It’s great to see people just getting out of their comfort zones and trying something adventurous. Thank you for showing us all what you can achieve if you have a go.
This lady is a legend. Getting some cheaper/second hand gear and going for an epic bike tour. Not over thinking it and making it work. What an inspiration.
super stuff my first tour cost me 400 euros including buying a (very run down ) bike. rode from berlin towards rome across the alps. with literally 10s of people taking one look at my bike and saying ''hopeless'' and yet it went on and on and on :) fun times.
@@radbikeadventure was mad mad fun. thoroughly enjoyed it. and it led to 4 more tours since. all of them on run down bikes ( one of them over 70 years old ) ride safe :)
A tip for buying sleeping bags. On most bags, the temperature rating that is on the bag is a survival rating - meaning if it got that cold you would most likely survive. The "Comfort" rating is usually 10-15 degrees (farenheit) higher. So if you found a 35 degree bag you would only be comfortable down to 45-ish degrees.
Quilts are the better choice and they make them closer to the comfort tempature the very important thing is what you sleep on as much as what's covering you quilts are better for summer spring or fall winter is a different story depimg on where you live but I've seen people camp in quilts in -40 F lol
Super! Love the laughter. I'd be embarrassed to mention the army surplus stuff I've used in the past. Today I still use inexpensive gear. I'm prouder of it than other stuff. Anything you guys do for videos is "rad" for me. You have become old friends of mine! Thanks!
If your sleeping bag is cold, use a fleece sleeping bag liner. It can be used in your regular bag when it's cold or on it's own if conditions allow. Love your videos guys. Keep on cycling.
Full of great tips, showing you dont need to spend a fortune to get out there. The only thing I would add is buy a roll of velcro tape, so much more convenient that zip ties and costs next to nothing..
Hey guys! So fun watching the video all complete! I'm so glad I could join in on the cycle tour in Australia. I guess it should also be mentioned that Amazon isn't available in Australia, it was a lot harder to find budget gear in Australia! I'm super happy with all the gear I had and what an amazing tour with you guys @RadBikeAdventure!
Yaaay! Thanks for pointing that out too. But k-mart, camping stores, Ebay and Gumtree were all good sources yea? We loved having you along for the ride! Need to plan another adventure soon : D
I like the setup!! The tent for sure is priceless for THAT price. About tents you can say that a two person is big enough for one with gear. Just as the three persons tent is big enough for two. She did a lot of effort and succeeded. More money left for the trip cause of that. Why go crazy on gear? Go crazy while cycling. Thanks for sharing, Jan
I used a one man tent and just keep the panniers on the bike unless I have to hang the food and toiletries in bear country and one man person tent is plenty big for me. You are right, keep the equipment purchasing low and have more money for more adventure.
My girlfriend and I have been following you and your journey and have been considering doing the GAP in early September. As broke college students, it seems like this video comes at just the right time! Thank you!!
I definitly agree with Kaitlin, don't need a lot of money to tour. If you do in country touring you can generally take any bike, since you can get around any problem. Outside your country you might want to actually do the said bicycle check-up and revision. If you want to do stuff without spending too much you need to be as self-reliant as possible. Some people travel and pay for everything - transportation, hotels, restaurants. Some do a mix. While bikepacking it's pretty common to pay for meals. While touring you generally have everything you need. Being able to repair your own bike, tune it and maintain it is not that far of a stretch. I do all of that for my stuff, even if sometimes it's a bit of a headache. I know people who made their own panniers, hammocks, bivvy bags, tarp shelters, etc. The more you do for yourself the more you can save up (generally). And yeah with cheaper stuff you can get nice stuff that lasts a long time. When you pay top notch, in backpacking, you get the lightest stuff, which is not necessarily the longest lasting. I find that mid-tier gear is a good place to buy stuff that lasts decades!
I had gotten a lot of my bike touring items ordering from e-bay from China and of course the handy dollar stores. My bike which is a steel Schwinn was on sale too. I have a lot of good quality items, some things I upgraded too. My budget for everything (including the bike and all its' needs) added up to about 1500.00. Most people that I have watched via video, are easily spending around 3,000.00+ for their equipment which I think is a little too pricey. I would simply recommend to be particular in what you shop for bike touring items in order to get quality products and especially when a person is trying to save on expenses.
Looks like a lot of fun! And it lets me know I could just go out with my commuter/grocery getter bike and just add a two person tent and some minor things. Thanks for the video!
