Makes a nice change of pace from the usual content, but still top drawer entertainment. Where bike packing is concerned, money shouldn't matter. As long as your kit is fit for purpose, you can spend as much or as little as you want. The winner is whoever enjoys themselves taking in the great outdoors!
@thim8009
Жыл бұрын
I think most people start like Blake, and slowly end up like Anna if they feel it's something they want to keep doing.
@vidibites
Жыл бұрын
It would have been good to see a middle ground option too. These tests always feel like the two extremes.
@Sunday_Jazz
Жыл бұрын
Unless you are a GP or dentist 😅
@michaeldoshier1107
Жыл бұрын
100 percent agree
@fegasegiawan3440
Жыл бұрын
I like this kind of video. Great laugh between anna and blake. Need more fun video like this!
@symonhammond5623
Жыл бұрын
My 2 favourite presenters working together ❤️ more of this please 🙏
@elcovlaminckx
Жыл бұрын
Th one problem i got with the bikekamper tent is that you can no longer use the bike.
@ApexHerbivore
Жыл бұрын
This.
@OranMc1
Жыл бұрын
Blake should race his scout again
@gmbn
Жыл бұрын
We're sure he could be tempted 👀
@etherealicer
Жыл бұрын
With all the kit :D
@stulpnerkarl6062
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love being outdoors. Actually planned a bikepacking trip this summer and really lookin forward to this. Thx Anna and Blake for this amazin episode! ❤️😎👍🏻
@codyhirsch2230
Жыл бұрын
I love hammock camping, I like the idea of the bike tent but then you can't go on any night rides. Love the video. Keep it up guys.
@saprojects5874
10 ай бұрын
Sorry, but as I a hiker, I've got some advice for people who are willing spend a little bit more money and shave some weight from their setups. Number one, using quilts instead of sleaping bags shaves some weight and money. The second objection is (in case of Anna's setup) the sleeping pad choice. I think (and the bigger part of internet thinks so) that a sleeping pad makes up to 50% of sleeping kit warmth, so never forget to go for a sleeping pad equally good as your sleeping bag. Either way, the video is awezome!
@jaimewilson6312
Жыл бұрын
Fun video! Love Seeing Anna featured more and more. She’s fun and just fantastic. So genuine and full of joy.
@aether388
6 ай бұрын
"420 - now that's a good number!" I love Blake 😂
@georgecowley3972
5 ай бұрын
Dude I’m stoned af watching this too 😂
@leogoughmtbs
Жыл бұрын
Great vid guys, and really useful as I am planning on going bike packing this summer. Please could you put some links to Blakes kit as the branding wasn't as obvious. Happy riding 👍
@destroystreets1023
Жыл бұрын
When you cook food ina can it relaese cemicals from the can lining. also the bike tent wouldnt make it through a light storm
@DeeJee-l9t
Жыл бұрын
Baked beans are cooked in the can as part of the production process
@danvalicek
Жыл бұрын
Am I the only one who prefers to just throw everything in a backpack?
@better.better
Жыл бұрын
I'm going to point out that it can get much much more expensive and much much lighter... for example Anna's tent, if made from Dyneema Composite Fabric (formerly "Cuban fiber") the same design would weigh significantly less, and the price would be significantly more. that said, I don't know if anybody makes that style of tent out of DCF. by the same token hommocks can be much lighter and much more expensive as well, and writing this comment previous to the challenges I'm going to go out on a limb and guess that Blake has gotten a pretty standard cheap hammock, which can certainly do the job, but it's not very comfortable due to the fabric and it's construction, and he probably hasn't done enough research to know that there's some simple DIY changes you can make to reduce the pack weight, and still retain ease of setup. Hammocks have several important advantages over tents, mainly when it rains you're not on the ground if you misjudged the terrain and the spot you chose gets flooded, and the recovery sleep is so much better. the downside is, as somebody else pointed out, a hammock relies on trees with adequate size and adequate spacing, but with a ground cloth and pad you can use a hammock like a bivy, but best to practice that in the backyard rather than try to figure out how to do it when the situation arises. there are hammocks that are designed to do exactly that, and there are other solutions to that problem that all involve bringing extra gear, however I don't know of any of those that are optimized for bikepacking, they're all meant for backpacking. by the way don't put anything on your own back if you can avoid it, make the bike do all the carrying, that's what it's for. Now I'll watch the rest of the video| packing challenge: to be fair most of the time you start off with everything all spread out so you don't forget anything important. also an experienced camper combines and packs as much as possible to reduce the set-up time as much as possible. for example I