6 Common Mistakes To Avoid For A Successful Bikepacking Trip

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We love bikepacking, and for good reason! There's a huge sense of adventure taking the roads less travelled, and the feeling of achievement can be immense! But without proper planning your adventure biking dreams could turn into nightmares! Whilst Conor and Hank were riding up Mount Olympus in Greece, they thought of some of their basic tips for avoiding bikepacking disasters!
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0:00 - Intro
0:33 - The Bike
2:09 - Packing
3:17 - Food
4:26 - Coffee
5:39 - Camping Too Late
6:16 - Accommodation
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@gcn Год назад

Do you have any tips for bike packing? Comment down below!👇

@TheMoodyedge Год назад

Don't bother is the best one I can think of.

@888johnmac Год назад

my tip .. get a solar panel ( the biggest you can fit on either a handlebar bag , top of pannier or on a back-pack / rucksack ) .. unless it's really crappy weather it will keep a decent power-bank charged

@bikecommuter24 Год назад

For the coffee if you don't want to mess with grounds or don't like instant coffee, look into steeped coffee bags, coffee in a tea bag style they come in different brands and types.

@andrifsig Год назад

Bring appropriate gear for the climate you will be riding in. If you are riding in Patagonia or Iceland or anywhere where the winds are fierce, dont expect your Ultra light tent to withstand the wind. Rest of the equipment also needs to reflect that. Your sleep system needs to be appropriate for the night time temperatures. Dont bring a short sleeved jersey and shorts if you are riding in the mountains where temperatures routinely drop below zero. In summary, your gear choice needs to adhere to where you will be riding. Also, factor in some rest. Both full on rest days on longer trips and rest stops in your daily route.

@davidburgess741 Год назад

One thing is that you can carry more stuff on a flat tour than a hilly one! Canal tow paths and rail trails tend to be through more urban areas, so a more substantial lock makes sense. A less attractive bike can aid security concerns also! Oddly sometimes slick tires are better in mud because they clog mud guards less. Nothing like a bike that no longer rolls!

@2scoops624 Год назад

As a lifelong backpacker, here's a few more tips I'd add: The lighter you pack, the farther you can go. Consider no stove at all, try cold soaking or food that doesn't need to be cooked. A wash cloth to clean your body at the end of the day. Or, if you use wet wipes, save them for toilet paper in the morning. Pack frequently used items where they are easily accessed, put things you use once a day at the bottom. Put the clothes you're going to wear in the morning in the bottom of your sleeping bag before you go to bed. They'll be toasty warm when you put then on. Balance the load in your bags, otherwise they'll start to lean on you. A small amount of rope or paracord can really get you out of a pinch. Ibuprofen, chapstick and sunscreen. They're small and light, and when you need them and don't have them your really feel it. Make your own, small first aid kit. Outdoor gear can be very expensive. Your money is best spent on a sleeping bag and pad, then shelter. Everything else can either be found very affordably or made. Fancy stoves, cookware and knives are great, but not necessary. Don't bring brand new gear into the field. Know how to use everything you have and make sure it works and is in good repair before hand. Bring a good attitude and a calm head. Nothing can sabotage a trip like someone who freaks out when the going gets tough.

@gcn Год назад

This is a very comprehensive list! Great advice, 2Scoops!

@dylanhunt5368 Год назад

That's some of the most glamorous bikepacking I've ever seen. Myself and my company of friends have experienced comparatively so much trauma: reparation of exploded innertubes, riding with a ducttaped tyre for weeks because the tube blew up like a balloon through a sizeable hole in the tyre and exploded. Riding with only one pedal. Riding without a saddle, having to create one from a tent bag. Spokes on an old bike breaking daily. Riding on one broken gear for weeks. Having the tent canvas ruptured in a nightly storm by a tentpole breaking and piercing it. And still I woulnd't call any of these true disasters, because we always pulled through. On a sidenote, you don't always need to put your tent up when the weather looks good. you can just put the canvas on the ground like a picnic blanket and sleep on it under the open sky - and if some drops should fall just wrap the canvas over you like a blanket. Type of bike and weight don't really matter unless you have a very specific timetable and want to get very far very fast - anyone can pick any bike and just hit the road with a rucksack in moments notice, if you have a carrier that's all you really need, I've even seen cyclists attach their rucksack on top of their steering although that seems insane even to me. At least if you have your rucksack it still won't be a disaster because you can always walk out of a situation even if the bike is completely wrecked and won't even roll anymore.

