I just revisited this vlog from 10 months ago. As I rewatched you showed a small extra tarp you carry. Good Idea and it has many uses. I keep mine on top of my pack to get to fast. In camp It can become A porch for your tent on an all-day rain. On the road an emergency shelter if caught in a storm to wrap yourself in. Or to cover your bike while going into a store. I put mine over the bike and clip the front and back corners of the tarp together through the wheels with a small carabiner. Out of sight, out of mind. Out on the open prairie at a rest stop, tie it one side to the standing bike and create a sun shelter. Any item in your pannier with only one use, Leave at home.
I love the tarp use ideas you provide. Thank you for sharing. I started using the tarp more often in my long, cross Canada tour. I finally got one that was big enough to create a bit more shelter than the size of the tent. It's a great piece of kit, but I hadn't thought of as many use cases for it as you had just shared. Thank you!
Great video. When I saw all of your bags on the bike I thought, "Wow, so much gear, it looks like Agnieszka has packed everything but the kitchen sink".... Then you pulled out the kitchen sink!!!
Your comment made me laugh. I did indeed bring a kitchen sink with me. Interesting fact, this kitchen sink is my second one, as the first one was stolen while I went camping recently. It's a hot ticket item for sure.
its always fun to see what others have packed with them. i cant wait for my next tour. but right now im recovering from a open heart surgery i had in may but just yesterday i went on a bike ride for the first time in almost 9months. its was so nice but its baby steps. i live on the 6th floor with a elevetor that wont fit my bike so it was a adventure withing it self to get it out since i have my bike at home. its an inspiration to watch your videos.
Congratulations on going on your first post surgery bike ride, that's a big accomplishment. I hope your recovery goes well! It's always good to have something to look forward.
As I watched this video, one thought kept running through my head.......Do these bags have a bottom? I loved this video! It is a good example of how the right way to bicycle tour is decided by the individual based upon his or her personal tastes and preferences. For many, too much attention is focused on weight. Bicycle tourists are not backpackers where every ounce or gram is set upon our shoulders, we have the luxury of letting our bikes bear the weight. The ideal for cyclists is to find that elusive balance between weight and comfort. I could easily tour with a lighter load, but I'd be sacrificing the level of comfort which keeps my tour interesting instead of becoming drudgery.
So well said ... touring is personal. What works for me may not work for someone else. If you looked in the comments, you'd notice how many people have told me I took too much or that I'm doing things wrong. And I disagree - I'm just doing things my way. My way is not better or worse than anybody else's - it's just the level of comfort or discomfort I'm willing to expose myself to as I ride and explore.
I had to laugh as your comment was pretty much the same as one left by @Cardiac Cyclist some time ago. Interestingly, this is my kitchen sink 2.0 as the first one was stolen. Those kitchen sinks are a prized possession. :)
Wow you sure pack a lot of stuff. Looks like luxury touring. I'm currently buying some kit to go on my first tour. It's nice to see what others use for their tours. It helps me plan what I should bring. I learn from your experience. Thanks for posting.
I changed my set up based on previous experience. For example, my sleep system, the pad especially, is now twice the size it previously was. I couldn't sleep on the other one, and even though it was tiny to carry, it was useless to me. Interestingly, I think I'd take the same amount of stuff on a much longer tour. I think packing for shorter tours is difficult, as you still need all the same things. But in saying that, I don't rough it, certainly not. 😉
Hi, there --- Thank you very much for your video. I quite enjoyed it, though I would have loved to have seen the array of gear splayed out on the grass for each bag. Your bags, types of gear choices, etc. are similar to mine. I have the large Arkel handlebar bag and the same Tailrider trunk bag. But I run the non-waterproof Arkel Grand Touring panniers because I love the compartmentalization of them with their various pouches, pockets, tent pole holder, etc. I'm not a fan of roll-top bags where one has to fish through a bag to find gear. But no doubt you've got it pretty well systematized. For me, I simply put essential items such as clothing and electronics in dry bags inside the panniers. A bit more added weight, 'tis true, but...The Grand Touring panniers are fabulous because even the large compartments zip fully open to reveal contents, and they have external mesh pockets for air drying clothing, buckle-down straps everywhere, a removable fanny pack, etc. One word of judicious advice...especially since you're a woman presumably sometimes if not regularly traveling alone... I would move the bear spray and the knife at least up to the snack bags, and put the snacks in the handlebar bag, for in an emergency a weapon is only as good as it is handy and typically in such situations one lacks a key luxury: time. If a bear is charging you, I'm afraid you'll never reach that spray where it is, and, yes, bears have been known to chase down bicycles, so they're not simply a camp hazard. Besides, you might have just stopped somewhere or arrived at camp and not yet unpacked and Mama Bear is there to greet you. In fact, in addition to a readily-accessible large can of bear spray, I have a smaller one attached with Velcro to my handlebars so that I can tear it off and instantly deploy it. Might not stop a bear, but could deter it and certainly would stop a dog or a weirdo. Just subscribed. Thanks again!
Thank you for watching and for writing. Great suggestion to have all the gear arranged on the grass - I certainly had space to display it all, but didn't think of doing so. I'll keep this in mind for the next time. I see your point about having panniers with pockets. I just purchased the Dolphin 48L panniers and will enjoy having two usable compartments to organize my items and two side pockets and a "pocket" in between the two for wet items. I was considering the Grand Touring panniers, but knowing myself - that's too many pockets for me. :) They do have excellent reviews from those who use them. If they work for you - that is all that matters. Good point about the bear spray. When I was riding, I had the bottle (without the holder) in a pocket on the handlebar bag, as I wanted easy access to it. I was riding in the middle of the forest and to your point, I'd never get to the spray if I had it inside the handlebar bag. In the future, I'll be using the Oveja Negra Chuck Bucket bag as a bear spray holder. It can live there all the time and I won't have to worry about remembering to take it out while moving. Thank you for subscribing. I appreciate it.
@@WheelsonaBike Thank you for the very thoughtful and detailed reply. Yes, it's all about what works for you individually. Glad you had the spray in the handlebar bag. I look forward to watching your back catalogue of videos and seeing future ones. Kind regards, and all the best awheel.
Hello again. I noticed a reply from you but when I checked the message has been deleted. This is an intermittent problem I've been experiencing on the channel. Whatever you wrote - thank you for taking the time to reply.
@@WheelsonaBike Curious. UA-cam has been behaving strangely. I simply thanked you for the thoughtful reply, wrote that Yes, pannier choice / functionality is a personal, subjective choice. And then I wished you well in your travels awheel, which I now repeat. Thanks again!
