BIKEPACKING HACK! - How To Attach Any Bag

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  • Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
  • How to attach any bag to your bike for bikepacking and cycle touring for free or cheap!
    I use second hand luggage carriers / cargo racks and attach my gear to the bike with tire tube rubber. You can cut the rubber into handy 1m strips and tie on any bag or piece of equipment. Use plastic shopping bags to keep your gear dry. The easiest , cheapest way of bikepacking!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 73

  • @jbaccanalia
    @jbaccanalia Рік тому +19

    Hey Andy, I can't believe it, a friend just gave me the same bike! It's been sitting in his basement barely used for ten years. I love it, rides like a dream. Thanks for leading the way.

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому

      Wow! Thats excellent! Let the good time roll!! :) I'm blown away by how indestructable these things are. Appreciate the superchat too!!! You rock!!!

    • @jbaccanalia
      @jbaccanalia Рік тому

      @@hobocyclist the years of excellent entertainment are well worth a contribution, not to mention the reality check of what's important in life.
      You've helped rekindle my love of cycling. This bike just made it way more fun! And I was already a hobo recycler so what better way to go.
      Future mods, fat bmx tires, front rack, and the deltec cable. I'm sure I can do that upgrade to make the bike so much stronger. I'll keep you posted. Cheers!

  • @noexit2754
    @noexit2754 Рік тому +18

    You are truly a realistic traveler. This is travel with the bare necessities. Bravo!

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому +2

      thanks! I want to get out & do it, without spending a lot of money.

  • @mbrabs9204
    @mbrabs9204 Рік тому +11

    Such a great idea to reuse inner tubes! I'll be trying this out at the weekend on a 3 day tour of the Yorkshire Dales! Cheers 🇬🇧

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому +1

      Good on you mate! Enjoy the ride!!!

  • @Bikemaddad
    @Bikemaddad Рік тому +7

    You have really inspired me to go bike packing with my new second hand folder too.

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому +1

      Awesome! All the best for your adventures!! 👍🚲⛺️🌴

  • @MattScottMusic
    @MattScottMusic Рік тому +17

    Great tip.
    My bike shop say inner tubes (I think that’s what you’re using) are currently not recyclable), so I will be using my future ones for this until I hear otherwise. This is recycling.
    At the moment I use bungees, but they do wear out, so hopefully my next wrecked inner tube will coincide with me running out of bungees.

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому +2

      Yup thats the way re use, re imagine everything too good to throw away!

  • @ChrisGibbings67
    @ChrisGibbings67 11 місяців тому +4

    I love your approach of minimalism and recycling. Tnx Andy.

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  11 місяців тому +1

      cheers mate! glad you enjoy the show!

  • @vee1545
    @vee1545 Рік тому +4

    Glad I found you channel, I just started commuting to uni and carrying heavy textbooks on a bike has been a learning curve, this video is super helpful, thank you 😁

  • @judylip9076
    @judylip9076 3 місяці тому +1

    I'm glad I just found your channel, I really enjoy watching your videos, inspiring and helpful. Thanks!! I'll save the tyre and try next time. Cheers!!

  • @FMOAB
    @FMOAB 8 місяців тому +2

    Fantastic, Iove a cheapskate solution. I will be using this.

  • @heywhotsgoinon8286
    @heywhotsgoinon8286 Рік тому +2

    Great tips. Can you do a video on what sort of saddle you go for on distance rides on your folder. Just bought a cheap folder myself and looking at saddles, but too many to choose from and dont want to buy one thats no good. I know its a personal thing, but advice would be appreciated.

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому +1

      Cheers. I’d recommend upgrading seat if it is not comfortable for you. Check out this video, it shows how I got the seat I use & what kind ua-cam.com/video/bXG07liqQ4s/v-deo.html

  • @Daniel-Bones
    @Daniel-Bones Місяць тому

    I've tried this and it works well. However, I found that it made my hands black from messing with the tube strips. In your experience, does that go away after a while or is that just part of hobocycling?

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Місяць тому

      Yeah I get dirty. Never had black stuff get on my hands from the rubber. U could wash it or try another inner tube, they will break down over time

  • @rainbowhiker
    @rainbowhiker 19 днів тому

    Is your girlfriend still with you? I haven't seen her in recent videos.

  • @the.communist
    @the.communist 4 місяці тому

    What a about the suitcase in the thumbnail?

  • @miguelmonforte
    @miguelmonforte Рік тому +2

    I will try it on my next adventure! Thanks!!!

  • @jonathanjones5282
    @jonathanjones5282 Рік тому +2

    Good solid information,no frills no fuss, excellent 👍

  • @80PercentScottish
    @80PercentScottish 7 місяців тому +1

    This is such a good video and idea.

  • @slidersson
    @slidersson Рік тому +2

    I would pay to NOT do this….what a pain in the ass

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому +4

      Go ahead. Your adventure, your rules. 👍⛺️🚲🌴😎

    • @maldridge7630
      @maldridge7630 10 місяців тому

      Who asked you to do it?
      I see obesity as your firm destiny 😂

    • @NATESOR
      @NATESOR Місяць тому

      But... What's your alternative???