@Motorep146 Год назад

My top tips for bike backing/touring (Europe specific): 1) Slow down and enjoy the surroundings. I get a few weeks a year to fly over to Europe so I make sure I make the most of my time! 2) Cut the mileage short if it's climbing day and push the distance if it's flat. Allow for acclimation and recovery from jet lag if you had a long flight like me. 3)Be flexible with your itinerary. On one tour my wife and I were snowed in on Albula Pass in Switzerland and had to take the train down the other side. I was looking forward to the descent after the climb but it wasn't meant to be that trip. I'll be back! 4) Take in the local food and culture. Have conversations with the locals even if you only speak a few words of their language. Pointing, facial expressions, and smiles go a long way to breaking down the language barrier. 5) Shop in a Coop/Lidl or bakery and pick up food for the day. I also hit up any local farmers markets for fruit and cheese to get through the day as well. It's much cheaper and healthier than stopping at a restaurant or pub for food. 6) Use alloy bottle cages and buy a couple of 1L/2L bottles of water before starting out. Just refill those and use them for your whole trip and recycle when done. Even small farms on the side of the roads and trails have water troughs where you can refill your bottles. BTW, the Swiss claim to have the best water in the Alps and I won't argue! 7) Respect your riding partners! Everyone suffers in their own way so if someone needs a break or wants to eat stop and let them recover. If you're the lead rider and pushing through the wind all day make sure you're fueling up accordingly too. 8) Give everyone a job. My wife is the route planner and in charge of hotels & lodging. I'm the lead rider and bike mechanic. If we have friends along one is the cultural historian and the other is the interpreter. 9) Embrace the suck!!! It's not always going to go as planned so expect some sucky days. That said, you're outside riding your bike so how bad can it really be???

@darkodjogo96 Год назад

You should really make a video or two about our cycling in Serbia etc, About people whose average bike is 300euros and we still ride and enjoy and dream and breathe cycling...

@gcn Год назад

Sounds very interesting! 🙌

@darkodjogo96 Год назад

@@gcn Welcome, guys! it would be nice to have you here!

@UnboxRacing Год назад

It’s a great idea, to explore biking the love of it, whatever the equipment. The Morocco video was wonderful when Si was racing the young lads, magical moment. How about going to Africa or India?

@darkodjogo96 Год назад

@@UnboxRacing also great idea!

@becharb Год назад

I dont watch tv but this cycling channel is fun - you may know it

@gcn Год назад

Thanks Becky, we're glad you enjoy our channel! 😁

@cardiaccyclist7477 Год назад

Fantastic video, and so nice to get another quick view of your Mount Olympus epic. My absolute number one bike packing tip for beginners is, when planning your trip, forget how far you are capable of cycling in one go. I have found that with the added burden and rigours of bike packing, a distance of 2/3 my maximum is plenty enough. On my first ever trip I overdid the distance, which left me exhausted and wandering around the campsite like a zombie!!

@cmdogphotography657 Год назад

I'm going on my first bikepacking weekend this weekend 😆. I'm super excited hahaha

@gcn Год назад

Let us know how it goes? Exciting stuff 🙌

@paulhabfast9293 Год назад

My biggest newbie mistake when I started bikepacking (14 years ago!!): I forgot toilet paper. It seems so innocuous but it can really damage your pride and/or comfort.

@gcn Год назад

Oh no... 😬

@frazergoodwin4945 Год назад

OMG - Toilet paper and wet wipes are even in my Daily ride wallet in my back pocket!

@Motorep146 Год назад

Be sure to pack an extra ziplock bag to pack out the used TP. Dig a deep cat hole and bury a #2 but everything else please carry out your waste paper. Iconic trails like the TMB and Camino get covered in seasonal "hiker flowers" because people aren't considerate enough to pick up after themselves.