pack my quilts into my hammock and stuff it all into one dry bag. I literally get rid of all the stuff sacks that everything is shipped in. saves a tiny bit of weight and a lot of time. I'm also not as concerned about the weight that's what a bike frame and gearing is for. it's different if you're racing, as long as you deliberately train for it though the weight doesn't matter as much, your body will adapt. commuting fully packed is a good way to train for it. set up challenge: don't be fooled Blake's hammock is not ready for sleeping in, NOT ONLY THAT but I would not trust that suspension the way he did it, and mosquitoes are going to eat him alive. you're not going to get a good recovery sleep if you're fighting the mosquitoes all night. clearly did some adjustment to the suspension during the cut, the hammock suspension as seen after the tarp has been suspended is obviously more trustworthy. camp kitchen challenge: beans are good but one can of beans by themselves is not adequate for me. better off with a small can of beans and a large can of salmon (pouch is better, eaten the same way Anna ate her pouch. less cans is better, because you have to carry the trash out with you...) rain challenge: hammock-Tie some drip lines to the suspension: I tie old socks on my hammock & tarp suspensions, some people use torn up T-shirts, doesn't matter as long as it's absorbant enough that water won't sneak around it. tent-that wasn't nearly long enough for water to pool up and seep underneath. one thing they didn't do is the "waking up to pee in the middle of the night" challenge, nor the "changing clothes in the rain" challenge... the hammock setup would win both of those no contest
@----.__
Жыл бұрын
Both Anna and Blake agreed that he fell out the bed, and it's only possible to fall out of something if you're in something to begin with. Ergo, Blake had to have been in the bed in order to have fallen out of it. Case closed.
@johnnydoe66
Жыл бұрын
I think it would be best to go with a bit more expensive sleeping and shelter gear, that way you're more likely to have a more pleasurable experience and want to try again. Like other comments, most people will start cheap and then gradually spend more if they keep on going bikepacking. As far as keeping water from running down the suspension straps of the hammock, tie cordage around each strap and let the ends hang down. The water will follow the cordage and drip to the ground and not run into the hammock.
@AdamosFF
Жыл бұрын
I come from wildlife photography, backpacking and hiking so when I started riding MTB I already had almost all essentials for bikepacking. My 3 season sleeping bag is 550 grams T Limit -5 Celsius and a Thermarest air mat. Everything fits in to my 28 liters backpack
@KP-ol3tc
Жыл бұрын
That Canyon is over 5 lbs lighter than my 20" freestyle bmx with no brakes and Ti bits all over!!! 😳😳😳
@r.davies2702
Жыл бұрын
People are spoilt these days huh .
@etherealicer
Жыл бұрын
I like both kits, but it seems that both are already at a limit. What if you need to bring more meals + water, spare cloth and some toiletry? Price is often also put into longevity and most tents do fine in rain, it is the sun that destroys them. So, the real test is to have these tents a month in the sun (and then test how waterproof they are). Personally, I feel there was no winner or looser. Start with cheap, learn what works and matters (for you) and upgrade accordingly if necessary. I for example like an insulated bag (with a bottle of frozen water), where I can store stuff like chocolate that otherwise would melt in the sun (because quite frankly, I usually ride when it's sunny).
@Birdpoo777
Жыл бұрын
or a water filter bottle
@wolfura
Жыл бұрын
You can take a backpack with you as well. 30 liter backpack should be plenty for all of that.
@etherealicer
Жыл бұрын
@@wolfura A larger backpack is fine for shorter rides. But for long trips it might get uncomfortable. Personally, I would rather opt for saddlebags.
@baldy214
9 ай бұрын
Fun entertaining slapstick vid. Certainly, emphasises the extremes in bike-packing. I'm not sure a hammock is suitable. Planning the rides around woodlots and hotels could be fun but limiting, tricky and only done once 🙂
@jimmy8x541
Жыл бұрын
Nooo! The Bikamper that Anna uses seems to be discontinued. That's a shame, such a cool concept I was ready to buy one!
@adrianwilkinson2547
Жыл бұрын
Mountain biking is the winner! 🤘❤️🌈🕊️🌎
@ZeroSeriesMMX
Жыл бұрын
I kinda like going for a mix of cheap/reliable and a bit premium/lightweight but both quality gear... The premium stuff will most likely be the heaviest stuff (like the tent) and the cheap but quality stuff will be those easy-to-use, and I'm thankful that there are local manufacturers of such camping gears.
@peterkapunkt6783
Жыл бұрын
Exactly. Wouldn't buy the cheapest mattress or sleeping bag, but you can totally use a cheap gas stove or some cheap aluminium pot and so on.
