One thing I've found helpful is walkable shoes. Hauling your bike over a tree like those is way easier in, say, Specialized Rimes than it is in Sidis. I'm not sure it's 100% needed but I've been happy to have a leatherman before. And depending on what your bailout situation is an extra derailleur hanger can be clutch.
Thank you for the video. I took copious notes! We are, by your definition, more bike tourers than bike packers (though there has been some crossover). One lesson we just learned - of several - on a 250 mile ride is to make certain your pump is large enough to fully inflate your tire AND bring along a Presta to Shrader converter. I had installed a very nice Lysene pump. I ensured it fit my tire. I did not ensure I was man enough to actually pump the thing until it fully inflated my tire - holy crap that was a lot of work! The next time, I borrowed a ride buddy's CO2 cylinder to inflate the tire, and discovered his cylinder receiver was geared for Shrader. Fortunately, another person on the ride had a converter. It was beginning to feel like a bad episode of MacGyver.
last time i got a flat i discovered the same, my little pump just couldn't get my tyre up to pressure. luckily i was in a village, and luckily the first person i asked was married to the village's only cyclist. thought i was going to be in big trouble though
9 - Video on bike bags. Great to fill winter void. Really interested in Aero Spider rack with dry bags vs saddle bag? Lastly, tips for bags on Gravel vs mtn bikes.
I really been looking into bikepacking but it's service sucks in Australia your video is very entertaining and very informative really enjoyed your humour so I have subscribed best of luck to channel
Nemo Dragonfly 1P Bikepacking tent (shorter pole sections and packs into a handlebar mount stuffsack), MSR Vesper 32-degree down quilt (15oz) I slip my MSR Neoair pad inside a silk sleeping bag liner so I’m sleeping under a down quilt on top of a silk sheet 😉
Good Exclamation. I'm more of a bike tour person than a bike packer, but the same rules apply. I have been on tours where the forest blow downs on maintained trails were just as bad as in your vlog. . Be able to fix minor problems.. That is a good reminder. Your camp tuxedo sometimes called a Ninja suite is a must for me. Silk weight Tops, bottoms, socks in a stuff bag. go with me year around. And are in my car Blizzard bag.
Nice one. Bike packing means off road where possible. I use mtb or enduro mtb routing on komoot for route planning and also checkout the suggested gravel route.
I think they're essentially the same concept but I have a Nemo Dragonfly bikepacking tent and it's pretty great. I prefer the side entry over front entry so it works for me.
The Pro's Closet! My nephew manages their web content and is a hard core cyclist in Denver. Wish I had seen your videos earlier this year. I did the TransAm this summer. Yeah, it was a tour, not a bike pack, but none the less web content for touring is sorely lacking.
First aid. First aid. First aid. Bleedstop. You can get a pack of 2 for around 5 bucks at Walmart. It can be used on arteries. Tourniquet. Ace bandage. Antibiotics ointment along with the alcohol spray or pads. Bandaids, gauze pads, large bandaids, duct tape. Rubber gloves. Pocket knife. Lighter. Maybe some extra powebanks for charging electronics in case you get stranded or stuck out somewhere. Perhaps some kind of gps backup plan for emergency as well
Uber informative, direct and succinct, awesome vid. Deffo would love some kind of bags review if possible. Some guy on the internet triumphs once again. Respect is due.
you gotta try the six moons designs lunar solo tent! dont forget to purchase the single carbon pole with it since you wont have trekking poles bikepacking. i love this tent and bought it just for bikepacking and now i use on my solo backpacking trips also. headquarters are in portland i believe. thanks DK for all the cool vids. love
For me, "tent or tarp" is like the bike of choice. It all depends where I'm going and if it is going to be stealth camping or not. Stealth means tarp and Gortex bivi bag, or even just the bivi bag. Tent is for the proper camp sites. Mine's a Gram-Counter-Gear 'Litehouse-Solo'. Pegs, for tent or tarp, I always use 4" as oppose to 6". Save space and weight. With the repair kit, I always carry a chain tool, master link and master link pliers. As well as everything else you mentioned. But if you forget your master link pliers, a shoe lace will do the job too (if you forget to wear shoes with shoe laces you're screwed). A lace also packs better and lighter than the tool.
Thanks for this video! I'm wondering how is it going with the rubbing alcohol and the cleaning of the bib shorts after over a year? Still a recommendation?
This is still my move for bike packing trips. One thing to note; I don’t do this often and I’ll only do it for a night or two, and then if I have running water at a place I’m staying I’ll clean my bibs. This is more of a move when you’re remote.
