Gear List 2024 GDMBR

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  • Опубліковано 30 січ 2025
  • This gear is by no means what is required to go bike touring; simply trying to optimize my gear for the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route.
    Bike:
    2020 S-works Epic Carbon Hardtail
    Chainring: Sram 32 teeth
    Cassette: XX1 10-52 teeth
    Wheels: Reserve SL 30 Carbon
    Hubs: Industry Nine Hydra
    Tires: Maxxis Ikon 2.2in. Tubeless setup with Stan's tire sealant
    SRAM AXS Wireless Drivetrain
    Aero Bars: Profile Design Sonic Ergo 4525A
    Grips: Ergon GA3
    Protective tape: ISC Racer's Tape
    Handlebar: SOMA Dream Lowdown Riser
    Seat: Infinity
    Seatpost: Cane Creek eeSilk
    Rockgeist Spacelink Spacer
    Phone Mount: Quad Lock
    Garmin 840 Mount
    Bags:
    Salsa EXP Drybag
    Salsa EXP Pouch
    Salsa Anything Cradle
    Revelate Designs Mountain Feedbags
    Revelate Designs Mag-Tank 2000
    Revelate Designs Jerrycan
    Rogue Panda Frame bag
    Revelate Designs Joey Downtube
    Tailfin Aeropack Carbon with pannier mounts
    16L Tailfin Panniers
    Racks:
    Tailfin Suspension Fork Mounts
    Old Man Mountain Axle Pack
    Tail Large cages
    Sleep System:
    Therm-a-rest Hyperion 20F
    Therm-a-rest Neo XTherm
    Mountain Hardware Nimbus1
    Clothes:
    Five Ten Kestral Pro Boa
    Smartwool Merino Socks
    Rapha Core shorts
    Endura GV500 Foyle Shorts
    Black Diamond Alpenglow
    Patagonia Micro Puff
    Pearl Izumi Summit Thermal Hoodie
    Gore-Tex Overshoes
    Shadows Pass Crosspoint Waterproof Knit Gloves
    Arsenic Anywhere Fleece Hat
    POC Rouse Long sleeve
    Arc'teryx Alpha SV Jacket
    Patagonia Dirt Roamer
    Buff- long and a short UV
    Camping Equipment:
    Petzl Headlamp
    MSR Pocket Rocket
    AeroPress Go Travel Coffee Press
    Valtcan 750ml Titanium Pot
    U-Dig-It Shovel
    Z-Packs Bear Bagging Kit
    Water:
    4 X 48oz. Nalgene
    2 X 25oz. Bivo
    Camera Equipment:
    Sony A7sIII
    Sony 70-200 f4
    Sony 16-35 f2.8
    Sony ECM-M1 Microphone
    GoPro 11
    DJI Mini 3 Pro
    Manfrotto BeFree Live Tripod
    Shimoda Design Top Loader Bag
    #GDMBR #greatdivide #tailfin #moutainhardware #thermarest #sony #gopro #msr #dji #nightlapse #sramaxs #revelatedesigns #salsa #biketouring #bikepacking #bivo #soma #ergon #oldmanmountain #ravpower #roguepanda #stanstiresealant #maxxis #santacruzreserve #inine #industrynine #infinity #canecreek

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  • @j.k.cascade2057
    @j.k.cascade2057 4 місяці тому +7

    This is the best "gear review" video I have seen.
    And it's the only one I have learned anything from.
    ( I'm not entirely new to this )

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  2 місяці тому

      Thank you, very happy to hear it was informative

  • @bosanderspublictheology
    @bosanderspublictheology 2 місяці тому +1

    Ummmm. that was incredibly helpful. I watch a ton of these videos and despite your dry presentation style, your knowledge and informative title placards are great!

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  2 місяці тому +1

      Dry as gin purchased in North Dakota.

  • @miotonicycles
    @miotonicycles 2 місяці тому +2

    Awesome video, thank you for sharing what you take with you on your trips, this is a great help for those trying to figure it out. The one item that you have that really seems so unique was the Click stand - such a clever and compact solution ... Enjoy and love your videos!

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  2 місяці тому +2

      Probably the best piece of gear I own. Highly recommend.

  • @toledoauto1
    @toledoauto1 5 місяців тому +1

    Love your videos, it was a joy riding with you.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  5 місяців тому

      Oh yeah, great to hear from you. I hope the rest of your trip went well.