@shanemartingreenan
Жыл бұрын
Oooooo there seemed to be a little bit of electric going on between them pair 😊
@stujm8376
Жыл бұрын
Love that you're both riding hardtails... I've retired my dual sus as I'm loving riding my hardtail everywhere and every style of riding recently. It does help that I've just swapped my tyres out for two Schwalbe Magic Marys, best decision I ever made, they're amazing. Got to be honest though, I'd take the best of both. You're both winners in my book, it depends on how pignolo you are (there's one for Anna's dad to translate...😬)
@wolfura
Жыл бұрын
Hardtails are the best for bikepacking. If squishy, you can't put anything under your saddle.
@slaylorswift6338
Жыл бұрын
The setup from Blake is good for Germany, because its illegal to camp in a tent freely, but his setup doesn't count as a tent;), so it's the "legal" option.
@LaurenceLDN
4 ай бұрын
Also 'illegal' in the UK. But no one cares about that! Just be stealthy and all is well.
@dpomberger
Жыл бұрын
Nature won and both of you :D And even we won - a very nice video. I really really like the Nukeproof :D
@ryanmccormack2458
Жыл бұрын
When out on a bike camping trip, the last thing on my mind is, how quick can I do things? So the 1st challenges were a bit pointless to me. I'm all for saving the pennies so Blake's definitely is my winner.
@SARGEinc
Жыл бұрын
The decision to take a can of beans instead of a pot is wild to me. A tiny pot and prepackaged rice/pasta is probably lighter, and then you don't have to injest chemicals after cooking in that can.
@MartinMikulka
11 ай бұрын
Weight Weenie battle is actually interesting. Blake's total is 20.1 kg, where the bike does 14.9 kg, so the gear is 5.2kg for 195 GBP. Anna's total is 14.3 kg, her bike does 8.9 kg, so the gear is 5.4kg for 1099 GBP. Who's the winner then?
@pedroclaro7822
3 ай бұрын
1800€ for 5kg less. I could lose around 10kg in body weight (and muscle that I’ve been building) for free. Actually it would be earning/saving me money cuz it would require me to not eat anything for like a month.
@nottakumi1226
Ай бұрын
20:31 tie some small string to your support lines, leave them hanging, like tassels. They will catch the rain water and let it drip off BEFORE it reaches you.
@MotoMarvmtb
Жыл бұрын
Loved it 😂 It was a tie except the weight test and speed packing test.
@ExplosiveNotes
Жыл бұрын
To paraphrase Dr. Bridgewood somewhat, I already own bedroom, kitchen etc. and haven't got bored of them yet 😁 but these videos are fun to watch.
@beneadesmtb
Жыл бұрын
If it was upto me, id of have Blake's bike with Anna's set up. I've had canyons and can't fault them, just found myself with a soft spot for nukeproof and Lapierre recently. Probably helps I've just got a Lapierre and my favourite riders are on nukeys so... yeah. A bit of brand bias there.
@andrewsiasparks
7 ай бұрын
I would go with blakes setup and build a fire. Dig a small trench for wet rocks under the hammock to keep me nice and toasty all night.
@Bungle2010
Жыл бұрын
Not much use showing the Topeak tent when as far as I can tell it's a discontinued product...........
@Ricardus1
Жыл бұрын
I liked the hammock (standing room). Didn't like the bike tent (digging bike forks into the ground). However a tent is caravan park friendly when showers, electricity and washing machines are needed.
@PmatWolf
11 ай бұрын
I feel in all honesty its down the frequency you go back packing or bike camping, i wild camp a lot and tried the hammock camping, i did the bivi bag thing when i was in the forces but find the old poncho (tarp) is way more flexible, provide way more room and can be adapted to your conditions, its light easy to pack quick to deploy, you can use it for sleeping under, cooking under, even fixing you bike under or just shelter in foul weather. Great video guys awsome stuff
@tomaszsamsel7710
Жыл бұрын
what i love about the tarp is when it's raining you setup your tarp wide, go under, and you are sheltered, you can setup your hammock (don't forget your drip stoppers Blake!), you can cook, you can sit down and enjoy your coffee, you can work on your bike if needed and you are already dry and sheltered :)
@KarstRats
Жыл бұрын
Realistically youbwouldve had those bags packed before you ever got to your bike to take it out into the woods so. Thats be the same amount of time. Check that it wont fall off. Then go ride. Now if youre doing a multi day trip where you oavk up everyday. Shewwww
@Off.On.Adventure
10 ай бұрын
Blake. Have a look at using drip lines for your hammock. It will stop the rain running down into your hammock.