Dustin, I am late on this but still intend to drop off a copy of my book "Camp Free In The Gifford Pinchot National Forest". I'll do that one of these evenings, if you want.
Nice Video - simple but effective. I like your Glasses :) I have a Hilleberg Tent - the Enan....1.2 kg so not the lightest, but extremely well made, bombproof and great design! I would include sunscreen and bug repellant in your packing list.
Excellent vid. Just wondering...you are going down a single track and some bushwhacking. Do you spray or treat your clothing against ticks? I did a single track last fall and when I stopped, found about 8-9 ticks on my pants.
I used more or less the same camp shoe solution as you, comfy sandals with wool socks. Looks like you camp in wet places, like me, so what do you do to prevent your socks/feet from getting soaked around camp but still keep warm?
unfrotuntelty I dont have the best solution for this. Wool has been my best answer or wearing the ride shoes around camp...or not camping in the wet..😜
Anything by Hyperlite Mountain Gear is highly recommended. Pricey, but hands down some of the best ultra lightweight and super strong products. They use Dyneema which is the strongest natural fiber in the world. I really want them to venture into the bikepacking bag world as they could make some incredibly strong, waterproof, and lightweight bags that would likely beat out everything on the market.
Hey Dustin! Any tips for bikepacking with glasses? Just got a prescription and wondering if you have any tips for someone who hasn't had to deal with that before (frame/lens suggestions? Essential gear?)
I do have a better tent. Big Agnes Copper Spur Bikepacking edition. Check it out. Like the info though, great video as always. I also never leave on long biking trips without some Leukotape for blisters, etc. That will stay on for several days.
Cool video!! Thanks for sharing what you bring and how you pack things. I'm in the process of ordering a bikepacking bike, I'm a mechanic at a bike store and there's a Trek 1120 which is available. I would look around more for a bike with a suspension fork, but I'm not made of money so I'm going with the most affordable bike available to me and I can upgrade in the future. I can't wait til I get the bike and some bags and stuff!! BTW, I never knew that they made puffy pants LOL!! Those are great! I was just joking with my daughter that I need to find some to go with my jacket LOL!!
Nice video, one can see the hard work ;) Just out of curiousity: how many hours of footage do you have to begin with, and how long does it take you to edit it that into a 12-minute video? Also: first time i've seen someone call a spork a foon :-))))
I'm curious about the angled panniers you have. I'm a short Rider and I can't use a saddlebag so i resorted to a dry bag mounted on an old man mountain rear rack but I'm finding that placing a bag on top of the rack is not working so great for me since I need space to be able to lean back when going down hill.
Dustin, beaut location. Appreciate the time you took to go into the little stuff, like the hygiene kit. Do you pack a first aid kit, or do you macguyver that?
Hello Dustin. I was wondering how you made the spider rear rack side mounted. On the link it’s supposed to be top mounted only. Is it adjustable to side mounted? Thank you in advance and love your setup
Great questions. This used and additional ‘cradle’ to mount the 12L dry bags on both sides of the rack. The 8L bags a bit to small for my taste. Hope this helps. Ps that rack was SOLID
Though I’m not huge into MTBing (just have a couple free 90s ridge Mtbs I got both free this time last and eariler this year), but after watching this. I feel like going bike packing on a mountain bike would be a good mix of fun/good times as well as a good pick for the climbs due to it being a little more versatile than a gravel bike or such though some do put their bikes that you might not think of through the paces in the terms of doing more MTB or freestyle type things so 🤷♂️. Looks like a fun and good spot you found tho for the video.
I forgot an external Battery for devices is helpful: amzn.to/3Dc5vEt
What else did I forget?
One thing I've found helpful is walkable shoes. Hauling your bike over a tree like those is way easier in, say, Specialized Rimes than it is in Sidis.
I'm not sure it's 100% needed but I've been happy to have a leatherman before.
And depending on what your bailout situation is an extra derailleur hanger can be clutch.
@@sashamagee6227 leatherman a must
Haven Tent :-)
@@sashamagee6227 I use Vibram FiveFingers so I can carry like 5-10 pairs of shoes no problem. The socks are also small and light.
camping bidet - there are *many* styles available now, that way you don't need to deal with packing TP in/out.
Yes a video on the bags
"pack it in, pack it out" Amen brother. Not cool to leave trash footprints.
Spare master link, a few chain links, flipping the phone into battery saver mode and airplane mode. And a spare derailleur hanger
great video. the absolute best bikepack guide ive seen. enough with people filming about bikepacking in their living room.
Wow, thanks!
The aeroe rear rack you have is an absolute game changer - I need to get one of these asap!!