  • @michaellane1316
    @michaellane1316 8 місяців тому +1

    Definitely have the creature comforts down. Just never know what to expect. I'll be book marking this tab for future reference.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  8 місяців тому

      Thanks @michaellane1316

  • @grantrobinson7101
    @grantrobinson7101 6 місяців тому +4

    That was spot on👌🏻great seeing how others travel 🧳 on the same trail.

  • @scottdasilva902
    @scottdasilva902 2 місяці тому

    I appreciate the camera work, easy to follow.

  • @whiteryanc
    @whiteryanc 2 місяці тому

    Excellent excellent run down of gear. Thanks for taking the time to put that together!

  • @Bikepacking
    @Bikepacking 8 місяців тому +1

    Very good gear list video really enjoy watching other people setups videos

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  8 місяців тому +1

      Glad I subscribed to your channel, you have some great vids as well @Bikepacking

  • @SonnyDarvish
    @SonnyDarvish 8 місяців тому +1

    Great video. I loved the stem spacer as it is usually a pain point.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  7 місяців тому

      Such a clever product by #Rockgeist

  • @randallgd
    @randallgd 8 місяців тому +1

    Right on looks a very well thought out set up! I learned a few new things thank you and I'm wishing you a blast on your GDMBR trip!

  • @jonschmitz7189
    @jonschmitz7189 Місяць тому

    Best video what shirt is that?

  • @Bikepacking
    @Bikepacking 8 місяців тому +5

    Ps tip keep the garmin in in reach on you not on the bike i came off on a trail ie Ho Chi Minh Vietnam and bike went over the cliff it took me 3 hours to get to the bike to hit the button since then i keep it on me not on the bike

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  7 місяців тому +1

      Wild story, thanks for the tip

  • @billbike9573
    @billbike9573 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks Matt for this very fine gear review! What is the weight of your gear (all together without water and food) and what does the bike weigh?

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  2 місяці тому

      I don’t want to know

  • @arcoulant87
    @arcoulant87 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for posting , I start 2 July 24 see you out there .

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  7 місяців тому

      Thanks as well for posting, best of luck on your trip

  • @anthonykelly5
    @anthonykelly5 2 місяці тому

    watching from Ireland, hell of a set up but man it must have cost a small fortune.great video.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  2 місяці тому

      Yes it did, that’s why I made the edit, to help people make informed purchases. Like I said in the vid go bike touring on whatever bike you have and it will be fun.

  • @peteza4487
    @peteza4487 7 місяців тому

    Nice set up. You pack like I do, definitely not ultralight! Unless I missed it, one thing I didn’t see was some camp shoes (crocs, sport sandals, flip flops, etc.)

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  5 місяців тому

      I am back from the trip now, I did end up buying some flip flops in Breckenridge. Nice to let the feet breath as much as possible.

  • @Mike-vd2qt
    @Mike-vd2qt 7 місяців тому

    Best of luck on the Divide, happy trails!

  • @mennodekhuyzen7523
    @mennodekhuyzen7523 8 місяців тому

    Thank you very much explaining gear “stuff” two weeks ago I bought THE BIKE for my next year GDMBR! Now I am testing it and all new gear for bikepacking. This will help me dearly! Thanks

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  8 місяців тому

      That's excellent you got a new bike, hope preparations for you trip go well for your trip.

  • @milanoreddc5591
    @milanoreddc5591 7 місяців тому

    Cool video man, hello from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  7 місяців тому

      Thanks @milanoreddc5591

  • @dodginglions5163
    @dodginglions5163 8 місяців тому

    Awesome video!…thanks for taking the time and sharing it with us!…best of luck with the GDMBR! and safe travels!…😎

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  8 місяців тому

      Thanks @dodginglions5163

  • @Bikepacking
    @Bikepacking 2 місяці тому

    Very well filmed and edited what camera did you use while on the bike was it a go pro or action 4 or did you just use your Sony Alpha 7 II

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  2 місяці тому

      I used a GoPro 11 for all the rolling and talking shots on the bike, a Sony A7sIII, and a DJI Mini 3 Pro. Stoked you like it @Bikepacking

  • @giventofly76
    @giventofly76 8 місяців тому

    Gear seems dialed in, good luck! Maybe we’ll cross paths on the bitteroot trail!

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  7 місяців тому

      Thank you, certainly hope to see you on the path

  • @Hootyhoo-jq9vq
    @Hootyhoo-jq9vq 4 місяці тому

    Very nice setup! Exxxcellent video presentation!

