I have never done anything close to bikepacking but decided to dip my toe in the waters and cycle the Hebridean Way in Scotland in the summer of 2023. It’s 430km (270 miles). I am not planning to camp or cook. Taking it easy and booked B&Bs along the way. I want to pack as light as poss, can you rec…

Not cooking or camping along the way will make it considerably lighter. If I was cutting a bag out it would be my tail bag as that is most noticeable wagging about when riding. Is this being done on a drop bar or mtb? If was planning, I’d prob start by working out what I needed to take then buy b…

Another quick thought, go for a ride kitted up before the big trip to get an idea of the pace you’ll be going and if everything works. I found I’m slower even on pretty flat cycle paths so you might need to plan for longer days (so need more food/water) or an extra day. I also found with the frame …

Great tips particularly with the water bottles! I’m on gravel bike hence drops :+1:

I’ve bought a Tailfin aeropack this summer for my Roubaix and was impressed by the quality which falls into engineering porn category. I take a little pleasure every time I take it on or off such good the mechanisms are. I rode quite a bit on Portuguese countryside cobblestones and had zero rattlin…

I would suggest the following: Small or Medium sized saddle pack. Stem Bag or Top Tube bag. Both give you easy access mid-ride. If necessary for more space, a medium size handlebar bag. I like to balance the weight added to the front and back end. I run Apidura’s Expedition series but most opti…

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Simon1975 October 2, 2022, 7:12pm 7

Thank you mate

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