Bikepacking the John Muir Way - What to take? 

Hey Roos, this is great to hear, thank you for the feedback! I am just working on a series of shorter films for day trips on the route too.

Ahhhhh, thanks! Love your stuff!

Ahhhhh, that's lovely to hear, thank you!

Thank you heaps!

I think you should. I have cycled the Atlas and Silk Road Mountain Races tubeless, and would not go back honestly.

Glad it was useful. Looking forward to more adventures soon!

Hi Steven, I use the Giro Rumble and now DMR V-Twin pedals. The rumble is fine for walking as well, but a bit softer, so those pedals are great to compensate that, and also fine to ride with normal shoes if needed. For security, I just leave it outside. Small shops are better, or small villages, never had a problem so far.

There is a smaller version of the Apidura Race frame bag too, which should smaller frames. Less storage space, it might be worthwhile utilising the fork as well, their fork bags are pretty handy too.

Not sure if this helps 2 months later, but on the Apidura website under each frame bag type there’s a chart where you can check what is compatible with each major brand model and size. 51cm Tripster frame owner here, the 3l frame bag fits, as does the 6l full frame one.

Not Amazon out of ethical reasons. But looking into other ideas, which are more local.

I really liked them. The next is not cheap, but packs very small, which is an advantage. In terms of value for money the sleeping bag is really good, as it packs small, and is warm enough so far. I will test it next week in Germany too.

Hi Robert, I simply don't like mounting a phone on handlebar, and also to use it for navigation. The Mega C app connects to Komoot, so I can follow the route on the GPS, and put my phone on airplane mode or use it for filming. And it's good to have two devices, as one might either run out of battery or have other issues. While I don't think a paper map is essential any longer these days, having a backup is good.

@@reizkultur Thanks for replying Markus, I used Komoot the other day after seeing your recommendation and it was great. Gonna ride from Leith to the Pentlands and back tomorrow using it again. Keep the videos coming they're inspiring and very useful! (Also thinking of buying a Kinesis)

Loads of fun as well. You'll very much enjoy the downhill from Gauk Hill I would say. And if you want, possibly take a few detours as well, I would highly recommend the MTB trails in Callendar Wood in Falkirk.

Of course. I am using the Overland Adapt Waterproof Shorts, which are here: www.overland-store.com/collections/overland-store-bottoms/products/adapt-overland-mens-waterproof-shorts

@@reizkultur Thanks Marcus 👍

I had a mattress with me, I have a few depending on the route/temperature.

Hi Frank, thanks for the feedback. Feedback taken on board, I normally subtitle the films for that reason, in English and German, but didn't do this one. Good ideas for future films, thanks!