Packing for Bikepacking: everything I carry after 7 years around the world

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In this long-requested video I go through everything I carry for long-term expedition bikepacking, show you where and why I pack it all into my bags, and I also share a bunch of tips and tricks for refining your own bikepacking setups. Packing is a skill that can be greatly improved with practice and planning, and getting better at it can make life much easier when out on a bikepacking trip.
I've been cycling around the world since 2015, covering around 70,000 kilometres (43,000 miles) through 70 countries. Knowing how to pack for a bikepacking trip isn't always easy as there are so many different options available, but having spent so much time on the road, I've gradually fine-tuned my bikepacking setup to the point that I think it's pretty close to perfect.
I now use a hybrid setup comprising aspects from both bikepacking and bicycle touring, which gives me a lot more capacity and convenience than a typical bikepacking setup, whilst also being far lighter and more capable than a traditional rack and pannier bike touring setup. Packing can be quite a nuisance when bikepacking with limited capacity, but with my setup, packing is fast and easy, and I have enough capacity to carry several days of food, as well as all my camping gear, cooking gear, clothes, tools, spare parts, electronics (including carrying a laptop, which can be challenging to pack for bikepacking) and camera equipment.
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FULL PACKING LIST: www.tristanridley.com/gear
MORE DETAILS ABOUT MY PACKING SETUP: www.tristanridley.com/post/pe...
My bike is a Tout Terrain Outback Xplore, for more information on the bike and how I set it up, see: www.tristanridley.com/post/ou...
I've also put together a full video going over my bike setup which you can watch here: • BIKES FOR BIKEPACKING ...
POT COSIES: www.tristanridley.com/post/20...
If you have any suggestions or tips to share, please let me know, and thanks for watching!
0:00 - Introduction
2:01 - Riding gear
3:32 - Backpack: tent, sleep system, clothes, laptop
11:46 - Frame bag: electronics, tools, food
16:18 - Handlebar bag: inclement weather gear, water filter, food
23:43 - Additions for Alaska

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@tristanrid Год назад

Thanks for watching! A lot of work goes into making these, so if you found this video helpful please consider supporting me on Patreon: https:/www.patreon.com/tristanrid Thank you!

@noonewn 9 месяцев назад

don't forget, your gear is way less wind resistance than full pannier style.

@mryotahead 9 месяцев назад

Make a video on the bike!

@StichChoi 8 месяцев назад

@@noonewn,ㄴ,,,

@notpablo8369 7 месяцев назад

Bike update?

@indicol1942 6 месяцев назад

did you do a guest speaking in lino lake juvinel center

@WayneTheSeine 11 дней назад

Great video Tristan. I am a 76 year old man here who has been sedintary for about 5 years now and have gotten way outta shape. Watching such videos has inspired me to quit smoking, eat right, and get off my duff and get outside. I have lost 11 pounds in a month. I have recently been car camping a bit and have enjoyed it immensely. Just today I took picked up my new eBike MTB. I figure at 76 I am entitled to cheat a little when need be. I am using Econo mode with level 2 pedal assist, so that I can get in better shape before taking on bikecamping. I pretty much have all the proper gear except a good sleep system. I am like a kid at Chirstmas....bugs in my teeth from all of the smiling. Thank you for the inspiration.

@WoutervanTiel 10 дней назад

Way to go!

@WayneTheSeine 10 дней назад

@@WoutervanTiel Thank you. Got up early this a.m. and headed to the woods with my new bike on the back rack of my truck. Unloaded and rode 8.5 miles of gravel hills, sand and dirt roads and a single track trail...up and down pretty good hills. While headed back to the truck I was thankful for the assist throttle. At the halfway point I still had 98% battery but when I ran the same course back I was down to 84%. Pretty much tells you I was pooped. Such great fun though....wild horse let me ride within thirty feet, stopped and took pictures, saw two wild boar, and a deer. What a treat worth working for. Thanks for the encouragement.

@rfwillett2424 7 дней назад

@@WayneTheSeine Be careful to take your time with a steady buildup, overdoing it to start with can be counter productive. That's especially true if you have issues with pain. That's hard experience, I'm sixty five and have a lot of health issues, that last was hard experience. I'm pretty much doing the same thing as you. In the end, I'm unsure as to how successful I'm going to be, but for the momnet it's working well and overall as done wonders for my strength and stamina. Plus, as you say its great fun.