@73megalith
Жыл бұрын
Think the tree straps for hammock get a full wrap around the tree, dunno if i would trust that set up 🤣
@Andy-x3i8y
4 ай бұрын
OK, this is gonna sound really snobby, but a 4 pound tent is a behemoth. The design is utterly ridiculous.
@AcLaMaDoR
Жыл бұрын
I went bikepacking on a bone stock Marin nicasio + and around 75 euros worth of equipment. Rode from Girona to Milan in 10 days
@daskleineM
Жыл бұрын
I think both of you are winners because you're enjoying having a good time out on the bike.
@JogieGlenMait16
4 ай бұрын
the more you do it, the more you will appreciate the "primo" stuff.
@JonEyv
2 ай бұрын
You cannot reuse them tins at all acidity issues and stuff you cannot even use them for cooking at all xd. Nice vid😊
@katropanigerry2984
Жыл бұрын
if the rain is very strong Anna will be flooded, and on Blakes Tent He actually told us the weakness maybe when the rain is strong and runs on tree trunk it will eventually flow thru the straps in to the hammock.
@DjxJt13
Жыл бұрын
heres my take : Mega with mostly Blakes setup, i would take her front rack, I prefer hamack but i think its a tie on that one, the tent looked really loose idk if its because of the race setup or if its made to be loose. Both setups are defenetly good enought but lacking in certain area , First aid kit and the likes. Nice video.
@Bundy67
Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed this video. Anna and Blake both have very infectious laughs! 😂
@lifetimemtb1671
Жыл бұрын
„420? It‘s good number“ i broke down laughing at work😂
@hugobci
Жыл бұрын
My gravel bike with two bags weight 20 kg too! What a suffering
@reneesui9206
28 күн бұрын
My favorite tent is giving my friend my van and meeting them for dinner and sleeping in the back of the van waterproof heated and rodent free.
@paulcole9636
Жыл бұрын
Re hammock. To stop rain running down your straps to your bed put a third on and let it hang down, the water will follow path of least resistance
@andyman127
Жыл бұрын
Anna... that tent tho? Why, there are so many better light tents. Durston Gear. Lighter weight and more space.
@royvandijk7119
9 ай бұрын
Just wondering, why not a decent size backpack?
@brandongreen1684
5 ай бұрын
Never pitch a hammock higher than you are comfortable falling from.
@hardtailharry6812
Жыл бұрын
" great number 420" legend
@dyfanlloyd4494
Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know where you can buy the topeak bikamper I can’t find it in stock anywhere 😂
@mattnorris529
Жыл бұрын
I think her tent is really cool but if she wanted to set up camp and go for a lightweight sunset ride she has to put her bike back together.
@ThePnev
Жыл бұрын
Another fun video guys! Somewhere between both your setups, I'd say is the winners choice! Blakes kit defos the most versatile but Anna's mounts are a must for rides over longer, more extreme terrain! *though wouldn't advise cooking in the can Blake. Potential for the can lining to leach into your tasty tasty beans...
@DeeJee-l9t
Жыл бұрын
Baked beans are cooked in the can as part of the production process
@smashy152
Жыл бұрын
drip loops on the hammock ropes can help stop water running down them, its just a bit of string you tie around the rope to be the new low point
@neilsmyth1812
Жыл бұрын
you start off one way and learn enough to upgrade as needed. . a bit like your bike itself. .
@willalm830
Жыл бұрын
Tent too small there are better tents out there light quick but larger ,get cramp in those coffin tents or get out when needing a pee
@paranoiid1018
Жыл бұрын
The more expensive the gear the more convenient build they are
@GhislainLeduc
6 ай бұрын
For me, it's Blake because of the cost but you do need to have trees :)
@charlesstevenson8751
10 ай бұрын
Blakes setup is affordable and practical.
@tomrodgers6629
7 ай бұрын
No one won on packing unless your racing it does not matter. Anna won on weight as long as her equipment works as advertised. Blake wins tent set up. You can't go wrong with a hammock easy to stow and it keeps you off the ground. Blake again, A little extra weight but he has a fully prepared meal in a can and he does not even need the stove not even for coffee it is just a pleasantry. Blake again, I would rather a small leak that takes time to form then laying on the wet cold ground. Love the channel.
@LaurenceLDN
4 ай бұрын
It does mean that you need to be camping in a forest. I can think of many rides I've done where that wouldn't be possible. Tent every time for me.
@lindonandlisa8114
Жыл бұрын
been looking for the Topic bike tint and cannot find it anywhere
@dogmile9397
3 ай бұрын
hahahahahahahahahahahaha cheap cheap cheap!
