Please, please, please show us how all of this packs onto your bike! I feel like you have more than I usually pack, but I feel like I already bring too much. I also love to train-bike-camp, so that adds an extra layer of puzzle to packing. I use a folding bike
I'm with you on the whole "layers vs sunscreen" thing. Having to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours is a giant pain. But I can handle wearing a light long sleeve shirt, and that lasts all day!
Followed Kevin on his old channel. Great guy, makes cycling culture accessible to everyone. REI you did well adding this amazing outdoor cycling ambassador to ur team! Always loved REI & even a bigger fan now. Don't have access to a physical store as I live abroad now, but these videos keep my connected 👍🏽
I've just noticed that one of the hallmarks of the REI channel is keeping glimpses of the outtakes in the final cut. Like, that aside at 7:46 didnt need to be in there, but it gave it that little REI flair. I like your style, REI editors, it's good!
Great callout on the rain coat! My tarp goes under the tent - all of the bags are pretty waterproof so I generally don't cover my bike while I am out :) also a great idea though!
Great episode! Would definitely like to see how it all is packed onto the bike, so definitely consider creating a video about that topic. Thanks for sharing!
Yeah! Let’s see that all go on the bike! I’m limited and can’t put a back rack on my bike so I have to get creative when I load everything up. Always making adjustments to improve. I enjoy this content!
yeah, racks are nice to load up a lot of stuff but I totally get not having enough space. Glad you enjoy the content! Here is the video showing how it all goes on the bike: th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
Oh-h, yeah, gear video! With how USB-C is taking over I got a couple C>micro adapters since they take up less space than dedicated cables and sometimes come with lanyards to hang them onto the cable. Less stuff tangling too!
@@rei You have a great setup (almost like you've done this a few times). I just have a few things that are different. But it would be awesome to see how you pack it all up.
Excellent video, also impressed by the packing system you have. You don't mention waterproofs so I'm guessing you are riding in a warm place where drying is easy...? I use a similar approach for sea kayaking and hiking trips and will refine my thoughts about bike touring kit, when i next get the opportunity to do a trip. Thanks and safe journeys!
Love this! I camp quite a bit and love cycling, but I want to work more toward going on bikepacking trips. I'd love to see how you get that all on your bike.
Thx for the great information. I have a free who don’t like to ride her bike so I’m definitely getting the shammy onesies. Hell I’m getting one too. Protect the booty. This was awesome. It different from camping and it’s important to know what to get. Thanks and keep doing these video. I love them. You need to include your charming wife
Is that the same knife you found on the trip with Ryan, John, and Mirra? Man, didn't realize you went all out on the creature comforts, it always looked like you were crazy minimal. This is good to know, also need that chair!
I added a Helinox Chair Zero to my bike touring set-up this April: where has this been all my life!? Its fantastic! Have definitely done the peanut butter thing too: I feel like I have found my people. Where do you stand on old-school bike touring (as in panniers and more emphasis on visiting some sites)? Do you see that as a different thing from bikepacking (or just an old fasioned word for the same thing)? Great video; ride safe. :-)
Im telling you - the chair is a game changer haha and for one pound?!?! Def worth the weight! I don't have a stance on old-school bike touring really. I still see it as adventuring by bike - I just usually associate it more with paved roads vs gravel, but I have got nothing against it! Especially if that's the gear you have, or the type of riding you like to do! I
latex gloves (or the equivalent) can help if you are tubeless or don't wax your chain. My biggest debate is how big of a battery pack i need. 10,000mAmp feels like less than needed for 5 or 6 days.
That was an intelligent list! I've been bikepacking for years and every time I have to answer someone curious ("what should I pack?"), I answer along the same lines (sleep - food - hygiene - tools - clothing). The only thing missing was: how do you back all this in your small bags :) materials for another video? Time to shave the skull, my friend! Combing everything forward doesn't mask the sparsity, unfortunately :'( it just makes it more noticeable. Shave - you've got a perfect skull :) you'll take more time to get used to it than us, believe me. Well, do what you want, of course. :) But it's time to shave :) :)
Dumb question: why carry a patch kit when you have a tubeless setup and repair kit specifically for that? Ok, site, the tube patch kit is tiny and weight little, bit it's still taking up some of your very limited space.
Not a dumb question, great question. It’s like a last resort. Fix the tubeless tire, if that doesn’t work or fails again, you may need to put in a tube, if that gets a hole, you can patch that… it’s tiny light weight back up. #reiemployee
yeah its a great question Rachel! It is the backup for my backup :) The tires are essential for me to keep moving, and since the patch kit takes up such little space its nice to have. ALSO it works to patch some other things - I forgot my sleeping pad patch kit once and my sleeping pad got a hole in it and guess what came to the rescue!
Why are these REI people so charismatic and fun to watch? We have Miranda, and then this dude! Gracias!
Gracias a usted Tere!
Please, please, please show us how all of this packs onto your bike! I feel like you have more than I usually pack, but I feel like I already bring too much. I also love to train-bike-camp, so that adds an extra layer of puzzle to packing. I use a folding bike
Here you go: th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
That is so awesome! We just launched the video showing how it all fits in :) th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
Great video as always.