I was surprised at how well that thing worked! It also really helped to lug that heavy beast over those trees ..LOL
Man, with that puffer tuxedo you are ready for a wild night of clubbin', like a true player! 🤙🏽😎
Can't wait!
I love it when you go super-informative! I use bikepacking bags for daily commute actually, always looking for better products and solutions. Thanks
That is the craziest rear rack I've ever seen. Need to dig into that one.
Thank you for the video. I took copious notes! We are, by your definition, more bike tourers than bike packers (though there has been some crossover). One lesson we just learned - of several - on a 250 mile ride is to make certain your pump is large enough to fully inflate your tire AND bring along a Presta to Shrader converter. I had installed a very nice Lysene pump. I ensured it fit my tire. I did not ensure I was man enough to actually pump the thing until it fully inflated my tire - holy crap that was a lot of work! The next time, I borrowed a ride buddy's CO2 cylinder to inflate the tire, and discovered his cylinder receiver was geared for Shrader. Fortunately, another person on the ride had a converter. It was beginning to feel like a bad episode of MacGyver.
This is pure wisdom right here. Thank you for sharing.
Great tips all around.
last time i got a flat i discovered the same, my little pump just couldn't get my tyre up to pressure. luckily i was in a village, and luckily the first person i asked was married to the village's only cyclist. thought i was going to be in big trouble though
it is fun to watch you go through obstacles. That will help me prepare my own trip. Thanks
You got this!
9 - Video on bike bags. Great to fill winter void. Really interested in Aero Spider rack with dry bags vs saddle bag? Lastly, tips for bags on Gravel vs mtn bikes.
I really been looking into bikepacking but it's service sucks in Australia your video is very entertaining and very informative really enjoyed your humour so I have subscribed best of luck to channel
Thanks! I'm slowly buying all the bits I need for my first bikepacking adventure.
its alot thats for sure. Off seaon shopping can be really helpful as well!
Ride With GPS and my iPhone made my Garmin obsolete. Love that service!
I have camped, and backpacked in the winter for nine years. Just started bikepacking/tour for about a year.
You are LEGEND!! Much respect to you
Definitely keen to see a bag breakdown!
The Hilleberg Enan is what I’ve been using the past two summers. It’s been great!
Nemo Dragonfly 1P Bikepacking tent (shorter pole sections and packs into a handlebar mount stuffsack), MSR Vesper 32-degree down quilt (15oz) I slip my MSR Neoair pad inside a silk sleeping bag liner so I’m sleeping under a down quilt on top of a silk sheet 😉
Good Exclamation. I'm more of a bike tour person than a bike packer, but the same rules apply. I have been on tours where the forest blow downs on maintained trails were just as bad as in your vlog. . Be able to fix minor problems.. That is a good reminder. Your camp tuxedo sometimes called a Ninja suite is a must for me. Silk weight Tops, bottoms, socks in a stuff bag. go with me year around. And are in my car Blizzard bag.
I am a HUGE fan of a tarp/bivy/groundsheet. That combo is usually lighter, easy to set up, and significantly more versatile and more spacious.
Nice one. Bike packing means off road where possible. I use mtb or enduro mtb routing on komoot for route planning and also checkout the suggested gravel route.
I think they're essentially the same concept but I have a Nemo Dragonfly bikepacking tent and it's pretty great. I prefer the side entry over front entry so it works for me.
The bike packing channel I've been searching for.. Killer vids!
PLAYER!! Welcome
The Pro's Closet! My nephew manages their web content and is a hard core cyclist in Denver. Wish I had seen your videos earlier this year. I did the TransAm this summer. Yeah, it was a tour, not a bike pack, but none the less web content for touring is sorely lacking.
Great bikepacking tips, thanks for the video. Merino tuxedo and puffer tuxedo for the comfort win! All I need are some puffer pants and I’ll be set. 😎
Thanks Dustin! I do want to see a video of you breaking down bikepacking bags! Oh yes please.
They are very expensive, but check out Terra Nova tents from the UK. They have super light expedition tents.
fills my 10x15 foot bedroom with plenty of cool air. The remote is so handy by the bed at night.
First aid. First aid. First aid. Bleedstop. You can get a pack of 2 for around 5 bucks at Walmart. It can be used on arteries. Tourniquet. Ace bandage. Antibiotics ointment along with the alcohol spray or pads. Bandaids, gauze pads, large bandaids, duct tape. Rubber gloves. Pocket knife. Lighter. Maybe some extra powebanks for charging electronics in case you get stranded or stuck out somewhere. Perhaps some kind of gps backup plan for emergency as well
Uber informative, direct and succinct, awesome vid. Deffo would love some kind of bags review if possible. Some guy on the internet triumphs once again. Respect is due.
