Just found this and really glad I did because it was interesting to watch. It reminded me of many years ago before I retired from work when one of our work mates some weekends would get his tent etc and ventured out into the country side of East Sussex local to where we lived. Some would question why he would do this but I understood he just wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of life like you did. It just proves that you don't need to travel too far from home to have an adventure. You now have a new Sub. Thanks.
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋🏻 Really glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for taking the time to say hi! Just a little break from the chaos of day to day life. It’s amazing what a night away in the outdoors can do for you. I’m away for another trip tomorrow night so hopefully you’ll enjoy the next adventure when it reaches KZitem 😊
@ASTHECROWFLIESHIKING
Жыл бұрын
Great channel! Nice setup for your bike camping. Great gear for your adventures. New follower here. Crow✌️
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Crow 👋🏻 Thanks for the follow and comment! Appreciate it. New adventure coming soon as I’ve got a trip planned for the end of the month 🎉
@steveread1798
Жыл бұрын
Probably the best bikepacking video I’ve seen. Really appreciated the kit breakdown and storage at the start. Well done! John if you are reading this; stay fit and enjoy your bike.
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve 😊 Thanks very much for the feedback. I’m quite new to all of this so I’m happy you enjoyed it and it was useful as well! I’ll keep them coming through the year 👍🏻
@sixers_ross
Жыл бұрын
Just subbed. 👍🏻 I have the Pinnacle Arkose as well which is how I found your videos. I really love the bike and I’m really excited to start exploring more on it after I get my bag setup. Keep posting! 🚴
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Evening Ross, thanks for the sub 😊 Glad you’re loving the bike as much as I do. It really eats up any sort of ground! If you’re looking for some decent bags my early videos have some in depth reviews of what I use. Just in case that could help you out 👍🏻
@grumpy-dad3701
Жыл бұрын
Discovered bikepacking last year after 30 years of not being on a bike. Pushed myself to ride the pedders way to Absolutely loved it. Being out in nature fending for yourself, exploring and being part of the outside. North downs way this year solo. And I'll be taking my lad out for a 1 nighter too.
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Good Morning 😊 Thanks for watching and saying hello. Good for you on getting back into cycling and giving bikepacking a go! Great to hear you loved it and I couldn’t agree more - being out there, exploring whichever trail you fancy, and looking after yourself is quite a special feeling. All the best for your next trip and pop back to let me know how it went!
@callumbucknall
Жыл бұрын
Everyone now and then, youtube recommends something cracking. This was one of those times. Subbed mate, I live on the west coast of central Scotland and this is the sort of stuff I love.
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Buck 😊 I really appreciate that mate. Only started this a few months ago so I’m happy the videos come across well and that folk like yourself are enjoying them. I’ve not ventured west yet but it’s on my list! Any recommendations? Thanks again 👍🏻
@timothycooper6774
Жыл бұрын
Just discovered your channel. Subbed, really enjoyed this video. I will be doing my first bikepacking adventure next month so was really handy with the breakdown of your kit that you carry.
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Timothy 😊 Really glad to hear you’re enjoying the video and that the kit breakdown helped you out! There’s plenty more on the channel to help you so let me know if there’s anything I can help you with. Hope your trip goes well, let me know how it goes 👍🏻
@sonicvision9927
9 ай бұрын
I understand English very poorly (I live in Russia), but it was interesting to watch you. Well done. Thank you!
@thebikepackingdad
9 ай бұрын
Thankyou for watching and leaving a comment 😊 I am glad you found it interesting. Hopefully you like the other episodes 🤞🏻
@Raveler1
Жыл бұрын
Very well done! Love seeing the Scottish countryside and your well chosen gear. I'd love to do 12 in a year, also, but it's so hard to find the time! Blessings on your adventures, and I'm certainly looking forward to seeing more!
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lucas 😊 Thanks for your lovely comment! I know what you mean about finding time but we are lucky to have beautiful places right on our doorstep. Thanks for watching!
