Although it's pretty much impossible. End of the day you want prepurchase your dropout nuts, mino links, knock block parts, spare axles, there is so many proprietary parts that can get lost or damaged and let's not forget the body parts 😋
@@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 Sure but some brands come with propriety stuff that probably shouldn’t be because they are likely to get damaged like spokes. So just keeping it simple with stuff you can break is achievable in terms of packing.
@@cameronbidiix218 yes, that is true. Also what people forget about is that some mountain areas are very scarce for serious MTB shops, which as you said may mean getting even standard spokes, may be difficult or impossible on a weekend trip with shorter open hours. A comprehensive tool bag can also be a good idea. You never know what the owner of the place where you're staying at, doesn't have.
I usually eat 2000 calories breakfast and load my camelback up with white claw cause you can never go wrong with white claw it's alcohol and water so you got rehydration and the alcohol helps when you fall and doing big jumps thanks to the liquid courage. Thanks yall 😘
Vaccine against TBE (Tick-Borne Encephalitis) exists. Very common here in Sweden and very safe to get. Also check maps that track those pesky bastards in your area!
Christina is always lifting my spirits! I also ride with brake pads, tire levers, multitool with a chain pin removal tool, a few pairs of quick links, 2L bladder, spare tube, pump, chainbreak tool packed in a backpack. Definitely can improve on everything with this video!
Love the bear spray in an accessible location. A few suggestions though. I would recommend a guide tarp or large garbage bag instead of space blanket (too flimsy , noisy and single use). Israli bandage instead of gauze. Turn on the Garmin explorer at the beginning of each ride as it takes 15 min to acquire the satellites if you need to send and SOS. Also good practice to send a message like “ on the trail -everything fine” at the start of a ride. I think everyone should carry their own, Explorer, first aid kit, spares to be self sufficient ; this is the mark of good outdoor leadership.
I agree with the pre-message saying your on the trail and all is good. I would also go one step further on a long ride and that is to get sorted out with www.adventuresmart.ca/mountain-biking/ for a full plan on timing and emergency contacts.
Space blanket is far better as it keeps heat in due to the reflective surface. Also it can help someone who is going into shock far better than a garbage bag would.
@@drtibber you can try it yourself. On a colder night try wrapping yourself in the space blanket, then try getting into the garbage bag and then try wrapping up in the tarp and you’ll notice a huge difference in temperature with the space blanket than the other two.
@@darrenr1194 i have in the past. Here it is in more detail: 1.the guide tarp only weights 261g with guylines attached. It has multiple uses as an emergency shelter, blanket, makeshift stretcher for snow, rain protection of gear. 2. The contractor garbage bag: you make a large hole , enough for your face in one of the corner, and the other corner becomes a hoody. 3 Space blankets are terrible, they rip very easily , they are crinkly and could mask the yell of a rescuer trying to find you. As a physician I can tell you that the human body does not loose a lot of heat through radiation ( blocking heat wave through the use of metallic blanket) it looses it through convection ( wind hitting your moist skin). Anything that blocks the wind is good. We use cooling fans to cool and Bear huggers in the ER.
Christina is the first Pinkbike presenter who's personality I find really appealing. Thats not a knock on any of the others just find myself more engaged with her videos than any of the others👍
Really enjoyed that! As an Outdoor Ed teacher, I spend hours talking about backcountry safety and preparation is everything. So often we don't think about the little things that weigh nothing but can be indispensable should things turn ugly. Great job!
I have small zipper pouches that are set up for when I do epic/long rides. One has some basic survival stuff; lighter, magnesium fire starter, water purification tablets, Swiss Army knife, survival blanket etc. and the other is a dedicated First Aid kit. Also pack TP, you just never know when or if nature calls.
For day rides I have a rubber glove with toilet paper and a couple alcohol wipes inside. The glove is mostly for dealing with the drivetrain to keep my contact points grease free, but it keeps the tp dry.
I didn't know it was possible to fit an entire bike shop in a backpack!...LOL. Seriously, very thorough and well prepared! I average about 10-12 mile rides. Lately, I been thinking about first-aid kits. I used to carry one in my bigger pack. Recently I saw a video on another channel where the Host mentioned a freak accident that occurred where a rider got stabbed by a bar end in his thigh rupturing an Artery. I know the probability is slim, but after hearing this I ordered a Tourniquet! Hopefully I'll never have to use it!