@WayneTheSeine 7 дней назад

@@rfwillett2424Yea, thanks for that advice. I rode 6 miles here in town my first day and was amazed I was able to handle it with no issues of breathing and sucn. My woods ride was freaking awesome. 8.4 miles, much of which were significant hills. I started out on Eco mode level 3 but after several miles I upped it to Trails and level 5. Headed back to the truck I upped it to Boost, level 3. The beauty of ebike is how you can tailor, on the fly, your input and adjust for your stamina. My app shows I burned 289 calories and averaged 8.9 Mph and a top speed of 24 Mph. What was stunning to me was the lack of any soreness the next day....none. I did manage to find an incredible bike camping spot too and I am working on a decision on how to approach cargo. I am leaning toward panniers and a nice truck bag. I have everything else..tent, bags, backpacking stove etc. I am glad to hear you too are getting into it as well. Thank you again for some sound advice.

@glennoverhoff6589 День назад

@@WayneTheSeine Good luck, and well done. Have fun.

@edwinwong9547 5 месяцев назад

Finally, a REAL video on how to pack. Rok straps and backpack genius solution.

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@stevemullin1195 3 месяца назад

I'm going to try that with my 40L back pack and not use my 25L and 12.5L ortlieb bags and use my 5L fork bags and my full frame bag. Have to strap my tent to my handlebars along with a 4L handlebar bag.

@HoytFergus 3 месяца назад

Right , I agree. I dont want to pedal a Truck.

@weeringjohnny Год назад

This guy gives every impression of knowing what he's talking about.

@tristanrid Год назад

Thank you, after this many years that's encouraging to hear!

@davidgodfrey3322 10 месяцев назад

He does know what he's doing. I've done bike packing and came up with a similar customised system in the 90s while cycling in NZ and Aus.

@weeringjohnny 9 месяцев назад

@@tristanrid I just re-viewed your video and the experience does really show. You cannot say the same for all outdoor "experts". You point out you've been riding for years but we know the world is full of people who've been doing things for years and have learned damn all.

@maxsievers8251 8 месяцев назад

He knows where his towel is!

@davidgodfrey3322 8 месяцев назад

@@weeringjohnny yes there are tonnes of them but luckily I try to ignore them.

@tiagomateiro Месяц назад

I'm a backpacker, not a bikepacker, and don't even matter... this video is gold! Really well thought system 👏🏽💪🏽

@tristanrid Месяц назад

Thank you!

@enjoylifejourney1669 15 дней назад

I do both, pack packing is even more tight than bike packing. He does a great job here. It's all preference , When i bike pack and I like more comforts of home so I take more. There is a price to pay for every decision. Good job here.

@kddonath 4 месяца назад

Strapping a backpack to the bike rack is an awesome idea!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Yeah it works super well :)

@KiowaFreedom 2 месяца назад

One of my first travel in japan was on a mountain bike with my 40 l backpack simply attached to the rear rack. Nothing new or incredible in this choice...lol

@onemorecyclist 9 месяцев назад

I think that's one of the cleanest, no nonsense bikepacking set ups I've seen (and really nicely presented too). Years of trial and error no doubt. Nice to find your channel and subscribed!

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot! 🙏

@user-ir5ip7ul2u 9 месяцев назад

I agree a 100%. I really enjoyed listening and I‘ve learned a lot. Thank you!

@otisobl 8 месяцев назад

same

@Dani-El. 4 месяца назад

I wouldn't class carrying a drone and an SLR camera with a bunch of lenses 'no nonsense', but it is tidy non the less.

@parisrose5766 25 дней назад

"always want to know where your towel is"... awsome! words of a man ready to cycle the galaxy.

@hiimmichal Год назад

Amazing. Love how you've dialed the entire setup from the bike, to clothing, to footwear into what I would call a "no non-sense" setup. Your 7 years of experience are evident!

@tristanrid Год назад

Thanks for the kind words, and yes - nonsense is definitely something to be avoided, especially on a longer trip! 😃

@TwoSoundsatOnce Год назад

I've been trying to get into Bushcraft and camping more. I have wanted to try bikepacking. This video motivated me through my depression to go to the garage and get my bike out and to work on it. I'm more of a commuter than anything else. When my endurance is bad or hill climbing or wind is aweful I do what a call a bike portage lol similar to bike hiking. Thank you!

@tristanrid Год назад

Glad you found the video helpful, sorry to hear about your depression, hang in there. I know that getting out on the bike has helped a few friends of mine through some tough times, so I hope it does the same for you. Nature definitely does wonders for me!