Mmmmmm, nice bike, too bad about all that stuff strapped on it. I did a 3 month tour thro Northern Europe and I had quite a bit less gear than u have for 7 days. Id ditch the front panniers, bar bag, top tube bag and throw out a good third of the stuff in your rear panniers, thats about right for a wild camping 7 day. An excessivly heavy load can turn a nice tour into a suffer fest, I know, Ive made all the mistakes.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Interestingly my back panniers were loaded with my camping gear. How do I throw that out? Maybe I could've not taken the camping chair with me, but... I like sitting on a camping chair at the end of the day. What gets me is wanting some comfort while traveling. And comfort weighs more. 😉
For a long tour we have around the same volume capacity, I use 50L Vaude Aqua Back Plus, and in the front I use two 8L Restrap dry bags on Blackburn cargo cage. We have the same items, powerbank, cameras and electronics, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, Primus multi fuel stove, but some of my items are lighter and less bulkier (like my Helinox crair zero). But for a 7 days tour I’ll take only the essentials and I can have everything I need on a 13L sea to summit dry bag, the two 8L restrap dry bag, a 16L ortlieb frame bag and my tent attached on the handlebar. Unless I’m headed into remote areas I buy my food at stores daily and probably take my MSR pocket rocket instead of the Primus with just 1L cooking pot. Currently I’m touring in Central America, so the weather is an important factor, I need to be lighter because the terrain is super mountainous, with suffocating tropical humid heat but I don’t have to carry warm clothing! I’ve toured Norway (And soon coming back to Scandinavia) so I have experienced touring in cold weather too. At the end it’s all about what works for you and what make your tour enjoyable! I’m subscribed to your channel and I’ll be following your adventures, as you are doing I recently started documenting my rides and showing them here on UA-cam, I’m a Duzer follower too, cheers!
Thank you for sharing this added info. I recently upgraded my sleeping matt. I had a very light setup and couldn't sleep on it at all. My matt is now 3 times the size and it's amazing, but it's huge in comparison to the original. I'd love to cut down on the amount of gear I bring. As you say - it's what works for the individual rider, if we're enjoying our experience, then that's all that matters. I just subscribed to your channel as well. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
@@WheelsonaBike I would leave out the camp chair, the pillow, pair down the tool kit, get a one person tent yours looked like a 3 person. Smaller air mattress. Ill make a video this weekend with my gear and send it to you.
@BananasforBikes Your message was sent to Spam, just found it there. I think that touring/bikepacking set ups are very individual and depend on many factors. I'm a middle aged woman who likes to be just a bit more comfortable, so I'll carry what I need to do just that. My tent is a 2 person tent, but it fits more like a 1.5 person tent (i.e. I don't know how two people would ever fit in there and I'm not very big myself). I like my camping chair and I like the pillow. I also like my mattress because it's comfortable (but I have recently bought another 3" mattress that packs a lot smaller). So while I love seeing super light setups, they wouldn't work for me, because I like to "glamp things up" a bit. :)
Good equipment review. For safety I would recommend that you lower your handle bar pack. It will lower your bikes center of gravity making the bike more stable and also improve steering in an emergency. I personally carry one days supply of food and one or two high dense energy fast to prep meals emergency meals. I like to stop in towns and villages along the way to pick up fresh food for the day. Something to consider if you want to lighten your load is follow this moto: Every item you put on the bike has to serve two or more purposes. ONE Example, my bike light is my tent light. The lighter the load the more stable the bike. If space and weight are not a concern, bring what makes you feel , safe and comfortable. Depending on the type of trip I usually travel at the low end with 25 lb 11.3kg and at the high end with 35lb - 15.8kg
Thank you for this thoughtful comment. The handlebar bag is designed to sit high, if I lower it, it will point down and items will fall out every time I open it. I carry too much food, I realize it, but I've once ran out of food altogether and that was a bad situation. The pendulum has swung the other way right now. Riding through the Rockies and Northern Canada, I've been glad for my food packing habits as there weren't too many opportunities to resupply. But that's a case by case basis situation.
I have the Arkel rear 45's for my fatbike. Heavy, but I bring a packraft often. Also in winter it's nice to have volume. Using the Rollpacker 25 too. I would rather suffer on hills than travel superlight.
That's the beauty of touring, we can all do it our way. I don't travel super light (obviously), as I personally prefer comfort. I'll be getting the 48L Dolphins in the near future.
I also carry the “Yak” whole milk powder for my coffee or hot oatmeal. It is so much better than the skim milk powder! I don’t carry a bowl and just eat out of my cook pot. I haven’t done a 7 day bike trip yet but am looking forward to going somewhere for more than one night in the future 😊. Well done!
I just discovered Yak products recently and I'm glad I did. The whole milk powder is perfect. Based on this trip, I also didn't use the bowl much and ate from the pot, this may be one item i leave at home next time. You'll work up to your multi-day adventure and I'm sure it'll be great!
Amazing video and nice setup!! I’m new to bike touring and am collecting gears for my very first solo bike tour. This helps me a lot. Thanks for sharing!!
I need to do a video like this soon. Likely during my next tour here in Northwestern Ontario in a week or so. Just finished up a fun little 3 day trip last weekend, camping along Lake Superior. Got several videos up now from that trip on my UA-cam channel now. But a video of what I carry and my packing system, I think that will happen soon.
I love watching What I Packed videos. They are super informative and helped me. immensely when I was just getting into bike touring. While we all tour differently and take different things depending on our preferences, there are some commonalities. I've been following your Lake Superior trip, i have yet to see Part 3.
@@WheelsonaBike Part 3 went up this morning. Back in 2000, my first long bike tour (7000 KM), I played around a lot with my packing system the first week or two, eventually finding where I wanted everything. And yeah, I love videos like that.
@@WheelsonaBike Jasper National Park, into BC, downthrough Kamloops, through Lilioute, Pemberton, Whistler, Vancouver, ferry over to Nanaimo, up towards Victoria then up to Prince Ruper,t back to Jasper. Down to Banff, through Calgary, up to Edmonton, long route to Winnipeg and on to Lake Superior.
Interesting film - - as you travel more you will get rid of many of the items .I toured in pre digital and just carried a point & shoot - the electronic bag is important but heavy. thanks for posting.
I did make it to Peterborough, but this was the Thorah Lock on the Trent Severn Waterway www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/visit/posteeclusage-lockstation/ecluse-lock-40-thorah.
I have the same panniers/handle bar bag and Trangia Stove. Same Ariel racks . Wish the front one had a shelf for a light items like sleeping pad. My bike is a Trek 520 with a Brooks saddle. Also flat pedals.
Amazing! How do you like the bike? Have you had it for a while? Yes, a small shelf on the front rack would be nice. I actually just picked up the Surly steel front rack, because I'd like to install a small box for my dog on it.
@@WheelsonaBike Love the bike. I did put a stem, extender to relieve neck pain. The Brooks saddle is amazing. Comfy from Day 1. I may try a rig some sort of front shelf. Hey that is all part of the fun. Love dogs, what type is yours? My dogs were to large to tour with. A greyhound and then mix pittie/rotti. An SPCA special that was the gentle giant of a friend.
Oh, you'd get quite the workout from carrying or pulling those dogs! Mine is a small rescue from Mexico. She's a mini schnauzer mix and weighs around 15-17lbs. I typically ride with her in a backpack, but that's not comfortable for longer rides as it puts a lot of strain on my back. But a milk crate will do, I just needed a shelf on that front rack. So I'll be rigging something up for this upcoming season.
@@WheelsonaBike I am hoping to ride the trail that goes around PEI this summer. Oh I also have Burly Travoy. I see from your video you also have one. A greet trailer for the city.
I can see your point. Interestingly, during the tour where I filmed this video, I didn't end up using the chair too much, but on the next tour, I used it daily. It's always a bit of a toss up as to what to pack.