Good shout! Better to be safe than sorry. I have thought about a proper tourniquet but in that event, I'll find something useful! Even if it's 6 zip ties all together -Christina
@@pinkbike A good tourniquet like a CAT from North american rescue goes a long way, Ive been on a couple first aid courses and most of the instructors told me, that if they had to carry only one thing it would be a tourniquet
So many videos like this talk about what to carry, but rarely make a distinction between shorter and longer rides. Nice overview with some ideas on how to improve my kit. Thanks for the good vid.
Christina's "adventure ride" setup is much more comprehensive than I've ever ridden forsure ahaha. I just really prefer not to ride w/ a backpack. I've gotten away w/ a phanny pack + jersey pockets for 8+ hours. Collapsible backpacking water bottle w/ built-in filter yayeet
Christina: I now know if you’re making a video, I’ll learn from it, and it’ll be entertaining. Excellent in every way. Thanks. Suggestions: Loctite pretty well every threaded fastener. Useful not only for epic rides. Loctite has a double function: it also keeps out mud and water so fasteners don’t corrode or seize with gruck. Loctite on the tubeless valve stem nut (against the rim). That’s a place that frequently leaks air. Tighten a bit more than finger tight - use pliers. Also: a tiny bit of Loctite where the valve core threads into the valve stem. Who hasn’t experienced or heard stories of the valve core blowing out, never to be seen again - in the undergrowth. On the valve core topic: lube the air-locknut threads 2x per year with a micro-droplet of chain lube. Saves having to drag out Leatherman pliers to air up those sneakers. Teflon plumbing tape under the brake lever perches; this is a motocross trick. Tighten the pinch bolts just enough so that it’s still possible to adjust the angle of the brake levers. And Loctite those pinch bolts. If the lever is skewed by hitting a sapling or bedrock(!); can put it back w/o tools. Or: maybe you want to make a wee change on the trail? No tools! Wire & glue (tire patch glue is superb) those handgrips on. Safety wire in 3 places. (Motocross trick). Carry some 0.032” stainless steel or Monel ($$) safety wire in a little coil. Can fix a million problems with that - and pliers with wire-cutting jaws. If you run Cushcore, you can ride with zero air pressure. How cool is that (?) when there’s a ton of shit on the fan (night, sleet, injury, lost, hungry, cold). Not mentioned yet implied: don’t go on an epic ride with parts that are worn out. Good insurance: stay right on top of maintenance. It really helps. And gnar-harvesting trail bikes have a gruelling environment. Knee pads / elbow pads: worth considering. While the risk of injury may be low, the consequences are high. Ditto gloves. Super-thin gloves are a joy to ride in; hell to crash in. Mechanix Wear lightly/moderately armoured gloves can really save one’s hands in bad wreck. Heck of a good video. Can’t wait for your next one.
I ride with Orange Seal in my tires (this stuff has saved me on many rides) and a wrap of Velcro around my seat post. For short rides I use a small saddle bag just for my key fob, multi tool, and knife.
After moving from Ukraine to US a local food-obsessiveness culture gave me quite "over the top" impression, so I guess it would be normal to see here someone bringing a box of pizza to an XC/Trail ride. On a colder day I don't even bother taking any water with me on 15 mile local trail ride.
I use wax on my chain, so I don't bring lube, but a top-up bottle of sealant, ca$h, a tire gauge and some tissues in a plastic bag (usable as a glove and/or waste bag). Also a universal kit of 2 screws and small spacers for cockpit, chainguide and/or calipers.
Broken derailleur hanger in the mid wilderness 80 mile XC trip was fixed by taking out the section of chain to bypass derailleur basically converting a bike into single-speed, which speed to choose in this scenario you decide from how hilly the trail on the way back.
Thank you, Cristina, for another very well done and informative video. I am going to follow in your footsteps and use your suggestions to leave the backpack home on shorter rides.
Really nice overview of what you might need on a longer (or shorter) ride! Only thing I can think of to add would be a pressure bandage in the first aid kit. I make sure to always bring one whenever I bring a knife.
A spare set of headset bearings. I was on a big ride in revelstoke last summer. One year old bearings failed and it was a 16km walk back to the truck. Replaced at the LBS there and then changed again in winter so I had a spare set.