@Raveler1
Жыл бұрын
@@thebikepackingdad Finding the beauty at your doorstep is indeed a wonderful part of cycle touring and bikepacking!
@davesolobiker5601
Жыл бұрын
Excellent trip , looked a great spot to pitch up and chill . Atb Dave
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave 👋🏻 Thanks for getting in touch. It was a lovely little trip. Got another lined up for the end of the month. Already looking forward to it! Thanks for watching 😊
@abcdefg8134
Жыл бұрын
Enjoyed that cheers
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi 👋🏻 Appreciate the comment and glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@bikepackinguk
Жыл бұрын
Another great video thanks, I did the #12nightsoutin1year last year and loved it truly got the bug
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Brian 😊 Thanks for watching and leaving a comment. I’ll definitely be doing 12 but if I can sweet talk the boss lady there will be a few more! Have you got plans for this year?
@bikepackinguk
Жыл бұрын
@The Bikepacking Dad I've managed 2 so far bar on sites but one in Heacham Norfolk and one near measham but nothing as wood as yours it's just great for clearing the mind
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
@@bikepackinguk it doesn’t matter where they are mate. It’s just like you said - good for resetting. Especially with the world being as crazy as it is just now!
@daveebert7747
Жыл бұрын
I just found this video and your channel. Very well done, I thoroughly enjoyed it, you present and film everything very well. I am a Bikepacking dad as well, except I am 65 years old and my two boys are 36 and 33. Recently retired so I now have time for some long extended trips. Cheers and keep up the great work
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Dave 😊 Thanks for getting in touch. I’m really happy you enjoyed the video and that it came across well! Well I’m the same age as your youngest with two little lads under two years old. It’ll be a while until I get some of those ‘long extended trips’ you speak of haha.
@georgiamanifests
Жыл бұрын
Great video! Loved it! 🎉
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Georgia! 😊
@bennetthasty7886
Жыл бұрын
Looked lovely 🥰
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Bennett 😊 Thanks for watching and saying hello! It really was a beautiful spot. Totally worth the chaos of the last 10km haha.
@silentrabbit247
Жыл бұрын
There is a simple way to savour real coffee while bikepacking - using a FINUM BREWING BASKET PERMANENT FILTER FOR TEA COFFEE HERB, they do a M or L version. Its well made, costs about £8, fits easily in a cup for use and for storage. Hope this helps. Enjoy your next trip.
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hello 👋🏻 Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll definitely take a look. Probably need to free up a little room for it but once I’m not using all winter gear… I usually have milk in my coffee but now I’m getting fussy haha. Thanks for watching 😊
@silentrabbit247
Жыл бұрын
@@thebikepackingdad The Way I pack it is: MSR 850ml Titan Kettle - Toaks 550ml mug plus lid - the coffee filter - MSR micro rocket stove. All neatly nested together & can use the Toaks mesh bag to keep it all together. Room for lighter and tea bags etc inside too. Fresh Milk is nice, but Coffeemate powder is quite creamy and convenient, just add the powder last, slowly sprinkling into the coffee for best results. ( did have to file off a little bit of the plastic flange on the Medium Size filter for tight fit into the toaks cup )
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
@@silentrabbit247 sounds a nice little set up 👌🏻 I’ll buy one and see if I can do some shuffling of gear to make it work. Couple of little pouches for coffee and coffee mate wouldn’t hurt 😊 Thanks for the tips!
@br5380
Жыл бұрын
Literally first footage on the road, the back road to Yair Bridge. About 10 mins from me 😀. TBH for bikepacking around here I normally go NE to the Lammermuirs or SE to the Cheviots.
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Morning 😊 Thanks for getting in touch! If you’re that local we’ve probably ridden past one another many times over the years haha. I’d love to get further afield soon but with the kids it has to be local for now. If you’ve got any nice locations to share let me know 👌🏻
@br5380
Жыл бұрын
@@thebikepackingdad take a look at the Lammermuirs, just follow the SUW from Melrose to Lauder and then take the old railway to Oxten. Then to the pub on the A68 and take the road by it - and then keep on climbing. On top turn south towards the huge windfarm and follow the smooth gravel through to Westruther. Then loop back around following the farm lanes back to Earlston. The afternoon to the pub, take an early dinner then camp on the tops. Back home for lunch.