@georgepeterson3440
Жыл бұрын
Camp setup tie Blake falling was after the fact
@dannyk3718
7 ай бұрын
Indeed 420 is a fine number well said Blake
@AaronHendu
Жыл бұрын
I got a rear pannier rack and bags, an underseat bag, and a simple top bar bag for my phone and stuff. Cost me about $50 in total and I do my groceries with it lol I have loaded it with 40lbs of gear. I can carry another 40lb on my back if I want to. I am only 120lbs. I have a hammock and tent setup, whichever I feel like. I no longer bring a stove of any kind...a small fire is fine...or no cooking at all. I will bring lots of sandwiches and jerky and snacks. I also dont bring very much water and bring a life straw with a usb pump and long hose...and filter my own water from whatever water source I can find. I bring dry juice powders to mix with it. And coffee if I plan on a fire.
@jhondoe6735
8 ай бұрын
Who's watching the nuke?
@brianjames9335
Жыл бұрын
That Bikamper tent looks great but nowhere in the UK sells it anymore. I keep seeing it on videos and getting envious 😢
@Bungle2010
Жыл бұрын
As far as I can tell it's been discontiued.
@ulrikmortensen9426
Жыл бұрын
Blake gets bonus point for fastest out of bed😂
@PVVI2015
Жыл бұрын
That was fun! Definitely a tie - but I’d like the equipment Anna had😇
@TheCosmicGuy0111
Жыл бұрын
Nice
@adammiller6932
Жыл бұрын
We used base Procaliber’s and bargain luggage from Planet X. Great fun C2C in Scotland, almost ended up in latest 007 filem.
@ashpunting
Жыл бұрын
Well, I think you're both winners, but overall, Anna took first place, but she did spend more money and blake. i would have cooked tinned sausage and beans. I really enjoyed that challenge 😂😅😁Anna's tent and sleeping bag won it for me 🎉
@pedroclaro7822
3 ай бұрын
14:17 cameraman of culture
@Jusamatt-i4j
Жыл бұрын
Haha Blake knows. 420 😉
@dctruckguy
Жыл бұрын
The tents, if it's raining Anna is in for a miserable night. What if you have to make a quick escape. Like a mean bear or horny bigfoot comes by? Again Anna is at a disadvantage. She would have to put her bike back together, where Neal could just tumble out like he did and ride off.
@klammi85
3 ай бұрын
Pretty useless video.
@goreccz589
Жыл бұрын
Well That is hard to compare If budget would not be problem I would prefer Blake sleeping setup but with Anna sleeping bag…. kitchen setup Anna is winner for sure…. In total Anna is winning as to be honest after long ride you want to to sleep and eat in peace and sometimes is hard to find where to put hammock :) Again great video I love watching your content.. hope one day i will get to bike festival to meet you all :)
@etherealicer
Жыл бұрын
This needs Neil "I'm fine with spicey, I just don't like bad food" to judge the cooking...
@davidadamus177
Жыл бұрын
That was fun to watch! Pretty sure i would wind up somewhere in the middle. Not sure the hammock works for me, and im definitely not loaded either LOL. The Topeak Bikamper is an interesting choice, isnt that discontinued?
@eartharrow6772
Жыл бұрын
I think the packing challenge was a cheat as the rackless system should be called removable soft racks and the camping challenge requires Blake to find two trees which you will rarely find in an official campsite
@richiem5777
Жыл бұрын
Light weight/ 'Primo' v budget, matters not. What matters is the smile on your face and enjoying the peace that cones with being in the outdoors.
@iggalan
Жыл бұрын
My votes go all for Anna, sorry Blake 😂 sleeping in a hammock doesn’t seem comfortable… or safe 😂 .
@glenn309
Жыл бұрын
If you go bikepacking with just a tin of beans and a pot noodle....you're gunna get the shits.
@trumblez
Жыл бұрын
I think anna was unfair
@shaneblyth1565
Жыл бұрын
Eating beans from a can! Blake’s British transformation is complete!
@TylesBrain
Жыл бұрын
I spent 200 on tires
@peterharrington8709
Жыл бұрын
Great video on every level. Reckon it'd be a laugh a minute bike packing with these two.
@kylejohnson7626
Жыл бұрын
Tie a drip line to your hammock straps to keep rain water from dripping down the straps to the hammock.
@KDog2264
Жыл бұрын
I like both set ups , but I dislike camping if I had to do it I would prefer Anna set up, it looks to be a little more comfortable.
@FatboyAussie
Жыл бұрын
Anna needs the lightest kit. There isn’t much of her to carry it all
@kevindean9613
Жыл бұрын
I found the topeak tent not very good for condensation , Something like the big agnes copper spur is a lot better inmho.
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