Hi Girls, yeah whilst it can get cold here in Australia, it's not like the North part of the USA or Canada in most parts or like Europe so a lot of the expensive gear is often overkill sometimes and there are some good stuff in our regular department and camping stores. My tent is 15 years old, still works and my sleeping pad is huge, I can never get those bloody things folded back to their original size lol.
Great! Kaitlin did a LOT of research before she chose it! Our friend we stayed with in Taiwan also used a Naturahike tent on his bike tour through Asia and really liked it.
Great video and more people need to see this video and see how happy Kaitlin is bicycle touring and worrying more about the experiences she is having exploring than the gear to which so many worry. I once ran into an old timer in New Mexico who said that if you are worried about the gear, you will never get out and tour. Thank you so much for making this video and I will tell people to watch this as the most important thing is to get out there...all the rest will get figure out later. Cheers.
Yes exactly! While sometimes gear research can be fun I find it stressful much of the time...and you're right...once you're out there things will work out and it's more about the experience over anything else! In the backcountry gear does matter a little more but with classic touring...you can always buy something new or make do with what you have!
This is the stuff. Great high spirits. Being from thr countryside on a poor part od the world, there were soooo many things in this video that eere familiar to me. Keep up.
nice,i make all my own gear for touring/camping i find it's more satisfying knowing your gear will work when it has to,rather than buying expensive/inexpensive gear hyped up to ozone level that doesn't
I know it is feasible to do this on a budget (which is definitely where I would fall), but this video was definitely helpful in seeing a visual and hearing if things worked well, or if tweaks were needed. Thanks... greatly appreciated!
I'm really interested in the specialized alibi but worry because no one seems to have used it for a bike tour except you. I just love the geometry and worry that many expensive "touring bikes" would make me uncomfortable over long periods of time so "slooped" downwards. Could you let me know the pros and cons of touring on that bike? I've been reading the tires slow people down, but that's an easy fix if I need to get air tube tires. Thanks! This video was amazing!
Touring bikes are not very "sloped" in fact. They give you a much more upright position compared to a classic road bike. They are meant to be sat in allll day. Don't let the drop bars fool you! BUT ride whatever bike feels right for you! I did my first tour on a hybrid and got along fine. Major downsides are that they are usually not steel (a more comfortable material imo) and not built to hold a ton of weight. But if you are traveling light, you should be fine. They are also cheaper which is a huge perk of course.
Nice, timely video.. But shouldn't we consider a bit expensive/ Quality stuff for a World Touring? Invest once than buy many times... What do you think?
It really depends on the type of tour, how long it will last, staying close to towns or not, what kind of terrain etc. Also what you're willing to carry and put up with as cheaper gear can often be bulkier and yes, prone to breaking. We plan on doing a video about this too!
Honestly your fine with those brakes, can carry extra pads if you are going far, they are light, I like mechanical disc, I worked at a bike shop when I was younger, I need to get me a Pedro's apprentice tool set, I like tinkering on bikes, I'd get down my street with all that weight and pass out.
Whoa... you’re telling me that I don’t *Need* to spend over a thousand dollars on a fully loaded touring bike? That I can literally just turn my beloved hybrid into a long distance machine?! Ohhh boy I got plans now, thank you for making such an informative video!
🤣😂 I'm going to the Pacific coast in 3 months to tour the Pacific coast bike route from Washington to Mexico! I wish I could afford a bike like that!! My budget only allows for the cheap bike from Walmart!! We're talking $100 bike!!!!!!!!! You must be on a budget for a rich kid!!!!
Very nice to make budget touring videos so people get used to the idea that it's not a shame or whatsoever. I have also those rear panniers, they are very sturdy, especially the rack fastening clips. I do also have Naturehike two person tent Mongar2, bought it with a extension, " porch". Good deal. And of course alcohol Trangia! I didn't believe my ears, that you do also have that silent soup cannon. I have a few videos from my summer trip on my channel, where the whole setup is shown. I'm very interested how to have most fun with less money, this is rad indeed, thank you!
The Acorn Project Can’t remember the name of the rack. Just a basic aluminum (aluminium!) one. The original one got replaced after it cracked...it was not made to carry so much weight on trails.
So no stove/stove fuel, cook kit or food? As a long time bicycle tourist, first on a road bike then a mountain bike, and now on a Recumbent bike, I always carry away to cook food, and of course the food itself.
