New Zealand Bikepacking: Queen Charlotte Track, October 2022

Bikepacking in New Zealand South Island. We rode the Queen Charlotte Track from Ships Cove to Anakiwa in one day on full suspension mountain bikes. A trek Fuel EX 9.9 and a Santa Cruz Tallboy.

A slightly more adventurous day than what we had in mind. A combination of a delayed drop off, an early pick up and a broken bottom bracket made this day both challenging and emotional.



A list of the gear I used on the 10 day trip, with links to manufacturer websites:
Tailfin Aeropack:
https://www.tailfin.cc/product/seat-p...

Revelate Designs Jerrycan
https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index...

Revelate Designs Magtank
https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index...

Revelate Designs Saltyroll
https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index...

Oneup Components EDC pump
https://www.oneupcomponents.com/produ...

Oneup Components EDC tool
https://www.oneupcomponents.com/produ...

Voile straps
https://www.voile.com/voile-straps-32...

Bar extender
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32823...

Ergon Saddle
https://www.ergonbike.com/en/product-...

Ergon Grips
https://www.ergonbike.com/en/product-...

Thermarest Vesper Quilt
https://www.thermarest.com/ie/sleepin...

Sea To Summit ultralight insulated Sleeping mat
https://seatosummit.com.au/products/u...

Sea To Summit aeros pillow
https://seatosummit.com.au/products/a...

Sea To Summit silk liner
https://seatosummit.com.au/products/s...

Naturehike Cloud Up 2 ultralight tent
https://www.naturehike.com/collection...

Fibrefix
https://www.bunnings.co.nz/bondall-fi...

Gopro mouth mount
https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-a...


Packing List:

Tools
EDC
Pocket knife
Small pliers
Tyre Leaver x 2
Inner tube
Tyre plug kit and bacon
Patch kit
Sidewall repair patches
Valve core remover
Spare valve core
Presta to shrader adapter
Sealant
2 x Compressed air cartridges
Spokes
Spare Derailer hanger
Tape (Electrical and gaffer and sail)
Cable ties
Ski straps x 4
Nylabond sewing Thread
Curved needle
Brake pads
Fibrefix
Super glue

Electronics
Garmin Edge 520 Plus
PLB
Bike light front and back
Headlamp
Battery pack

Sleeping
Tent
Sleeping pad
Quilt
Silk Liner
Inflatable pillow

Cooking
MSR Pocket Rocket
Fuel
Sea to summit x cup, coffee filter and XL bowl,
Cutlery
, X pot
Lighter

Packing system:
Tailfin Aeropack
Revelate Handle Bar Roll
Revelate Mag Tank
Revelate Jerry Can
Event backpack

Hydration
2 x bottles on bike
Water filter

Toiletries
Sudo cream
Bug spray (Peacefull sleep stick)
Microfiber towel
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Anti inflam
Paracetamol
Lip Balm
Toilet Paper

Clothing
Helmet
Glasses (Photo chromic?)
Gloves
Warm gloves (Sealskinz)
Bike shoes
1 x bib chamois
1 x bike shorts
2 x merino short sleeve
1 x merino long sleeve
1 x merino long pants
2 x smart wool socks
Waterproof pants
Rain jacket
Merino under pants
Board Shorts
Jandals
Down jacket
Woolie hat

Camera:
Gopro
Insta360
Drone
Iphone
Ixus + spare batteries
GoPro mounts
Tiny tripod
Cables and chargers