Best products from r/bikepacking
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1. Arkon Camera Bike Motorcycle Handlebar Mount Holder for Sony Samsung Panasonic Nikon Cameras
- Handlebar mount is ideal for small digital cameras with the 1/4 inch 20 mounting pattern
- Mount fits on bicycle motorcycle or other handlebars measuring up to 33mm in diameter
- Easy to install with Phillips screwdriver
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2. SIGEM Bike Tail Light, Headlight, Ultra Bright & USB Rechargeable, Bicycle Flashing Rear taillight, LED Safety Warning Strobe Head Light, Also for Helmet and Backpack (White)
✅ NEW DESIGN:Bicycle Headlight or Helmet Light with White LED and 4 modes!✅ ULTRA-BRIGHT TO KEEP YOU SAFE: The high brightness COB LED produces 120 Lumens, Ultra-Bright White light which is eye-catching for 240 degree visibility. Equip your bike with this light to enhance maximum visibility on...
3. SKS-Germany 11313 Anywhere Bicycle Attachment Water Bottle Mount
- Easily mount a watter bottle where ever it is needed
- Also can be used to mount other accessories and tools
- Straps come in a length to fit any size frame up to 250mm in circumference
- Sport type: Cycling
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4. LEATHERMAN - Skeletool CX Multi-Tool, Stainless Steel with Nylon Sheath + Leatherman 42 Piece Bit Kit Set + Leatherman Bit Driver Extender
KIT INCLUDES: LEATHERMAN - Skeletool CX Multi-Tool, Stainless Steel with Nylon Sheath, Leatherman 42 Piece Bit Kit Set, and Leatherman Bit Driver Extender. ...
5. Piscifun Waterproof Dry Bag Backpack 10L Floating Dry Backpack with Waterproof Phone Case for Water Sports - Fishing Boating Kayaking Surfing Rafting Camping Gifts for Men and Women Orange
- 【Durable and Heavy Duty】 Piscifun waterproof back pack is made up of 500D PVC which proves to be durable, safe and protects your items when outdoors.
- 【Sealed and IPX8 Waterproof Phone Case】 The backpack comes with a fully welded seal which helps in a stronger, durable waterproof construction. It also comes with a waterproof phone case, which is suitable for phones up to a diagonal screen size of 6.5 inches. They also have a touch friendly design as it helps you to operate your phone during water activities
- 【User Friendly Design】 Each of those super user friendly dry bags have adjustable shoulder straps. They also have an outer mesh pocket which helps you to hold things which gives you space for non-dry storage.
- 【Convenient Shoulder Strap】 These dry bags have adjustable double shouldered straps which provide safety and stability while wearing the bag. These sturdy straps help the bags in not slipping off the shoulders during the water activities.
- 【Multifunctional】 These waterproof bags also float on the water when rolled and buckled, which makes it visible to you all the time even on the water. are perfect for camping, beach, fishing, hiking, kayaking, rafting, skiing, snowboarding and boating. They also make the perfect gift for outdoor lovers.
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7. ISC Racerstape Surface Protection Tape / Helicopter Tape 2 Inch x 12 Feet
- Core: 3 inch diameter
- Backing/carrier: polyurethane film
- Adhesive: acrylic
- Release liner: 92 lb. Polycoated white paper
- Thickness: 12.7 mils (carrier, adhesive, liner) 8 mils (carrier, adhesive) 4.7 mils (liner)
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8. SKS-Germany 11231 Anywhere Bicycle Attachment Water Bottle Mount with Top Cage Bottle Holder
Easily mount a where ever it is neededStraps come in a length to fit any size frame up to 250mm in circumferenceDesigned to fit almost any common water bottles used in the bicycle industry
9. Gonex Tactical Molle Water Bottle Pouch H2O Hydration Carrier (Black)
- Two-way zipper flip top(Black) with Accessory Pouch. Dimension: Water Bottle Pouch: 9.44"H X 3.93"D; Accessory Pouch: 6.69"H X 3.94"L X 1.18"W; Packed Dimensions:25x17.5x2(cm)/(9.84x6.89x0.79) inch
- Durability: 900D encrypted Oxford cloth with water repellent styles effect. It is sewed with more than 38kg tearing tension even under minus 20 degrees, heat insulated and waterproof.
- Molle compatible system: Offers a secure, tight fit when attached to any Molle gear tighten the hydration carrier solidly, preventing water weight gravity from pulling the pouch downwards or from flopping around when walking or jogging
- Lining: 210D encrypted waterproof nylon fabrics, 15*23 encrypted wefts yarn weaving, sewing tearing tension is more than 10kg.