Have you consider camping hammock for the alternative to the tent and a wool blanket from the military surplus, works better than The blanket fleece blanket?
Those wool blanket are definitely warm but they are dang heavy! The fleece packs a good amount of warmth (esentially being a wooly plastic bag lol). Yes, I've hammock camped but find it a LOT colder even with the underquilt. Plus, many campsites won't let you hang from trees. Bummer that.
Fun video. So was everything purchased in US or Tasmania - is that Australia? I think if you ship your bike from US to Tasmania, it probably cost as much as the entire setup! Also, was that a Boise Bike Project tee at the beginning of the vid. How was the tour itself?
All of it was purchased in Melbourne, Australia! Yes, Boise Bike Project tshirt I got when I used to volunteer at Bicycle Kitchen bike co-op and went to a co-op event! Loved the Boise crew. The tour was grand. Some incredible memories and we'd do it again in a heartbeat. Check out our vlogs for vicarious travels!
@@radbikeadventure Well I think that is just awesome! The second video I watched of yours was the unboxing of a Kona, so I just had to reply again... I bought a Kona Rove from the guy who started the Boise Bike Project - Nate. He more recently started a bike shop in Twin Falls, Idaho. Super nice guy. But I admit, so far, I've gone the route of demonstrating how to spend your life savings on a bike/tour (hahah). It's been completely worth it though. Bike purchased Oct 2020 and I've got two tours under my belt now, one a coast to coast (Northern Tier) across the U.S. I'm hooked and really enjoy watching other peoples adventures when I'm not on my own :).
Well this is the strangest thing. I was wondering why I hadn't seen anything from RAD for a bit. For some totally unknown reason, I was no longer subscribed. Just had to do a mini binge watch to catch up. And here I thought you were taking a break.
@@radbikeadventure at least we have the bike to do the work. Don't get me wrong, we still have pedaling to do but at least we do not have to carry weight on our backs.
Great video! Touring by bicycle is one of the best things to do. Bicycle people are always cool. Something to cook and eat would be nice. Cooking station, plate, pan knife, fork... stuff like this. And also clothing against rain can be helpful.
I tried the cheapest bags on Amazon, which obviously didn't work at all. Found a brand called Moosetreks and it's basically Ortlieb for half the price. Also, Costco has some great items even including energy chews for a fraction of the price obviously. I got a great tent on Amazon but unfortunately I can't find the listing anymore.
Yes long term just about 3 years i used m in any conditions and they held up strongly and beautifully for motorcycle camping trips . I have exact the same as you have the classic dome tent onother one called Star River and now Naturehike have made the new tent specific for moto riders so i ll get that one for 👍
Have you guys ever had any bike fit issues? I am 3 weeks into my bike tour and I'm having serious issues with knee pain and saddle discomfort etc. I am constantly fiddling with my seat height and fore-aft position. I am 600 KMs from nearest bike store that does bike fits. Have you guys had similar issues, or have any tips?
Pissfart1000 Where in your knee is it hurting? Usually pain in front means saddle too low and pain in back of knee, saddle too high. Pain on side could have to do w foot position on pedal. U Can also try moving your saddle forward or back on the rails. Yes, we’ve both made slight adjustments for comfort. Darin changed the angle of her handlebars and I fiddled w my seat height a lot (changing shoes also can mess things up) until I found the right spot. And then sometimes I’d change it again! Also, taking a couple rest days can do wonders and just being conscious of not cranking too hard in any gear (especially going uphill). Getting a bike fit in the future would be worth it.
@@radbikeadventure pain began in the side, moved to the front, then the back, now back to the front...been watching tons of UA-cam vids. Rested 2 days, back on the road today armed with a little knowledge hopefully ill get it sorted. Thanks for the reply. Have a great day.
Good question David. We should have mentioned that! We all cooked together using our Trangia alcohol stove (large pot and pan). It was JUST big enough to cook for 3 people thankfully! I've linked an alcohol stove making tutorial in the description for those who want to make a stove on a budget :)
@@radbikeadventure yes you use so little and its so controlled and clean, I carry a spare as well , so never caught short, I also carry a 35 gram tiny stove it fits inside your pocket, its my back up because its so light .
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_rising_terminal the inflection is already odd to most people but unfortunately it being tied with "woke" people in recent years has made it seem like a social statement, similar to virtue signaling. Some people, however, simply talk like this.