@JeffBradley-yu4tr 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for sharing all of that. I'm new to bikepacking but I know a lot about Alaska. I lived there for over a decade, and hiked and biked over significant chunks of it. The waterproof gloves and headnet are spot on. You'll also appreciate something to slip over your shoes (in a pinch, I've used grocery store plastic bags--it looks ridiculous, but helps). A poncho or rain cape won't work, because there is too much wind. A rain jacket and pants are the solution if it really gets wet. It's so dry, though, that you really won't face as much rain as you might be expecting. If you are riding around the Kenai, I would add some bear spray (a gun would be better, but...). You'll also want a bag and some rope, so you can hang your food, toothpaste, etc. in a tree far from your camp. Once you get north of Anchorage, the bears are less common. Lots of long-distance cyclists tackle the Haul Road (Dalton Highway) up to Deadhorse. In my opinion, that ride really isn't worth it. If you want to add miles, start in Homer rather than Anchorage. The peninsula is beautiful and varied, whereas the interior offers two weeks of the exact same view. The drivers are courteous to cyclists (compared to average Americans; it's still not Munich). The bike trails around Anchorage are amazing. You'll have a blast. Alaska is an amazing (and virtually unknown) destination for cyclists.

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the suggestions! We're carrying bear spray and Ursack bear bags, so hopefully, we won't have any bear issues! We've just finished up our first week in the Kenai and it was spectacular, so I'm absolutely stoked to see more of what the state has to offer!

@charlesnash2748 3 месяца назад

Tristan, remember to remove your seat and post and hang it up in a tree each night when you camp in Alaska. I lived there for 25 years and did a lot of field work. Black bears think human sweat is a delicacy and love to take a bite out bike seats, ATV seats and snow machine seats.

@user-jr2fk9zh4j 8 дней назад

DUDE! Thank you so much for this video. This answers so many questions I've had buzzing around my brain.

@tomrengert1221 10 месяцев назад

Was that a Hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy reference? Always know where your towel is.

@tristanrid 10 месяцев назад

Glad someone got it 😂

@tomrengert1221 10 месяцев назад

@@tristanrid fukin legend you!

@kumaonrain7955 День назад

@@tristanrid Are you secretly Ford Prefect?????

@HereWeAre0_0 3 месяца назад

Great setup. One thing I have that I couldn't live without is a down jacket and pair of down trousers. They pack down very small and weigh very little plus double up as a wonderful pillow.

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Yeah a good down jacket is great, I've never tried down trousers as my legs don't tend to get cold, but the next time I do a winter trip I'm sure I'll give them a try!

@iamlewiblake Год назад

Great stuff tristan! Been really interested to see how you fit everything in your setup for a while. Thanks for explaining with such detail. I'll be rewatching this quite a few times!

@tristanrid Год назад

No worries!

@danandkiko 11 месяцев назад

Really great advice. Tons of valuable information. I will definitely try the backpack on the rear rack. Very good video. Thanks!

@Bikepacking Год назад

Cool always good to see other Bikepacker’s setup

@janatlmb2770 Месяц назад

I have never bike packed but now I feel so motivated 🎉

@tristanrid Месяц назад

I hope you give it a try, best of luck with it!

@Raveler1 10 месяцев назад

I really like the use of the backpack as your trunk bag. It makes sense, and gives so much flexibility! I've been trying to figure out how to carry two backpacks as panniers, but never tried the trunk setup.

@tristanrid 10 месяцев назад

Yeah having a backpack works really well, hope it works out for you!

@otisobl 8 месяцев назад

I wonder how wide the rack is as it needs to keep the backpack from wobbling around. I have a tubus rack and they are only 9 inches wide on top, so that is of little use...

@raoultittel 5 дней назад

Amazing setup. Inspiring. Thanks for sharing!

@tristanrid 2 дня назад

Thanks for watching!

@patrickmueller7438 7 дней назад

awesome rig and inspiration! definitely adopting it to my setup

@timothyvanpelt_cyclist 10 месяцев назад

Love the practical set up! I completely agree with you on choosing these bags, much better packability and weight to volume ratio than the typical seat bag and fork bags. Thanks for sharing.

@tristanrid 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@NATURALBORNSHREDDER 4 месяца назад

Thanks for this breakdown, well thought out, obviously tested and purely centered on efficient function and durability. Looks awesome and stable.

