Hi de hi campers. I'm back out for another camp and this time I'm travelling on my Brompton and kitted it out with my wool and canvas bedroll. I get all bushcrafty and enjoy a nice Autumnal camp.
I Say Gav Old Chap, what a splendid piece of British 🇬🇧 engineering that bycicle is 🙏 The spitfire of its time and don't worry about your helmet.. I've several and you can always have one of mine although you might get some funny looks in 2022! Excellent transmission Old Chap and great to see you and John our behind enemy lines 🙏🇬🇧✌️♨️😊 Steve
Nice video. Coincidentally, I have the same bags and saddle on my Brompton...although I use the sprung B17 model for extra comfort. However, I didn't know about that water bottle bag, so now have one of those on order. Be careful with that Borough front bag - I managed to cut my finger on the sharp plastic edges around the mounting plate on mine. It might be worth checking yours and file off any sharp edges. Cheers.
Hi Graeme, thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. The bags are great, I leave the bottle pouch and saddle bag on all the time and they come in really handy. Thanks for the advice on the borough bag, I only use that for camping and haven't experienced any issues this far, but will check it out 👍
I totally agree with you about the Brompton. We have a couple of folders but only for occasional use - and as such could not really justify the cost of a top folder like the Brompton - but in an ideal world we would have gone for it. Have you watched Wiltshire Man recently ? Good camp Buddy 👍
Cheers Giles, the Brompton is an awesome machine. I've wanted one for ages and am glad I went for it. I've been subscribed to Wiltshire Man for a while and always enjoy his videos. He beat me to it with the Brompton Bushcrafting!! I need to lighten the load next time out, may have to take a leaf from your book and ditch the wool blanket! Thanks as always for watching Giles 👍
Great video Gavin some lovely early morning photos on your way in. Great to support products Made in Britain and a cracking job with the fire starting too.👍 Was great to catch up and have a good banter round the fire I had a good laugh at the segment on me trying to capture the der on camera lol.😂 ... I did manage to get a couple of decent images of the lovely beasts! Looking forward to the next meet up 👍
Thanks, always interesting to hear from fellow Brommie enthusiasts. That large borough bag at the front has proven to be excellent. I have learnt that the Brommie isn't so keen carrying the heavyweight wool/canvas kit. Will be going lighter on future camps 👍
Another top-notch and highly enjoyable video, Gav Really interesting to hear more about the Brompton and it will no doubt add a new dimension to your camping adventures. Many of us will now be thinking about revitalizing that dust-covered old steed at the back of our shed and putting it back into use. I know I am!
I'm a Kent lass - love the downs - but am living in Devon now. Have had a Brompton for a couple of years, used mostly for commuting, but want to experiment with a bit of touring/bike packing/bushcraft escapes too. Enjoyed your set-up - I sleep cold, so am anxious about staying warm at night so tend to favour tent or tarp/bivi combo - but that limits fire (without hot stove/tent). Seems that the traditional set-up is best for simplicity and fire safety - but I've yet to see a bushcrafter who has slept well under that set up? Good luck honing your set-up with the Brommie ;)
Hi Lou, thanks for watching. I'm loving my Brompton (it's sat next to me on the train as I write!). You're right about the traditional setup being a bit troublesome for sleep. Unfortunately a broken night's sleep is a given when you need to re-stock the fire. My next Brommie camp will be more conventional with a tarp and bivvy setup. I think that will be more suitable for the Brommie because it'll also lighten the load somewhat. I thoroughly recommend giving it a go though, it's great fun and I'll definitely be back out with mine very soon. I just wish I could get some off-road tyres for it! 👍
@@barneysbimbles there's a gap in the market for small knobblies isn't there... maybe Brompton will fill it themselves with a collaboration. But Schwalbe Marathons or Marathon Plus' are pretty bombproof tyres even if they lack a more offroad tread.