@@radbikeadventure Like I said, I can fix bikes myself. So $150 would be plenty. Then I have a $100 Lanshan 1 tent weighing 1170 gram with pole. Sleeping bag maybe a $90 Aegismax M2 650 grams and good for 4 Celsius. $30 air mattress 450 grams and more comfortable than the self inflating one. Panniers, well there you did pretty good. OK, I'm an AliExpress type of guy. Not everybody orders directly from China. But for $500 I could get myself an awesome touring setup including cooking gear, some accessories, and money left for clothes. Super light, and definitely not junk! That gear from China is lesser quality is simply not true. So sorry for local resellers. As much I like to support them, I don't like to pay 2 or 3 times the price. If they have what I'm looking for at all. Often they don't. And to give you an example of how silly expensive a shop can be: 10 guy line stoppers, €9,95. Same item, exactly the same, 10 pieces, from China, €0,95. Then they wonder why we don't buy local?
The bike is the cheapest part.Its all the accessories that add up .It's wiser to buy a used bike .Why because if you buy a used bike and end up getting bored with it , your not out 2 grand .Buy a used one first , then if you end up getting hooked on it , then you can always upgrade from there .I love biker chicks beavis, heh,heh,👩🚵🚴🚵🚴🚵🚴🚵🚴🚵
It’s great to see people just getting out of their comfort zones and trying something adventurous. Thank you for showing us all what you can achieve if you have a go.
This lady is a legend. Getting some cheaper/second hand gear and going for an epic bike tour. Not over thinking it and making it work. What an inspiration.
We agree! When we told her the plan she jumped right in and said yes! Then she figured out the rest (with a little advice here and there from us 😉)
super stuff
my first tour cost me 400 euros including buying a (very run down ) bike. rode from berlin towards rome across the alps. with literally 10s of people taking one look at my bike and saying ''hopeless'' and yet it went on and on and on :)
fun times.
Love it
@@radbikeadventure was mad mad fun. thoroughly enjoyed it. and it led to 4 more tours since. all of them on run down bikes ( one of them over 70 years old )
ride safe :)
A tip for buying sleeping bags. On most bags, the temperature rating that is on the bag is a survival rating - meaning if it got that cold you would most likely survive. The "Comfort" rating is usually 10-15 degrees (farenheit) higher. So if you found a 35 degree bag you would only be comfortable down to 45-ish degrees.
Yes for sure. Kaitlin just didn't realize how COLD it was going to get in Tassie. Lesson learned!
Quilts are the better choice and they make them closer to the comfort tempature the very important thing is what you sleep on as much as what's covering you quilts are better for summer spring or fall winter is a different story depimg on where you live but I've seen people camp in quilts in -40 F lol
Super! Love the laughter. I'd be embarrassed to mention the army surplus stuff I've used in the past. Today I still use inexpensive gear. I'm prouder of it than other stuff. Anything you guys do for videos is "rad" for me. You have become old friends of mine! Thanks!
John Welch Army surplus is a great resource! I’ve made panniers out of old army bags actually.
If your sleeping bag is cold, use a fleece sleeping bag liner. It can be used in your regular bag when it's cold or on it's own if conditions allow. Love your videos guys. Keep on cycling.
Also it's good to do some stitching to make it like a bag, it will help to keep it round your body at night.
Cycling has some of the best people. I love y’all.
Full of great tips, showing you dont need to spend a fortune to get out there. The only thing I would add is buy a roll of velcro tape, so much more convenient that zip ties and costs next to nothing..
Hey guys! So fun watching the video all complete! I'm so glad I could join in on the cycle tour in Australia. I guess it should also be mentioned that Amazon isn't available in Australia, it was a lot harder to find budget gear in Australia! I'm super happy with all the gear I had and what an amazing tour with you guys @RadBikeAdventure!
Yaaay! Thanks for pointing that out too. But k-mart, camping stores, Ebay and Gumtree were all good sources yea? We loved having you along for the ride! Need to plan another adventure soon : D
I like the setup!! The tent for sure is priceless for THAT price. About tents you can say that a two person is big enough for one with gear. Just as the three persons tent is big enough for two. She did a lot of effort and succeeded. More money left for the trip cause of that. Why go crazy on gear? Go crazy while cycling. Thanks for sharing, Jan
I used a one man tent and just keep the panniers on the bike unless I have to hang the food and toiletries in bear country and one man person tent is plenty big for me. You are right, keep the equipment purchasing low and have more money for more adventure.
