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Bikepacking Kit.

I'm also a viewer of barebones forum but it does tend to be heavily focused on ultra lightweight competitive set ups because thats what the forum members interest lies.

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38thfoot said:
I've looked at the alpkit double ended dry bag, I'd still use the joey as it gives some protection to the bag from chaffing and also allows other stuff to be carried.

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I was looking at the Kanga harness, seems to get mixed reviews, folk saying it sits to high above the bars, if you wanted to fix a light on the handle bars.
 
I've just me first bit of bikepacking kit, a small Topeak saddle bag, to carry a multi tool, puncture repair kit.

It's just get me out on the bike, i'll be replacing it with some proper bikepacking kit.
 
Big G said:
I was looking at the Kanga harness, seems to get mixed reviews, folk saying it sits to high above the bars, if you wanted to fix a light on the handle bars.
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The joey is just a simple pad that you can mount up to give a firm base for other bags and protect the. From chaffing.

I think most bar harness set ups will affect lights unless you mount them to the bag itself or the fork legs.

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The Roswell seat pack is a good entry level, 14 - 15 litres.

In a way I think a youth hostel trip is the ideal starter to test the rig without having to carry/buy too much gear.

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38thfoot said:
The joey is just a simple pad that you can mount up to give a firm base for other bags and protect the. From chaffing.

I think most bar harness set ups will affect lights unless you mount them to the bag itself or the fork legs.

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I think i've seen one, i wish i was handy with a sewing machine, you could easily knock one up.

Wildcat gear do some nice bikepacking kit, seem to be well regarded with good reviews of there bar harness's and saddle harness's. They've got a sale on at the moment, with 30% off there kit.
 
38thfoot said:
The Roswell seat pack is a good entry level, 14 - 15 litres.

In a way I think a youth hostel trip is the ideal starter to test the rig without having to carry/buy too much gear.

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I might start off with cheap option, ie a saddle bag, for lightweight stuff clothing and sleeping kit. And a diy bar harness for the tent. Small rucksack cooking gear food, go on shortish ride/overnighter and see how I get on with the setup.

Just change things, kit wise as i get more in it. I'm bound to make a few mistakes on the first couple of trips. Just refine things as i go along, basically a learning curve.
 
Madriverrob said:
Not Kit exactly but this might be a good route for you to start out on G , I might even join you .......

http://www.hedgehogcycling.co.uk/The-Cinder-Track-Scarborough-Whitby.pdf
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Cheers Rob, that's look's ideal, there's plenty to go at up on the moors.

I'm reading quite a few bikepacking blogs, they're a good source of info for kit used.

There's a good one called Terra Trailblazers, local group go riding in North Yorkshire, and other places around the country. I think they just go out for day rides, riding the trails.
 
Youth hostels are a good option to test the gear without having to take all of it!

Especially this time of year when daylight is short and weather rubbish.

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38thfoot said:
I'm also a viewer of barebones forum but it does tend to be heavily focused on ultra lightweight competitive set ups because thats what the forum members interest lies.

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Yep I've noticed it is more geared up for ultralight backpacking setups, still a good place to look at folks setups and idea's and tips from :thumbsup:
38thfoot said:
Youth hostels are a good option to test the gear without having to take all of it!

Especially this time of year when daylight is short and weather rubbish.

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Good shout 38, i thinking of a local bothy visit for a overnighter, hopfully it's not full on arrival :rofl:
 
Does any one know if your taking your bike on the train, do you have to book the place for the bike before hand, or can you just turn up and board the train.
 
No reservation on most but there are only limited slots so you potentially can't join a train if the bike slots are full!

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38thfoot said:
No reservation on most but there are only limited slots so you potentially can't join a train if the bike slots are full!

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Aye 38, seen the link Rob sent, 2 bikes allowed on each train, i'll be staying local, Northeast area to begin with, i think they'll run pretty regular, so if no bike space's, i can just jump on the next train.
 
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