Yes. Video of Kevin repairing his tubeless bike setup and packing gear on his bike, please. Thank you. 😁
Thank you Liana! We just launched a video showing how I put everything on my bike: th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
I'm with you on the whole "layers vs sunscreen" thing. Having to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours is a giant pain. But I can handle wearing a light long sleeve shirt, and that lasts all day!
yes! I am so glad that I figured that out!
Followed Kevin on his old channel. Great guy, makes cycling culture accessible to everyone. REI you did well adding this amazing outdoor cycling ambassador to ur team! Always loved REI & even a bigger fan now. Don't have access to a physical store as I live abroad now, but these videos keep my connected 👍🏽
Love hearing that Alphonzo! 🥰
Last Year Miranda prepping for bikepacking the ODT reallllllly could have used this 😅 GREAT vid Kevin!!
🤣 I got you for the next one though!
I've had that stove forever. My favorite!!! Good choice!!
I've just noticed that one of the hallmarks of the REI channel is keeping glimpses of the outtakes in the final cut. Like, that aside at 7:46 didnt need to be in there, but it gave it that little REI flair. I like your style, REI editors, it's good!
I was stuck on that maybe for two minutes haha every time I said it, it sounded weird
Thanks for the love! 🎬😄
You need extra one small Anker solar panel with 2 panels to charge your powerbank!😉it is small powerfu light and cool😎!
That might be cool! If you have a link for it, shoot me an email with it!
This is a great episode, making bike camping a realistic goal... 👏🏽 👍🏼
Thanks the whole goal Hank!
We love to hear that. It sounds like there will be some bikecamping in your near future! 🙌🙌
Great packing list! I also really like my bike computer. I'd add a raincoat and a tarp to cover your gear to the pile- maybe your camp tarp does that?
Great callout on the rain coat! My tarp goes under the tent - all of the bags are pretty waterproof so I generally don't cover my bike while I am out :) also a great idea though!
Love your content and personality. Keep rocking.
Thank you so much Chandra! Because you said so, I will!
Great episode! Would definitely like to see how it all is packed onto the bike, so definitely consider creating a video about that topic. Thanks for sharing!
Hey Mayelly! Take a peek at this video: th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
Thank you! We just created one Mayelly, and here it is! th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
Yeah! Let’s see that all go on the bike! I’m limited and can’t put a back rack on my bike so I have to get creative when I load everything up. Always making adjustments to improve.
I enjoy this content!
Kevin explores creative ways to pack all the stuff in this video: th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
yeah, racks are nice to load up a lot of stuff but I totally get not having enough space. Glad you enjoy the content! Here is the video showing how it all goes on the bike: th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
Loved the video! Keep them coming. Can you tell us the brand of your lined camp shorts? Love the idea of not having to pack underwear!
Oh-h, yeah, gear video!
With how USB-C is taking over I got a couple C>micro adapters since they take up less space than dedicated cables and sometimes come with lanyards to hang them onto the cable. Less stuff tangling too!
That's not a bad idea! You haven't lost any? I worry with them being that small they'd get lost
Yay Kev! How about doing some buddy videos for REI with Ryan Van Duzer!?
Don't tell too many people Vivian, but him and I have something in the works :)
@@KevDoes WooHoo!!! Looking forward to it Kev!!!
Thanks for sharing! Seeing different gear setups is always awesome!
Sure thing! Is there anything you bring along that we didn't mention?
@@rei You have a great setup (almost like you've done this a few times). I just have a few things that are different. But it would be awesome to see how you pack it all up.
isn't it so much fun??? I feel like there is always another cool tip/trick to learn!
@@wildeescape Lucky for you, here is the video showing how I packed it all on my bike th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
Good video. I don’t bikepack but this is useful for canoe/kayak camping enthusiasts
For sure! I love that a lot of it is easily translatable to most kinds of camping
I need to see the packing. As a backpacker I’ve always wondered how it all fits on a bike.
We've got you! Check out this video: bit.ly/3xzJrBR
And… stayed tuned for how Kevin got ALL this stuff back on his bike!
Here it is Willie! th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
I definitely like the "one big pouch" for backpacking though
Awesome. That’s a lot.. would like to see you put all that on a bike.
Sweet! Here is the video! th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
Excellent video, also impressed by the packing system you have. You don't mention waterproofs so I'm guessing you are riding in a warm place where drying is easy...? I use a similar approach for sea kayaking and hiking trips and will refine my thoughts about bike touring kit, when i next get the opportunity to do a trip. Thanks and safe journeys!
The front and rear bags on my bike are waterproof, so I make sure everything that can't get wet is in those!
VERY well done Kev!
thank you Curt!
Love this! I camp quite a bit and love cycling, but I want to work more toward going on bikepacking trips. I'd love to see how you get that all on your bike.
Great question, Margaret! For bag and packing ideas, check out this video: bit.ly/3xzJrBR
So glad you enjoy it Margaret! Hope our latest video helps you get out there: th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
1 vote for Kevin and Ryan van D reunion!