@lydiagould3090 Год назад

I use free toilet paper. Trees offer lots of them🤣

@geoffreyhoney122 Год назад

Super content Connor & Hank! Well done! Great tips but I would add a water filter for more remote adventures especially in backwoods Canada or USA. It has saved me and is essential even more than food. Loved the Mt Olympus video. Connor I lost a cellphone to an open bag so don't feel too bad! Glad you didn't loose the essential clothes!

@karlr6810 Год назад

At almost 57, my idea of "camping" these days is staying in a Motel 6 or Super 8! 🤣 My back and neck can't handle sleeping on the ground anymore.

@gcn Год назад

Nothing wrong with that, still scope for adventure! 🙌

@TSeific Год назад

Tent/Bivy&Tarp and some hostel to recover and wash that dirt. Best combo. Also I would recommend Poland - Lot of people understand English, beautiful nature, lot of history, good infrastructure (even small village shops accept cards, new bike paths, bike lines etc.), quite cheap even from Czech Rep. perspective, most of the Poland is flat. And I their sandy beaches around beautiful Gdansk.

@grtchldy6561 Год назад

Thanks for the tips. FYI tent maker Big Agnes makes some extremely light and relatively compact tents.I love my solo Cover River. As light as a bivy but room enough to sit up in and change close in.

@carlknudsen5223 Год назад

I love all your content about bikepacking

@gcn Год назад

Thanks Carl, Do you have any trips planned? 🚴

@tallulahbeaverhausen4382 Год назад

A couple of tips : Plan a little and smart, with a gps and/or a map. Know your limits and don't push more than you should. If possible, don't ride against the wind, especially on long distances. Wake up early. Always carry a multitool/spare tube/patches/knife/lighter/tape. Eat and drink regularly.

@gcn Год назад

Great tips, Tallulah! Planning is definitely key - if you think you've planned enough, take another look at those plans! 😉

@MattRose30000 Год назад

You should also print out a rough map of your trip in case your phone dies (or bring a good old-fashioned fold map)

@georgeanglin4038 Год назад

Nice video. I do more unsupported(bring everything with you) touring. Mud guards are not just for you but also to not spray your cycling buddy with mud or dirt. I always weighed my bike loaded to make sure I did not over pack. On disc brakes. They are great with a loaded bike. On wooden bridges that are slightly damp it is like your on ice.

@gcn Год назад

Mudguards are so underrated!

@XEinstein Год назад

If all you need is to boil some coffee then try using and Esbit solid fuel set up. On my hiking trips I use it to boil water for my dehydrated meals. Will work as well for coffee. My titanium Esbit holder / pot holder weighs only 10 grams.

@TheMoodyedge Год назад

I avoid bikepacking disasters by avoided bikepacking. Works a treat.

@alexandersnider734 Год назад

My tip: try to pack as much weight as low and center as possible! Riding all day trying to stabilize a wobbly and swaying bike is exhausting, and it adds up to being less miles at the end of the day as it wears you out.

@billinhouston3291 Год назад

This is why I don't understand the modern fascination with the big seat bags like Hank's. All of the weight as high as possible...

@jEsperesence Год назад

Question: What are your tips if you get into an injury outdoors or secluded areas? From minor to major (crash) depending on severity. Any emergency 🚨 plans?

@wspmjw Год назад

In lieu of Cowboy Coffee, consider using a good quality instant coffee. Saves time and potentially volume in your bag.

@gcn Год назад

Keeping things simple! We like that.

@franky12 Год назад

which tent did you use?

@nasvitd Год назад

Jack Wolfskin Exolight

@davidbernadine Год назад

On the subject of mudguards, Hank said that when you're riding in pretty grim weather, then getting some mudguards will protect you from getting soggy, wet and cold. I agree 100% with those reasons, so that's why I also have lightweight mudguards installed on all my bikes, including my road bike.

@gcn Год назад

Mudguards really can make for a much more pleasant rainy ride. Nice to hear you've fitted them 🙌

@KenSmith-bv4si Год назад

All these shows about gravel bikes and bike packing are giving me nightmares, did I bring TP for my bung hole?

@MP-th4nx Год назад

What brand of tents are those please ... very interested to find out - Thanks

@gcn Год назад

Hi there, we used Jack Wolfskin tents in this video :)

@Spongesquid Год назад

Plan your route well and load it in your bike computer. Looking for directions or riding crappy roads is not worth your time. Get a thick (10cm), wide and comfortable inflatable matress. Best for a good night's sleep and options around 500-700g exist, worth the extra investment. Just don't forget to bring repair patches ^^ Also a battery bank is a no-brainer.