- Portable: Hanging in the main backpack with two buckles. It can be used to hold the water bottle.
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10. Ozark Trail TT-57 Xi-26-D 76064P, Utility Strap with Quick-Release Buckle, 72" L, Black, 4 Piece
Strong polypropylene strapQuick-release buckle for easy securing and adjustmentsEasily cut to desired lengthEach strap measures 72-inches longIncludes (4) utility straps with buckles
11. GUB Bicycle & Motorcycle Phone Mount, Aluminum Alloy Bike Phone Holder with 360° Rotation for iPhone 11 Pro Max X XR Xs 7s 8 Plus, Samsung S20 S7/S6/Note10/9/8/4 GPS Mount 4 to 6.5 Inch (Black)
- ADJUSTABLE WIDTH - Compatible With Most Mobile Phones, GPS, you can adjust the width from 50mm to 100mm to fit the cell phone.Can hold 4 to 7 inch phones
- MORE STRONG - Aluminium Alloy Material with Sponge,The metal phone mount will hold your cell phone tightly on the bicycle,the Sponge also protect your cell phone.
- NEW DESIGN - This Bike Phone Mount does not obscure the screen ,Perfect for almost all large screen phones. eg iPhone 11/ iPhone 11 Pro MAX/ iphone x/Xr/xs,Huawei Mate 20 pro, samsung Galaxy S20 S20+ S10+, Note10 Note9 8 7 full screen or all screen phone
- 360 DEGREE ROTATION - You can rotate the viewing angle at will no need to uninstall.
- WIDE USE - GUB bike phone holder can Installed on Φ31.8/25.4/22.2 handlebar. Can be used on Motorcycle/MTB/Road Bike/E-bike/Folding bike/scooter etc
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12. Klymit Static V Sleeping Pad, Lightweight, Outdoor Sleep Comfort for Backpacking, Camping, and Hiking, Inflatable Camping Mattress (Insulated and Non-Insulated), Green
- Country Of Origin : Taiwan
- The Package Height Of The Product Is 4.5 Inches
- The Package Length Of The Product Is 4.5 Inches
- The Package Width Of The Product Is 1 Inches
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13. ROCKBROS Bikepacking Bike Handlebar Bag Waterproof Large Dry Pack Bicycle Front Bag Roll for MTB Mountain Road Drop-bar Bikes Bar
EXTREMELY STURDY 5 FIXED POINTS: Large Velcro straps and eight spacers, 2 nylon straps with side release buckles to secure bag to the handle bars. A short strap is attached bag to the head tube to avoid shaking back and forth. What's more, four alloy hooks for adjusting the compression straps to pro...
14. VP Bike Pedals for MTB BMX Bicycle, 9/16-Inch Spindle, Aluminum Platform with Replaceable Anti-slip Pins
- Durable and light weight: CNC machined aluminum bodies: 406 grams per pair
- Superior grip low profile platform: 12 Replaceable Steel Pins per side
- Ideal flat pedal for Riders who value durability, serviceability, and products engineered to last with 3.7 x 4 x 0.5 in platform
- Perfect for riders who want grip and who are tired of destroying pedals and the cost of frequent replacement
- Full length Forged and Heat Treated Cr-Mo Axle; LSL and Sealed Cartridge Bearings
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16. Eco by Naty Unscented Baby Wipes, 168 count (3 packs 56), Plant based Compostable Wipes, 0% plastic. No nasty chemicals
Made for sensitive baby butts – dermatologically and hypo-allergenically tested.pH balanced – to keep skin soft and hydrated.Top notch plant-based ingredients – Ecocert COSMOS certified.100% compostable - no toxic stuff.0% plastic.No nasty chemicals.Cruelty free – Vegan label.
17. Olight I3T EOS 180 Lumens Dual-Output Slim EDC Flashlight for Camping and Hiking, Tail Switch Flashlight with AAA battery
- ✅High Performance: This mini flashlight has 180 lumens output powered by a single widely available AAA battery. Equipped with a TIR optic lens producing a soft and balanced beam.
- ✅Smooth Operation: Tail switch operation for momentary/constant on and quick mode changing (5/180 lumens).
- ✅ Anti-Slip: No worries about slipping out of hand easily with double helix body knurling for unique style and solid grip. IPX8 waterproof and designed for use in heavy rain.
- ✅ Compact and Lightweight: Weighs only 1.4 oz, compact and easy to carry around. The dual direction pocket clip makes this slim flashlights even more convenient for carrying in a pocket or attaching to a hat or strap.