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Thanks, yeah it works super well!

@TrailsonWheels Год назад

Hi Tristan ! Great set up! Thanks for sharing. I've been following your work for a long time. Great inspiration. 😊👏

@tristanrid Год назад

Thanks for the kind words, hope you found it helpful!

@WoutervanTiel 10 дней назад

Totally awesome. I have done the old style and the modern but this gives you way more flexibility for longer rides without the weight. Thanks!

@neilburrows6670 10 месяцев назад

One of the best thought out kit lists; packing paradigm and with tremendous presentation. Clear that an awful lot of experience went into making it this simple. Kudos. :D :D :D

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@random40s 11 месяцев назад

Heck of a setup man! Looks super dialed in, and clean.

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, appreciate it!

@bvan1970 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing your information about your gear and how you packed it. Very helpful and thought provoking. I just completed a four day trip so the content was very relevant. Have a great trip to Alaska!

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Thanks a lot!

@burlingtonpark4136 9 месяцев назад

Fantastically helpful .The what and why of everything is full of wonderful detail.Thanks!!

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@chrisguadalupe9982 8 месяцев назад

I'm a big road rider, but finally exploring new ground and utilizing my gravel bike on extended gravel rides with camping overnights. This video gave me lots to think about. Super informative and very helpful! Thank you for making this video!

@tristanrid 8 месяцев назад

Happy to help!

@anjang121 11 месяцев назад

I’ve watched many bike packing setup on RU-vid, and I think I like your setup, simple and practical.

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, simple and practical are definitely what I'm going for!

@mpick9404 9 месяцев назад

Brilliant. Sooo many ideas & tips i'v not thought of. Loved this vid, got a lot from it. Thank you 👍🏼

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

Glad it was helpful!

@sluiters 3 месяца назад

I keep coming back to this video for tips. Best setup video out there

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Thanks a lot, glad it's been helpful!

@Kyoto_Ed 8 месяцев назад

Wow, I'll have to watch this a least 4 times. Respect!

@tristanrid 8 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@corymolloy-advertisingprof4689 9 месяцев назад

Congratulations on making the best bikepacking video I've seen so far. Nice to learn from someone who's done a lot of traveling on the bike like you have. I'm looking at cycle touring Europe where I grew up soon.

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@francoispaquin9996 11 месяцев назад

Thanks to share your experience. Very appreciated. 👍

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@danieltelkamp6438 5 месяцев назад

Great in depth equipment video! Your refinement of space, weight, convenience and reliability is amazing and inspiring

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thank you!

@denisephil7967 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for such a great video, love it! I'm now trying a waterproof backpack from Decathlon(it's for SUP) and now I see almost the same set up on your bike. Simple, straight forward without telling people to buy expensive things like the usual bloggers. Thanks again, safe rides! Greest from Switzerland

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, you too!

@jackallison3884 7 месяцев назад

That is a lot of extras mixed with ultralight essentials! Pretty incredible packing 👍

@tristanrid 5 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@alus 10 месяцев назад

🎉 wow such amazing review of your bikepacking setup insights and great neat tips! Thank You! 😊

@tristanrid 10 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@Stiffs666 10 месяцев назад

Amazing information and guide to bikepacking equipment and essentials to cover every trip. Have a great time in alaska

@tristanrid 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@RossHbn 10 месяцев назад

Currently planning a debut bikepacking trip alongside my brother; this video has proved invaluable! Thank you.

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

No worries, glad it was helpful and good luck with your first ride - enjoy it!

@Mike-vd2qt 11 месяцев назад

Very good advice from an experienced cycle tourist, thank you. As a non social media touring cyclist, my electronics consist of an iPhone 12 and small battery pack. Starting out on the GDMBR touring as a slow old rider, I started with 20 pounds all in. 100% agree on riding Commando with stretchy polyester shorts and Brooks B-17 saddle. Many new touring cyclists don't realize that padded lycra tight shorts get wet, hot, and miserable when on the bike all day. Road cycling lycra is meant for the fast three hour, 50 mile ride with a group, then peel all the wet stuff off for a shower. Water filtration, I like the Katadyn Be Free system with a 3L bag. The bag can double duty as a reservoir, you can hang it off the handlebars in camp to filter water while hanging, and the filter can be cleaned easier than Sawyer. Happy trails!