Good recap of the adventure pack! I have almost the same stuff on tours in the Alps. Regarding other rides, I ride with a multitool and a phone only. DoubleDown(reinforced) tires and tubeless eliminated 100% of my flats in the last five years. Regarding food and drink, I'm on keto one meal a day diet, and can do up to 4 hours (~1500m) on an empty stomach just fine. Quite liberating really ;)
OH CHRISTINA!!! I cannot believe your timing on this! I was just thinking, 1 minute ago when I was watching some California riders without back packs, what do I need to take on my Oregon Mountain Trails. And here you are, reading my mind. My pack is just getting too full for this Grandpa to handle (Grandkids can carry their own stuff!). My regular weekend rides are 3 to 6 hours - 1/2 of them solos with cellphone service normally kinda available. :) On solo trips, I do let my wife know where I am riding and what time I will be home, and what time to call the sheriff/search and rescue (I really do this, as I also solo hunt). I do pack a battery pack. I have lights on my bike that I can use as flashlights and my cellphone that I use for tracking my trip. But everything runs by usb chargeable batteries - so my battery pack! Thank you so much for your helpful videos. P.S. I really need to pack that extra derailleur hanger. I'll try to find it today. :)>
Some great advice and some stuff I'm missing or have forgotten about after too many years not needing it; like a current derailleur hanger. Key item you missed for a long ride after that big breakfast?!!
I don't usually ride into the backcountry with my bike, but really like to go ski-touring or hiking or some technically easier mountaineering. What i always bring on these occassions are paper maps, a compas and a "rapex". Those things that are used to measure out distances and coordinates on maps.
Things I have: battery bank to fully charge my Gopro & smartphone Fumpa pump, it's a mini compressor with digital gauge, this is fast and easy to use. I also have a handpump spare gear wires, wire end caps, if using mechanical brakes spare brake wires too. Gorilla tape wrapped around the handpump spare shoe laces tyre plugs spare bash plate for the bash guide, I've snapped one on a ride once. 16mm hex tool for the raceface cranks multi tool of course. Spare sets of medium summer gloves, and if winter I have spare winter setup too, in case i tear them in a crash or they just tear by wear and tear. if temps are going up and down a lot in the spring and autumn I have a set of gloves in a size lager, fleece liner, and if raining or snowing parktool size large nitrile gloves spare chainlinks, in Wolf tooth chainpliers, it has valve core tool too, they can loosen sometimes. Passport, I always keep it there, cus if I need to pick up a package that requires ID for example, but in case of emergancy it's also good idea to have it. wallet I of course need it if I go shopping. I no longer have a shock pump cus I use coil front and back, but if I had air I would have it, as I might need to pump it up or reduce pressure, as it might change from day to day or even during the ride especially in winter.
I have valve caps that have a built in valve core remover. Definitely has saved me when my valve core gets really bent and I need to replace it with my spare
The last time I was riding in the back country they didn't even have cell phones yet. Everyone had pagers though. I used to go on multi-day saturday and sunday rides back then.
For the adventure ride the most important thing you have is what you leave behind: An itenerary left with a trusted person including timeline, route and instructions on when to activate SAR.
For sure! They're in there. They are my fav bc I've gotten a lot of cuts over the years! First aid kit was too lengthy to go into great detail -Christina
Tape or zip tie your derailurer hanger too your seat rails then it's always there. Also stuff some zip ties inside your crankset. 👍 SRAM UDH (Universal derailurer hanger) is definitely the future!
Because the warmer days are coming I bought a Hipback, I can carry 1.5 L in a Bladder and extra a water bottle with 600ml. Just on the bag I also pack a toolkit, food, my kees and a light with me
Awesome video with a lot of good ideas. One suggestion is to put links to the items you use ( the water filter, clear tube, etc). Other than that, keep up the good work.
I bring a steri-pen. You just fill up your bladder or bottle and circulate the pen which uses uv light to kill off all the harmful bacteria and stuff. IMO it's a better solution to a filter, assuming you are getting your water from mountain-fed creeks.
Me on a mid length MTB ride: First aid kit, tools, pump, tubes, patches, zip ties, gallon of water, levers, chain breaker, 6 links of chain, multi tool, phone and battery pack, and SUPER important in the desert, a fine toothed comb for the GD cholla.... ALMOST FORGOT, half roll of TP. It's embarrassing, but I've got IBS. Sometimes I've gotta drop a nasty deuce 5 minutes ago. Just gotta dig a hole and get it done, nothing worse than doing that without a way to clean yourself. Me on a mid/long road ride: tubes, pump, two bottles, gummy bears and bananas.
Where I live, for a longer ride (2+ hrs) I bring rain gear and an emergency blanket/tarp & paracord. There’s nothing quite like getting hit by a big thunderstorm in the middle of nowhere. Ask me how I know. 😂
You said that you take first aid kit with you that you know how to use.. Awesome.. But same goes for the tools and tech you carry. Practice changing a derailleur hanger etc with the tools you carry. (like I am shocked how much work it is to pump a tire when I don't get to use my floorpump 🙂)
Also i take , 3 litres of water , a sewing needle and yarn , a small mirror , a small pen , a 2.5 meter bullwhip against big dogs , a small bottle of hydrogen peroxide for wound disinfection , a small bottle of chain lube , a short thick knife , a slingshot (you should see my slingshot collection video ) and all the necessary tools ...