- ✅Package Include: I3T EOS x 1, AAA battery x 1, User Manual x 1.
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18. Pac-Kit by First Aid Only Moleskin Blister Prevention, 10 Count
SmartCompliance refill is for First Aid Only part numbers 90660, 746004, 746006, 1001-FAE-0103 and 1301-FAE-0103.Flexible material conforms to all contoursMoleskin stays securely in place preventing the development of blistersCushions against fricion and pressureMissing a refill box in your SmartCom...
19. LOKSAK - OPSAK Reusable Storage Bags - 12"x20", 2 Pack
CAMPING MUST - Food and hygiene items attract bears and critters, odor-proof your campsite with OPSAK. This outdoor essential can be filled with boiling water to cook food, with soapy water for washing, and more.ODOR IN, ELEMENTS OUT - Odor stops here! Discreetly carry or remove waste, cigars, food,...
20. Kershaw Leek Pocket Knife (1660) 3-In. Sandvik 14C28N Blade and Stainless Steel Handle, Best Buy from Outdoor Gear Lab Includes Frame Lock, SpeedSafe Assisted Opening and Reversible Pocketclip, 3 oz.
- KERSHAW LEEK POCKET KNIFE: The Kershaw Leek might just be your new favorite EDC. Not too big, not too small, the 3-inch blade and slim design make it capable of fulfilling a wide range of cutting tasks. Made in the USA.
- DROP POINT PLAIN EDGE BLADE: Made from high-performance Sandvik 14C28N stainless steel, the blade resharpens easily and holds its edge. The bead-blasted finish provides a clean, matte look.
- 410 STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE: The corrosion-resistant, stainless-steel handle is contoured for a comfortable grip while in use. Silver, bead-blasted finish. Includes reversible pocketclip for right, tip-up/down carry.
- DESIGNED WITH SAFETY IN MIND: Equipped with Kershaw’s SpeedSafe assisted opening for easy one-handed release with flipper. Frame lock secures blade open while in use and Tip-lock slider keeps blade locked closed when folded.
- SIZE SPECIFICATIONS: Blade Length: 3in. Closed Length: 4in. Overall Length: 7in. Weighing in at 3oz. Backed by Kershaw’s Limited Lifetime Warranty.
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I just did what is probably my last bikepacking trip of the year, a quick solo overnight in the Santanoni Preserve in the Adirondacks. It was a great time to see the early fall foliage, and test out some new gear. There was a beautiful sundown too.
If you’ve seen my previous posts, you can tell that my bikepacking style and gear is quickly evolving. I actually got a real seat bag for this trip, one of the Porcelain Rocket Classic Seatpacks they have on closeout, in a size large. A total steal for the price. It worked beautifully. No sag. Minimal sway. Great craftsmanship.
My ancient Revelate Tangle was once again used in the main triangle. The GSI Microlite 720 Twist water bottle was a perfect fit in one bottle cage, wrapped in an LL Bean waxed canvas cozy to keep the paint from getting rubbed off.
I put all of my bike tools and a spare tube in an old Maxpedition M-2 waste pack, and stuffed it into the other bottle cage. This pack worked surprisingly well, as the clip for the front pocket could be used to secure the pack to the cage.
The handlebar bag is from Rock Bros. It’s a bit fiddly to setup, but works great once it’s mounted.
I just stuffed a dry bag with some extras, and tossed it into the front basket. I’m still packing more than I need to, but I’m sure that the load will trim down with more experience.
The Blackburn cages on the fork were used to carry a Kelty Bestie Blanket and my sleeping pad. The sleeping pad is a Therm-A-Rest Prolite Apex, and absolutely wonderful. Packs down small is unbelievably comfortable for a sleeping pad, and I’m a side sleeper. The Kelty was never used, but I was trying to be safe as my sleeping bag was yet untested, and temps were dropping into the mid 40’s at night.
The Mamot Nanowave 35 sleeping bag was a bomb. It packed down nice and small for the trip, but that was the end of the good. I’m 5’ 10” and about 180 lbs, and the bag was too small even for me. Wicked tight at the chest and shoulders, and very cramped at the feet. So tight that the loft was badly compressed, resulting in greatly diminished insulating performance. I ended up putting on wool socks and a EMS Power Stretch hoody in the middle of the night to keep warm. I think I’ll give this to my much smaller 13-year-old daughter, and find something that fits me better.