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

I agree with you re. Lycra, it's definitely not a material I'd want to tour with! I've had a few people recommend me the Katadyn filter as well; I've mainly been hesitant as it's only rated to 1000 litres of water filtered, which is a lot less than the 100,000 gallons quoted by Sawyer. I may give it a try at some point, though!

@NoviceIdiot 6 месяцев назад

Been bickepacking with some less advanced gear, the main issue I had was saddle pain after the second 200 km day it was so bad that I had to take a break. How do you handle that?

@Mike-vd2qt 6 месяцев назад

@@NoviceIdiot I've been bike touring and riding since 1981, 3X across U.S. 1X EU. Re saddle pain, never happens. I use a Brooks B-17 saddle that is broken in before starting a long tour. Break in: per Brooks instructions, use Brooks Profide saddle treatment. New saddle: put a good thick coat of Profide on the underside of saddle, very little on topside. Go for a short ride. The first coat will soak in quickly. Put a second lighter coat on the underside only, go for a ride. That will soak in. Third light coat on underside, again ride it. Keep riding the saddle for short 20-40 mile rides. In TWO WEEKS you should see two sit bone impressions where your sit bones are resting. You are almost there! If you ride it every day the saddle will be broken in and ready for a tour within one month. Profide underside again after a few months, and whenever it feels dry underneath. Happy trails!

@NoviceIdiot 6 месяцев назад

@@Mike-vd2qt thank you so much!!!

@DariusRamelis Месяц назад

Absolutely loving this! So many good ideas and advises.

@tristanrid Месяц назад

Thank you!

@ktmorgan3292 Месяц назад

Exceptionally helpful. Well thought out and organized kit. Much appreciated. Safe and bountiful travels!

@tristanrid Месяц назад

Thanks so much, you too!

@ianwise2457 7 месяцев назад

wow, awesome setup, and thanks for listing the names of all the gear on screen!

@tristanrid 5 месяцев назад

No worries!

@davidmccourt1663 Год назад

Nice work Tristan - I’ve been very keen to see how you squeeze all of your kit into such a compact set up. Thanks heaps for sharing!

@tristanrid Год назад

No worries, hope it helps!

@davidmccourt1663 Год назад

@@tristanrid I’m going to take a good hard look at my 55kg world tour set up (Australia to Northern Ireland) I’ve been using for the last 12 months 😅 I’m currently in Bangladesh and wouldn’t mind shedding some weight before the Himalayas! I’m running a bikepacking/pannier hybrid with a Jumbo Jammer on the front and a pair of Ortlieb Back Roller Classics at the rear - absolutely love the Jammer and got onto it thanks to your website!

@pierredupont5227 8 месяцев назад

I've really enjoyed listening to you, lot of learning ! Well done video ! Thanks a lot !

@tristanrid 8 месяцев назад

My pleasure!

@wildwithsoren 4 месяца назад

This is exactly what I was looking for! Currently planning our first ever bike packing trip and this was very helpful! Thanks for sharing your expertise! :)

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching and glad it was helpful!

@GR_BackingTracks 11 месяцев назад

I am heading up the US Pacific coast from San Diego on my first attempt at bikepacking, and even first solo camping, and this is really helpful, especially the smaller bits of bringalong toward the end! I've gotta watch again and take notes. A bolt for each bolt, the lightweight but not cheap lock...

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Glad it was useful, good luck with your trip!

@rand3mhero 3 месяца назад

I dig the 35l backpack setup on the back. That seems like it makes a lot of sense as long as it isn’t moving around.

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Yeah the ROK straps do a great job of keeping it firmly cinched down, it's a cool setup!

@jeffspencersguidetogreatbi1802 8 месяцев назад

Looks to me that you have found a very good balance between weight and practical comfort. Very informative. Thank you for taking the time to make this informative video!

@tristanrid 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@ospringate 8 месяцев назад

thanks - lots of really useful tips - I just came back from a mountain tour realising from the start i was packed way overweight, and needed to improve planning in future - this is a great place to start!

@tristanrid 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, glad it was helpful!

@tomsitzman3952 9 месяцев назад

great setup and presentation. A Year ago I switched from lamb's wool socks to alpaca socks. They have a 15 degree thermal range and hold very little water and squeeze almost dry and are antibacterial and never stink. I have worn them every day for weeks. On my rear rack I carry a heavy duty large bag I have used for kayak touring as well as pannies. I never over stuff. I too have never found rain pants useful. It is better to be wet and warm in lamb wool or alpaca than soaked in sweat inside a rain suite.

