Solo winter bikepacking in Tasmania

Tasmania's Central Highlands are a stunning place to ride in the winter. 'Taking the Slow Track' is a short film shot on an overnight ride where there was little chance of seeing another person. It gave me a chance to slow down, ride, film, camp by a frozen lake and do some chilly hike-a-bike over a frozen water way. It was also a chance for me to test my gear for a longer upcoming trip to Peru.
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[@curlcurllocal]

Those stars looked incredible. Whole trip would have been worth it just to see that beautiful sky.

[@gnmurray5955]

Always a pleasure...and the remarkable thing is that after crossing that frozen water barefoot, you had to go back and get the camera!!

[@behindthebarsmtb]

I've been watching UA-cam edits/films/clips/nonsense for years and never have I before felt the need to subscribe to a channel. But I subscribed after watching this. Also, I've been thinking about selling my bikepacking bike. Not any more. I'm inspired to plan another trip and get out there, maybe filming it this time. Thank you.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

So good to hear. Hope you get out on some rad trips. Cheers

[@robonbikes]

Nice, I just picked up a Rode videomic pro, gotta play around with it a bit. Cheers mate!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Nice one!

[@amandaphillips7705]

Very pleasing to the senses. Another fabulous film.

[@_kayleighbrown]

Looks a bit chilly! Thanks for another great video 😍

[@clintmichigan9112]

Thankyou for taking the effort respecting your bike and drivetrain by not submerging your bike walking it through water crossings. Seen it way too often in other bike packing videos.

[@robonbikes]

Nice work Mick! As always your audio really enriches the clips. Great edit, beautiful scenery! Heck of an icy water crossing!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, the icy water was a bit unexpected!

[@markfyson5198]

Another beautiful video. Thank you

[@Bikepacking]

Shake down ride always good ps camera skills are great

[@EwenBell]

Some lovely moments in there Mick. Always love seeing your work on here. Happy travels :)

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Many thanks!

[@bikenbeers]

Thanks for sharing. Brings back memories of my trip to Tassie earlier this year, mostly road cycling but this off-road looked fantastic. Boy it looked cold, especially the water crossing in bare feet AND you had go back and get the camera. Very nice film.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Glad you enjoyed it. Yeah, bit fresh, but such a stunning place to ride.

[@dlambbikepacking]

Hey Mick, I'll really admire your production quality. I use a point and shoot, drone + go pro right now, but I'm looking to upgrade. Can you tell me what camera and lens you use?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks heaps. For this film, I used my Panasonic GH5 and the Leica 10-25mm f1.7. Really like it, but it's a bit bigger than most people carry.

[@advanturest]

Beautiful as usual Mick. You make me want to move to Tassie. Enjoy your overseas trip 👍

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Cheers - it's a cool little part of the world.

[@stevematthews4092]

Great vid, brillz editing/production. Bought a new subscriber with this. Cheers

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Awesome, thank you!

[@eatrideselfrealiserepeat]

Geeeeeez you’re harder man than me. My feet hurt watching - love your stuff Mick! Beauty vid.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks heaps.

[@borby78]

Love your work Mick! Great scenery, bike and especially your editing. Well done.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@hyomandibular]

How are you protecting the camera from vibrations? In the backpack?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

I carry the camera in a mindshift photocross 10. Been using it for years and never had any issues with the camera.

[@derekbarlas8092]

Awesome video Mick - so many great shots. Those night shots of the stars were just stunning.
Derek in Ottawa.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Many thanks!

[@dougmckinney7575]

Mick, you re an animal walking through that icy creek barefooted! Great star footage as well. Cheers mate!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks 👍

[@gorbyteeter6380]

Well done! I love your adventures, thanks for sharing!

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks for watching!

[@3goldfinger]

Frozen lake and shorts, got to be an Aussie, great camera work.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Ha! Thanks.

[@edzeppelin933]

Nice one! Geez, that morning looked a bit fresh. Too cold for me mate.

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

It was! Needed a warmer mat than I had. Thanks for watching.

[@Bikepacking]

How many days food can you carry max and water on this setup

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

On this setup - bout 3 days. But with the Ortlieb Fork Bags, I can carry 5 days food and unto 10 litres of water.

[@davidenvall3685]

Cold in austrailia mtfs😱

[@robonbikes]

What do you use for a mic while out on a ride?

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

I use a Rode Video Mic NTG - a bit big but captures the sounds I want.

[@flaviovazquez9188]

amazing video!

[@cruisin_our_country]

Incredible

[@cosbro5389]

🙏🏼

[@mabsydney]

Great video, nice work Mick

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Thanks 👍

[@gemmawatson6100]

Lovely production

[@MickTurnbullFilms]

Much appreciated