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
@@br5380 I’ll plot that route into Komoot and save it! Sounds a decent loop for one of my episodes this year 👌🏻 Thanks for the detailed route.
@leesaunders7232
Жыл бұрын
Looks amazing! 👌👌👌What bike are you riding please? 🚲🤔
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Lee 😊 Glad you enjoyed the video. I’m riding the Pinnacle Arkose Di2 gravel bike. Been a great bike so far and heading out again this weekend for another overnighter 🙌🏻
@Simon-gp2zw
Жыл бұрын
Used to live in Carlisle so I know the scenery round there is beautiful.. But to many hills and I hate them.. Rather you than me 😉
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
You’re on the money with the hills haha. Worth it for the view but can be knackering with a loaded bike!
@kylegriffiths6600
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the awesome video , wanted to ask your rab jacket you have on which one is it as I'm looking at jackets and either a rab infinity or an alpkit down jacket
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Kyle 😊 Thanks for the comment and glad you liked the video! I have the Rab Cirrus Flex Hooded Jacket. Really light and packable and pretty warm! I’ve looked at the Alpkit one and off the top of my head I believe it’s very similar. I like Alpkit a lot so either would be good I reckon 👍🏻 Hope that helps!
@Tarmaccyclocross
Жыл бұрын
Although I love watching these videos I’m too soft it’s B+B for me ☺️
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Haha I appreciate your honestly! Glad you liked the video and thanks for saying hello 😊
@AdamNoble-cj2he
Жыл бұрын
Hi, recently come across your channel. I'm in a similar position to yourself, young family so not loads of time but good to have these little micro adventures! I'm wanting to do more bikepacking this year. Took my old man round most of the cairngorm loop last year for his 60th birthday - didn't manage to get the southern section done which I'm told is brilliant! (glen tilt etc). I've got some similar camping gear to yourself, sea to summit mat and alpkit sleeping bag which work a treat. How do you find the soloist tent? I'm looking for a 1 man tent this year. If your ever up in the cairngorms, get in touch as always looking for keen folk to get out on the gravel bike with. cheers, Adam
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Adam, thanks for getting in touch 😊 The little overnighters are about all I can manage just now but it’s still worth it! Your trip with your Dad sounds great. My Dad wouldn’t be so keen haha. As for the tent - it’s a great piece of kit. Super light, goes up quickly, and if you get the XL version like I have the little porch is a great storage space without sacrificing any internal length. I’m quite tall and it’s plenty spacious enough for me. I would definitely recommend it 👍🏻 If you’re on Instagram find me there and if we can arrange a trip sometime we will get it done!
@ianfisher7423
Жыл бұрын
All that bulk and weight suspended above the rear wheel, a bag within the frame and a handlebar bag, does this affect the bike handling at all? did you consider maybe just a rear rack and two panniers?. I get the idea of light weight weekend touring( been doing that regularly myself since 1987), but I really think that the Bikepacking concept is all about marketing. I much prefer the rack and two pannier set up for day tripping and weekend rides, keeping the bulk and weight low down. I'm not criticizing what you're doing, but I am interested in why you chose to set the bike up this way?
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Ian 👋🏻 Thanks for getting in touch! I can totally see where you’re coming from but the overall weight isn’t as much you’d think. It’s all about packing. All the light stuff (sleeping bag etc) goes in the handlebar pack so handling isn’t affected as much. The frame pack takes small bulky bits because the frame is far stronger. The rear bag looks big and bulky but total weight is only about 4kgs. I find having the weight distributed over the whole bike is a lot easier and if you’re fussy about things like aerodynamics this kind of setup assists that. I think a pannier / slightly wider setup would have caused me a few issues on some of the trails and descents. Plus all of the weight is then to the rear. Just my two pence worth though 😊 I appreciate you taking the time to watch and get in touch.