Don't tell anyone... its in the works haha
Thx for the great information. I have a free who don’t like to ride her bike so I’m definitely getting the shammy onesies. Hell I’m getting one too. Protect the booty. This was awesome. It different from camping and it’s important to know what to get. Thanks and keep doing these video. I love them. You need to include your charming wife
Is that the same knife you found on the trip with Ryan, John, and Mirra? Man, didn't realize you went all out on the creature comforts, it always looked like you were crazy minimal. This is good to know, also need that chair!
That is the same knife, yeah! And I am DEFINITELY all for finding the right balance of weight and comfort :)
I would like to see how you pack all your gear on your bike.
Great news Carol, we just launched a video showing how! th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
Muy bonito !
Gracias Ashley!
Weldone your best gear list video yet… i guessing it 3 season setup what your winter setup
Great question - honestly haven't been bikepacking in winter yet. Things would definitely need to change!
I added a Helinox Chair Zero to my bike touring set-up this April: where has this been all my life!? Its fantastic! Have definitely done the peanut butter thing too: I feel like I have found my people.
Where do you stand on old-school bike touring (as in panniers and more emphasis on visiting some sites)? Do you see that as a different thing from bikepacking (or just an old fasioned word for the same thing)?
Great video; ride safe. :-)
Im telling you - the chair is a game changer haha and for one pound?!?! Def worth the weight!
I don't have a stance on old-school bike touring really. I still see it as adventuring by bike - I just usually associate it more with paved roads vs gravel, but I have got nothing against it! Especially if that's the gear you have, or the type of riding you like to do! I
Please show us how you pack it on the bike
You got it Gary! Here is the video: th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
latex gloves (or the equivalent) can help if you are tubeless or don't wax your chain. My biggest debate is how big of a battery pack i need. 10,000mAmp feels like less than needed for 5 or 6 days.
You rode the great divide with dizer didn't you?
Yes! Great memory!
I rarely see a bikepacker using quilt, it's more popular in ultralight backpacking
That was an intelligent list! I've been bikepacking for years and every time I have to answer someone curious ("what should I pack?"), I answer along the same lines (sleep - food - hygiene - tools - clothing). The only thing missing was: how do you back all this in your small bags :) materials for another video?
Time to shave the skull, my friend! Combing everything forward doesn't mask the sparsity, unfortunately :'( it just makes it more noticeable. Shave - you've got a perfect skull :) you'll take more time to get used to it than us, believe me.
Well, do what you want, of course. :)
But it's time to shave :) :)
Platano Power!
Ya tu sabe papa! Todo los días ha!
Hey Kevin, do you have your own TH-cam channel?? You have a great personality!!🚴♀️
I'm not Kevin, but I can help answer your question! He's got his own channel, and it's called KevDoes th-cam.com/users/KevDoes
I do! Thank you so much for the compliment!
The moment you said I don’t like to get my sleeping bag dirty after riding so I use a line, I thought: “he is DEFINITELY Dominican” 😊😊😊
I think I follow this dude on IG.
Niiice! Love it!
He's very follow-able! ❤️😄
What brand sleeping pad is that?
Hi, Sarah. Check out the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XLite here: bit.ly/3d6R2Ri
REI got the answer! I am honestly still figuring out which I like more - this one or the Nemo Tensor
I’d like to see how you pack it on your bike…
Perfect! Here is the video showing how: th-cam.com/video/NFhl-Gv6xug/w-d-xo.html
Great info. However, I can only see this as an attempt to replace Miranda. Please bring her back...
Miranda has her own channel now, she’s still around.
Hi Ron! I’m still here! Find me on the Miranda in the Wild channel right here: th-cam.com/users/MirandaintheWild?si=ELPmzJkDCLju2KnD5oyZMQ
Glad you liked the info Ron
@@galpalcentral Confirmed! She's very much around! ❤
Dumb question: why carry a patch kit when you have a tubeless setup and repair kit specifically for that? Ok, site, the tube patch kit is tiny and weight little, bit it's still taking up some of your very limited space.
Not a dumb question, great question. It’s like a last resort. Fix the tubeless tire, if that doesn’t work or fails again, you may need to put in a tube, if that gets a hole, you can patch that… it’s tiny light weight back up. #reiemployee
yeah its a great question Rachel! It is the backup for my backup :) The tires are essential for me to keep moving, and since the patch kit takes up such little space its nice to have.
ALSO it works to patch some other things - I forgot my sleeping pad patch kit once and my sleeping pad got a hole in it and guess what came to the rescue!
What happened to Miranda?
th-cam.com/users/MirandaintheWild
REI has another channel with just Miranda!- th-cam.com/users/MirandaintheWild
or you can just put the water filter on the larger bag and get rid of the smaller useless bag....the one liters are just dumb.
That's definitely an option - you don't always need that much water and the smaller bag is easier to maneuver and fill up
Hard to listen to you explain what every item is for. Enjoy your bike packing.
Thanks for watching! You can slow down the playback in your TH-cam settings.
@@rei hard to listen, not hard to hear. You didn’t understand. Not to worry, that explains everything. It’s an American thing?