Thank you for sharing, your system obviously works well for you - but - tent poles in one pannier, tent in the other? Candy and First Aid kit in the bottom of rear pannier? should really be in your handlebar bag where you can access either quickly. Food in the front, sink in the rear? Ride safe, and thanks again.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts. You make a great point about the first aid kit - I've never had to use it and I should absolutely have it within reach (kind of like bear spray, which is always in the handlebar bag or on me). Your other points - those decisions were made purposefully. Candy - that's my secret stash - I have most of my candy in my VERY easy to reach straddlebags. :)
Great video. Thank you. Interresting and fun to see what you bring. After some years of touring I decided (due to not exactly loving long uphill) to cut back and carry as little and light as possible, and not more than front-, rear- and handlebar bags. It found it easier to prioritize than first expected. Now hills are not so steep....;-)).... Thx again for sharing, and ride safe.
Witam troche tego duzo ludzie podobnie sie pakuja na wyjazd do okola swiata a wiem co mowie bo w drodze UK-PL na rowerze spotkalem mlodego niemca na promie wracajacego z takiej podrozy do domu. Do przednich sakiew spakowal bym takie rzeczy aby ich waga byla podobna na strone i sie nie zmieniala, a nie jedzenie ktorego raz jest wiecej raz mniej.Namiot zazwyczaj ludzie maja spakowany na tylnim bagarzniku np. w wodoodpornej torbie rolowanej aby byl zawsze latwy dostep bez koniecznosci otwierania sakiew np. podczas deszcu. Ja bym jeszcze dodal torbe w trojkat ramy i tam spakowal rzeczy z torby bagarznikowej dla leprzej dystrybucji wagi wraz z butelka 2l na wode a 2 torebki z jedzeniem zastapil 2 torebkami cylindrycznymi na kierownicy jedna na bidon druga na snaki tak jak to robia ludzie na ultramaratonach. Jeszcze na koniec odchudzil bym kuchnie np jet boil bo i tak to sluzy do ugotowania wody i zalania jedzenia-no chyba ze posilki to twoj konik. Probuj zbic wage i zabierac jak najmniej a zobaczysz jaka jest roznica np na podjazdach. Pzdr Kris
Thank you for your comment. I think that we each carry what makes us comfortable on tour, and what works for us. Thank you for sharing what you would have done better.
OK, that's manageable. :) I added the items to the video description and here is a list for your reference: 1. Handlebar bag: Arkel Handlebar bag (small) - bit.ly/arkel-handlebar-bag 2. Front panniers: Arkel Orca 25L Waterproof panniers - bit.ly/arkel-25 3. Top Tube bags: BikePackers Foundry StraddleBags - bit.ly/straddlebags 4. Rear panniers: Arkel Orca 35L Waterproof panniers - bit.ly/arkel-35 5. Trunk bag: Arkel TailRider Trunk Bag - bit.ly/arkel-tailrider I'm not sure if the glasses comment is a joke - those are just regular eyeglasses. They're about 7 years old and I have transition lenses in them.
Hi Agnieszka! Your bike looks like its built likw a tank! we don't typically fancy the big wheels but after watching you, we'd looked at that bike. still prefer the 20 inch wheels folders (we own a few of them, blissful to throw in our car, take off to trails, since at times we find ourselves having difficulties committing to which location we want to go to, what if we wanted to make extra stops on the way there, etc) ... but nice bike you got there!
It's a sturdy bike for sure. Interestingly, it came stock like that. I just added the front rack (and a stem extender). 20 inch wheels would be a breeze to load in a car, the Sutra certainly takes up a lot of space.
Thank you for watching. The Mondial tires were just fine, but I did swap them for the Schwalbe Marathon Touring Plus for my cross Canada tour. The size of the Mondials that came with the bike is 700 x 40c.
Wonderful video... did I notice correctly that you don't have a cooker on your tour? Normally I have... what I don't need is bear spray in central Europe but else pretty much the same list...
Thanks for watching. Yes, I did have a stove with me, the Trangia stove. I pull it out from my one of the front panniers at 6:58. It's a great stove that I will be using this season as well.
Looks a lot like my bike, good bike better than mine ,I put way to many miles on mine ,trek 520 ,40 miles a day full load daily ride ,7 years yup my bike is screaming retirement lol
They are! It's a small Canadian brand called Bikepackers Foundry (bikepackersfoundry.com) and these bags are called StraddleBags. I have the regular size, they also sell an XL.
@@WheelsonaBike thx, Interesting ideas I see from them. To your video, wow, You are a packing machine. Men can never be this organized. i would love to know your total weight. If you are near a commercial truck scale you can get a free weigh - to the closest 10kilo is what they are in BC. Your presentation skills are very natural. subbed,
I'd love to know myself how much 1. My bike weighs and 2. The bags weigh. I'll see if I can find a weighing stations when on my next adventure. I laughed at your packing comment - I think everyone has their own system that works for them. Thank you for subscribing and the kind comment. Coming across as natural in front of a camera is definitely a work in progress.
Very interesting, thank you. How many days food supply do you carry between long trips and how do you find a suitable place for camping if a camping site or a Motel is not close by? Many thanks and pleasant trips
I'm on a multi month tour right now, and the amount of food I carry depends on the next resupply spot. For example, I recently rode through the mountains and knew that I needed 3 days worth of food. That's breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. I brought enough for four days. I typically plan to end up in places that have a campground or another accommodation option. But if that's not available, I will wild camp.
My items? Collapsible bucket (such as yourself for laundry, bathing, and dishes), kitchen utensil tote (has mini kitchen utensils, oil, cutting knife, spices, etc), small sized cutting board, stove and compact cooking pots, and cups, foldable/collapsible camp chair in its' own pouch), small sized lunch tote for my dog (her water, food, toys, leashes), a couple of small clothing cubes, a smaller cube for toiletries, 2p tent with footprint, compact sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, Klymit sleeping pad, compact inflatable pillow, electronic organizer, travel wallet, sunglasses, lip balm, two compact first aid pouches, multi tool, outdoor knife, compact flashlight, compact tent light, foldable/collapsible cutlery, some food, bug spray(???; may change to mosquito compact repellent shield), bike tools, spare parts, screws, bolts, etc., in rear trunk bag, snacks, two 64oz water containers, portable and compact air compressor (for those flat tires and saving on exuding too much energy when using a bicycle pump), mini solar charger (to charge phone or other small electronic devices), light weight can opener, if going on longer than a 1 week tour I also stash a foldable clothes line, and clothes pins ( to hang and dry my clothes after washing). I also have a portable/collapsible toilet (made out of heavy duty plastic that when put together forms into a sitting chair which comes with bio waste bags to place into it, weight: 2.0lbs). Total weight of cargo? Around 55lbs (this includes water weight).
Thanks for this comprehensive list! There's some overlap between what you take and what I do, but the portable toilet! Now THAT'S something I wasn't expecting. I can see how it'd get useful. Compact air compressor is another item that stood out. After what seemed like hours of inflating tires following a flight, I wish I had one as well!
@@WheelsonaBike I've had the air compressor on my wish list on amazon for a while, and just recently purchased it. It works really great. It is a good investment either way touring or not touring to fill those flat tires with ease :). The portable toilet is handy if there are no bathrooms around and you don't feel like digging a hole in the ground, placing a waste bio bag, then squatting really low, then doing your business; it just makes it a little more convenient. The one I purchased, I came up with a better build concept for it that would lessen the weight and overall width of it when collapsed and placed in its' own storage dry sac bag. There are also on Amazon if you wish to check them out. (the type I purchased).