Appreciate you Dave!
How did you like the aero pack? I have a new backpacking rig on the way and this looks like a smart setup for janky terrain.
THat thing works GREAT for MTB's I was impressed with it.
Thank you for the feedback. My new bike came today and I can't wait to get some miles on it...and it's SO BEAUTIFUL!
Great video Dustin, very comprehensive.
Much appreciated!
you gotta try the six moons designs lunar solo tent! dont forget to purchase the single carbon pole with it since you wont have trekking poles bikepacking. i love this tent and bought it just for bikepacking and now i use on my solo backpacking trips also. headquarters are in portland i believe. thanks DK for all the cool vids. love
Good to know! Been eyeing one of those for a while now
Nice job! Did the Divide last year and got most thing’s pretty dialed, but you had some great suggestions…thanks!
Thanks for sharing this video Dustin. Some day I will go on my first bikepacking trip and I will remember some of the helpful stuff you shared here.
Great video. I really enjoyed it.
Appreciate you John!
Good video. What rear rack is that? Looks different than the link you have? How do you strap bags on the side of this rack?
Nice video and gear selection. I had to subscribe to your channel
Player!
I love my big agnes ul3 teepee. If you want space in your tent it's the one
Tyvek is the best ground cover. Super durable and cheap, and lightweight.
+1 for bikepacking bag video
For me, "tent or tarp" is like the bike of choice. It all depends where I'm going and if it is going to be stealth camping or not. Stealth means tarp and Gortex bivi bag, or even just the bivi bag. Tent is for the proper camp sites. Mine's a Gram-Counter-Gear 'Litehouse-Solo'. Pegs, for tent or tarp, I always use 4" as oppose to 6". Save space and weight.
With the repair kit, I always carry a chain tool, master link and master link pliers. As well as everything else you mentioned. But if you forget your master link pliers, a shoe lace will do the job too (if you forget to wear shoes with shoe laces you're screwed). A lace also packs better and lighter than the tool.
So many good advices, I also found your podcast.
Lol! I love the thumbnail. Bike weighs 20 pounds, gear weighs 30 😂😂
you are 100% accurate LOL
Excellent trip. Have one of those puffy tuxedoes . Work great. Another great video. Take care, Al
Thank you Dustin.... Good tips there
Any time!
Thanks for this video! I'm wondering how is it going with the rubbing alcohol and the cleaning of the bib shorts after over a year? Still a recommendation?
This is still my move for bike packing trips.
One thing to note; I don’t do this often and I’ll only do it for a night or two, and then if I have running water at a place I’m staying I’ll clean my bibs.
This is more of a move when you’re remote.
Dustin, I am late on this but still intend to drop off a copy of my book "Camp Free In The Gifford Pinchot National Forest". I'll do that one of these evenings, if you want.
Really cool video man, thank you for putting your experiences into this beautiful work of art, will help me a lot on my trip! ❤
Love what you did with that helmet. You could sell those.
Nice vid!! What kind of backpack do you use?
I’d love a all the bags u have used video!
Nice Video - simple but effective. I like your Glasses :) I have a Hilleberg Tent - the Enan....1.2 kg so not the lightest, but extremely well made, bombproof and great design! I would include sunscreen and bug repellant in your packing list.
Thanks for the tent suggestion!!
Excellent vid. Just wondering...you are going down a single track and some bushwhacking. Do you spray or treat your clothing against ticks? I did a single track last fall and when I stopped, found about 8-9 ticks on my pants.
I have not done this. Ticks are region specific. sounds like a good idea to spray in tick areas.
Thanks for the great info
You bet!
Player, great as always. I'd suggest Big Agnes UL tents. They pack down freaking TINY. 9 for the win dude!!
I used more or less the same camp shoe solution as you, comfy sandals with wool socks. Looks like you camp in wet places, like me, so what do you do to prevent your socks/feet from getting soaked around camp but still keep warm?
unfrotuntelty I dont have the best solution for this. Wool has been my best answer or wearing the ride shoes around camp...or not camping in the wet..😜
That was a great video!…thanks for making it!…just in time, I’m doing the C&O canal trail this weekend and you reminded me of a few things!…😎
Glad it was helpful! Best of luck on your Journey.
Try powersock more compact and lighter and very comfortable Brillant for base camp
Anything by Hyperlite Mountain Gear is highly recommended. Pricey, but hands down some of the best ultra lightweight and super strong products. They use Dyneema which is the strongest natural fiber in the world. I really want them to venture into the bikepacking bag world as they could make some incredibly strong, waterproof, and lightweight bags that would likely beat out everything on the market.