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  4 місяці тому

      Glad you liked it, thank you

  • @MeloRideCraft
    @MeloRideCraft Місяць тому

    Where the kush kit kept 😉

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  Місяць тому

      Revelate Design Mag Tank 2000

  • @getoutdoors2693
    @getoutdoors2693 Місяць тому

    i think the botom part of the rear rack is backwards . if you flip it the bottom part of the bags will be further back and not at angle \ and instead at a angle of /

    • @rexlybrand6688
      @rexlybrand6688 Місяць тому +1

      I wonder if that is why he snapped it on the ride?

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  Місяць тому

      I will check

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  Місяць тому

      I believe a side impact from a rock when it tipped over was the cause of the break.

  • @thewintersteiner
    @thewintersteiner 8 місяців тому

    Sick backdrop brother. Thanks for the vid!

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  8 місяців тому

      Thanks @thewintersteiner, this is on the Adventure Cycling Association's route called the Missoula Spur that goes from Seeley Lake to Missoula.

  • @jcmuellner
    @jcmuellner Місяць тому

    Been looking at the SOMA Dream Lowdown Riser. How do you like it? Wondered if it had enough space either side of the stem for a rigid harness mount, but you seem to have the Salsa mount on there just fine.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  Місяць тому +1

      Yep salsa cradle on there fits, aerobars outside of that as well.

  • @omare_biketonature
    @omare_biketonature 7 місяців тому

    Very nice setup! I love watching other’s riders setup, I always find some interesting peaces of gear that I might consider use myself, is it to much to ask to list all the items in the video description? cheers from Norway.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  7 місяців тому +1

      You have some great edits, I will attempt to get that list up before I depart.

  • @robertbotta6536
    @robertbotta6536 8 місяців тому +1

    Best gear list and I have seen them all, thanks bro. Any chance we can get the list?

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  8 місяців тому +3

      Thanks @robertbotta6536, would a text list of the items in the description be helpful?

  • @francoispaquin9996
    @francoispaquin9996 8 місяців тому

    Nice video. Thanks for sharing.

  • @jeffreyrule8143
    @jeffreyrule8143 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for your gear list. Very helpful.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  8 місяців тому

      Stoked you liked it, thank you

  • @donaldwalter1317
    @donaldwalter1317 3 місяці тому

    There’s a question I need to ask of drone operators, do you have a certification to operate them? In Canada if your operating a drone with “follow me” ability than you need certification to operate one. This involves an extensive course on navigation, chart reading, weather monitoring, etc. Failure to hold this certification will get you fined, drone confiscation by authorities. 24:42

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  2 місяці тому +1

      I am certified in the US with a 107 certificate. In Canada through my research I found there are very few restrictions for micro drones which I used. Drones under 250g.

  • @whatthe6532
    @whatthe6532 2 місяці тому +2

    Were you in a bike race or moving house. I’m a little confused.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  2 місяці тому

      GDMBR is a bike touring route created in the 90's. The Tour Divide came long after that using a lot of the routes beta. I was never racing.

  • @flamingseat-bp9fk
    @flamingseat-bp9fk 3 місяці тому +1

    Спасибо за подробный обзор: очень поучительно’ есть что повторить

  • @RonnyB2008
    @RonnyB2008 7 місяців тому

    My friend & I saw you at Ram River Falls

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  5 місяців тому

      I remember, great to meet you and talk for a bit. In the process of editing all the footage I got from the trip now. Hope the rest of your summer went well.

  • @Logans_Run
    @Logans_Run 8 місяців тому

    See you on the trail this summer.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  8 місяців тому

      Thanks @Logans_Run, certainly hope to see you the trail as well.

  • @stevenutepass7671
    @stevenutepass7671 7 місяців тому

    Hope to meet you this year, dot watcher approximately 1,841 from start, ute pass between kremmling & Silverthorne colorado. Marker & water cooler at road, property to stay ALL riders.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  7 місяців тому

      Trail angles rule, thank you sir.

  • @Rockwell1977
    @Rockwell1977 7 місяців тому +1

    I think you forgot to mention what those rad glasses are.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  5 місяців тому +1

      Smith Wildcat, great shades.

  • @kk_reads
    @kk_reads 7 місяців тому

    Love that sunscreen

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  7 місяців тому

      Right! Thanks @kk_reads have a great summer.

  • @Chris-ho4ki
    @Chris-ho4ki 5 місяців тому +1

    Great video. Just curious, what’s the approximate weight?

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  5 місяців тому

      I have never weighed the bags and whole setup; not sure I want to know. It is heavy as far as bike touring goes for sure. Micro video production on two wheels.