I just got a Giant Cypress DX with only 50 mls on it for $250!!! I’m so excited! Love your videos 👏😁
Cool video, Nice setup, see you on the trails.
My girlfriend and I have been following you and your journey and have been considering doing the GAP in early September. As broke college students, it seems like this video comes at just the right time! Thank you!!
Nice! Yes, there are definitely great budget /second hand options out there. Don't let needing "fancy gear" stop you! Let us know how the trip goes ;)
Going on a cross-Canada tour this year. For front panniers I bought a pair of Blackburn cargo cages and some 10L dry bags. Around $120 CAD total!
Nice! Have a great trip!
I definitly agree with Kaitlin, don't need a lot of money to tour. If you do in country touring you can generally take any bike, since you can get around any problem. Outside your country you might want to actually do the said bicycle check-up and revision.
If you want to do stuff without spending too much you need to be as self-reliant as possible. Some people travel and pay for everything - transportation, hotels, restaurants. Some do a mix. While bikepacking it's pretty common to pay for meals. While touring you generally have everything you need. Being able to repair your own bike, tune it and maintain it is not that far of a stretch. I do all of that for my stuff, even if sometimes it's a bit of a headache. I know people who made their own panniers, hammocks, bivvy bags, tarp shelters, etc. The more you do for yourself the more you can save up (generally).
And yeah with cheaper stuff you can get nice stuff that lasts a long time. When you pay top notch, in backpacking, you get the lightest stuff, which is not necessarily the longest lasting. I find that mid-tier gear is a good place to buy stuff that lasts decades!
I had gotten a lot of my bike touring items ordering from e-bay from China and of course the handy dollar stores. My bike which is a steel Schwinn was on sale too. I have a lot of good quality items, some things I upgraded too. My budget for everything (including the bike and all its' needs) added up to about 1500.00. Most people that I have watched via video, are easily spending around 3,000.00+ for their equipment which I think is a little too pricey. I would simply recommend to be particular in what you shop for bike touring items in order to get quality products and especially when a person is trying to save on expenses.
I got the same tent but yet to use it because the covid 19, parks are not open for camping yet. Glade to hear that it works well.
Looks like a lot of fun! And it lets me know I could just go out with my commuter/grocery getter bike and just add a two person tent and some minor things. Thanks for the video!
Yes exactly! No need to get sucked into the gear void. Just go out and do it. Even a backpack will do! Let us know when you plan your first trip😁
Great to see you just going for it, budget needn't get in the way of cycle touring.
Excellent video!!!!!!
Enjoyed your gear reviews and sense of humor even when spending a super cold night out. Thanks for making!!!!
Hi Girls, yeah whilst it can get cold here in Australia, it's not like the North part of the USA or Canada in most parts or like Europe so a lot of the expensive gear is often overkill sometimes and there are some good stuff in our regular department and camping stores. My tent is 15 years old, still works and my sleeping pad is huge, I can never get those bloody things folded back to their original size lol.
Saved her tent setup on Amazon, thanks a bunch 😊
Great! Kaitlin did a LOT of research before she chose it! Our friend we stayed with in Taiwan also used a Naturahike tent on his bike tour through Asia and really liked it.
That handlebar bag is SICK!!! !
Great video and more people need to see this video and see how happy Kaitlin is bicycle touring and worrying more about the experiences she is having exploring than the gear to which so many worry. I once ran into an old timer in New Mexico who said that if you are worried about the gear, you will never get out and tour. Thank you so much for making this video and I will tell people to watch this as the most important thing is to get out there...all the rest will get figure out later. Cheers.
Yes exactly! While sometimes gear research can be fun I find it stressful much of the time...and you're right...once you're out there things will work out and it's more about the experience over anything else! In the backcountry gear does matter a little more but with classic touring...you can always buy something new or make do with what you have!
This is the stuff. Great high spirits. Being from thr countryside on a poor part od the world, there were soooo many things in this video that eere familiar to me. Keep up.
Really good tips and tricks
Great video with very good information, well done
Kaitlin is cool, thanks for the review
Very helpful video!
nice,i make all my own gear for touring/camping i find it's more satisfying knowing your gear will work when it has to,rather than buying expensive/inexpensive gear hyped up to ozone level that doesn't
Great approach! Think about possibilities, not problems! The last will get solved when being on tour!