Gone is the heavy 4-person tent, and now I’m rocking a Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL2 I got on clearance. So small and light, and quick to pitch, it’s a dream come true. Works great as a 1-person tent, and I can bring my gear inside with me. In a pinch, it should fit my daughter also, but gear will have to stay outside. My only gripe with the tent is how hard it is to get in and out of. You really have to be limber to exit the tent, without being covered in pine needs and sap once you get outside. LOL
I wasn’t about the spend $70.00 on the Big Agnes footprint, so I used a 5’ X 7’ lightweight waterproof tarp that I found in the camping section at Walmart. It worked perfectly, and packs up into its only little bag. The fit was so good that I could use the grommets in the tarp with the two tent poles.
This is just a shout out to the awesome ENO Moonshine tiny lantern. Batteries last forever in blue light mode. It’s small and fits perfectly in the mesh overhead compartment of my tent.
My cookset is slowly evolving. The MSR Pocket Rocket 2 is spectacular. I heat up water in my venerable Stanley cook kit, with little plastic cups removed. The nesting cup is for holding snacks while I walk around camp, mainly chocolate chip Teddy Grahams. Coffee is made in my far too heavy Yeti mug. I just started using those Starbucks coffee packets, sugar packets and Little Moo creamers for making coffee. I’m never going back to brewing coffee while camping ever again. The Starbucks is good enough and packs up small. Rounding out my kitchen is my beloved Snow Peak titanium spork.
I brought water in using an Oprey Syncro 12 hydration pack, with a Camelbak bladder. I don’t have a good filtration system yet.
The one item I’m never without is my customized Victorinox SwissChamp. Yeah, it’s kind of heavy and a lump in my pocket, but I love it. It’s never let me down. It’s that one comfort item that I bring no matter what.
Wald basket details on install straight from the item page on Rivendell: https://www.rivbike.com/products/wald-wire-basket
The this rack setup won’t work exactly for all bikes because it uses struts to stays on the top of the crown fork, a bit rare but super useful. But you can get it with a “diving board” to attach af the center top of the fork to fit most bikes. Otherwise, it’s likely the (unfortunately costly but versatile and great) Nitto Mark’s rack from rivendell, it can attach a few different ways. Low 5 pound weight limit technically but most folks easily put much more than that.
The pedals are probably VP-001 “thin gripsters”:
https://www.rivbike.com/products/thin-gripster-pedals-dark-grey-vp-001
Very similar but much cheaper are the VP-015 (VP Vice): www.amazon.com/dp/B006ZH1H7M
I believe the handlebars are the Nitto Wavie (only from Rivendell or BlueLug I think): https://www.rivbike.com/products/hhhssjiotrt6464etya1dr
Wide (660mm), meaningful sweepback, good bar for a flat bar mountain bike person looking for something a bit more comfortable.
Dynamo front wheel: Velocity Cliffhanger 700c rim,IQ-X light, Shimano DH-3N72 hub.
All sorts of good Hunq, nice ride internet stranger.
Check out the Riv Bike Works owners group on google groups for more of this sort of goodness.
I'd suggest reading "Fearless" about Freya Hoffmeister's record breaking circumnavigation of Australia by sea kayak. It may scare the crap out of you, but is also very realistic about the experience of long-distance solo endurance. You may find that it inspires you, or dissuades you - either way, trust your gut. One of the subtle skills of endurance sports is a very high tolerance for suffering - you can practice this, but at a certain point, you either have it or you don't.
As for bikes, a rigid mountain bike that can take fairly large tires (2.4-2.8") will be important. Tubeless would be very wise. Depending on how much offroad you want to do, I'd look up recommended builds for the "Baja Divide" which would have some similar terrain, and has been a popular bikepacking route for a few years so many people have built successful rigs. You'd want to get to know the bike well, and get good at fixing it.
I like these wet wipes a lot. They get very high marks for biodegrading/composting quickly and they're actually flushable unlike many brands of wipes.
I wouldn't overthink your first aid kit too much. Bring along some cloth medical tape, a bandanna, and some NSAIDs and you'll have enough of a kit to deal with injuries at least until you can get real medical help. If you are blister-prone one or two pieces of this paper will be plenty for your trip.
I'm not sure on the legality of this in the UK but I would also consider a small folding knife a good addition to your first aid kit.
I like to bring along a pair of sandals or something similar for camp shoes. It REALLY hurts wearing the same shoes all day.
You might also want to buy a small hand torch if you plan to make camp after dark. This is the one I just picked up.
A food bag like this would be good for snacks - I would just stuff it in the webbing above your seat pack.
Sorry for all the amazon links. Your setup looks great. Beautiful bike!
You could get a cheap camera and a mount that has the 1/4"-20 thread on it. That would keep it handy.