@ianfisher7423
Жыл бұрын
@@thebikepackingdad Nice reply, thanks for that, yeah I agree that it's all about packing as light as possible. Way back in 1987 there wasn't even fleece clothing so most of what I had back then was wool which is great until it gets wet and then becomes much heavier, however, with just two panniers mounted on a steel framed mountain bike ( I still have the bike), I toured the South Island of NZ, and the east coast of Australia from Brisbane northward to Cairns. Back in NZ , I regularly do day trips and weekend rides camping out on Banks Peninsula. I retired the MTB last year and upgraded to a new Kona Rove ST, I can't get enough of it, that's the thing about cycle touring, or so called bikepacking, it's easy to get into and highly addictive, all one needs is a bike and a weekend.
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
@@ianfisher7423 Your tour sounds like it was pretty special. I hope that I can venture a bit further in the coming years 🤞🏻 Us younger ones don’t realise how lucky we are sometimes with out merino baselayers, Goretex boots etc! Wet woollen clothes sounds a bit heavy for me haha. There’s definitely an addictive element to being out there, moving all of your own belongings, and looking after yourself. The challenge is what I enjoy.
@stevemullin1195
Жыл бұрын
Tell me about your bike. I'm looking to get a bikepacking/touring bike this fall here in the US.
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Steve, I can do that for you 😊 I did make a video about it if that’s any easier? Pinnacle Arkose X Di2 2023 Gravel Bike - First Impressions, Specs, and Review! kzitem.info/news/bejne/srB6nnmeqZV8gYo I have used it in all sorts of weather and some pretty rough terrain and it has held up very well! A potential downside could be the electronic gears should you damage it etc but if you stay upright and have the ability to charge it if on a very long trip (not required very frequently!) then a really solid recommendation. Any other questions just ask! Always happy to help and I hope you enjoy your trips when they come around 😊👍🏻
@Shewie01
Жыл бұрын
What's the reason for packing a bivvybag and a tent?
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi 👋🏻 Well Scotland is Scotland so there was a chance of using just the bivvy but I decided against it due to the strong winds. It doesn’t take up much room to be fair and any layer between you and the ground is a bonus in the winter! Thanks for the question 👍🏻
@julmoon6587
Жыл бұрын
how did you step on that bike? 🙄
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
You’ve lost me Julmoon…? 🤷🏼♂️ What do you mean mate?
@julmoon6587
Жыл бұрын
@@thebikepackingdad how did you get your leg over this really high pack behind the saddle?
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
@@julmoon6587 haha I see 😂 I’m pretty lanky so it’s not too hard. However, if I’ve got tired legs I just step over the top tube with the bike on a slant 👌🏻
@grahamparker9096
Жыл бұрын
Was enjoying this until I saw you'd made a fire. Really, really bad PR for wild campers. Fires are totally unacceptable.
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
Hi Graham, thanks for getting in touch. Obviously you are entitled to your opinion but I disagree with you. ‘Totally unacceptable’ is very strong for a middle of winter wild camp. It was a tiny enclosed fire pit, all broken down and barely a trace of it when I left. I think it depends on who it is lighting the fire. Glad you enjoyed some of it though 👍🏻😊
@pedroclaro7822
Жыл бұрын
Honestly idk where you're from but Scotland's weather in the winter not very conducive to wild fires 😂😂😂 I've talked to people who hammock camp while bicycle touring, who cool mostly on a hobo wood stove and have never had a problem. Know what you're doing and be careful, is all that needs to be done. All types of cooking require fire for heat, it's just that some are more controlled than others. Gas being the least dangerous, but personally I'd say alcohol might be worse than wood in the right conditions.
@thebikepackingdad
Жыл бұрын
@@pedroclaro7822 “Know what you’re doing and be careful” 👌🏻
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