As a German I'm impressed of her efficiency! ;-))
I know it is feasible to do this on a budget (which is definitely where I would fall), but this video was definitely helpful in seeing a visual and hearing if things worked well, or if tweaks were needed. Thanks... greatly appreciated!
Thanks for this. Many useful ideas for my first bike trek.
Love the budget front bag. Great idea! Nice video!
Thanks so much!
Really rad touring on a budget. I didnt see your food setup tho, maybe i missed that. Anyways awesome 👌 & subbed
NIce vid, trip looks like it was a blast.
It was!!
Awesome setup and people!! I see other have a tent for like 500-600$.
I'm really interested in the specialized alibi but worry because no one seems to have used it for a bike tour except you. I just love the geometry and worry that many expensive "touring bikes" would make me uncomfortable over long periods of time so "slooped" downwards.
Could you let me know the pros and cons of touring on that bike? I've been reading the tires slow people down, but that's an easy fix if I need to get air tube tires.
Thanks! This video was amazing!
Touring bikes are not very "sloped" in fact. They give you a much more upright position compared to a classic road bike. They are meant to be sat in allll day. Don't let the drop bars fool you! BUT ride whatever bike feels right for you! I did my first tour on a hybrid and got along fine. Major downsides are that they are usually not steel (a more comfortable material imo) and not built to hold a ton of weight. But if you are traveling light, you should be fine. They are also cheaper which is a huge perk of course.
You guys are legend 😅🤣.... I love the content
Nice, timely video.. But shouldn't we consider a bit expensive/ Quality stuff for a World Touring?
Invest once than buy many times... What do you think?
It really depends on the type of tour, how long it will last, staying close to towns or not, what kind of terrain etc. Also what you're willing to carry and put up with as cheaper gear can often be bulkier and yes, prone to breaking. We plan on doing a video about this too!
@@radbikeadventure Cool, my plans is to tour all the 7 continents. In a few years time.
Honestly your fine with those brakes, can carry extra pads if you are going far, they are light, I like mechanical disc, I worked at a bike shop when I was younger, I need to get me a Pedro's apprentice tool set, I like tinkering on bikes, I'd get down my street with all that weight and pass out.
I'm out of shape though.
Whoa... you’re telling me that I don’t *Need* to spend over a thousand dollars on a fully loaded touring bike? That I can literally just turn my beloved hybrid into a long distance machine?! Ohhh boy I got plans now, thank you for making such an informative video!
Heck yes!! Get it tuned up and don’t put TOO much weight on it (for too long) and you’ll be fine! Minimal is better anyway!
@@radbikeadventure of course! Only the bare essentials for commuting and shorter tours, probably between towns.
🤣😂 I'm going to the Pacific coast in 3 months to tour the Pacific coast bike route from Washington to Mexico! I wish I could afford a bike like that!! My budget only allows for the cheap bike from Walmart!! We're talking $100 bike!!!!!!!!! You must be on a budget for a rich kid!!!!
Very nice to make budget touring videos so people get used to the idea that it's not a shame or whatsoever. I have also those rear panniers, they are very sturdy, especially the rack fastening clips. I do also have Naturehike two person tent Mongar2, bought it with a extension, " porch". Good deal. And of course alcohol Trangia! I didn't believe my ears, that you do also have that silent soup cannon. I have a few videos from my summer trip on my channel, where the whole setup is shown. I'm very interested how to have most fun with less money, this is rad indeed, thank you!
Nice! Thanks for sharing your positive budget gear experience😀
I've also got the mongar 2. It's amazing especially for the tight and packs even smaller than the pictured tent so ideal for bikepacking!
For lightweight tent footprint, I use a cheap shower curtain from the dollar stores.
Nice! We used that as a rain tarp before! I would worry about durability though. Did it hold up?
@@radbikeadventure,oh yes, can't really do much damage there anyways; otherwise, buy two or three to have for spares.
Love your stuff. Great channel. Watched the world tour and loved every minute!!!
Thanks so much Rory 🙂
Great and impressive keep safe everyone
Thanks for another great video guys! Just wanted to know what pannier rack Kaitlin was using?
The Acorn Project Can’t remember the name of the rack. Just a basic aluminum (aluminium!) one. The original one got replaced after it cracked...it was not made to carry so much weight on trails.
⏹ Interesting experience! thank you for sharing! have a nice weekend! greetings from NYC ✌😉
Cheers!
Oh another budget is a cube travel, it's good value, if you can find one, chain reaction cycles has nada, I think it's $799 for the base model.