I've used RAM mounts on different bikes/cars over the years and they are pretty nice.
https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-231ZU
https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-B-201U
https://www.rammount.com/part/RAP-B-379U-252025
These mounts can be pretty pricey, but they are solid. My friend puts them on his ATVs to hold his GPS and has never lost a GPS yet. I use a similar setup for my action camera mount and have programmed the action camera to take a quick picture whenever I press a certain button. I've caught shots of deer crossing the trail with relative ease many times, and find myself using it to take shots of interesting things since like you I find it cumbersome to pull out the phone to take a picture.
I'm sure if you shop around you can either find these components cheaper, or another manufacturer that would be cheaper but still provide the same thing.
Edit: just some quick googling....
https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Handlebar-Samsung-Panasonic-Cameras/dp/B00585CLVS
I'm in love with the Skeletool CX I got from my boyfriend for Christmas. It's really small and still capable of so many things! :)
https://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-Skeletool-Multi-Tool-Sheath-Extender/dp/B00ZNYPN5U/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=skeletool+cx&qid=1563283725&s=gateway&sr=8-2
Exactly what I was thinking. I have the Kanga rack that can hold just about any none-bike bag I'd want, and I can also easily remove the rack and move it between bikes, or I have a Klickfix shoulder bag.
I've also been thinking that a dry bag like this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07LG6NSLG/?coliid=IINQ2J55B83ZH might fit in my Terrapin seat bag holster: https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog/seat-bags/TerrapinSystem14L and be an easy, grab and go option.
One of the tours that I want to do (and where a stable bike maybe useful) is the Bavarian Beer Tour. It is something like https://www.eurobike.at/en/destinations/bike-tours-germany/bavarian-beer-tour-9-days . That is on fast roads though so I may end up taking my roadie there. There are plenty of interesting rides on this book Epic Rides of the World:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Epic-Bike-Rides-World-Thrilling/dp/1760340839/ and I hope to do at least a few of those with this bike.
You can add Anything cages with 3 set of these. I did this on my carbon fork and so far it's working great.
To add some space in my frame bag, I took my spare tube and wrapped it around my front hub and secured it with electrical tape. Every little bit helps.
My "feed bags" are actually these- https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N0338PO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
A few velcro straps and they work great!
I just bought Ozark Straps, with quick release buckles. 4 pieces with a length of 2.5m each. Cost about 8$/€.
https://www.amazon.com/Ozark-Trail-TT-57-Xi-26-D-Quick-Release/dp/B01ATL97U8/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=ozark+strap&qid=1563061928&s=gateway&sr=8-1
I felt this was a much better deal than the 2 x sea to summit strap (1.5m). Its longer and more flexible.
Cant say anything about durability yet, but hey its 8€. Just read the reviews to form an opinion yourself.
I bought it to strap my backpack and eventually additional stuff on top of my rear rack.
You can strap on a mount. Something like SKS-Germany 11313 Anywhere Bicycle Attachment Water Bottle Mount https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZFHW1MI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_dWj1Bb65JJR07
Or one of the Blackburn cages could be held on with a hose clamp and rubber backing.
Check out RJ the bike guy, he has a video using the hose clamps for a cage.
I have two cheapie Bell ones from Wal-Mart to hold water bottles. They've held up on two trips over 250 miles so far.
Edit: a pic of the cages
http://imgur.com/gallery/fC3MWTm
Or https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TPC7HU if you don't like black ;-)
I'd also recommend taping the entire bike with it anyway because paint chips even more quickly when you bikepack haha. (Or at least, the down tube and the chainstays in addition to where the bags touch the frame)
This is what I use. Nice and solid. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GKT8FBZ/
I got these for each fork leg and they have been great. Not the best bottle cage, but the mounts can handle anything. Two mounts for an anything cage is fine. I used the cage under my down tube with two bolts for months.
I use this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007RFG0NM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Super light weight, easy to pack, cozy.
I used these on the Arizona Trail and they actually worked really well:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0144NTZOU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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And this:
http://www.bedrockbags.com/gear/honaker-nalgene-bag
something like this should allow you to mount cages to your fork
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZFHW1MI/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvpv2_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2708083022714283574&pd_rd_wg=0g1oA&pf_rd_r=KMM3YKT0XBZ1G73EHA1R&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-bottom-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B00ZFHW1MI&pd_rd_w=1egZK&pf_rd_i=king+cage&pd_rd_r=393285c5-9253-4e60-8def-890243a4406f&ie=UTF8&qid=1527092441&sr=1
Amazon, most hardware or automotive stores would have some variant. It goes by a bunch of different names. This is one example:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TPC7HU/