Hi there, Thank you for your Videos. Inspiring. Quick question. I see you have water filter, etc... when you are camping, are you going to campground or you find places along the way. Any suggestions?
Thanks for watching! I typically stay at campgrounds. I've wild camped a handful of times, but most od the times it's either a paid Campground or a warmshowers host I stay with.
Great video and very helpful - thanks! I’m really curious: How much weight is being carried in all these bags? How heavy is your bike with everything loaded? Can you pick up the bike if you needed to place it over a path gate or fallen tree/obstacle or would you need to unload the panniers first to hoist up the bike? I have around 39-42 pounds of stuff I’m proposing on carrying and it just feels so heavy when loaded on my bike’s back panniers and top rack. Have you thought of using a bike trailer instead of the weight of everything being directly on the bike?
I don't know how heavy this setup is in terms of weight but there's no way I could pick it up over something. I could push it or roll it over an obstacle, but would not pick it up. I'd take the bags off and then put them back on. I do not want to use a trailer, I'd rather have the weight distributed evenly around the bike than just pull it all behind me.
Hi! Another very useful video! I wonder, how do you manage to leave your fully loaded bike unattended while you are taking care of other duties like shopping or visiting an interesting sight?
I never leave the bike unattended for too long. When I go exploring at tourist attractions, I park it in a place that's a bit out of the way and harder to access. I also have a cable lock that I thread through the panniers, but realistically someone could just open the bags and pull all items out of them. When shopping in a low populated area, I lock the bike up and lock the panniers using the cable, I then take all the valuables in with me in my handlebar bag. In an urban area, I have brought the bike inside with me to a Walmart and had a security guard watch it once. In other instances, I take the bags off and out them in a shopping cart and then just lock the bike by itself. Basically, I decide what to do based on how many people are around and the possibility of theft.
Pepper spray is illegal in Canada, but we do have dog spray and bear spray. I know some people carry dog spray, I carry bear spray when in bear country.
That's hard to tell as I don't have a scale. I guesstimate the packed, added weight is about 30-40 lbs, but I really have no way of confirming this as I haven't weighed the loaded panniers.
After watching this video and never having been bike touring myself yet, I was thinking that must be a very heavy load between all of your bags and equipment to carry for long distances. But 40lbs / 18kg is much less than I expected. I thought in my innocence it must be at least double that! I have had up to 35kg of mostly groceries on my back rack alone using two 20L each panniers that opens up to double and another carryall on the rack in between. Granted it's a heavy load and when the bike is stationary it's very easy to overbalance but ok to ride with. Never having been bike packing but thinking about it for the future, that's the kind of load I was expecting. Although, I am 198cm tall (and riding a proportionally large frame bike) so a lot of what I would have to carry bike packing would also be proportionally bulkier and heavier too. But at 40lbs I was actually surprised it wasn't substantially more. Especially since you also seem to follow my motto in life of, "it's better looking at it than looking for it!" And now as I think about it, I see why additional front wheel bags would be essential to keep loads distributed lower. This is just me thinking out loud more than actually contributing anything valuable to the comments.
Nice video. I have a question about your cook system. Are you using the Trangia burner and alcohol in your Trangia Storm Cooker or are you using another type of burner and fuel?
Thank you for watching. To answer your question - I got the gas burner for the Trangia stove: www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com/trangia-gas-burner.html.
Whoa you're carrying way too much. I pack 1/5th of what you take for a week. Also self supported, food included. You making it harder then should be, weightwise. Always look at item that are less bulky when buying things.
Thanks for your comment. I think that I value comfort over weight. I used to have a lighter setup (sleep system) but I was so uncomfortable I upgraded. More weight is worth it for me. But I am interested in what you'd recommend I leave behind or downsize on. Would love to hear your thoughts.
@@WheelsonaBike I tried to put mine on a scale one time the scale bottom out , when living on a bike one realize the odd things they need, and weight of items
I just revisited this vlog from 10 months ago. As I rewatched you showed a small extra tarp you carry. Good Idea and it has many uses. I keep mine on top of my pack to get to fast. In camp It can become A porch for your tent on an all-day rain. On the road an emergency shelter if caught in a storm to wrap yourself in. Or to cover your bike while going into a store. I put mine over the bike and clip the front and back corners of the tarp together through the wheels with a small carabiner. Out of sight, out of mind. Out on the open prairie at a rest stop, tie it one side to the standing bike and create a sun shelter. Any item in your pannier with only one use, Leave at home.
I love the tarp use ideas you provide. Thank you for sharing. I started using the tarp more often in my long, cross Canada tour. I finally got one that was big enough to create a bit more shelter than the size of the tent. It's a great piece of kit, but I hadn't thought of as many use cases for it as you had just shared. Thank you!
What is the name of your tarp?
I use the Hotcore Wingman tarp in Medium.
Great video. When I saw all of your bags on the bike I thought, "Wow, so much gear, it looks like Agnieszka has packed everything but the kitchen sink".... Then you pulled out the kitchen sink!!!
Your comment made me laugh. I did indeed bring a kitchen sink with me. Interesting fact, this kitchen sink is my second one, as the first one was stolen while I went camping recently. It's a hot ticket item for sure.
When you were emptying the rear pannier, it reminded me of that Mary Poppins film when she is unpacking her bag in front of the children.
😂😂😂 Your comment made me laugh. I've not seen the film, but have read the books. A funny comparison. Thanks for watching.
@@WheelsonaBike There you go...ua-cam.com/video/AivZSC9J3Rs/v-deo.html
Hahahahahaha! That's so funny. I can see the comparison. All she needs is a kitchen sink. 🤣🤣😂
Kudos for bringing a first aid kit!!!!
So many people carry tools for bike repair but no items for self repair
Someone commented that the kit was at the bottom of my bag. The kit is now right at the top. It was a good point.
its always fun to see what others have packed with them. i cant wait for my next tour. but right now im recovering from a open heart surgery i had in may but just yesterday i went on a bike ride for the first time in almost 9months. its was so nice but its baby steps. i live on the 6th floor with a elevetor that wont fit my bike so it was a adventure withing it self to get it out since i have my bike at home. its an inspiration to watch your videos.
Congratulations on going on your first post surgery bike ride, that's a big accomplishment. I hope your recovery goes well! It's always good to have something to look forward.
Great setup! I learned a lot of it. Thanks for sharing
Thank you. This setup would also work for a much longer trip.
@@WheelsonaBike it sure would. Another week yet seven days. (-;
I like your system and gear. Very nicely illustrated and explained.
Thank you for watching and I'm glad you found the video valuable.
As I watched this video, one thought kept running through my head.......Do these bags have a bottom?
I loved this video! It is a good example of how the right way to bicycle tour is decided by the individual based upon his or her personal tastes and preferences. For many, too much attention is focused on weight. Bicycle tourists are not backpackers where every ounce or gram is set upon our shoulders, we have the luxury of letting our bikes bear the weight. The ideal for cyclists is to find that elusive balance between weight and comfort. I could easily tour with a lighter load, but I'd be sacrificing the level of comfort which keeps my tour interesting instead of becoming drudgery.
So well said ... touring is personal. What works for me may not work for someone else. If you looked in the comments, you'd notice how many people have told me I took too much or that I'm doing things wrong. And I disagree - I'm just doing things my way. My way is not better or worse than anybody else's - it's just the level of comfort or discomfort I'm willing to expose myself to as I ride and explore.