So no stove/stove fuel, cook kit or food? As a long time bicycle tourist, first on a road bike then a mountain bike, and now on a Recumbent bike, I always carry away to cook food, and of course the food itself.
She kept some food in the other pannier and in the yellow dry bag strapped on top of the tent. We shared our cookset and cooked for three people.
They eat in a 3 Michelin star restaurant every evening so no reason to buy expensive cooking gear.
Have you consider camping hammock for the alternative to the tent and a wool blanket from the military surplus, works better than The blanket fleece blanket?
Those wool blanket are definitely warm but they are dang heavy! The fleece packs a good amount of warmth (esentially being a wooly plastic bag lol). Yes, I've hammock camped but find it a LOT colder even with the underquilt. Plus, many campsites won't let you hang from trees. Bummer that.
Love the balinese shirt...😘
Indonesia bro
Fun video. So was everything purchased in US or Tasmania - is that Australia? I think if you ship your bike from US to Tasmania, it probably cost as much as the entire setup! Also, was that a Boise Bike Project tee at the beginning of the vid. How was the tour itself?
All of it was purchased in Melbourne, Australia! Yes, Boise Bike Project tshirt I got when I used to volunteer at Bicycle Kitchen bike co-op and went to a co-op event! Loved the Boise crew. The tour was grand. Some incredible memories and we'd do it again in a heartbeat. Check out our vlogs for vicarious travels!
@@radbikeadventure Well I think that is just awesome! The second video I watched of yours was the unboxing of a Kona, so I just had to reply again... I bought a Kona Rove from the guy who started the Boise Bike Project - Nate. He more recently started a bike shop in Twin Falls, Idaho. Super nice guy. But I admit, so far, I've gone the route of demonstrating how to spend your life savings on a bike/tour (hahah). It's been completely worth it though. Bike purchased Oct 2020 and I've got two tours under my belt now, one a coast to coast (Northern Tier) across the U.S. I'm hooked and really enjoy watching other peoples adventures when I'm not on my own :).
Katelin is just cool!
We agree!!
I would like to know what you store in your handle bar bag and other pannier .
Front bag had snacks, wallet, sunscreen, phone. The other pannier held clothing, toiletries, food. Also more food in a dry bag on top.
@@radbikeadventure Thank you for the extra information.
Hahaha so funny seeing your local area in a UA-cam video while doing research for bike packing you road right past my house in grafton nsw
Ha nice! Yea, it's like ooOoo exotic bike touring...wait a sec...that's my neighborhood lol
I am glad to see that you are not traveling alone. What about a handgun, for protection?
Great video
outstanding !!!!!
Well this is the strangest thing.
I was wondering why I hadn't seen anything from RAD for a bit.
For some totally unknown reason, I was no longer subscribed.
Just had to do a mini binge watch to catch up.
And here I thought you were taking a break.
Glad you're back :D!
I use a milk grate for my panniers. Got it for free from work. Its held by zip ties.
Nice! That's exactly what we have on our ebike now...zip ties and all ;) Definitely not the lightest piece of kit but gets the job done well
@@radbikeadventure at least we have the bike to do the work. Don't get me wrong, we still have pedaling to do but at least we do not have to carry weight on our backs.
I love this video
Great video!
Touring by bicycle is one of the best things to do.
Bicycle people are always cool.
Something to cook and eat would be nice. Cooking station, plate, pan knife, fork... stuff like this.
And also clothing against rain can be helpful.
📌 What cheap bike touring gear have YOU used and found adequate on tour?
I tried the cheapest bags on Amazon, which obviously didn't work at all. Found a brand called Moosetreks and it's basically Ortlieb for half the price. Also, Costco has some great items even including energy chews for a fraction of the price obviously.
I got a great tent on Amazon but unfortunately I can't find the listing anymore.
@@TeddyParker Yea, have to be careful of the rockbottom priced goods. Good tip on Moosetreks, I'll check it out.
You can't go wrong with Naturehike tent i got 3 of'm
Oh wow! How have they held up long term? Which tents do you have?
Yes long term just about 3 years i used m in any conditions and they held up strongly and beautifully for motorcycle camping trips .
I have exact the same as you have the classic dome tent onother one called Star River and now Naturehike have made the new tent specific for moto riders so i ll get that one for 👍
Cool shirt!
How to prevent from others stealing my bicycle bags?
I love this, but if this is a cheap setup I'm terrified of what you'd call my setup.
