@@sylvainbernaers I've personally never used Ortlieb bags but from all of my research they produce some very high quality gear. For me though, I like to spend my money with lesser known manufactures like Revelate, Rogue Panda, Dirt Bags ect.
I planned on having another water bottle there but it's too close to the front wheel, the peanut butter fits perfectly there so that's where it lives now. It's become a permanent staple in my diet lol
@@PhilSnider Yeaaahhhhh! Gotta have tha peanut butter! One time while car camping in Florida, I literally lived on nothing but peanut butter and bread for 3 days. And water of course. Love my peanut butter. Haha
Where did you get the orange straps for your everything cages? Are they adjustable and do the hold well? The straps that come with it have to be cut preventing me to use it for different sized items.
Very informative, thank you! I am new to the bikepacking community and have been looking at this bike for a coast to coast trip across Canada in 2021. Love your set up!
Hi Phil, I like your setup gives some good ideas to a first time bike packer, I have a mtb and already have the backpacking gear , just thinking about what packs and or racks to get. Do you think it's better to get a larger seat pack like your 14 litre for first purchase. And notice u have a front rack , do u prefer that to the handlebar roll bag type stuff for an mtb ?goodluck will check out your websites and stuff 👍 Cheers russ
Hi RST, thank you for the complements on my setup, I really enjoy it but I'm currently changing it up a bit, mainly just getting a rack to move the water bottles to the rear instead of having them on the front fork. As far as having a front rack on a flatbar mountain bike... I dont know, mine is a drop bar bike and Ive never had a front rack on a mountain bike. I originally had a front roll but I didnt like the limited access to it. With the front rack and bungee net I have quick access to anything that is there and it provides more space to cram more food so I can be out longer, a front roll doesnt provide that. Cheers and thanks for watching!
@@PhilSnider hi phil thanks for the advice and your observations. Think I will get the rear seat pack first, then centre and top frame packs and save the front handlebar setup till last 😃, as u mention for your personal preference , that seems a good idea of having option of easily accessible items at arms reach . Will prob try and find a set up where I can have a roll bag and pouch or something up front , looking at your revelate pack link , think I can do something like that , cheers 🙂
Sleeping bag? I assume it's on the front rack. Why carry the water in the insulated metal bottles - It seems like it is heavier than necessary. I'm curious coming from a lightweight backpacking direction it would seem like 2-liter bladders would save you a lot of weight, but clearly, this would be much more durable. Are the metal bottles necessary for that or some other reason? Last question - what size lock did you get?
Yeah I forgot to mention the sleeping bag and yes its on the front rack. The water bottles are not insulated, I wanted something that I would never have to worry about leaking. I've never had good luck with them. The lock is and Otto Lock, the link is in the description. I got the shortest one and after using it I think the better option would be one size bigger. I have to get the frame right against whatever it is I'm locking the bike to for it to work..
Great great great! Have you considered OsseoIntegration? You're one quick step to being Arnie! LoL Is there a web site where I can get a closer look at your riding leg? I'm a RL AK amp and ride a lot.
I'll never do osseointegration, I have no interest in having a permanent open wound that could get infected. Besides, I do just fine with my socket setup. If you take a quick look in the description of the video there is a link to the website where you can checkout the Biodapt knee. I highly recommend it to any AK who is active. Thanks for checking out my videos!
True inspiration bikepackey brother! Really like that Silca tool kit, been eyeing it for a while, would be interested to hear your thoughts on it. Thanks again!
Thank you! I think the Silca kit is great! I work on cars as a hobby and was a mechanic in the Army so I know quality tools, this set is definitely quality. I'm one who would rather spend more money on quality gear that will last a long time rather than going cheap and having to replace it sooner than I'd like.
@@PhilSnider Nice! Is that the Titanium version? I like the idea of a torque wrench. I was injured in a cycling accident due to over torquing a seatpost clamp. Now I'm really careful about proper torque specifications.
@@PhilSnider getting gear ready and alot of testing planing world tour almost ready just need to decide on bring a packraft and what tent and clipless or hiking boots think ing doing live feed to night to get some feed back on my setup
@@Bikepacking right on! I'll be sure to keep an eye out for the live stream, I'd love to see it and participate. But I'm pretty sure we are on opposite ends of the world so our scheduling may not match up. Good luck! And I can't wait to see what you have planned
I don't really have a need for them because I don't normally ride in the rain. Also when I first got the Sutra it was difficult to find fenders that would cover the 2.1 inch wide tires so I just abandoned that idea.
