent that will not fit inside the rear bag, you can just bungee cord the tent to the rear rack. My Only concern in that is, I do not think the tent stuffing bags are waterproof and will make your tent wet when you ride in the rain. Good luck. I hope I have answered your question.
I currently bought the bicycle touring Blueprint book. Currently reading it. Im just short on vacation time. But I have my heart set on it. Just waiting for the opportunity to arise.
thank you Tomas! I will be posting more videos to my channel this winter, it seems as though the only slower time for me to post videos are the cooler months! do you have a channel?
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Thank you. Yes i have a channel in youtube: Tomás Morgado.
Hello Jonathan, it is super compact, it fits on the palm of your hand, It is called the Snowpeak Gigapower stove with Piezo igniter. I love it and have used it for many occasions. Here's a link to the site where I purchased it. www.rei.com/product/643058/snow-peak-gigapower-stove-with-piezo thanks for watching and please subscribe and I will update my videos, probably more during the winter when I am snowbound and have nothing else to do........ Pamela
I purchased the CASTELLI Leggera Cycling Jacket at a local bicycle shop, you can find them online, one bit of info, they run small. And the "shower bag" is just a lingerie laundering bag that I purchased at the Dollar Tree, I like that the mesh breathes just in case some of my shower stuff is a little damp. They sell them 3 in a pack! Use what you have!!!!
I have the same panniers, that I use for commuting. If I were in you, I'd have taken a trailer like Burley Travoy, instead of that big white bag, perhaps too heavy for the rear wheel and rack, in particular, I shouldn't want to stress the frame and the rack retaining screws. Having said that, thanks for the ideas, I have copied them
Ugo Bertoletti Thanks for your comment. We were looking at getting the trailer like you mentioned, but I think it will be harder on pushing the trailer as there is more friction with the third wheel. And I want the least resistance when you are at a constant climb from 250 feet in elevation to 2400 feet in the first 25 mile ride up to the Eastern Continental Divide.
Very useful, thanks. One thing I don´t really understand is why many bikers like you guys choose the 31l rackpack instead of the 49l. Yes you do lose the convenient attachment straps, but wouldn´t it be better to get a MUCH more capable bag than the 31l adding just a few cm more in width?? 7cm total, or 3.5cm per side, sounds like a minimal compromise compared to the volumetric benefits. Am I missing something here?? Thanks
1650million One big concern is the weight. With 31L carrying food in one and tent and tools in the other was getting to be a little back heavy as it is. For our needs on this particular 8 day trip I found that I did not miss the extra room at all. Besides that 49l is too big for carrying it on the back. It is intended to be used more on the bike cargo trailer like this one. www.bikewagon.com/bob-yak-plus-single-wheel-bicycle-trailer?CAWELAID=400006350000360012&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=400006350000472323&cadevice=c&gclid=COabqtjcx8UCFQiRHwodJUEAqg
Yes, they will. I have a Catrike Expedition, and I have the Ortlieb rear panniers and the Rack Pack Ortlieb bag too. They all fit on the rear rack just fine.
I used to ride alloy but it cracked on me and made me walk 8km. to home and never again used alloy ever since i stick to steel so and never failed on me except flats and thats why im kinda sketchy on alloys anyway just my opinion
well, you can't have me, per se, but you can subscribe to my channel and its the next best thing! We are planning a trip to the Midwest of the United States this summer, we will be taking a lot of photos and video! Merci bocoup!!
Pamela Soshkin ...J'y vais de ce pas , je souscris immédiatement ... and I will be a discreet follower.of your future adventures . All is in order, already ? -) How can you guess I am french !? I am very surprised ! l'intuition féminine, sans doute ! fare well and good trip Amicalement Jean Michel
I ask the question and then I realize my bike frame is about 3 inches too big and it's a mens...so dismounting is an issue for me anyway..then I put a rack and a bag on the bike and nearly kill myself trying to get off the bike...oy. I'm so new
Yeah your set up is good but you need some extra tube tires just in case you get a flat. Trust me no one wants a flat and be stuck in the middle of nowhere. And also some tire levers and pump.