I was just about going to comment on that you have everything but the kitchen sink but then, you did in fact pull out the kitchen sink! 😃 LOL
I had to laugh as your comment was pretty much the same as one left by @Cardiac Cyclist some time ago. Interestingly, this is my kitchen sink 2.0 as the first one was stolen. Those kitchen sinks are a prized possession. :)
@@WheelsonaBike I'm going to have to get me one! Great video, take care my friend!
Wow you sure pack a lot of stuff. Looks like luxury touring. I'm currently buying some kit to go on my first tour. It's nice to see what others use for their tours. It helps me plan what I should bring. I learn from your experience. Thanks for posting.
I changed my set up based on previous experience. For example, my sleep system, the pad especially, is now twice the size it previously was. I couldn't sleep on the other one, and even though it was tiny to carry, it was useless to me. Interestingly, I think I'd take the same amount of stuff on a much longer tour. I think packing for shorter tours is difficult, as you still need all the same things. But in saying that, I don't rough it, certainly not. 😉
I think I would have to find a place to stay 😅
What a fun way to travel! This will keep you young and healthy for sure!
I do love bicycle touring. It's a wonderful way to experience the place I'm travelling through.
Hi, there --- Thank you very much for your video. I quite enjoyed it, though I would have loved to have seen the array of gear splayed out on the grass for each bag. Your bags, types of gear choices, etc. are similar to mine. I have the large Arkel handlebar bag and the same Tailrider trunk bag. But I run the non-waterproof Arkel Grand Touring panniers because I love the compartmentalization of them with their various pouches, pockets, tent pole holder, etc. I'm not a fan of roll-top bags where one has to fish through a bag to find gear. But no doubt you've got it pretty well systematized. For me, I simply put essential items such as clothing and electronics in dry bags inside the panniers. A bit more added weight, 'tis true, but...The Grand Touring panniers are fabulous because even the large compartments zip fully open to reveal contents, and they have external mesh pockets for air drying clothing, buckle-down straps everywhere, a removable fanny pack, etc.
One word of judicious advice...especially since you're a woman presumably sometimes if not regularly traveling alone... I would move the bear spray and the knife at least up to the snack bags, and put the snacks in the handlebar bag, for in an emergency a weapon is only as good as it is handy and typically in such situations one lacks a key luxury: time. If a bear is charging you, I'm afraid you'll never reach that spray where it is, and, yes, bears have been known to chase down bicycles, so they're not simply a camp hazard. Besides, you might have just stopped somewhere or arrived at camp and not yet unpacked and Mama Bear is there to greet you. In fact, in addition to a readily-accessible large can of bear spray, I have a smaller one attached with Velcro to my handlebars so that I can tear it off and instantly deploy it. Might not stop a bear, but could deter it and certainly would stop a dog or a weirdo. Just subscribed. Thanks again!
Thank you for watching and for writing. Great suggestion to have all the gear arranged on the grass - I certainly had space to display it all, but didn't think of doing so. I'll keep this in mind for the next time. I see your point about having panniers with pockets. I just purchased the Dolphin 48L panniers and will enjoy having two usable compartments to organize my items and two side pockets and a "pocket" in between the two for wet items. I was considering the Grand Touring panniers, but knowing myself - that's too many pockets for me. :) They do have excellent reviews from those who use them. If they work for you - that is all that matters.
Good point about the bear spray. When I was riding, I had the bottle (without the holder) in a pocket on the handlebar bag, as I wanted easy access to it. I was riding in the middle of the forest and to your point, I'd never get to the spray if I had it inside the handlebar bag. In the future, I'll be using the Oveja Negra Chuck Bucket bag as a bear spray holder. It can live there all the time and I won't have to worry about remembering to take it out while moving.
Thank you for subscribing. I appreciate it.
@@WheelsonaBike Thank you for the very thoughtful and detailed reply. Yes, it's all about what works for you individually. Glad you had the spray in the handlebar bag. I look forward to watching your back catalogue of videos and seeing future ones. Kind regards, and all the best awheel.
Hello again. I noticed a reply from you but when I checked the message has been deleted. This is an intermittent problem I've been experiencing on the channel. Whatever you wrote - thank you for taking the time to reply.
@@WheelsonaBike Curious. UA-cam has been behaving strangely. I simply thanked you for the thoughtful reply, wrote that Yes, pannier choice / functionality is a personal, subjective choice. And then I wished you well in your travels awheel, which I now repeat. Thanks again!
Hello again. I found two of your comments held back by UA-cam, marked as Spam. Nothing spammy about them as far as I can tell. AI fail.
Mmmmmm, nice bike, too bad about all that stuff strapped on it. I did a 3 month tour thro Northern Europe and I had quite a bit less gear than u have for 7 days. Id ditch the front panniers, bar bag, top tube bag and throw out a good third of the stuff in your rear panniers, thats about right for a wild camping 7 day. An excessivly heavy load can turn a nice tour into a suffer fest, I know, Ive made all the mistakes.
Thanks for sharing your experience. Interestingly my back panniers were loaded with my camping gear. How do I throw that out? Maybe I could've not taken the camping chair with me, but... I like sitting on a camping chair at the end of the day. What gets me is wanting some comfort while traveling. And comfort weighs more. 😉
Thanks for sharing! I definitely pack less than half of what you have for a week long ride, sacrificing some comfort for weight!
What do you leave out? Would love to know.
For a long tour we have around the same volume capacity, I use 50L Vaude Aqua Back Plus, and in the front I use two 8L Restrap dry bags on Blackburn cargo cage. We have the same items, powerbank, cameras and electronics, sleeping bag, sleeping mat, Primus multi fuel stove, but some of my items are lighter and less bulkier (like my Helinox crair zero). But for a 7 days tour I’ll take only the essentials and I can have everything I need on a 13L sea to summit dry bag, the two 8L restrap dry bag, a 16L ortlieb frame bag and my tent attached on the handlebar.
Unless I’m headed into remote areas I buy my food at stores daily and probably take my MSR pocket rocket instead of the Primus with just 1L cooking pot. Currently I’m touring in Central America, so the weather is an important factor, I need to be lighter because the terrain is super mountainous, with suffocating tropical humid heat but I don’t have to carry warm clothing! I’ve toured Norway (And soon coming back to Scandinavia) so I have experienced touring in cold weather too.
At the end it’s all about what works for you and what make your tour enjoyable!
I’m subscribed to your channel and I’ll be following your adventures, as you are doing I recently started documenting my rides and showing them here on UA-cam, I’m a Duzer follower too, cheers!
Thank you for sharing this added info. I recently upgraded my sleeping matt. I had a very light setup and couldn't sleep on it at all. My matt is now 3 times the size and it's amazing, but it's huge in comparison to the original. I'd love to cut down on the amount of gear I bring. As you say - it's what works for the individual rider, if we're enjoying our experience, then that's all that matters. I just subscribed to your channel as well. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us.
@@WheelsonaBike I would leave out the camp chair, the pillow, pair down the tool kit, get a one person tent yours looked like a 3 person. Smaller air mattress. Ill make a video this weekend with my gear and send it to you.
@BananasforBikes Your message was sent to Spam, just found it there. I think that touring/bikepacking set ups are very individual and depend on many factors. I'm a middle aged woman who likes to be just a bit more comfortable, so I'll carry what I need to do just that.