  • @AlexHasAnAxe
    @AlexHasAnAxe 4 місяці тому

    Very useful information, thanks!

  • @comounaverdura
    @comounaverdura 3 місяці тому

    Thanks for this great video. That is a great use of popped tires.

  • @edgargo3068
    @edgargo3068 6 місяців тому

    You're my Handyman😀thank YOU😄

  • @edgargo3068
    @edgargo3068 6 місяців тому

    You're my Handyman thank YOU🤞

  • @ssman1375
    @ssman1375 Рік тому +1

    when you will start the next trip?

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому +2

      when i get enough money for a plane ticket. its winter down here now

  • @Jarrod_D
    @Jarrod_D Рік тому +2

    Very good advice on the innertube straps. 😷👍I've been strapping pizzas down with them recently. I enjoyed seeing all of the loadout configurations.
    I've recently found out how to make real money with my bike and it's really been a blast. I'm using a motorized bicycle , so simple a cave man could do it , to take money from a major corporation. it almost feels like stealing. 🤣🤣🤣

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому +1

      Cheers! Ive strapped large boxes of beer to the bike this way good test for how much weight it can hold. rubber works well for all kinds of things, even light construction & fixing stuff... make money by riding? sounds like a sales pitch for the premium tier!

  • @johnnydwicked
    @johnnydwicked 6 місяців тому

    Thanks for the tip on using inner tubes as bungee cords.

  • @redbearrc6706
    @redbearrc6706 3 місяці тому

    I will try it on my biketrailers. Nice!

  • @davecook81
    @davecook81 Рік тому +1

    You're a genius!!

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому

      Cheers mate! glad this is the solution you're looking for

  • @sihaves8808
    @sihaves8808 Рік тому

    Great work. I've just inherited a old Bickerton folding bike that was kept in a shed unused for years. All serviced and ridable now. Do you know where to buy small racks for the bike? Any help appreciated. Thanks

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому

      Cool! Im using second hand parts from other bikes to set up my folding bike with racks, i have used this front rack in the past amzn.to/3Pp1pA5 but it did require some modification - I have a video about it on my channel. This rear rack might fit, amzn.to/3Z9DOqz - but im unsure of the dimensions of bickerton bikes so do check the measurements. All the best for your project!

  • @LucaMatteis
    @LucaMatteis Рік тому

    How do you avoid saddle sores? Find that these more up-right city bikes are terrible on your a**, especially for touring. Some tips on that would be great.

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому

      On my Japan tour (2 months) I had issue but not since. I adjust seat height & swap out saddle for more comfortable gel seat. Adjust riding position, handlebar position may also help. Take breaks, adjust, ride, stop and adjust until you find the right comfort level

  • @tobiasbki443
    @tobiasbki443 Рік тому

    Cool bro, would like to go on a trip with you. Come and visit Germany :)

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому

      Cool, I would like to visit again. Germany is a great place to ride/train and good forests for wild camping!

  • @slackerjo
    @slackerjo Рік тому

    Do you ever have problems untying the straps?

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому +3

      Trick is not to tie it tight. 1 half hitch will hold it under tension. I only tie it super tight if I’m travelling over uneven ground

  • @cheeta8928
    @cheeta8928 Рік тому

    Hi friend i m also l0ver of folding bikes i have tw0 japanese f0ldies
    Wats y0ur folding Bike size...plz.

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому +1

      I use 20" wheel folding bike bought secondhand. Check out some of the other videos on my channel for more info. All the best for your adventure!

    • @cheeta8928
      @cheeta8928 Рік тому

      @@hobocyclist y0ur are s0 go0d friend Any thing u wants fr0m PAKISTAN then do let me kn0w..thanks

    • @maldridge7630
      @maldridge7630 10 місяців тому

      ​@@cheeta8928a cheetah, provided it is neutered 😁

  • @brainstormsurge154
    @brainstormsurge154 11 місяців тому

    I think adjustable bungie straps work better. All kinds of lengths you can get too.

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  11 місяців тому +1

      Ill be continuing the zero dollar approach, using tyre rubber! :)

    • @NATESOR
      @NATESOR Місяць тому

      The issue I ran into with bungie straps is that they don't provide enough friction on the bag I was trying to mount to my rack. Just giving it the jostle test in the garage, it seemed like the nylon would just slide right off the shiny metal even if i used multiple bungie cords. The inner tube really held everything in place tho. But use whatever is best in your particular use case. I'm just saying that bungies aren't always better/best.

  • @DIY-DaddyO
    @DIY-DaddyO 10 місяців тому

    That's a really useful idea 👍

  • @papkus
    @papkus Рік тому

    Straight to the point, great video :)

  • @AEA_
    @AEA_ Рік тому

    buy bike on 29" ! 😜

  • @TheRealJerseyJoe
    @TheRealJerseyJoe Рік тому

    Nice one Andy !

  • @moonprincess2239
    @moonprincess2239 Рік тому

    THANK YOUUU

    • @hobocyclist
      @hobocyclist  Рік тому

      Thank you, for watching & commenting!!

  • @Richans
    @Richans Рік тому

    Another good one, Andy!