Bike packing trip

**Pingu** · 10-21-2015, 09:25

Originally Posted by Traverson

Well done. Great video, I like the music too.

Thanks man!

**Pingu** · 10-21-2015, 09:27

Originally Posted by Floridahanger

Nice video. Would like to see more bike packing vids with bike rigs as well. Keep up the good work.

Thanks! I noticed that there is a bike packing section but there is no threads in there yet. I will no doubt post more vids up here in the future.

**Pingu** · 10-21-2015, 09:28

Originally Posted by Alamosa

Beautiful country. Looked like a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed it.

**Mark8408** · 10-21-2015, 09:30

I ride a Jamie dragon 29er. I have a ftatbike also it just kills me going up the hills. Kenda is releasing a new tire in December they will be just over one pound each. Hoping that will make the hills more enjoyable. I am also looking into a underquilt for my next trip. Doesn't get as cold here in Florida but it will still get into the 30s.

**dirtwheels** · 10-21-2015, 09:51

I will use a Specialized 29'er, hardtail with front suspension. I think a 15 - 20 liter bag on a seat post rack and a 12 liter on the handlebars with a small backpack.

Originally Posted by Pingu

Thanks dirtwheels. What bike are you using?

I changed up quite a lot of things from my first trip and planned out pretty much everything to take given that I was nowhere near the car once I got to my camp. Once things I forgot to mention in my gear list above is that I always take my Spot with me for safety.

Have fun on your first trip!

**Pingu** · 10-21-2015, 10:41

Originally Posted by Mark8408

I ride a Jamie dragon 29er. I have a ftatbike also it just kills me going up the hills. Kenda is releasing a new tire in December they will be just over one pound each. Hoping that will make the hills more enjoyable. I am also looking into a underquilt for my next trip. Doesn't get as cold here in Florida but it will still get into the 30s.

Sounds good. Either bike would be a good choice. Depending on your fatbike set up you could run a smaller chainring or a new rear cassette like a one up. My bike is a 1 x 11 (11 - 42T) setup with 28t chain ring up front and I find that I have plenty range with that.

I will need to check out the new tires your talking about. With running tubeless I'm guessing that I've saved a pound or two on the rotating mass.

**Pingu** · 10-21-2015, 10:45

Originally Posted by dirtwheels

I will use a Specialized 29'er, hardtail with front suspension. I think a 15 - 20 liter bag on a seat post rack and a 12 liter on the handlebars with a small backpack.

Nice one dirtwheels. Think my front bag is 12l and holds my -20C sleeping bag, down jacket, with a thermarest strapped on top. The seat bag is probably around 10l and I put my hammock, and extra clothes in there. For the frame itself I tend to put heavy items there to keep the center of gravity low..... so stove, gas cannister, water filter etc.

Have fun!!!!

**Uphill** · 10-21-2015, 11:46

I've been liking the idea of bikepacking. Time gets in the way.

I ride a Surly Troll.ImageUploadedByTapatalk1445445945.136597.jpg

It's a fun bike for the local trails.