;)
Yes women cycling love it 👍
Have you guys ever had any bike fit issues? I am 3 weeks into my bike tour and I'm having serious issues with knee pain and saddle discomfort etc. I am constantly fiddling with my seat height and fore-aft position. I am 600 KMs from nearest bike store that does bike fits. Have you guys had similar issues, or have any tips?
Pissfart1000 Where in your knee is it hurting? Usually pain in front means saddle too low and pain in back of knee, saddle too high. Pain on side could have to do w foot position on pedal. U Can also try moving your saddle forward or back on the rails. Yes, we’ve both made slight adjustments for comfort. Darin changed the angle of her handlebars and I fiddled w my seat height a lot (changing shoes also can mess things up) until I found the right spot. And then sometimes I’d change it again! Also, taking a couple rest days can do wonders and just being conscious of not cranking too hard in any gear (especially going uphill). Getting a bike fit in the future would be worth it.
@@radbikeadventure pain began in the side, moved to the front, then the back, now back to the front...been watching tons of UA-cam vids. Rested 2 days, back on the road today armed with a little knowledge hopefully ill get it sorted. Thanks for the reply. Have a great day.
Good day, what solid tire is she using?
Nimbus Airless. Personally wouldn't recommend them for touring, but for commuting perhaps. Pneumatic will always give a more comfortable ride though.
How about a pneumatic tire in the back wheel and a solid tire upfront? Would it make a better ride?
Greetings from Italy
any handle bar bag just waterproof it will be good
Можно купить такой руль где-то?
170cm...this lady is a Gaint, massive walking human being
I'm Retired on disability 1040 per month I'm going to weaverville California from Porterville California
Managed about 2 minutes of the rising inflection? Where every sentence? Sounds like a question?
Bali🇮🇩
How did she cook
Good question David. We should have mentioned that! We all cooked together using our Trangia alcohol stove (large pot and pan). It was JUST big enough to cook for 3 people thankfully! I've linked an alcohol stove making tutorial in the description for those who want to make a stove on a budget :)
@@radbikeadventure cool thanks I use butane, because I don't at present really travel outside the EU, cheers 👍
David Macdonald Definitely more control w those stoves. We might add one back into the kit to try out again
@@radbikeadventure yes you use so little and its so controlled and clean, I carry a spare as well , so never caught short, I also carry a 35 gram tiny stove it fits inside your pocket, its my back up because its so light .
every sentence has a question intonation at the end, its weird?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_rising_terminal the inflection is already odd to most people but unfortunately it being tied with "woke" people in recent years has made it seem like a social statement, similar to virtue signaling. Some people, however, simply talk like this.
U.S. westcoasters 😜
@@radbikeadventure Hey! I'm from LA. My voice might be awful but I try to avoid bro talk... Try... lol
I could do it for half the money, and lighter, and better. But then I'm a pretty good bike mechanic.
Do tell. How lighter and "better"?
@@radbikeadventure Like I said, I can fix bikes myself. So $150 would be plenty. Then I have a $100 Lanshan 1 tent weighing 1170 gram with pole. Sleeping bag maybe a $90 Aegismax M2 650 grams and good for 4 Celsius. $30 air mattress 450 grams and more comfortable than the self inflating one. Panniers, well there you did pretty good.
OK, I'm an AliExpress type of guy. Not everybody orders directly from China. But for $500 I could get myself an awesome touring setup including cooking gear, some accessories, and money left for clothes. Super light, and definitely not junk! That gear from China is lesser quality is simply not true. So sorry for local resellers. As much I like to support them, I don't like to pay 2 or 3 times the price. If they have what I'm looking for at all. Often they don't.
And to give you an example of how silly expensive a shop can be: 10 guy line stoppers, €9,95. Same item, exactly the same, 10 pieces, from China, €0,95. Then they wonder why we don't buy local?
Budget probably only by australian standards.
Could not get past the uptalk
Hi new to your channel and bike traveling camping 🚴🏕️ this is very helpful I'm from Sydney, Australia 🐨
The bike is the cheapest part.Its all the accessories that add up .It's wiser to buy a used bike .Why because if you buy a used bike and end up getting bored with it , your not out 2 grand .Buy a used one first , then if you end up getting hooked on it , then you can always upgrade from there .I love biker chicks beavis, heh,heh,👩🚵🚴🚵🚴🚵🚴🚵🚴🚵
Brilliant 👍🏼