Lightweight Bikepacking Kit for COMFORT 

£800 🤣

@@tinglydingle It depends on your requirements, if your going to super remote places for extended periods when a price in shelter can mean the difference between life and death from exposure, then it is what it is, thankfully ive had mine for some years now, but yea they have gone through the roof as with all outdoor high end gear . I have yet to find a better quality bike packing tent however and not as yet managed to break it (and its been tested to rediculous conditions when really should have been in the Soulo). Best thing is go to Sweden and buy one there and combine it with a trip as some amazing bike routes and scenery out there is stunning, a mini Alaska almost in parts.

@@_Mountain_DaveI drove 26,000 km around Africa for 6 months for fun with a cheap Coleman tent, including 3 days stuck in the middle of the Sahara waiting for rescue, and the same tent was used to camp the length of Norway. I'm sure it's very nice, but there are practically no circumstances where an £800 tent makes the difference between life and death lmao

@@tinglydingle ​ Yea no worries pointless me listing out all the places i've been, but Arctic conditions to Equator covers it. Skills, SA, anticipation and the right gear mean the difference between life and exposure/death in the right conditions, i can think of all too many circumstances. Do not assume everyone has the same skillset. You get overnighted, injured, hell even on Dartmoor in winter conditions, ice rain /sleet/snow , injured unable to move and tent failed due to meteo - without comm's, chances are its a recovery job not a rescue. Doubt me ask your local MRT. Norway is amazing, i have been many times, especially to the north in Winter. There and over the border Sweden is amazing, some of the most stunning scenery, scotland on steriods and as i said a mini Alaska and vastly undertravelled by Brits. Some interesting nights where a coleman would have taken you to Sweden as a kite, anything but fully geodesic was a non starter. Not always possible to dig a hole, make shelter or get to one of the many (i've no doubt you came across them when you where travelling) rural shelters prebuilt. Nothing against coleman, i have one, but right tent for right use. About that rescue, hope you didn't get down to setting up still's or distilling your own pee🤣, bloody J70/LC or Defender troubles hey ;-)! But yea i was purely highlighting to the content creator, who makes some great vlogs some options worth checking out on her current setup and simple lightweight tips to not get burnt. I stand by what i said, find me a cheaper 1.2kg tent that can stick the same meteo and use in varied conditions (albeit with a non standard 10mm pole and guy setups) then i'd be all over it. Agree with you prices for most things these days, esp outdoor gear, climbing equipment and bikes/components are crazy and out of control. Stay safe and all the best on your next travels, have a good one :-)

Ok boomer xd

For a night or two, for new people going/getting into wild camping out on a bike take what you think you need, you will soon learn what you don't need and do need! Don't spend a lot of money on equipment - you wont use it. Pack your backpack and just go for it. (Back in the late 70's early 80's I was of on my bike for three/four days at a time with a pack of peanut butter sarnie's and some fruit, few bottles of water and a tent strapped to my back) 🙄

Thank you. Cold and wet here too but I'm just itching to get out

I know what you mean, I’m wanting to get out on Friday for a training ride in preparation for Ride to the Sun in June. Bloody rain.

Awesome, thank you!

@@JulietElliottsChannel just did my first trip of the season, new 650g DCF tent ❤ gear load out at 6.30 or so on my last vid, Kette rechts!

Thanks! 👍

Go for it! Thank you

ah no way!!

My pleasure. Have fun out there

Thanks so much! 😊

Thank you, I will

Thank you!

Thanks! Ok cool, will share what I can

Thanks for the tips!

Ah awesome, hope you’ve had some fun trips with it? Weather isn’t looking the best but I’m going tomorrow. Will let you know what happens!

My friend Laura had the wind screen and I’ve been wondering about getting one. Or just getting a Jetboil

will do!

Good point. Cheers!

Too much rain around here for midges!!

Sorry, not sure of the brand. They were £13 on eBay

I've heard good things about the Jetboil but I've yet to try it. I have two Piezo for that reason!

But I don’t want to take a lot more with me, I’ve got exactly what I need

Perhaps that particular top tube bag is a bit small but might work

yes, I carry the poles elsewhere too

I think I did a video about that already, I’ll try and cover it again if you can’t find it. Generally I go for tent and sleeping stuff in the saddle pack as I don’t need to access is until the end of the day then I keep my other stuff closer to hand. It does depend on the size of your bags and size of your bike. Experiment a little and see what works for you

Ok!

On this trip, there are places to top up on water and I can also boil river water. On other trips I tend to pack the water purification tabs

Ok will do

I don;t know the brand but it was £13 from eBay. Not yet 100% convinced on the Tubolitos outside of a race scenario but perhaps I should give them another go

It’s in the description of the video 👍

Genuinely excited about the thought of a tent with fairy lights

@@JulietElliottsChannel yes can see the appeal… and will make for an entertaining vid for me :)

I find that the weight is balanced better, especially when you need to carry the bike. When bikepacking you can ride on small trails. On trains you dont need to take off any bags. When I have to push my bike through crowds, I know my bike won't snag on anything. It's just so much more convenient.

Wrap it in a rag

A smaller size microfiber towel worked great plus will double as a face towel at camp. Thanks!!

Depends on the trip. Usually sandals (Restrap or Teva) or Vivobarefoot shoes. I'd like to try the Bedrock sandals too; they look nice but they're quite pricey. The have a good enough sole to ride in

My god just looked at bedrocks very nice but you definitely have expensive tastes 😂

Ok, will do!

They’re the JLab Go Air Sport. Thank you

Outdoor Provisions. Thank you

Thanks! No, we don’t breed them, we let our British Blue cat have a litter before getting her neutered. The kittens have now gone to relatives and friends, all except George, who we kept (and has now been neutered too). So no more kittens unfortunately

hope not! Ridden with it like this heaps of times before

oh you should see how dirty it's already been: instagram.com/reel/C3x3eu7tiTZ/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

@@JulietElliottsChannelwow. And that cassette still looks spotless..

Agreed. This year has been particularly bad where I live. How about you?

@JulietElliottsChannel same here raining most days in Ireland just like England it was nice to day hope it gets better hope your well and safe cycling.

oof, that's not good. Glad I'm not relying too heavily but still, what's the point in a lock that doesn't lock

What's worse is a lock that won't unlock! @@JulietElliottsChannel

Hello 👋

What? 🤔

aw thank you

I've ridden with it like this extensively

@@JulietElliottsChannel I take it all back!

I lived in many tent for 8 years In the woods on vashon island washington it took me 2 years before I discovered sleeping without clothes in a sleeping bag Is warmer and preserves your clothes.

Totally disagree. Lots of people saying this but it’s never been my experience and I’ve tried it

No suggestion here anyone buy this stuff. All you need for bikepacking is a bike and a sleeping bag. This is just what I’ve decided to take