If you’re watching this the day it goes live, I’m on day three of a bikepacking trip with Temple Cycles, riding from their London store all the way to Bristol. Hopefully I’m not dead yet.
I’ve just finished packing the bike, getting all the gear sorted, and I’m actually pretty happy with how it’s turned out. So I thought it’d be interesting to show you exactly what I’m taking, how I’ve packed it all, and why I’ve chosen each bit of kit.
I also know there’s a very good chance that, in a week’s time, I’ll be saying, “Why on earth did I bring that?” or “I really wish I’d packed this instead.” So this feels like part one. Then, once I’ve actually done the ride, we can come back and work out what the ultimate bikepacking setup looks like… at least for an amateur like me.
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I mean if you did something wrong, it's a bit late to tell you in the comments now, innit 😀 But looks pretty good actually.
No charge spoon?😂🤣
Well deserved to feel chuffed about your rear light attachment. I'm gonna straight out copy you. I think it's a good idea and I want to feel chuffed too. Sounds like a plan, Cheers Craig. P.S. the hammer is nuts but if anyone gives you grief over it, just tell them it's your luxury item and send them on their way, you've done well enough with the rest of your kit that it's not a lie.
You should think about doing the Dunwich Dynamo at some point .Maybe a big group retro ride ..
It’s a great run out.
Beans, grinder… are we missing an aeropress or similar?
Ditch the raincoat, a thin fleece would be more practical (assuming that it doesn’t rain of course 😅) A big sun or legionnaire style hat? You can get ‘brims’ compatible with cycle helmets.
Smaller glasses would save a few grams
That’s a 20 mile saddle, mate. I would definitely get a Brooks leather saddle.
I could learn a lot here. I start super minimal and then chuck the kitchen sink in
lucky snake!
Did you get to have…Hammer Time?
Let’s joust!
Great video Craig, what is the camp chair you have….. I need a chair. Have fun and will be looking forward to the videos
Had the HipLock combo thing fail on me enough that I don't take mine with me for outdoor use any more (love the wee key ones, though). Watched a mate have to cut off an Oxford combo once too – thankfully it was in the middle of a city
The cobra is the most important piece of kit.
On my last trip I lost my tent stakes so I bought some 6 inch nails from a hardware store. They are obviously heavy but they worked brilliantly. I could hammer them into any type of ground. Best tent pitch I've ever had
Awesome looking setup. Reckon you should have the hammer strapped on the outside somewhere though for looks 😆😂
Camping chair required.
Side question, where can I get that neon light coffin you have in the background? 😂
Looks fine! The hammer… I get why you are carrying it, lightweight shoes can be punctured pushing in pegs… take care as the top of the pegs will peen over with the hammer.
Vittoria sealant, latex and ammonia free. Literally never dries up (great for those of us who forget to top up) been using it for years, never let me down.
Good luck with the trip 👊
ALWAYS TAKE A CAMPING CHAIR! Also I love the snake! That's very cute! 🐍
That's a well thought out set up. Ditch the hammer and maybe the chair.
I also wanted something i could use for driving stakes into the ground. I have a leatherman signal multitool that is use for camping. It has a blunt end that can be used for hammering small stakes and is great because i usually like to take a multitool with me anyway. Sweet Rig!
That hammer is way too small !!
Typical gadget lover;/
A great introduction. I've never bike-packed and have no equipment, just the bike! I want to start but don't know where to begin with choosing equipment brands or models. It'd be interesting to know what you use and why you chose those brands/models, especially if they're currently on the market or recently purchased. I'm looking forward to the follow up videos – enjoy your adventure!
Why no mudguards, suppose it rains hard, you get splattered with dirty rain water
We can confirm Craig is alive and well. 😀
That giant syringe reminds me of being kids and using them as water pistols until my Mum found out we were getting them out of the dustbin at the local doctors surgery 🤢
Ditch the hammer; rocks work fine on titanium stakes. Camping chair is a nice addition. I love your basket bag. The cobra needs to be displayed and not hidden! 🙂 That chain breaker used to kill my hands, but they're functional. Did you bring alternate footwear for camping? It will be great to see the rundown after your adventure. Have a great time!