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

I'll have to check out alpaca socks as that definitely sounds better than the merino socks I've been using. They're pretty good, but they definitely start to get a bit smelly once they've been wet for a few days!

@goingwildagain 9 месяцев назад

Some good ideas for my old giant hardtail. Just starting back on the bike after 25 years so it's all z bit tricky but slowly getting easier.

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

Happy to help, it definitely does get easier once you get into the swing of things!

@alonsobayon4639 10 месяцев назад

The best back packing set up instructional video I’ve seen! Awesome job brother!!!

@tristanrid 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@HeartOfLEO 4 месяца назад

Great advice from experience; thank you Tristan!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@Frostbiker 11 месяцев назад

Thank you for the detailed explanation. The backpack on the rear rack makes a ton of sense. I personally would replace the deodorant with bar soap, so that I could wash myself and my clothes. I would also bring some floss.

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the suggestions! I don't carry soap as I usually find that there's soap available whenever I take a day off, and I did experiment with ditching deodorant, but unlike with ditching shampoo, it didn't work for me and I definitely noticed I was a lot more smelly. I do have some floss with me now, though, I must have missed that in the video!

@timporter8886 11 месяцев назад

Brilliant post, calmly and confidently presented. Really interesting advice, and I couldn't believe how quickly 26 minutes flies, when listening to someone as engaging as yourself. 66 pounds of electronic equipment..bloody hell, that's amazing. And river crossings must scare the life out of you!? Interesting set up, and I'm really pleased to see someone who clearly knows what they're talking about, advocating the use of a rack. I personally use one, but get sick of folk saying, that you're not bikepacking if you use panniers or a rack. You're cycle touring! It's all cycle camping, as far as I'm concerned. If folk want to be manipulated by marketing; that's entirely up to them. But I digress, I like the way that you utilize whatever works and suits your purpose; whatever others want to pigeon hole it as. Interesting that you don't use a freestanding tent. If you don't mind me asking about that decision? I'm putting some kit together myself and have come to this channel as part of my personal research. Listening to those that "do" to me is the best way to learn. I noticed you mentioned bike camping in Scotland (whilst holding up a midge net), which is where I would like to go. Any advice or kit choices, you think a novice should heed and need? As I said at the beginning, an excellent post, presented with seemingly effortless skill. That's how you spot someone who walks the walk, and doesn't just talk the talk..Well done! Take care buddy!

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind words, much appreciated! River crossings are always a bit of a challenge with a loaded bike but with my setup it's not too bad as I can just put most of the gear weight into the backpack, which is also waterproof, so I have a decent margin for error. As far as the non-freestanding tent, it really depends on the trip that you're doing. I've actually ended up switching at the last minute to a Tarptent Double Rainbow DW for Alaska, which can be made freestanding, as I had a bunch of people tell me that they had some major issues with finding stake-out points further north in the country. Normally I don't find the lack of freestanding to be an issue at all, and the advantage of something like the Durston is that it's much lighter, stronger, and more compact than a comparable freestanding tent. But it depends on where you're going. For Africa, I'd definitely want a freestanding tent, as in my experience you end up regularly camping on sand, rocky ground, or concrete.

@adsr4882 11 месяцев назад

Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom! Incredibly useful!

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

No worries, happy it was helpful!

@adrien3233 6 месяцев назад

Thank you very much, I tested this rear backpack technique, it's really great... Without you I would never have tried it! Thank you again, it will change the way I travel..

@tristanrid 5 месяцев назад

No worries, happy to help!

@VladyslavOleksenko 3 месяца назад

Tristan, that's the most helpful video about bike packing , I've ever seen. Thanks a lot!

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

Glad it was helpful!

@bruce.KAY-bike-drifter 8 месяцев назад

You had some good ideas there. Thank you. I also tend not to wear rain gear, and use merino clothing to keep warm. I'm going to search for a pair of those Merino leg warmers. The rubber gloves to keep your hands dry is a good trick. I know it stops me from getting sore hands on cold wet days. I'm impressed by the pot cosy. Might search for one of those too. I too use an alcohol burner for cooking. Those extra pieces of metal sheet for under the stove, your piece of plastic for a cutting board, and the protector underneath your backpack between it and the rack are again something really worth the little extra weight. Have a good time on your Alaskan journey, keep safe, keep well, and keep the rubber side down.

