 Topic Name: New Bikepacker with questions
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on: September 27, 2009, 01:57:02 PM
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coon4492
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Hi I've been riding my mountain bike since I was 13 through all kinds of forests. I always wanted to try camping out using my bike but I don't know to much about it. My bike is a trek mountain bike with a 50lb back rack and a nice pack with saddle bags. I was debating adding saddle bags to the front if I was going camping but I'm not sure. What tips can you give a new bikepacker?
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Topic Name: New Bikepacker with questions
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Reply #1 on: September 28, 2009, 02:04:52 AM
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brian t
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Not all those who wander are lost! -JRR Tolkien
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Topic Name: New Bikepacker with questions
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Reply #2 on: September 28, 2009, 05:42:41 AM
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AZTtripper
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Location: Tucson, AZ
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« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2009, 05:42:41 AM » |
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Go Light!
Depending on what you want to ride while you are out, depending on how much time you want to spend riding as apposed to camping. The less you carry the more you can ride the more fun you will have riding.
I have used a similar set up to what you describe two racks 4 panniers (saddlebags) with lots of gear for camp and it does make camp time more enjoyable but really slows down the riding.
So it really depends on what you want to do but the problem with having lots of storage space is the tendency to fill it up with stuff you could probably get by without.
Hope that helps.
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Topic Name: New Bikepacker with questions
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Reply #3 on: September 28, 2009, 12:17:37 PM
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coon4492
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« Reply #3 on: September 28, 2009, 12:17:37 PM » |
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thanks AZTripper your right its probably better to go light. I could definantly pack basic essentials to camping in my set up now.
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Topic Name: New Bikepacker with questions
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Reply #4 on: September 28, 2009, 05:28:32 PM
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AZTtripper
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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2009, 05:28:32 PM » |
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Great, get out there see how it goes you wont regret it that is one thing for sure.
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Topic Name: New Bikepacker with questions
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Reply #5 on: September 29, 2009, 03:40:21 PM
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naked indian
Location: Deltona, FL
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« Reply #5 on: September 29, 2009, 03:40:21 PM » |
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Where you live plays a huge role as well.
In Florida, I can go with just a backpack sometimes. I use my emergency blanket mixed with a huge stuff sack for sleeping and thats it. But it doesnt get cold at all right now.
Now if its cold or your expecting lots of rain then thats a different story.
Along most my bikepacking routes though I can usually find a park or a similar shelter to crash at if needed.
So, area where you plan to go will play a huge role in how "light" you can go.
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Topic Name: New Bikepacker with questions
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Reply #6 on: September 29, 2009, 04:03:10 PM
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jonesy792
Location: Tucson AZ
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« Reply #6 on: September 29, 2009, 04:03:10 PM » |
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check out different peoples setups on the forum and in the personal setup section for ideas then go out on a few overnighters and see if your ideas work. Gear selection/testing is half the fun
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Topic Name: New Bikepacker with questions
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Reply #7 on: September 29, 2009, 07:49:02 PM
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Chad B
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« Reply #7 on: September 29, 2009, 07:49:02 PM » |
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Bring friends and just ride...the rest will follow. Use backpacking methods to really dial in your stuff, like sleeping bag, pad, etc.
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