@samuraioodon Год назад

I need help finding legal ways to camp alongside the highway or country roads that’s usually private land in USA….

@Kevllarr Год назад

Don't know if anyone has wondered about this, but is it possible to buy one of those red jackets that Hank and Connor are wearing? They're not on the GCN shop.

@knobblytyres Год назад

GCN: what tents are those please?

@FutureMark809 Год назад

I like off-road and bike packing so hardtail MTB 😬

@gcn Год назад

Great shout! Did you catch Blake from GMBN on his adventure? 👉 gcn.eu/7IM

@frazergoodwin4945 Год назад

Top tip - Take your pick: Option1 check carefully the max system weight of your frame and wheels and be sure not to test those limits OR alternatively: Option2 glance at the web site of your wheel manufacturer without looking at the specific wheels you own, and then accept having to take a series of 9 local trains over 2 days to get back to Brussels when your front wheel bearings collapse at the outskirts of Gothenburg with an overloaded bike.... (Option 2 comes with the Brucey Bonus that you can convince your wife you really do NEED those fancy pants carbon wheels to be able to ride to her parents house in Sweden and back successfully)

@gcn Год назад

Do you happen to be speaking from experience? 🤣 Sounds like an adventure

@frazergoodwin4945 Год назад

I shot short clips on a GoPro to show my wife the variety of terrain, landscapes and paths I cycled on - playlists Outbound: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-F6JuGeyPhAc.html

@frazergoodwin4945 Год назад

Return: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-1eQbxuCnJRc.html

@frazergoodwin4945 Год назад

And all this by someone who makes Dan look young (I'm 58) And all thanks to the inspiration and advice I got from watching GCN over the years. THANK YOU!

@Wimbelder Год назад

I did ones a trip of more than 1200km on a mtb fully Dit bring clothes for more that a week and more after first day I wanted to sent it back but I didn’t and never did make that error

@mazhavidjalanjalan2147 Год назад

Woww nice konten

@charlestaylor3195 Год назад

Knowledge is great, but I think I would ride more if there was no internet. Like right now, but I would miss you guys.

@gcn Год назад

Ah yes... the good old days 🙌

@seanhannagans Год назад

This came up in my feed as "6 simple tips to avoid bikepacking.." I've been doing fine at that for years.

@gcn Год назад

Maybe give it a go, Sean! If you follow some of these tips, it'll make it easier :)

@weshickey3498 Год назад

Fully loaded?

@johnlantz7278 Год назад

Pour cold water into the cup an the grounds will settle instantly but instant coffee if you can’t bring the stove

@gcn Год назад

More great brew tips☕

@Danil-Crypto Год назад

my bipacking is a backpack on my back))

@willalm830 Год назад

Baby wipes pack first

@frazergoodwin4945 Год назад

Coffee - Aeropress Go every time. Small, light, a mug as part of the kit AND terrific coffee...

@gcn Год назад

Coffee is genuinely an essential 👌

@did4h2k Год назад

"embrace the bikepacking way of life" - WHICH STINKS :D

@monetaryjack1705 Год назад

Buy a steel framed, steel forked, 8 or 9 speed mountain bike with a 22/36 chainset and an 11-32 cassette..... and bombproof tyres that weigh about a kilo each like Marathon Plus Tour. Forget the curly wurly bars you're only going to go fast downhill if you're carrying anything but a pair of punders and a £5 note, all else is a mediocre 20kph max bimble...or a push(you know, like "real" mountain bikers spend 75% of their time doing!).....

@johnbay1234 Год назад

Make sure things are secure. Have had my phone, lights fly off handlebar. Both were found.. still work avoid takeout mugs on bottle cage .. coffee all over bike/ legs not fun. Avoid open panner bags things can fly out.. lost a Mellon one time when shopping.

@gcn Год назад

Takeout but legs covered in food, or no takeout but clean legs - definitely a tricky choice!

@craigmaberly8561 Год назад

white arm and leg covers to keep the sun off.