Arnold Soshkin Thanks Arnold, yup I went and got the 31 litre size. I did the C &O Canal trail this summer with my son. Had a blast. I'm doing the GAP out and back next fall by myself, can't wait. Thanks for your help. Take care
It's obvious that your personality is one of complete thoroughness. But you're not at home, where you have everything in its certain place. You're on a bicycle tour. You really don't need half of that stuff, learn to ruff it a little. I'm not ripping on you but you seem like the type of person who is a bit of a perfectionist; everything needs to have it's place. And nothing can be out of order, or do without.
wow! you hit the nail right on the head, I am a perfectionist sometimes...It calms me! thanks for your intuitive comment, my friend, said, "yep, that's you alright!"
@@pamelasoshkin, came across your video again. I just bought the Rack Pack Ortlieb bag. But I bought the 49 Liter. I don't have to fill it up all the way, but for the price I wanted to hold as much as possible if needed. Thanks for your video. Very inspiring too. By the way, do you know how much weight you were carrying in total with all your gear? I too am a bit of a perfectionist. I like weighing all my gear and each pannier. Just so I know what I'm carrying to compare with other bicycle tourists. Without food or water I'm at 41.5 Lbs total in gear weight. Thanks. 😉
This is EXACTLY what I needed . Thanks. Happy travelling !
Love the setup, everything in its place and nothing hanging out or flapping. We started touring a little last year and look to do more this year. Thanks for posting, got some great ideas now!
Mark Doty I am glad you it helped you out a bit. Enjoy your riding adventures.
Well, wonderful. Planning to cycle Chili, Bolivia, Peru up to Panama next year...
Whooo, the music reminds me MARCEL DADI- best french picking guitarist. I'm from Belgium and went to see him playing. Unfortunately he was on the Panam plane that blew up living the US about 15-20 years ago. A very sad for the music community... Lovely video. Thanks..
Hi Pamela, I am a new subscriber to your channel. I wanted to let you know it's a great video. I am planning a bike camping trip this weekend with my kids a little south on the same trial from you. This is a first for us on our bikes and with the kids. So thank you for many ideas as I get things ready today. Luckily we have all our lightweight gear from backpacking. We are also pulling a trailer since the kids are only 6 and 8 for our camping gear. I was afraid to add to much weight to their bikes. I just added a back rack to my bike with the bags that clips like yours. Im glad to see you like that bec. I bought two knowing one would go back. One has the clip the other just laided over. so you sold me im going with the clips.
That was excellent and so helpful, thank you.
Food for thought Pam thanks for the video.
Excellent video, gave me lots of ideas. I have those same Ortlieb bags and am getting ready to use them for my first time with my 14 yr. old son on the C &O canal in June, D.C. to Cumberland. I hope to do the GAP next year. Thanks for the video!
Thanks Bobby! I LOVE my paniers. It is going to be such a great ride with your son, great adventures and amazing bonding time. Please subscribe to my channel and watch the video I made of our trip. Once you are subscribed, you will automatically be notified when I post more videos. Also, If you have any questions regarding the trip, I would be more than happy to answer them for you!
Great little video with sound tips. My wife and I are recently retired so we bought bikes partly to keep active. now we have cheap panniers which seem ridiculously small but do have the roll-top system so hopefully will be proof against the occasional Scottish rain shower! I will subscribe and look forward to your trips.:)
Cool packing ideas, thanks for the upload!
Yes, it is the 31 liter, any bigger will be to large for this setup unless you have a yak trailer. I'm glad I could help!
What a great video - so full of good ideas and tips.Thanks Pam! :)
+russ trew I'm glad you liked it, Russ!
Really helpful, thank you.
Helpful, thank you!
Really nice set up...and a nice lady too..thanks for this nice vid..😃
Nice setup!
thanks Pamela i leard a lot off your video i watch it again thatnks for shareing Pamela have +safe trip
I'm so glad, Charles!
will youmerry me youve got to see it here, love your packin road gear
Thanks Pamela!
Nice to see someone bring what they need
thank you!! I did carry a bit too much food though....
Hi pamela i seen your video before you just make good video i had to watch it again i am gonna start touring next year if your ever down this why i love to ride with you i am in ohio
i learn more from you
have great trip be safe thanks for shareing
Charles! I am so pleased that this video that my husband and I made together is so helpful to you! I don't have plans to go to Ohio soon. Make a video of your trip so I can see!!
loved your vid, thanx for sharing.