My tent is a 2 person tent, but it fits more like a 1.5 person tent (i.e. I don't know how two people would ever fit in there and I'm not very big myself). I like my camping chair and I like the pillow. I also like my mattress because it's comfortable (but I have recently bought another 3" mattress that packs a lot smaller). So while I love seeing super light setups, they wouldn't work for me, because I like to "glamp things up" a bit. :)
Great video, doing nc 500 over 7 days in june 2022.This set up looks good to me for my trip. Thank you for the video.
Thank you for watching and I'm glad the video was helpful. I hope you enjoy your trip - it's something to look forward to.
@@WheelsonaBike absolutely. Take care
Good equipment review. For safety I would recommend that you lower your handle bar pack. It will lower your bikes center of gravity making the bike more stable and also improve steering in an emergency. I personally carry one days supply of food and one or two high dense energy fast to prep meals emergency meals. I like to stop in towns and villages along the way to pick up fresh food for the day. Something to consider if you want to lighten your load is follow this moto: Every item you put on the bike has to serve two or more purposes. ONE Example, my bike light is my tent light. The lighter the load the more stable the bike. If space and weight are not a concern, bring what makes you feel , safe and comfortable. Depending on the type of trip I usually travel at the low end with 25 lb 11.3kg and at the high end with 35lb - 15.8kg
Thank you for this thoughtful comment. The handlebar bag is designed to sit high, if I lower it, it will point down and items will fall out every time I open it. I carry too much food, I realize it, but I've once ran out of food altogether and that was a bad situation. The pendulum has swung the other way right now. Riding through the Rockies and Northern Canada, I've been glad for my food packing habits as there weren't too many opportunities to resupply. But that's a case by case basis situation.
Wow, I'm exhausted just watching that..I'm going to have to do some thinking before I set off for a first night. Thanks.
You'll figure things out and make your own setup decisions.
I have the Arkel rear 45's for my fatbike. Heavy, but I bring a packraft often. Also in winter it's nice to have volume. Using the Rollpacker 25 too. I would rather suffer on hills than travel superlight.
That's the beauty of touring, we can all do it our way. I don't travel super light (obviously), as I personally prefer comfort. I'll be getting the 48L Dolphins in the near future.
You are amazing human being.
There may be hope for us after all.
Go safe,
Thank you
Thank you for the kind comment.
Hi Agnieszka. Your video is really good. I just do the list of gear before my upcoming bike tour and your video is helpful. Greetings from Poland
Wonderful to hear! Glad you found the video of value. Dziękuję!
I also carry the “Yak” whole milk powder for my coffee or hot oatmeal. It is so much better than the skim milk powder! I don’t carry a bowl and just eat out of my cook pot. I haven’t done a 7 day bike trip yet but am looking forward to going somewhere for more than one night in the future 😊. Well done!
I just discovered Yak products recently and I'm glad I did. The whole milk powder is perfect. Based on this trip, I also didn't use the bowl much and ate from the pot, this may be one item i leave at home next time. You'll work up to your multi-day adventure and I'm sure it'll be great!
Amazing video and nice setup!! I’m new to bike touring and am collecting gears for my very first solo bike tour. This helps me a lot. Thanks for sharing!!
Wonderful to hear. I'm glsd you found the video useful and I hope you get out on a bike tour soon! Happy trails!
this is next level !
I don't know if you meant to be funny, but your comment made me laugh. Thanks for watching!
I need to do a video like this soon. Likely during my next tour here in Northwestern Ontario in a week or so. Just finished up a fun little 3 day trip last weekend, camping along Lake Superior. Got several videos up now from that trip on my UA-cam channel now.
But a video of what I carry and my packing system, I think that will happen soon.
I love watching What I Packed videos. They are super informative and helped me. immensely when I was just getting into bike touring. While we all tour differently and take different things depending on our preferences, there are some commonalities. I've been following your Lake Superior trip, i have yet to see Part 3.
@@WheelsonaBike Part 3 went up this morning.
Back in 2000, my first long bike tour (7000 KM), I played around a lot with my packing system the first week or two, eventually finding where I wanted everything. And yeah, I love videos like that.
Part 3 is on my Watch Later playlist! Where did you travel on your 7000KM trip?
@@WheelsonaBike Jasper National Park, into BC, downthrough Kamloops, through Lilioute, Pemberton, Whistler, Vancouver, ferry over to Nanaimo, up towards Victoria then up to Prince Ruper,t back to Jasper. Down to Banff, through Calgary, up to Edmonton, long route to Winnipeg and on to Lake Superior.
I don't know what surfaces you rode on during this trip, but it sounds like this could've been an incredible mountain biking adventure.
Interesting film - - as you travel more you will get rid of many of the items .I toured in pre digital and just carried a point & shoot - the electronic bag is important but heavy. thanks for posting.
Yes! My food bag certainly got lighter as I carried on.
Have fun.Looks like the Peterborough area.
I did make it to Peterborough, but this was the Thorah Lock on the Trent Severn Waterway www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/trentsevern/visit/posteeclusage-lockstation/ecluse-lock-40-thorah.
I have the same panniers/handle bar bag and Trangia Stove. Same Ariel racks . Wish the front one had a shelf for a light items like sleeping pad. My bike is a Trek 520 with a Brooks saddle. Also flat pedals.
Amazing! How do you like the bike? Have you had it for a while? Yes, a small shelf on the front rack would be nice. I actually just picked up the Surly steel front rack, because I'd like to install a small box for my dog on it.
@@WheelsonaBike Love the bike. I did put a stem, extender to relieve neck pain. The Brooks saddle is amazing. Comfy from Day 1. I may try a rig some sort of front shelf. Hey that is all part of the fun. Love dogs, what type is yours? My dogs were to large to tour with. A greyhound and then mix pittie/rotti. An SPCA special that was the gentle giant of a friend.
Oh, you'd get quite the workout from carrying or pulling those dogs! Mine is a small rescue from Mexico. She's a mini schnauzer mix and weighs around 15-17lbs. I typically ride with her in a backpack, but that's not comfortable for longer rides as it puts a lot of strain on my back. But a milk crate will do, I just needed a shelf on that front rack. So I'll be rigging something up for this upcoming season.
@@WheelsonaBike Lets share ideas for that front rack shelf. Glad I found your video today.
@@WheelsonaBike I am hoping to ride the trail that goes around PEI this summer. Oh I also have Burly Travoy. I see from your video you also have one. A greet trailer for the city.
Nice setup! I usually find myself sitting on a stump or ledge, instead of a nice camping chair😅 but if the weight is no issue then sure!
I can see your point. Interestingly, during the tour where I filmed this video, I didn't end up using the chair too much, but on the next tour, I used it daily. It's always a bit of a toss up as to what to pack.
You are awesome, thank you 😊
Thank you for sharing, your system obviously works well for you - but - tent poles in one pannier, tent in the other? Candy and First Aid kit in the bottom of rear pannier? should really be in your handlebar bag where you can access either quickly. Food in the front, sink in the rear? Ride safe, and thanks again.
Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts. You make a great point about the first aid kit - I've never had to use it and I should absolutely have it within reach (kind of like bear spray, which is always in the handlebar bag or on me). Your other points - those decisions were made purposefully. Candy - that's my secret stash - I have most of my candy in my VERY easy to reach straddlebags. :)
Really well thought out system & contents. I'm sure you were quite comfortable.
Thank you. Yes, I certainly was comfortable.