Okay, soooo.... I have NEVER heard any other bike packer/tourist ever speak of carrying a shovel 😳 I wonder what they’ve been using? Personal subject I know, but I always wondered about how people handled their “business” lol. Excellent content! I wouldn’t mind seeing and hearing more information about the water filter, how it works, and how you would know if some water is too bad to filter.
If you're gonna pooping in the woods you need to dig a hole to bury it lol... as far as the water filter goes, I'll be sure to do a video review on it soon. Anything else you'd like to see?
@@PhilSnider I use this for backpacking, and now having started bike packing, works just as well. You can tie cordage around the handle to soften it a bit, which also can come in useful later. thetentlab.com/Deuce/DeuceofSpadespage.html
Any suggestions as to how I could improve? Any specific piece of gear you would like me to review?
i know ortlieb is expensive (saddlebag), but do you think it is worth it.........thx
@@sylvainbernaers I've personally never used Ortlieb bags but from all of my research they produce some very high quality gear. For me though, I like to spend my money with lesser known manufactures like Revelate, Rogue Panda, Dirt Bags ect.
@@PhilSnider check them out. thx
Phil Snider it’s a crazy and nice set up, love it. Exept a better organisation for your bags maybe thé test is perfect 👌👍
What do you use for water when rolling, a camelback?
rad set up! curious - your bike frame is steel or aluminum?
Do you carry any baby wipes or a shower system?
Dude Phil! Your peanut butter in the bottle holder is awesome! I'm totally going to do the same! Thanks for the idea!
I planned on having another water bottle there but it's too close to the front wheel, the peanut butter fits perfectly there so that's where it lives now. It's become a permanent staple in my diet lol
@@PhilSnider Yeaaahhhhh! Gotta have tha peanut butter! One time while car camping in Florida, I literally lived on nothing but peanut butter and bread for 3 days. And water of course. Love my peanut butter. Haha
Not worried the local bear will pedal away with PB jar in tow?
great video, inspirational and clever
Thanks Sylvain!
Where did you get the orange straps for your everything cages? Are they adjustable and do the hold well? The straps that come with it have to be cut preventing me to use it for different sized items.
Take a look at the description of the video, there are links to almost everything in the video, voile straps
Very informative, thank you! I am new to the bikepacking community and have been looking at this bike for a coast to coast trip across Canada in 2021. Love your set up!
Its an amazing bike! It fit every criteria I was looking for in a bike, even down to the color lol... thanks for watching!
Awsome set up. What would you guess it weighs when fully packed?
My best guess is 55 lbs without food and water, thats including the 27lb bike
Wow. That’s not bad. Thanks
Hi Phil, I like your setup gives some good ideas to a first time bike packer, I have a mtb and already have the backpacking gear , just thinking about what packs and or racks to get. Do you think it's better to get a larger seat pack like your 14 litre for first purchase. And notice u have a front rack , do u prefer that to the handlebar roll bag type stuff for an mtb ?goodluck will check out your websites and stuff 👍 Cheers russ
Hi RST, thank you for the complements on my setup, I really enjoy it but I'm currently changing it up a bit, mainly just getting a rack to move the water bottles to the rear instead of having them on the front fork. As far as having a front rack on a flatbar mountain bike... I dont know, mine is a drop bar bike and Ive never had a front rack on a mountain bike. I originally had a front roll but I didnt like the limited access to it. With the front rack and bungee net I have quick access to anything that is there and it provides more space to cram more food so I can be out longer, a front roll doesnt provide that. Cheers and thanks for watching!
@@PhilSnider hi phil thanks for the advice and your observations. Think I will get the rear seat pack first, then centre and top frame packs and save the front handlebar setup till last 😃, as u mention for your personal preference , that seems a good idea of having option of easily accessible items at arms reach . Will prob try and find a set up where I can have a roll bag and pouch or something up front , looking at your revelate pack link , think I can do something like that , cheers 🙂
"That's all that's in there" I swear that lower section of your frame bag is like Mary Poppins' bag!
I thought the same thing after I watched it, pretty funny
@@PhilSnider i was counting on a clown to pop out :)
Ha! And I could probably fit a bit more in there :/
Haha I know right! Stuff just kept on coming! It's amazing how much stuff can fit in those bags.