+fayth fernay this was my pleasure!
Here are a couple of my tips. Make a list on the computer of every item in each bike bag, labelled rear left/right ,front left/right, reduce it to fit on A5 and laminate it. Then mark front and rear panniers with capital R/L with a permanent marker, so at a glance u know the position each bag sits on the bike. Strap the laminated list on to Bar bag, or front panier and at a glance u can find instantly, which bag contains the item u need. Having to empty every bag to find an item thats needed, is not fun.
Omg I love you lol
This is just so attractive !
I’m not an internet creep I swear
Thanks too, though
I’m loading up my bike next Spring for a summer long Colorado tour!
Be blessed!
Let me know when you upload photos or videos of your trip and preparations. I'd like to see it! Have a great time!
Great video Pam. I think I speak for others when I say (or in this case type) that I would love a gear list. Regarding your suggestion of camping in one's neighborhood, I live in Washington, DC and would likely get shot if I tried your idea. :)
Pamela, Awesome video! I just so happen to be planing a bike trip with my 13 years old around the same mile markers on the GAP. It's only going to be 2 nights of camping. The bike my son is riding has a rear rack and panniers to go along. My cross bike does not. Im sure i could get some that adapt but my question is do you think you could do the ride on the trial with 2 wheel kid trailer? I see a bunch on Craigs list for about 50 bucks (surely much cheaper than getting a rack and bags to go along with) I could throw everything in the trailer and go. Thanks again for such a great video!
Thank you for sharing this video. May I ask what size is your Ortlieb rack pack?
You should try replacing the large rear rack pack with a pair of ortlieb front panniers. They will balance the bike much better, giving you much better bike handling.
Enjoy your cycling on future trips, and stay safe on the road.
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Everyone has their own way to load their bike. Lots of factors, lots of options. What I noticed from this vid is that for some reason you choose not to ride with fenders and in my opinion, that's a mistake. A lack of fenders means all the ride grime and dust to sloppy mud covers the panniers. Minimal weight and when properly mounted very sturdy and keep you clean and dry. They do come with some associated problems like when you have to clean mud out or even remove them because of mud, that has happened to me twice, But the convenience outweighs any negative points by far. imgur.com/a/sMmcPgv
Hey Pamela, I like your set-up. I have those Ortlieb panniers, which are great for me.
How much would you suggest that big white Ortlieb bag? It looks like you could fit a fair bit of stuff in there, but it would be tempting then to overpack at the rear and have a lot of weight on the back wheel.
It looks expensive also, how much did that cost?
I'm an Australian currently planning a trip through the Americas and am thinking about different packing arrangements, so thanks for your video.
I found this useful! I feel too cautious to carry around a propane or gas fuel tank for fires so I'd rather carry around Coghlan's Emergency Stove and burning tablets. I would just hate for the tank to leak and fumes contaminate everything stored with it. But I think that's just me and my weird worries. XD Have you ever gone on any bike camping with a dog in tow? I'm not planning on going on any tours or anything... maybe just a leisurely camping trip but using a bike as transportation instead of a car. "Tour" makes me think traveling cross county or even state to state travel. There are plenty of Natural parks in my area so I don't have to travel far. I pretty sure part of my travel kit would be including lots of sunscreen and bug repellant as I live in good ol' swampy Florida.
nice im slightly lighter as i just have 15l pannier either side and 15l on my back for helmet etc in shops tent goes on top of my panniers its small too like yer gear but i couldnt cycle with it id never move
Roll your ortliebs inwards towards the bike, looks neater...
Great vid...!
Nice video!
Thank you! I'm glad that you enjoyed it 😊
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Hello. I loved your video. What brand are your panniers?
What bike rack do you have, is it a Topeak?
What kind of bikes were you two riding ?
Pamela, I loved your setup. We are considering a month journey with the same Ortlieb threesome in the back.
My concerns were two, having the bike's weight too unbalanced towards the back, and not having a place to fit my tent, but the 31 Lt seems big enough. Otherwise, can you fit anything over the rack and then place the big bag on top and still strap it to the panniers?