  • @IceMan191089
    @IceMan191089 7 місяців тому +1

    Nice video! Can you tell me what sidestand it is you use directly in the beginning?

    • @larrym2434
      @larrym2434 6 місяців тому +1

      Click Stand, he mentions it at 8:45

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  2 місяці тому

      Thanks @larrym2434

  • @stevenutepass7671
    @stevenutepass7671 7 місяців тому +1

    Riders should know, between Williams fork reservoir (kremmling colorado) and Henderson mill (ute pass Silverthorne) the county will be grading and mag chloride applied starting the 24th about 12 miles of road, Katja got caught in it last year messing up her brakes after going down the pass.
    MM 14.5 is cooler road with bike marker, I host here go thru small gate. Spread the word, I'm not internet savvy

  • @Bikepacking
    @Bikepacking 8 місяців тому +1

    Ps another tip always ask people to subscribe at start of video it will help if you ask

  • @PerfDayToday
    @PerfDayToday 6 місяців тому

    Nice trip, what were your ‘ear buds’? Thxs

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  5 місяців тому

      Headphones= Powerbeats 3
      Ear Plugs= Loop Ear Plugs

  • @MichaelBeck-o7v
    @MichaelBeck-o7v 8 місяців тому

    Nicely done. Very informative. What does the bike weigh unloaded and loaded (no food/water, just gear)? Seems like it would be on the heavy side. Thanks.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  7 місяців тому

      The bike by itself is only about 22lbs. I haven't weighed it loaded. I am certainly not focused on going super light like many Tour Divide racers do. I was focused on adequate space for food, water, camera gear and appropriate clothing for Northern Alberta.

    • @markdobbins007
      @markdobbins007 7 місяців тому

      It's too much weight, he'll be pushing the load and get damn tired of doing it.

  • @wongkwan7617
    @wongkwan7617 6 місяців тому

    Wait, how do you attach the camera bag on the aerobar?

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  5 місяців тому +1

      Two Silicone straps. One is exactly like I use for the water bottles and the other is much smaller. Works great.

    • @wongkwan7617
      @wongkwan7617 5 місяців тому

      ​@@wax_tracksthanks for the answer, will try that

  • @Bikepacking
    @Bikepacking 8 місяців тому

    The seat is very cool

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  8 місяців тому +1

      I am very impressed how comfortable the Infinity saddle is and a suspension seat post helps with the lower back. Thanks @bikepacking

    • @Bikepacking
      @Bikepacking 8 місяців тому

      @@wax_tracks been using that seat for 6 years love it

  • @JoeFoxJr
    @JoeFoxJr 8 місяців тому

    Nice video. When are you departing and are you going northbound or southbound?

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks @JoeFoxJr, I will be heading Southbound from Jasper, departing June 21st, weather permitting.

  • @Bikepacking
    @Bikepacking 8 місяців тому

    I keep my drone in a merit popcorn stem bag and camera in another meritgear popcorn bag that way easy fast access

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for the tip, those look like high quality bags that you can custom order.

    • @Bikepacking
      @Bikepacking 8 місяців тому

      @@wax_tracks yes the standard bags they have on there website are smaller to tight of a fit for drone and controlerjust send them message and say you want the bigger bag that you made custom for mark in Vietnam then your stuff will fit no problem

  • @uncletony3025
    @uncletony3025 8 місяців тому

    What frame is that?

    • @jam6875
      @jam6875 8 місяців тому

      1:03

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  8 місяців тому

      2020nS-Works Epic Carbon Hardtail

  • @jamesbrittain9564
    @jamesbrittain9564 8 місяців тому +2

    Hey, If you haven't tried a Tyre Glider - don't even think about it - buy it! It saves on weight as well. See you on the trail!

  • @alvinjohnston4565
    @alvinjohnston4565 5 місяців тому +1

    Tell you what I've been Bikepacking for 6 years now . I think I'll stick to whatever works for me

  • @ellerybice3787
    @ellerybice3787 2 місяці тому +1

    🚴🏼🚴🏼🚴🏼🫡

  • @ivarbrouwer197
    @ivarbrouwer197 7 місяців тому

    That’s a quality set up, but also a lot of gear, not a minimalist approach.

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  7 місяців тому +1

      Certainly not minimalist, specifically focused on bringing camera gear and sufficient battery supply.

    • @markdobbins007
      @markdobbins007 7 місяців тому

      He'll be sending a ton of shit home

    • @wax_tracks
      @wax_tracks  2 місяці тому

      Right that’s what I said in the edit