@tristanrid 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, glad you found the video useful, and safe travels to you as well!

@ivanilarionov1893 Месяц назад

@@tristanrid A question about the leg warmers. The common wisdom is that merino keeps you warm even when it's wet. I agree partially - in my observation, it feels warmer than other fabrics, but it is far away from when it is dry. I'm even more doubtful about wet leg warmers, which are not protected from the wind. What happens on the downhills, when your legs are not active?

@fabiogarcia1431 8 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing with us. God protects you wherever you go. Greetings from Brazil. See you on the trail.

@tristanrid 8 месяцев назад

Thank you very much, all the best!

@basstradamus1 5 месяцев назад

Such a valuable video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@ameoba32 11 месяцев назад

Thanks! I am struggling with bikepacking setup because of 13 inch laptop I have to carry. So far I use small backpack, which works but... better to ride without anything bulky on the back.. Going to try your approach with rear rack, it make sense!

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Bikepacking with a laptop can definitely be tricky, but a rack definitely makes things a lot more doable!

@evabaumgartl8183 9 месяцев назад

I actually watched the video because your bike looked like it had the tailfin system! Such a clever idea with the backpack, im still hesitating getting a tailfin cause its so expensive. This would be a great alternative.

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

Thanks, yeah a few people have recommend the Tailfin system and it looks pretty cool, but for not much extra weight, more capacity, and much less price, I think I'm happier with my setup!

@hcurtis77 10 месяцев назад

Thanks you for putting this out there. Helps a lot.

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

My pleasure :)

@simonmcmanus3639 3 месяца назад

It's been many, many years since I last did any bike packing, or cycle camping as it was called then. I so want to get back into it. Thank you for this video , simple, easy to follow and informative .

@tristanrid 3 месяца назад

No worries, hope it was helpful!

@jag1870 Год назад

I like the idea of a backpack in rear as a dry bag. Make perfect sense especially when removing bag from bike, you just strap it on and go.

@tristanrid Год назад

Yeah it's super convenient, especially if you end up doing any longer sections of hike-a-bike!

@ggtaro Год назад

In my opinion, the use of the rear pannier instead of the seatpost bag is the idea that I really like. When using a seatpost bag, there is a chance that the bag will move down to touch the rear wheel as seen in many clips that many people have used and sometimes if unfortunately use poor quality straps and seams of the bag may be torn or damaged. Using some type of backpack although it may not be waterproof, can still use a plastic bag to wrap another layer to solve the problem of getting wet. I think that the backpack is more flexible for other uses than the bag designed for bicycles because just releasing the lock can be used as a normal backpack immediately. Thank you for your video.

@tristanrid Год назад

My pleasure, and I totally agree that a rack is the more versatile option. I didn't personally have an issue with seat pack sag hitting the tyre, but I think it depends a lot on which bag you use, how you pack it, and how much clearance you have between the bag and the tyre. But a rack and dry bag does a great job of avoiding the problem!

@ggtaro Год назад

@@tristanrid Thank you for your opinion.

@Jauntyb 11 месяцев назад

Hi Tristan, Can I ask mate did you ever feel limited with the bikes capacity not having a dropper post? Since adding one to my full suspension I can’t imagine being without it but I love your setup concept it looks so well put together on this rig.

@mamametascookingadventures1069 5 месяцев назад

I use a backpack on the rear with my Brompton folding bike . It works great . Just 2 bags and I’m good to go . No over packing I learned the hard way . lol Great video !

@Ro-Bucks 2 месяца назад

I don't know where I'm going this summer, but I can't wait. Thanks to your advice that got me started on my own adventures.

@tristanrid Месяц назад

No worries, good luck!

@user-hd8ow7wx6c 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing. Absolutely great.

@tristanrid 5 месяцев назад

🙏

@Lue_Ghosted 11 месяцев назад

I've backpacked 24,306 miles in 7 years on the National Scenic Trails ....all on foot , solo without relying on others for support, other than catching a hitch into town for resupplying, laundry and hygiene.

@DavidF000 11 месяцев назад

great job

@steveconway11 8 месяцев назад

You’re awesome.

@iancsb1 19 дней назад

3L katadyn be free for water filter and an extra compression sack with some parachord to easily store and hang your food is all that came to mind for additions/alterations.

@karlgaiser9783 7 месяцев назад

Your set up is aerodynamic, I like that.