Which bib was that? It looked like the pockets were just attached at the top and allowed to swing out instead of being sewed to the bib top and bottom.
SORRY! These were an old model that's not even made anymore hahah but they're my fav for fitting the most snacks. I'm in the market for a new perfect pair though so LMK what you find :-) -Christina
On a long ride, when nature calls, dont drop into nettles or wipe the glutaea maximus with the same plants. Unless you want to ride home with the saddle dropped, go ahead!! Oh, do bring a garbagebag of some sort and dumb it in a bin instead leaving it to annoy others. Still cant believe that there are people leaving dog-poo in a plastic bag on the trails. WTF!!! Great vid Chris, grtz!!
Just what I was going to suggest! Bite + Sting cream. In my case, a gallon of the stuff, as I'm a wasp magnet with a bad habit of riding through nettle patches...
Actually once a brakepad broke whilst I was riding. The metal baseplate and the brakepad itself fell apart, but thats definitly nothing that happens reguarly. The bear spray sounds hardcore tho
Most of my friends ride totally unprepared they bring nothing. Me on the other hand have a top tub bag very small in size but it fits pump, chain splitter, master link pliers, stans no tubes plug device, multi tool, screw driver ,extra links, also very small handlebar pack that holds my phone , eye glasses car keys . I don’t know how people go riding with no provisions.
Small hack: replace one rotor bolt with a cleat bolt. Replacing a cleat bolt with a rotor bolt might get you home, but having a spare cleat bolt one on the bike will make for a much better time.
How do you setup the bear-spray in the water bottle? Is it just as simple as cutting the top off, putting in the can then taping it together or is it a bit more involved then that?
All good advice, like the EDC tool a lot. I love the idea of Bear Spray. How does it work? Do the bears hang back while you stop and take aim? I would be a roadie if bears were in the U.K. woods. Thankfully we have nothing worse than squirrels 😎
Hum, your epic packout is about what I ride with on pretty much anything more than a quick XC ride with a bottle, minus the extra layers, GPS. To all you "packless" lovers, I wish you safe trails and riding, but for me, a pack is an essential piece of protection, learn from being high sided, back first into trees - without a pack, it wouldn't have just been a stiff body, I know I would have been in hospital and I've seen packs save others in similar ways when thrown OTB and landing on their backs. Also, I prefer to carry the weight on me, because even 20lbs in a pack, is only around a 10% weight gain to me, but throw all those things on your bike and that's a serious % weight increase, which makes the handling alot different and sluggish.
I unless it’s a race, I never ride without a CAT tourniquet, quikclot, zfold gauze, Israeli bandage, SAM splint, triangle bandage, a single pair of nitrile gloves, an ounce of saline, an assortment of basic OTC meds, duct tape, 2 Hyfin Vented chest seals (probably don’t need 2 but I do often find myself riding in BLM where people often shoot), and some steri strips. The worst I’ve ever needed is a splint. I’d like to keep it that way but I’m OK with adding a pound to my bag if things go sour.
a guy bled out on local jump trail after hitting a tree and braking his femur, he was riding alone...we met the coroner on the way up and ended the ride right there, tourniquet is really the one thing that can save lives
the thing with maps is they might be outdated. and not show the all trails or roads. so having a map downloaded on the phone might be a good idea. or printing out a map. and never trust google maps to guide you home or in a new ride. this is why I love open streetmap, users can update it, I've doen it in my area. so whole city is up to date, of course I've not been every single place, but getting close to being on every trail. I use trailforks of course. but I wish the map worked when there is no wifi or 4g.
Instead of packing a lighter it would be better to pack matches because lighters can have difficulties working in cold weather conditions or if it gets wet. Water proof matches are essential because they will work no matter the conditions
Duct tape for shoe repair, seat repair, clothes/bag repair or strapping anything to your frame or bars in an emergency. Wind it around a pump or bottle or just fold an almost empty roll flat.
What are your thoughts on the quality of the EDC tool? It’s an amazing use of thst space but if I have a gear strap for my tube anyway, I’ve always just put my current multi tool there. I keep looking for a reason to replace it with the EDC but just haven’t got there yet .
Personally, I love that is has everything and more than I would ever need. One place for all the bits and it's quite light. Also for racing, I prefer to keep it in the steerer tube for fastest access -Christina
