Blake's Top 8 Tips For Beginner Bikepackers! | Bikepacking Kit & Advice

Blake has learnt about Bike Packing the hard way, through trial and error, both overpacking and underpacking! He's now got his camping set up on point and ready to take on anything that these trips can throw at him. Here are his Top 8 tips and tricks for a successful bike packing trip, from route planning to test running your gear. If you're an experienced bike packer, why not share some tips if we missed any in the comments below.

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