@tristanrid 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, I'm very happy with it! :)

@lorenzovonmatterhorn1773 11 месяцев назад

Hi Tristan. Thanks for the detailed description of your gear. I´m still optimizing my own gear and way I wanna be riding my bike and am always thankful for insights in others experience with this or that. I got really into merino clothing and wanted to check out ISOBAA but I cant seem to get your discount code working.🤔Regards from a fellow cyclist.

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Sorry about that, the discount code was fine last month but I've just checked it myself and you're right, it's not working. I've pinged Isobaa a message and I'll let you know as soon as they've sorted it out :)

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Got it sorted, the discount should be working again now :)

@grahamambridge2856 8 месяцев назад

Such a good video this. Thanks for taking the time to do. Will hopefully be doing some of this soon! Sheffield.

@tristanrid 8 месяцев назад

No worries, hope it was useful!

@tomordr 4 месяца назад

Excellent video. Thank you! Very informative and straightforward. I appreciate people with experience and not armchair pontificators 🙂

@tristanrid 4 месяца назад

Thanks for watching!

@AllenScantland 10 месяцев назад

OK, absolutely stunning presentation on a very practical setup. Thank you.

@AllenScantland 10 месяцев назад

Bear Spray, you need some sort of deterrent.

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

Thanks, and yeah I forgot to mention bear spray in the video as I didn't buy it until I reached Alaska, but I have it with me 100% of the time :)

@thisisadebrown 11 месяцев назад

That was excellent! A thorough list, and how to use it… Good luck with everything in the future, I will subscribe

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@pault1289 Месяц назад

Thank you for taking the time to describe not only the gear, but the 'why' as well. It's really helpful for those of us thinking about how to start self supported trips. All that experience shines through - definitely subscribing to the channel! Thanks, Paul

@tristanrid Месяц назад

Thanks Paul, glad it was helpful!

@TravelingThru222 8 месяцев назад

Love the setup, see you on the road.

@tristanrid 8 месяцев назад

Thanks, safe travels!

@RogerMain 11 месяцев назад

Useful inded Thanks Last 3 summers using rear rack and small paniers but, because of you, I will use a backpack. Well done video...✔️

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@tiberiosimone 17 дней назад

Awesome. Thank you so much. Your video helps me so much. I m trying to figure out how to travel with bike in all Europe

@dimrub 10 месяцев назад

That's a very impressive, very well thought out setup.

@tristanrid 10 месяцев назад

Thank you!

@kitwest61 2 месяца назад

I've lightweight cycle toured for years now, but still I found this very interesting. Thanks fella

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

No worries!

@andrew78219 11 месяцев назад

Great video, so many genuinely useful tips!

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Thanks, glad you found it useful!

@karrycarter Год назад

Awesome set up, thanks for sharing 😊 hi from NZ🇳🇿

@tristanrid Год назад

No worries, hope it helps!

@kevinbaker4907 10 месяцев назад

Keep living the dream dude! Safe travels!

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

Thanks mate, appreciate it!

@user-uc2vf9fw2k 2 месяца назад

Thank you Tristan! I have been touring with panniers for years and some of the routes I want to travel this coming year are way more suited for bike packing and a lighter setup! The rear backpack is brilliant!

@tristanrid 2 месяца назад

Happy to help, good luck with your plans this year!

@RS-pt4bw 11 месяцев назад

The best idea for me is the backpack on your rack. I will try this!

@tristanrid 11 месяцев назад

Hope it works for you!

@spick1923 9 месяцев назад

Exellent approach. Instead of throwing money at problems, you've thrown smarts at them resulting in what I think is a better packing strategy to most i've seen! Great tips thanks a lot!

@tristanrid 9 месяцев назад

Thanks for the kind words!

@ianwilkinson7889 Месяц назад

Great no nonsense practical video! I've adopted your bag on the rack set-up and look fwd to using it in Europe.

@tristanrid Месяц назад

Awesome, good luck with your trip!

@moobaz8675 8 месяцев назад

That was really good. I'm planning my first long trips so its great to understand how more experienced riders pack and what they pack. I tend to carry everything just in case, rather than what I might need!

@tristanrid 8 месяцев назад

Hope it was helpful! My suggestion would be to ask yourself, with everything you pack, "do I really need this? If I left it behind, how bad would it be?" If the answer is that things would be fine, or that it might be just slightly less comfortable, you probably don't need it!

@moobaz8675 8 месяцев назад

@@tristanrid Thanks for that. All good advice.