Killer set up!
Thanks Kevin!
Phil Snider no problem.
If you're ever in my neighborhood let me know, I'll take you out for a beer
Phil Snider likewise, but it’ll have to be a juice or coffee. Haha I don’t drink.
@@kevinberstler right on!
Nice set up.
Thanks!
Sleeping bag? I assume it's on the front rack. Why carry the water in the insulated metal bottles - It seems like it is heavier than necessary. I'm curious coming from a lightweight backpacking direction it would seem like 2-liter bladders would save you a lot of weight, but clearly, this would be much more durable. Are the metal bottles necessary for that or some other reason? Last question - what size lock did you get?
Yeah I forgot to mention the sleeping bag and yes its on the front rack. The water bottles are not insulated, I wanted something that I would never have to worry about leaking. I've never had good luck with them. The lock is and Otto Lock, the link is in the description. I got the shortest one and after using it I think the better option would be one size bigger. I have to get the frame right against whatever it is I'm locking the bike to for it to work..
Do you use any bike lights?
Cool video!
Yes I do, I have a taillight and a headlamp but I do not ride at night so they hardly ever get used.
Im a bk knee and was wondering how you deal with sweat? Any tips could really help me
Great great great! Have you considered OsseoIntegration? You're one quick step to being Arnie! LoL
Is there a web site where I can get a closer look at your riding leg? I'm a RL AK amp and ride a lot.
I'll never do osseointegration, I have no interest in having a permanent open wound that could get infected. Besides, I do just fine with my socket setup. If you take a quick look in the description of the video there is a link to the website where you can checkout the Biodapt knee. I highly recommend it to any AK who is active. Thanks for checking out my videos!
You've got that thing really dialed in. Nice ride!
thanks!
True inspiration bikepackey brother! Really like that Silca tool kit, been eyeing it for a while, would be interested to hear your thoughts on it. Thanks again!
Thank you! I think the Silca kit is great! I work on cars as a hobby and was a mechanic in the Army so I know quality tools, this set is definitely quality. I'm one who would rather spend more money on quality gear that will last a long time rather than going cheap and having to replace it sooner than I'd like.
@@PhilSnider Nice! Is that the Titanium version? I like the idea of a torque wrench. I was injured in a cycling accident due to over torquing a seatpost clamp. Now I'm really careful about proper torque specifications.
@@bikepackinglight1829 No, I didnt know there was a Ti version
@@PhilSnider The "torque tube" part is Ti: silca.cc/collections/silca-tools/products/toq
Bellissima!! Saluti dall'Italia!!
love the video
Thank you!!
Where are you at these days anyway? You haven't posted a video in a while
@@PhilSnider getting gear ready and alot of testing planing world tour almost ready just need to decide on bring a packraft and what tent and clipless or hiking boots think
ing doing live feed to night to get some feed back on my setup
@@Bikepacking right on! I'll be sure to keep an eye out for the live stream, I'd love to see it and participate. But I'm pretty sure we are on opposite ends of the world so our scheduling may not match up. Good luck! And I can't wait to see what you have planned
@@Bikepacking What time will you be doing the live stream and what time zone are you in?
Is the bear spray for dogs?
The bear spray is for bears
why no fenders?
I don't really have a need for them because I don't normally ride in the rain. Also when I first got the Sutra it was difficult to find fenders that would cover the 2.1 inch wide tires so I just abandoned that idea.
@@PhilSnider Thanks, usefull video!
I enjoyed watching this. Thank you. Subscribed as well. Great content
Okay, soooo.... I have NEVER heard any other bike packer/tourist ever speak of carrying a shovel 😳 I wonder what they’ve been using? Personal subject I know, but I always wondered about how people handled their “business” lol. Excellent content! I wouldn’t mind seeing and hearing more information about the water filter, how it works, and how you would know if some water is too bad to filter.
If you're gonna pooping in the woods you need to dig a hole to bury it lol... as far as the water filter goes, I'll be sure to do a video review on it soon. Anything else you'd like to see?
@@PhilSnider I use this for backpacking, and now having started bike packing, works just as well. You can tie cordage around the handle to soften it a bit, which also can come in useful later. thetentlab.com/Deuce/DeuceofSpadespage.html
thanks but I recently ordered this woho.bigcartel.com/product/shovelfender
Phil Snider wow. Never heard of potty trowels. This is very informative!