Great video. Thank you. Interresting and fun to see what you bring. After some years of touring I decided (due to not exactly loving long uphill) to cut back and carry as little and light as possible, and not more than front-, rear- and handlebar bags. It found it easier to prioritize than first expected. Now hills are not so steep....;-)).... Thx again for sharing, and ride safe.
I'm currently on a multi month bike tour and my setup is slightly different. But I still carry a lot.
That comes in handy for my next ride :)
I'm glad to hear that!
Witam troche tego duzo ludzie podobnie sie pakuja na wyjazd do okola swiata a wiem co mowie bo w drodze UK-PL na rowerze spotkalem mlodego niemca na promie wracajacego z takiej podrozy do domu. Do przednich sakiew spakowal bym takie rzeczy aby ich waga byla podobna na strone i sie nie zmieniala, a nie jedzenie ktorego raz jest wiecej raz mniej.Namiot zazwyczaj ludzie maja spakowany na tylnim bagarzniku np. w wodoodpornej torbie rolowanej aby byl zawsze latwy dostep bez koniecznosci otwierania sakiew np. podczas deszcu. Ja bym jeszcze dodal torbe w trojkat ramy i tam spakowal rzeczy z torby bagarznikowej dla leprzej dystrybucji wagi wraz z butelka 2l na wode a 2 torebki z jedzeniem zastapil 2 torebkami cylindrycznymi na kierownicy jedna na bidon druga na snaki tak jak to robia ludzie na ultramaratonach. Jeszcze na koniec odchudzil bym kuchnie np jet boil bo i tak to sluzy do ugotowania wody i zalania jedzenia-no chyba ze posilki to twoj konik. Probuj zbic wage i zabierac jak najmniej a zobaczysz jaka jest roznica np na podjazdach. Pzdr Kris
Thank you for your comment. I think that we each carry what makes us comfortable on tour, and what works for us. Thank you for sharing what you would have done better.
I'm tired just thinking about the weight on the bike. It's all good on level or downhill but uphill....oh no! I need an ebike lol
My bike tends to be on a heavy side, but I can assure you, I can climb mountains with it. I have made some gear adjustments to help with that.
Hello, Thank you for sharing. Was wondering what are those shorts you're wearing? They look great for touring in.
They're from a brand called Eddie Bauer.
Very well thought out. Did you do a lot of research, or has your kit evolved over time? I very much like your video.
It's a combo of both research, but more importantly - experience. Thank you for watching!
Wow..looks heavy but you need it and can handle it 💪
Hi Agnieszka, great video. Would you put in the description where can I buy all this gear?
Thank you for watching. Is there anything specific you are interested in finding? I pulled out A LOT of items from those bags.
@@WheelsonaBike bike frame bags, panniers, and I like your glasses a lot 😎
OK, that's manageable. :) I added the items to the video description and here is a list for your reference:
1. Handlebar bag: Arkel Handlebar bag (small) - bit.ly/arkel-handlebar-bag
2. Front panniers: Arkel Orca 25L Waterproof panniers - bit.ly/arkel-25
3. Top Tube bags: BikePackers Foundry StraddleBags - bit.ly/straddlebags
4. Rear panniers: Arkel Orca 35L Waterproof panniers - bit.ly/arkel-35
5. Trunk bag: Arkel TailRider Trunk Bag - bit.ly/arkel-tailrider
I'm not sure if the glasses comment is a joke - those are just regular eyeglasses. They're about 7 years old and
I have transition lenses in them.
@@WheelsonaBike Thank you so much, glasses comment was not a joke, they seem not as dark as most of others 🙂
You're welcome. I'm glad I could help.
I've never owned cycling glasses as the ones I wear work well for me.
Hi Agnieszka! Your bike looks like its built likw a tank! we don't typically fancy the big wheels but after watching you, we'd looked at that bike. still prefer the 20 inch wheels folders (we own a few of them, blissful to throw in our car, take off to trails, since at times we find ourselves having difficulties committing to which location we want to go to, what if we wanted to make extra stops on the way there, etc) ... but nice bike you got there!
It's a sturdy bike for sure. Interestingly, it came stock like that. I just added the front rack (and a stem extender). 20 inch wheels would be a breeze to load in a car, the Sutra certainly takes up a lot of space.
Fantastic content! Thank you for taking the time to share. 🥰 The arkel brand bags are not cheap but they seem to be an excellent investment!
Thanks for watching and commenting! Yes, Arkel bags are a great investment.
What kind of bike is it. It looks remarkable like mine. A raleigh sojourn. I'll follow you. Good luck
I ride the 2021 Kona Sutra Touring bike. I find that many of them (touring bikes) do have a similar look. How do you like your bike?
A big mess and a big make up bag!!! Love it Stay Safe!!
Luckily for me, I had a solution to that big mess in my cosmetics pouch. Took care of that mess nicely. 😏
Very informative video, thank you, lovely bike too. How are you finding the Mondial tyres. what size are they? many thanks
Thank you for watching. The Mondial tires were just fine, but I did swap them for the Schwalbe Marathon Touring Plus for my cross Canada tour. The size of the Mondials that came with the bike is 700 x 40c.
THANKS
Wonderful video
Thank you.
Wonderful video... did I notice correctly that you don't have a cooker on your tour? Normally I have... what I don't need is bear spray in central Europe but else pretty much the same list...
Thanks for watching. Yes, I did have a stove with me, the Trangia stove. I pull it out from my one of the front panniers at 6:58. It's a great stove that I will be using this season as well.
@@WheelsonaBike o yes you're right sorry... thanks for your videos!
Looks a lot like my bike, good bike better than mine ,I put way to many miles on mine ,trek 520 ,40 miles a day full load daily ride ,7 years yup my bike is screaming retirement lol
Trek 520 is a great touring bike!
snack bags look well done - brand?
They are! It's a small Canadian brand called Bikepackers Foundry (bikepackersfoundry.com) and these bags are called StraddleBags. I have the regular size, they also sell an XL.
@@WheelsonaBike thx, Interesting ideas I see from them. To your video, wow, You are a packing machine. Men can never be this organized. i would love to know your total weight. If you are near a commercial truck scale you can get a free weigh - to the closest 10kilo is what they are in BC. Your presentation skills are very natural. subbed,
I'd love to know myself how much 1. My bike weighs and 2. The bags weigh. I'll see if I can find a weighing stations when on my next adventure.
I laughed at your packing comment - I think everyone has their own system that works for them.
Thank you for subscribing and the kind comment. Coming across as natural in front of a camera is definitely a work in progress.
Great video
Thank you.
Very interesting, thank you. How many days food supply do you carry between long trips and how do you find a suitable place for camping if a camping site or a Motel is not close by? Many thanks and pleasant trips
I'm on a multi month tour right now, and the amount of food I carry depends on the next resupply spot. For example, I recently rode through the mountains and knew that I needed 3 days worth of food. That's breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. I brought enough for four days. I typically plan to end up in places that have a campground or another accommodation option. But if that's not available, I will wild camp.