Solid, helpful and entertaining.
Like your channel a lot! subscribed!
Man this is such great content . Thank you.
I appreciate that!
Hey Dustin! Any tips for bikepacking with glasses? Just got a prescription and wondering if you have any tips for someone who hasn't had to deal with that before (frame/lens suggestions? Essential gear?)
Great video.
Whats the rack on the back of your bike? Looks efficient.
HAHA!!! That's Gales Creek/Brown's camp......looks so remote.......you're a survivor Dustin!!
I do have a better tent. Big Agnes Copper Spur Bikepacking edition. Check it out. Like the info though, great video as always. I also never leave on long biking trips without some Leukotape for blisters, etc. That will stay on for several days.
Great video, thanks. Do you have any issues with the Aeroe bags hitting things when ride on tight single track?
This is a lot better than your fudge packing videos
Cool video!! Thanks for sharing what you bring and how you pack things. I'm in the process of ordering a bikepacking bike, I'm a mechanic at a bike store and there's a Trek 1120 which is available. I would look around more for a bike with a suspension fork, but I'm not made of money so I'm going with the most affordable bike available to me and I can upgrade in the future. I can't wait til I get the bike and some bags and stuff!! BTW, I never knew that they made puffy pants LOL!! Those are great! I was just joking with my daughter that I need to find some to go with my jacket LOL!!
The Aeroe Spider rear bike rack is fantastic, if you don't have one riders get one.
1) watched the whole thing
2) how are those aero packs? They look clever!
3) wadda bout squat hour?
“If there ever was a more admirable breed of human, it’d be those that camp in the winter”
I feel validated 😂
You are LEGEND!
Great list, and well presented. Which version of the Eagle Creek bags are you using?
I wanna see a video of you breaking down all the bikepacking bags you've used.
Epic video 👍
Awesome editing!
Great videos as always
Good shit DK‼️
Appreciate you Teve!
Nice video, one can see the hard work ;) Just out of curiousity: how many hours of footage do you have to begin with, and how long does it take you to edit it that into a 12-minute video?
Also: first time i've seen someone call a spork a foon :-))))
That base camp outfit sure got the swag 😂
I like the smartwool beanies, they are long enough to cover your eyes so you can sleep past a 5am sunrise.
This is a great tip!! Love me some smartwool
I'm curious about the angled panniers you have. I'm a short Rider and I can't use a saddlebag so i resorted to a dry bag mounted on an old man mountain rear rack but I'm finding that placing a bag on top of the rack is not working so great for me since I need space to be able to lean back when going down hill.
Winter is Southern California and I am in San Diego County
I noticed the bikepacking community is sleeping on Dyneema. As in they aren’t sleeping in Dyneema tents and using Dyneema bags.
Gotta do it!
Been considering a nasal dilator for a bit. Which do you use?
Dustin, beaut location. Appreciate the time you took to go into the little stuff, like the hygiene kit. Do you pack a first aid kit, or do you macguyver that?
Hello Dustin. I was wondering how you made the spider rear rack side mounted. On the link it’s supposed to be top mounted only. Is it adjustable to side mounted? Thank you in advance and love your setup
Great questions.
This used and additional ‘cradle’ to mount the 12L dry bags on both sides of the rack.
The 8L bags a bit to small for my taste.
Hope this helps.
Ps that rack was SOLID
@@EverythingsBeenDone thankyou! Stoked to try this setup!
Question D.K., how did you do the panning shot at 12:12?
Tnx in advance!
Great vid, tnx for all the 411.
Its a Drone
I love tyvek so much I use it for my shower curtain.
Thats such a rad idea!!
You didnt mention mind altering substances.
Except for the “pre ride stoke”.
Though I’m not huge into MTBing (just have a couple free 90s ridge Mtbs I got both free this time last and eariler this year), but after watching this.
I feel like going bike packing on a mountain bike would be a good mix of fun/good times as well as a good pick for the climbs due to it being a little more versatile than a gravel bike or such though some do put their bikes that you might not think of through the paces in the terms of doing more MTB or freestyle type things so 🤷♂️. Looks like a fun and good spot you found tho for the video.
Slow and Low. The MTB is great for single track accessible Camping
great video
Cheers Ben!
Did you really call a spork a foon? Ahaha. Good video!
A Tool to Remove ticks could be a good one too
Not a lot of ticks in the PNW.
Can we get the bag review comparison video please Dustin
Looks fun, but Can I just jump in my van where the cold brews are?
Go, Sports!!
I wish I had the money to buy all those things. I bikepack really basic tho, works as well