Hello Matias, this is Pamela's husband. The weight was a little unbalanced towards the back in our setup, but only when you get off the bike. When you are riding the bike I did not feel any weight balance problems. If you are thinking that you will carry as much as we did and want to balance the weight better, then I would recommend getting smaller ortlieb panniers for the front as well. Our tent is the REI Half Dome 2 Plus Tent which fit perfectly inside my waterproof 31L bag. If you have a longer size tent that will not fit inside the rear bag, you can just bungee cord the tent to the rear rack. My Only concern in that is, I do not think the tent stuffing bags are waterproof and will make your tent wet when you ride in the rain. Good luck. I hope I have answered your question.
Pamela, quick question. How many litres is your white Ortlieb Rack Pack. I'm trying to decide which one to get, Large or XL. Thanks, Bobby
Good
How much weight do you carry , it looks like a lot .
cool I like your video..I already bought my panniers same brand as yours, just haven't had the chance to do a bicycle tour yet. hopefully this year.
You will enjoy it. It's a wonderful and memorable experience.
David Moya Let me know how it went when you do decide to go. I would like to hear your experience.
I currently bought the bicycle touring Blueprint book. Currently reading it. Im just short on vacation time. But I have my heart set on it. Just waiting for the opportunity to arise.
i like this girl
good vid. Subbed the channel
thank you Tomas! I will be posting more videos to my channel this winter, it seems as though the only slower time for me to post videos are the cooler months! do you have a channel?
Thank you. Yes i have a channel in youtube: Tomás Morgado.
Hi,
what tiny little stove is that? look very compact
Hello Jonathan,
it is super compact, it fits on the palm of your hand, It is called the Snowpeak Gigapower stove with Piezo igniter. I love it and have used it for many occasions. Here's a link to the site where I purchased it. www.rei.com/product/643058/snow-peak-gigapower-stove-with-piezo
thanks for watching and please subscribe and I will update my videos, probably more during the winter when I am snowbound and have nothing else to do........
Pamela
Where did you get the jacket with the small bag and the shower bag?
I purchased the CASTELLI Leggera Cycling Jacket at a local bicycle shop, you can find them online, one bit of info, they run small. And the "shower bag" is just a lingerie laundering bag that I purchased at the Dollar Tree, I like that the mesh breathes just in case some of my shower stuff is a little damp. They sell them 3 in a pack! Use what you have!!!!
I hope you come to Morocco
Take me with you on your next trip
That's the best comment yet! Kudos Captain Gilligan!
I have the same panniers, that I use for commuting. If I were in you, I'd have taken a trailer like Burley Travoy, instead of that big white bag, perhaps too heavy for the rear wheel and rack, in particular, I shouldn't want to stress the frame and the rack retaining screws. Having said that, thanks for the ideas, I have copied them
Ugo Bertoletti Thanks for your comment. We were looking at getting the trailer like you mentioned, but I think it will be harder on pushing the trailer as there is more friction with the third wheel. And I want the least resistance when you are at a constant climb from 250 feet in elevation to 2400 feet in the first 25 mile ride up to the Eastern Continental Divide.
Very useful, thanks.
One thing I don´t really understand is why many bikers like you guys choose the 31l rackpack instead of the 49l. Yes you do lose the convenient attachment straps, but wouldn´t it be better to get a MUCH more capable bag than the 31l adding just a few cm more in width?? 7cm total, or 3.5cm per side, sounds like a minimal compromise compared to the volumetric benefits. Am I missing something here??
Thanks
1650million One big concern is the weight. With 31L carrying food in one and tent and tools in the other was getting to be a little back heavy as it is. For our needs on this particular 8 day trip I found that I did not miss the extra room at all. Besides that 49l is too big for carrying it on the back. It is intended to be used more on the bike cargo trailer like this one. www.bikewagon.com/bob-yak-plus-single-wheel-bicycle-trailer?CAWELAID=400006350000360012&CAGPSPN=pla&catargetid=400006350000472323&cadevice=c&gclid=COabqtjcx8UCFQiRHwodJUEAqg
What is the total weight of the 3 bags you carry, and is your husband's considerably heavier with the repair items?
i love them water bags i ride a catrikewill them bags fit a catrike i think they will what you think
Yes, they will.
