Packing for Bikepacking: everything I carry after 7 years around the world

In this long-requested video I go through everything I carry for long-term expedition bikepacking, show you where and why I pack it all into my bags, and I also share a bunch of tips and tricks for refining your own bikepacking setups. Packing is a skill that can be greatly improved with practice and planning, and getting better at it can make life much easier when out on a bikepacking trip.

I've been cycling around the world since 2015, covering around 70,000 kilometres (43,000 miles) through 70 countries. Knowing how to pack for a bikepacking trip isn't always easy as there are so many different options available, but having spent so much time on the road, I've gradually fine-tuned my bikepacking setup to the point that I think it's pretty close to perfect.

I now use a hybrid setup comprising aspects from both bikepacking and bicycle touring, which gives me a lot more capacity and convenience than a typical bikepacking setup, whilst also being far lighter and more capable than a traditional rack and pannier bike touring setup. Packing can be quite a nuisance when bikepacking with limited capacity, but with my setup, packing is fast and easy, and I have enough capacity to carry several days of food, as well as all my camping gear, cooking gear, clothes, tools, spare parts, electronics (including carrying a laptop, which can be challenging to pack for bikepacking) and camera equipment.

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ROK Motorcycle Straps for mounting gear to the rear rack (much better than bungees or ski straps): https://amzn.to/3yVDqTo

GPS Bike Computer - I've now upgraded to the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar, which is fantastic: https://amzn.to/3x4n3n5

Macbook Air M1 Laptop: https://amzn.to/4b1DI8H

At the time of filming I was using a Fuji XT-4 camera but I've since moved over to Sony and use a Sony A7IV: https://amzn.to/45kA0Wh

The lens I'm now using is a Tamron 28-75 f2.8 G2: https://amzn.to/3KCtPn0

Shokz OpenFit bone conduction headphones (I've switched to this model from the OpenRun Pro featured in this video, and they're even better. Great sound quality without losing peripheral hearing, and they're incredibly comfortable: https://amzn.to/3VAAaWq

Thermarest NeoAir XLite Sleeping Pad: https://amzn.to/3Vd1R6g

Sea to Summit Spark SPIV Sleeping Bag: https://amzn.to/45nDNSS

Sea to Summit microfiber pack towel: https://amzn.to/4aZnBbH

Osprey Ultralight Packable Backpack: https://amzn.to/3ViEPLb

Helmet - I've now switched to the POC Ventral Air Mips: https://amzn.to/3VBF7yi

Lezyne Micro Floor Drive HV (High Volume - best pump around by far): https://amzn.to/4bVZP1p

Tubolito ultralight inner tube: https://amzn.to/3Xf4tTP

Kindle Paperwhite: https://amzn.to/4aUbZGZ

Petzl Actik Core Headlamp: https://amzn.to/3z1VjA8

SIRUI Compact Tripod: https://amzn.to/3VEsDpF

Evernew Titanium Pot (I use a 900ml pot solo and a 1300ml pot when travelling as a pair): https://amzn.to/3z956Ec

ABUS Bordo Lite 85cm Bike Lock: https://amzn.to/3Xh2aPZ

Snow Peak titanium spork: https://amzn.to/45pAcns

The Deuce titanium trowel: https://amzn.to/45iA7BT

Drone: DJI Mini 4 Pro with RC and Fly More Combo (I had the Mini 3 Pro at the time but have since switched to the v4 and it's definitely worth the upgrade): https://amzn.to/4emp8LC

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► MORE DETAILS ABOUT MY PACKING SETUP: https://www.tristanridley.com/post/pe...

► My bike is a Tout Terrain Outback Xplore, for more information on the bike and how I set it up, see: https://www.tristanridley.com/post/ou...

► I've also put together a full video going over my bike setup which you can watch here:    • BIKES FOR BIKEPACKING - how I set up ...  

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If you have any suggestions or tips to share, please let me know, and thanks for watching!

0:00 - Introduction
2:01 - Riding gear
3:32 - Backpack: tent, sleep system, clothes, laptop
11:46 - Frame bag: electronics, tools, food
16:18 - Handlebar bag: inclement weather gear, water filter, food
23:43 - Additions for Alaska