Thank you for explaining about poo arrangements. It's the great unspoken mystery of bike-packing which never seems to be mentioned in these instructional videos.
Very happy to hear Nay Nay talk about working out how much you need. Lithium is amazing but doesn't change that you have to see how much power you use in a day. Once you know that multiply by the days of autonomy you want. That's the battery size. Now knowing the battery size you can size a solar setup to replenish on a good day!... pretty straight forward!,we were off grid for 8 days last summer!! 👍
I'm an experienced wild camper and also experienced mountain biker. I've a 2011 Lappierre Zesty. I'm going to try bikepacking in Northumberland somewhere a bit remote and your vid has helped 👍 thankyou
I wanted to add to that all of your trips look amazing. Looking forward to viewing more vids. Very inspiring. And you are so good presenting on camera. Thank you.
I'm in Scotland, just going to start the bike packing, I'm quite heavy as is my bike, and I always take too much gear! Like to see your setup, it's a great help for when i want to evolve it, thanks, also it's great that you mention the gear and make cause it's hard to find some info, cheers.
I prefer a Trangia spirit stove over gas any day of the week. Does it take longer? sure but what's the rush? get camp set up while it's going. Still nice and fast to boil water for a drink and takes up 1/4 of the space as the monster jetboil. Mine fit's inside my Titanium cup which fit's inside my Titanium pot.
Hiya Annie, great post; thanks 4going thru all of ur gear! I'm just getting into bikepacking, and am planning a Scottish adventure of my own. Any advice 4travelling in that beautiful country? What's the best time of year, especially 2avoid midgy hell..haha!?
Wow! Now that is winter biking! Love it! No snow here right now, but holding out hope we get some. Question. The shots you show when riding in snow, what are the boots you're wearing? I have a lot of trouble with keeping my feet warm. Are there brands you could recommend looking at? Thanks! Love the bike. I've been looking at the Mukluk. Stay safe ...
Hi steve, sorry for the slow reply. If you are somewhere below freezing all winter look into bafin boots. The ones i was waering are columbia but they are no where as warm as thier ratings. It seems you need boots rated to far colder than the actual temperature to stay warm.
Hi Annie! Love your fatbike setup. Looking forward on watching your future bikepacking videos. Are you using a 26 x 4.8 tire size? Thanks for sharing. Greetings from Amizmiz, on the foothills of the Atlas Mountains.
Why a hardtail? I could see it for strength given the terraine you cover but is there another reason? I like all the comfort i can get for long hours in the saddle and not really into spending money - Brookes is a bit off my range, but I got a nice comfy seat with cushions for my old bones. Good to see lasses getting out and doing their thing.
Hi Mark, I ride whatever i have, rigid, hardtail or full suss. For this vid my fat bike was my only complete bike ;) Hardtails have an advantage over a full suss as they have a big frame bag space and can carry a much bigger seat bag (unless you have really long legs and then full suss can carry one too) which allows me to ride without a rucksac. A rigid has the advantage of not having to set up suspension for the weight of the bags but as you have said is less comfy.
Wow, this was like watching a magician endlessly producing items from their top hat! Really enjoyed the video, thanks for the info. Can I just ask about your accent - I can't quite place it?
It sort of does, but in Scotland you need a headnet, best worn over a cap to keep off face, thankfully midges are not out if there's a breeze, direct sunlight or rain.
Hey, I'm new to your channel and I'll start bike traveling as soon as the quarantine is over. Do you have any advice for me as a woman doing it alone too? How do you chose the place to free camping when you're in places like Germany where it's forbidden?
Hi there! I hope you can make your trip soon. Im not sure theres any specific advice as a women, just make sure you feel comfortable where you stop at night and if you are nervous there, move on. I always like to be hidden so i dont worry about anyone finding me.
@@annieleoutside6044 Thanks a lot! And if you bike travel on the Italian Alps, I'd adore to meet you and so would my dog (she'll be travelling with me)
What things in particular would you like to know? the tent is a hyperlight mountain gear, the bags are revelate designs. Both of them are US companies!
Hi Stevie, the short answer is lots of hours on google. The long answer is google to find places i want to visit, then buy a big overview map and plot those places on it, then more googling and imaging to find the best ways to connect them. Open source mapping can be very helpful at finding what paths actually exist. And i do lots of image searching to find pictures of trail to get an idea of what condition they are. Hope that helps!
Thanks Hugh. This is a salsa mukluk which is an amazing bike. Things to look out for are light wheels, that makes a big difference. and work out where you will ride it, if mostly compact snaow or sand/trail you might want 4 inch tyres, if mostly loose snow you might want 5 inch for more float.