@gcn Год назад

Great shout Craig. Something we rarely have to worry about here in the UK 🌧

@danielakerman8241 Год назад

Tip for coffee: avoid the “cowboy coffee” and buy an Aeropress or Aeropress Go. Totally packable and makes DELICIOUS coffee with no sediment or grounds in your mug

@gcn Год назад

Keep the coffee tips coming! ☕

@danielakerman8241 Год назад

@@gcn Coffee Tip #2: Don’t drink 10 cups of espresso in a day… 😝

@markhoward1573 Год назад

I noticed this on the main mt olympus vid, but interesting Hank only has one 500ml bottle on a bikepacking trip 😋

@conordunne1 Год назад

He forgot to bring another bottle cage haha... to be fair, we should have added that to the list of bikepacking disasters!!! Thanks for watching

@gcn Год назад

Typical of Hank though, really....

@markhoward1573 Год назад

Haha i thought that was the case, loving the vids as always 👍👍

@j0ckel617 Год назад

Could you for once stop from shitting on rim brakes? I weigh 100kg and as of yet, even with an extra 30kg or so of weight my stopping power has only ever been limited by slipping tires.

@gcn Год назад

Great to hear you having good experience with Rim brakes, whatever works for you is always best 🙌

@cb6866 Год назад

Thanks Gents....get Conor to take your stuff ?

@gcn Год назад

A small fee and you can have him follow your trip, load him down all you like 🐫

@ericcsaba8779 Год назад

did you see pros and cons with 2X vs 1X.

@_Zane__ Год назад

The 2x is going to give you a better gear range if you're carrying a lot of junk, the 1x will have less parts to fix..

@alexandersnider734 Год назад

The 2x wont have low enough gears to comfortably climb with a fully packed bike. You need a 1x unfortunately to get lower than 20 gear inches these days, which is the sweet sport for being able to ride up a 4 or 5% grade at the same effort as riding in the flats with your normal power and cadence.

@FutureMark809 Год назад

2x allows closer ratios which is really helpful when riding loaded

@muhammadirfanhadi8279 Год назад

Please make Malay subtitles, I don't understand much English 😭😭

@VivirPedaleando Год назад

Another Tip: if you are going to another country to bikepacking, learn a little bit the language , it will be VERY helpful, and you possibly be treated with a lot of hospitability by the locals

@gcn Год назад

Never a bad idea! 🌎

@gurkpojken Год назад

The bike: look to all those round the world bikes. No discbrakes- wire brakes please. Steelframes, no fancy bikes needed. No my old surly Will roll my life out.

@DaveM890 Год назад

Top tip. Don't heat water in mug with handles folded into mug.

@brendajones5042 Год назад

Yes! I was thinking the same thing. I've melted those plastic grips on the handles before

@gcn Год назад

Classic stuff 🤣

@Aeronwor Год назад

Sleep in a hammock, it is smaller, light and the ground doesn't matter.

@gcn Год назад

Is finding somewhere to camp hard?

@Spongesquid Год назад

And if there's no trees?

@Aeronwor Год назад

@@Spongesquid I live in central /eastern Europe, trees are widely available. I would think in most places, with minimal planning you can find a suitable spot (or even without, just keep an eye out in the last half hour or so of your ride).

@Aeronwor Год назад

@@gcn not in central/ eastern europe, I find having a hammock makes it easier, than sleeping in bivy (I routinly woke up a couple of meters away from where I lay down) or pitching a tent. Another plus is my daughter finds it more fun. It probably isn't suitable for all trips, but I don't do anything bonkers, like going to the throne of Zeus, or try the worlds longest descent.

@compassionsix Год назад

I’ve never not overpacked.

@gcn Год назад

You're not the only one😬

@logtothebase2 Год назад

Amuses me that unfashionable touring bike has gradually being recreated as people realise that silly long saddle bags waggle will over that place , you need some lower gears, a tent and s stove makes it all more pleasant, hey presto a sturdy pannier rack and some camping gear and some clothes for shit weather and retreating to restaurant or pub.

@finianquinn3526 Год назад

Your thumbnail text could have been shortened to “Avoid Bikepacking”

@LednacekZ Год назад

you kidding right? you say leave most of your stuff at home and then you take a 2 pound heater only for coffee? How about stop drinking the stuff, it does F... all for you anyway.