Lovely time out there Barney. As if some Herbert nicked your hat . Rascals. Nice setup starting to really like using the old wool and canvas. Interesting choice of bike mate. Hobnobs for dunking mate . Dont know if they still make the chocolate and caramel ones . Hope you caught up on the shut eye. Take care Barney 👍🏕
Cheers matey. I enjoy using the wool and canvas, was probably asking a bit much of the bike to lug all that kit though! The bike is great and will for sure be coming out on some more trips. As for the Hobnobs, I had some chocolate and coconut flavoured one recently and they were very nice indeed, definitely worth a go. Thanks as always for watching 👍
its hard for a 20 inch, such as a Tern or Dahon, to beat the folding size of a Britishracinggreen Brompton under a tree deep in the forest, haha❤❤❤, btw I miss the butler serving a pretty cup of darjeeling in a cup of Ming-porcelan. enjoyed a lot❤
Ooft... Delirium (or 'Delerium Tremens' as it used to be called before the pussies took over 😅) is a belter mate, I always think of it like a less volatile Duvel but much smoother. The discerning gent's Special Brew! I've been on the wagon for the last 6 weeks but I fell off at the weekend because Tesco are doing La Chouffe at 2 quid a bottle... Anyway, appreciate the shout out sir. Lovely camp, and the way you've got that Brommie set up with those fine crafted add ons is something to behold. I've been cycling to work recently too but doing so has put me off bikepacking on my days off as my arse is already sore. But this has given me some inspiration to just wince and have another go. Shame about the lack of kip but we all get that now and again eh? Cheers Gavin, top vid as ever - and here's to a great Autumn! Rich 👍
'The discerning gents special brew' 😂 I picked up a La Chouffe the other day but not cracked it open yet, might save it for the next camp! Tesco does have a cracking beer aisle though and there are worse ways to fall off the wagon (like drinking a can of special brew!). You're right about the bike saddles. It can feel somewhat like you're perched on a Mach 3 Turbo! I upgraded to a Brooks saddle recently and it's been a game changer. Thanks as always for watching Rich 👍
Hi from Germany, I like your Videos very much and I like Brompton too. I do everything with my Brompton. Daily ride to work and bikepacking as well. Last year i do a Tour from Herne to Paris, 650 Km in seven days and it worked really good... (Videos on my channel) Glück auf ⚒
Gluten Tag and thanks for watching. I'm taking the Brompton out this weekend for another camping trip so I should have another bike packing video for you soon. I'm going to check out some of your videos for sure, they look great 👍
#buybritish 😉👍 Choc Hobnobs but I can only dunk in tea. The Brompton looks alright loaded up, Gavin. Can you get tyres for it that are like MTB tyres? Half road tread down the middle and half off road around the edge. Great camp out and great spot, Gav. 'Ere, you can't beat that fire bowl, can you?! Good old Giles Binyon 😁
Definitely only dunk biccies in tea. Dunking in coffee just sets you up for disappointment. The Brompton is great, I've been using it a lot through the week on my commute into London. You can get some more suitable off road tyres for it, but I shall probably wear out the existing tyres first. The Brommie will be out for another camp very soon, will definitely lighten the load though to make it easier to ride. Thanks as always for watching Tim 👍
Greetings from snowy Finland and wellcome to Brompton community. Thanks for your video and thoughts about the bike. My Brompton is also Racing Green, I've made only one overnight trip so far. If you want to see a bit different touring setup, visit my Cycling Finn channel. I have designed my setup so that I can carry everything into train in hands and backpack. I wish you Merry Christmass and all the best for 2023. Regards: Cycling Finn
Hi and thanks for watching, glad you enjoyed it. I've just watched your video and liked how you had your bike loaded. I'm heading out for another Brompton camp soon and will be loading the bike differently and have scaled back on some of the kit that I'm taking so that most of it goes into the front bag (a Borough roll top bag), I've then got a small Haversack to strap on to the rear rack. I will most likely cover that in a future video. Merry Christmas 👍