My items? Collapsible bucket (such as yourself for laundry, bathing, and dishes), kitchen utensil tote (has mini kitchen utensils, oil, cutting knife, spices, etc), small sized cutting board, stove and compact cooking pots, and cups, foldable/collapsible camp chair in its' own pouch), small sized lunch tote for my dog (her water, food, toys, leashes), a couple of small clothing cubes, a smaller cube for toiletries, 2p tent with footprint, compact sleeping bag, sleeping bag liner, Klymit sleeping pad, compact inflatable pillow, electronic organizer, travel wallet, sunglasses, lip balm, two compact first aid pouches, multi tool, outdoor knife, compact flashlight, compact tent light, foldable/collapsible cutlery, some food, bug spray(???; may change to mosquito compact repellent shield), bike tools, spare parts, screws, bolts, etc., in rear trunk bag, snacks, two 64oz water containers, portable and compact air compressor (for those flat tires and saving on exuding too much energy when using a bicycle pump), mini solar charger (to charge phone or other small electronic devices), light weight can opener, if going on longer than a 1 week tour I also stash a foldable clothes line, and clothes pins ( to hang and dry my clothes after washing). I also have a portable/collapsible toilet (made out of heavy duty plastic that when put together forms into a sitting chair which comes with bio waste bags to place into it, weight: 2.0lbs). Total weight of cargo? Around 55lbs (this includes water weight).
Thanks for this comprehensive list! There's some overlap between what you take and what I do, but the portable toilet! Now THAT'S something I wasn't expecting. I can see how it'd get useful. Compact air compressor is another item that stood out. After what seemed like hours of inflating tires following a flight, I wish I had one as well!
@@WheelsonaBike I've had the air compressor on my wish list on amazon for a while, and just recently purchased it. It works really great. It is a good investment either way touring or not touring to fill those flat tires with ease :). The portable toilet is handy if there are no bathrooms around and you don't feel like digging a hole in the ground, placing a waste bio bag, then squatting really low, then doing your business; it just makes it a little more convenient. The one I purchased, I came up with a better build concept for it that would lessen the weight and overall width of it when collapsed and placed in its' own storage dry sac bag. There are also on Amazon if you wish to check them out. (the type I purchased).
You're an inspiration !!!
good list. On the high end of weight. But the rule is Take what keeps you happy. I travel much lighter 25 pounds three season, 35 pounds below zero F.
Hi there,
Thank you for your Videos. Inspiring. Quick question. I see you have water filter, etc... when you are camping, are you going to campground or you find places along the way. Any suggestions?
Thanks for watching! I typically stay at campgrounds. I've wild camped a handful of times, but most od the times it's either a paid Campground or a warmshowers host I stay with.
Great video and very helpful - thanks! I’m really curious: How much weight is being carried in all these bags? How heavy is your bike with everything loaded? Can you pick up the bike if you needed to place it over a path gate or fallen tree/obstacle or would you need to unload the panniers first to hoist up the bike? I have around 39-42 pounds of stuff I’m proposing on carrying and it just feels so heavy when loaded on my bike’s back panniers and top rack. Have you thought of using a bike trailer instead of the weight of everything being directly on the bike?
I don't know how heavy this setup is in terms of weight but there's no way I could pick it up over something. I could push it or roll it over an obstacle, but would not pick it up. I'd take the bags off and then put them back on. I do not want to use a trailer, I'd rather have the weight distributed evenly around the bike than just pull it all behind me.
Hi! Another very useful video! I wonder, how do you manage to leave your fully loaded bike unattended while you are taking care of other duties like shopping or visiting an interesting sight?
I never leave the bike unattended for too long. When I go exploring at tourist attractions, I park it in a place that's a bit out of the way and harder to access. I also have a cable lock that I thread through the panniers, but realistically someone could just open the bags and pull all items out of them. When shopping in a low populated area, I lock the bike up and lock the panniers using the cable, I then take all the valuables in with me in my handlebar bag. In an urban area, I have brought the bike inside with me to a Walmart and had a security guard watch it once. In other instances, I take the bags off and out them in a shopping cart and then just lock the bike by itself. Basically, I decide what to do based on how many people are around and the possibility of theft.
@@WheelsonaBike thanks for your reply Anieshka. Very useful.
You're welcome. For reference, my name is spelled Agnieszka.
How much weight are you carrying ? What kind of tent r u using ? Thanks for taking ur time to make this video...
I'd say about 20-25kg in total weight. At that point I had a Naturehike tent which I've now changed to MSR Hubba Hubba.
For dogs I use pepper spray ps not all dogs bad but some wow ,
Pepper spray is illegal in Canada, but we do have dog spray and bear spray. I know some people carry dog spray, I carry bear spray when in bear country.
Bonjour . Quel poids pèse votre vélo avec les bagages . Merci beaucoup .
That's hard to tell as I don't have a scale. I guesstimate the packed, added weight is about 30-40 lbs, but I really have no way of confirming this as I haven't weighed the loaded panniers.
@@WheelsonaBike Thank you very much for your answer . Take care of yourself . Goodbye .
After watching this video and never having been bike touring myself yet, I was thinking that must be a very heavy load between all of your bags and equipment to carry for long distances.
But 40lbs / 18kg is much less than I expected.
I thought in my innocence it must be at least double that!
I have had up to 35kg of mostly groceries on my back rack alone using two 20L each panniers that opens up to double and another carryall on the rack in between.
Granted it's a heavy load and when the bike is stationary it's very easy to overbalance but ok to ride with.
Never having been bike packing but thinking about it for the future, that's the kind of load I was expecting.
Although, I am 198cm tall (and riding a proportionally large frame bike) so a lot of what I would have to carry bike packing would also be proportionally bulkier and heavier too.
But at 40lbs I was actually surprised it wasn't substantially more.
Especially since you also seem to follow my motto in life of, "it's better looking at it than looking for it!"
And now as I think about it, I see why additional front wheel bags would be essential to keep loads distributed lower.
This is just me thinking out loud more than actually contributing anything valuable to the comments.
Nice video. I have a question about your cook system. Are you using the Trangia burner and alcohol in your Trangia Storm Cooker or are you using another type of burner and fuel?
Thank you for watching. To answer your question - I got the gas burner for the Trangia stove: www.canadianoutdoorequipment.com/trangia-gas-burner.html.
In the Netherlands the alcohol (spiritus) is just 1 - 1.29 euro per liter. You can get it in every supermarket. So that is what I use for my trangia.
Whoa you're carrying way too much. I pack 1/5th of what you take for a week. Also self supported, food included. You making it harder then should be, weightwise. Always look at item that are less bulky when buying things.
Thanks for your comment. I think that I value comfort over weight. I used to have a lighter setup (sleep system) but I was so uncomfortable I upgraded. More weight is worth it for me.
But I am interested in what you'd recommend I leave behind or downsize on. Would love to hear your thoughts.
That's one very lucky saddle.
What lock are you using? Maybe you mentioned this before?
I have an Abus folding lock and a Kryptonite cable that I use as an added security.
Thanks so much. I have found your videos super helpful!
Glad to hear that.
where was this tour?
This was in Ontario. Kawarthas region.
I like your snack bags. What are they?
Top Tube bags: BikePackers Foundry StraddleBags - bit.ly/straddlebags
Don't try to put bike on scale 😂 ,if it weighs anything like mine then the scale will cry and put out 100101 errors lol
😂😂😂 That may very well happen. Luckily, I don't own a scale and don't typically look for one.
@@WheelsonaBike I tried to put mine on a scale one time the scale bottom out , when living on a bike one realize the odd things they need, and weight of items
@@WheelsonaBike almost forget what the house looks like sometimes lol ,
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Less is more
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