Bikepacking Guide - 13 Essentials You Might Have Missed

In this video we look at 13 essentials you'll want to carry with you while bikepacking.

We've gone over the basic kit you'll need to think about in emergencies, some items that can easily live in your frame bag and a couple of little life hacks for carrying them.

Products featured in this video:
Race Musette
8L Tapered Dry Bag:

#restrap #carryeverything

[jameskolar]

Wheel spokes being quite long and easily broken can be carried in your bike tubes? In your seat tube for instance. Tape them together and tape them so that they are easily retrievable. I have a few in my seat tube and take them out when I remember to. One thing I like to take with me, that isn’t essential, is a pair of Binoculars. I always use them too, I like to spot birds and wildlife, and they’re good for route selection too. A small compact pair will be super useful and inexpensive. Good to have.
I am enjoying your vids, I think I go ‘lighter’ than you do, but that’s down to choice. Gear will evolve into being the best ‘kit list’ for you, the more you get out bike packing. Enjoy your biking adventures.

[vermonthillsumc]

Glad I watched this! First trip next month for me

[earleorenstein]

Cable ties are number 1. So useful, ]. Held rack in place when mounting bolt snapped. But missed out on toilet paper.

[moustaphabaya]

I hope those aren't real phone numbers hahaha a lot of people are going to see this! Very valuable information! Thanks!

[evankrakovitz]

i like how he packs 6 extra spokes but doesn't always bring a toothbrush for an overnight.

[gocciadellaploe]

Thanks a lot, good video! Greetings from Italy :)

[leebarrett]

Phone numbers aside from your phone, so obvious now and so important but I had not thought of it. Thank you.

[hippyswift]

great to see you adding a first aid kit & a good food knife, these are essential to any ride ;) I would never take a down jacket though as when you sweat or it gets wet it provides very little insulation compared to synthetic insulation, I use a softie vest without arms whilst touring which works much better here in the UK. good video.

[BR-quej]

Very good video for little tips. What model of leatherman multitool is it you take? Thanks

[JakeMay]

Outrageous dental hygiene admission in this 😂

[Explore-Dream-Discover]

What shoes do you pack? Obviously you have your cycle shoes for cycling but what do you use in camp or in the hostel/hotel?

[corneliusscipio]

Why these Restrap products are more expensive than Ortlieb??? (Considering that Ortlieb ones are made in Germany with high quality engineering...)

[garymitchell]

Cable ties are essential. I've also taken a leatherman but in practice it isn't that useful. Opinel and multi-tool are more than enough.

[Stupidityindex]

Gave up the lube.
Wax the chain & it is very quiet.