I have a Catrike Expedition, and I have the Ortlieb rear panniers and the Rack Pack Ortlieb bag too.
They all fit on the rear rack just fine.
Hi are you using steel or alloy coz im kinda sketchy when it comes to alloy for touring thanks
ApocaIypse666 Not sure what you mean.
I used to ride alloy but it cracked on me and made me walk 8km. to home and never again used alloy ever since i stick to steel so and never failed on me except flats and thats why im kinda sketchy on alloys anyway just my opinion
je suis absolument en admiration devant l'organisation féminine !
j'aurais besoin de vous !!! -)
J'ai déjà les Orlieb !
well, you can't have me, per se, but you can subscribe to my channel and its the next best thing! We are planning a trip to the Midwest of the United States this summer, we will be taking a lot of photos and video! Merci bocoup!!
Pamela Soshkin
...J'y vais de ce pas , je souscris immédiatement ... and I will be a discreet follower.of your future adventures .
All is in order, already ? -)
How can you guess I am french !? I am very surprised !
l'intuition féminine, sans doute !
fare well and good trip
Amicalement Jean Michel
Please post links to where you can get these bags
Hi David! I would just Google search the Ortleib paniers, look for the best price and free shipping! Enjoy
So...how do you dismount a bike with all that stuff on the back?? Just lay it down?
I ask the question and then I realize my bike frame is about 3 inches too big and it's a mens...so dismounting is an issue for me anyway..then I put a rack and a bag on the bike and nearly kill myself trying to get off the bike...oy. I'm so new
Yeah your set up is good but you need some extra tube tires just in case you get a flat. Trust me no one wants a flat and be stuck in the middle of nowhere. And also some tire levers and pump.
Yes, you are correct, my video showed what I carried, my husband carried the maintenance items. Good thinking though :)
Lool don't mess with me I'm from New York
haahahaa! isn't that funny? thought is was, I'm glad you enjoyed the tips and a question, do you have any trips planned?
Ok, but I prefer to balance the weight with front panniers, rather than putting so much weight (self + luggage) to bear on the rear wheel.
that its a great idea! I love it, next time I may try that! thanks
Is it the 31 Litre, it is hard to try and catch a glimpse of the writing on the bag.
Hello Bobby, this is Pamela's husband and the bag is a 31L size. The XL is way too big for this type of setup.
Arnold Soshkin Thanks Arnold, yup I went and got the 31 litre size. I did the C &O Canal trail this summer with my son. Had a blast. I'm doing the GAP out and back next fall by myself, can't wait. Thanks for your help. Take care
No problem Bobby, I am glad I could help. It's great that you enjoyed your trip and you will enjoy the GAP. It is a nice trail. Take care.
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Hi pamela i hope you are doing good be safe could you tell me about your bags Pamelayou looking good
:)
No tools or spares? or is that a British thing?
it amazes me how much stuff cyclists carry, I can spend months travelling the world with no more than a 15L backpack.
It's obvious that your personality is one of complete thoroughness.
But you're not at home, where you have everything in its certain place.
You're on a bicycle tour.
You really don't need half of that stuff, learn to ruff it a little.
I'm not ripping on you but you seem like the type of person who is a bit of a perfectionist; everything needs to have it's place. And nothing can be out of order, or do without.
wow! you hit the nail right on the head, I am a perfectionist sometimes...It calms me! thanks for your intuitive comment, my friend, said, "yep, that's you alright!"
Pamela Soshkin, Not sure if your comment is one of sarcasm, or true acknowledgement?
@@The-GreenHornet acknowledgement. You're right on!
@@pamelasoshkin, came across your video again. I just bought the Rack Pack Ortlieb bag.
But I bought the 49 Liter.
I don't have to fill it up all the way, but for the price I wanted to hold as much as possible if needed.
Thanks for your video.
Very inspiring too.
By the way, do you know how much weight you were carrying in total with all your gear?
I too am a bit of a perfectionist. I like weighing all my gear and each pannier. Just so I know what I'm carrying to compare with other bicycle tourists.
Without food or water I'm at 41.5 Lbs total in gear weight.
Thanks. 😉
The bags and camping gear cost more than a week in a hotel.
So awkward haha