bikepacking 101
02-07-16 | 07:56 PM
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02-07-16 | 08:00 PM
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"When I hear another express an opinion, which is not mine, I say to myself, He has a right to his opinion, as I to mine; why should I question it. His error does me no injury, and shall I become a Don Quixot to bring all men by force of argument, to one opinion? If a fact be misstated, it is probable he is gratified by a belief of it, and I have no right to deprive him of the gratification."
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02-07-16 | 09:25 PM
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From: Thailand..........currently Nakhon Ricefield, moving to the beach soon.
Bikes: inferior steel....alas....noodly aluminium assploded
for serious grrrravel grrrrrrinders.....not poseurs.
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and serious gravel riders take heed: The last model Swiss military bike, the MO 93 could lug over 300 pounds
Swiss Army Bicycles : La Rueda Tropical
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https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_TLNCcju9Yy...+w+Equip+4.jpg
https://www.forgottenweapons.com/wp-c...aximtrike1.jpg
https://img.photobucket.com/albums/07...n/5a2526a6.jpg
https://ruedatropical.files.wordpres.../milit-931.jpg
and serious gravel riders take heed: The last model Swiss military bike, the MO 93 could lug over 300 pounds
Swiss Army Bicycles : La Rueda Tropical
02-07-16 | 09:43 PM
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The twist on "backpacking" refers to how you're doing a backpacking-ish trip but on a bike; i.e. a sort of (generally offroad) tour.
"Bikepacking bags" are those specialized for putting a decent amount of weight on your bike, while keeping it all centered and stable. Basically, large handlebar and saddle bags, and frame bags. Relative to racks and panniers this keeps things smooth as the riding gets more technical, although getting rid of racks limits your carrying capacity.
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02-07-16 | 10:22 PM
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Lots of info here. Bikepacking and Bike Expedition - Mtbr.com
02-07-16 | 11:11 PM
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Bikepacking is no different than any other form of touring. You travel by bike, which is loaded with all of the possessions you feel will make your trip enjoyable. Ride, eat, sleep, repeat. If you've already had a good time on a previous tour, chances are you have all of the knowledge necessary to do it again. 
02-08-16 | 04:39 AM
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I'll refer you to my blog post with the same title. There is a link to Bike Packing 101.1 with some upgraded choices, but it outlines what I have found best for me after 45 years of week long and week end trips.
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02-08-16 | 07:23 AM
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Listen, OP, you're all over the place. You have strong opinions about bikes that it turns out were formed without having actually ridden them. You criticise tourists who carry what you consider to be too much gear, but it isn't clear that you've actually done much touring. You start threads describing expensive, niche "bikepacking" bikes as your ultimate touring bike, then start another - this one - implying that you don't know what bikepacking actually is.
I strongly suggest that you do less thinking (and posting) and more touring. The selection of bike is not critical. Traditional touring bikes will handle moderate off-road riding very well. Just get something that isn't ruinously expensive and try it. You'll find that experience is far more educational than all the advertiements you seem to read.
I strongly suggest that you do less thinking (and posting) and more touring. The selection of bike is not critical. Traditional touring bikes will handle moderate off-road riding very well. Just get something that isn't ruinously expensive and try it. You'll find that experience is far more educational than all the advertiements you seem to read.
02-08-16 | 09:57 AM
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Listen, OP, you're all over the place. You have strong opinions about bikes that it turns out were formed without having actually ridden them. You criticise tourists who carry what you consider to be too much gear, but it isn't clear that you've actually done much touring. You start threads describing expensive, niche "bikepacking" bikes as your ultimate touring bike, then start another - this one - implying that you don't know what bikepacking actually is.
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02-08-16 | 10:07 AM
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I don't know. I am kind of enjoying the journey. Squeezebox loves stream of consciousness and isn't deterred from posting. Keep it up!!
02-08-16 | 10:24 AM
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If the OP reads this, then take the advice that chasm gave in # 13.
And might I add that there is a powerful research tool called Google, that can answer most of your questions, without having to strongly state an opinion and then ask what your opinion actually is in a later post.
The best way to learn is to do. To make mistakes. Not one experienced tourer here ever got it exactly right right out of the gate. There is a huge amount of info out there. AND NONE OF IT IS 100% RIGHT FOR anyone other than the person who wrote it!!!!
Good luck.
02-08-16 | 11:19 AM
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02-08-16 | 11:44 AM
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It sort of works. But where it fails is when one of those individuals did not start the thread, then I go ahead and open the thread and find they got there too. I must have a will of steel, and steel is real.
02-08-16 | 12:29 PM
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Bikepacking is awesome! No backpack necessary! You just use framebags instead of racks and panniers, like so:
Ok, well, for this trip I DID use a backpack, but it was a very small hydration pack, and I only used it to keep my camera off the bike to prevent vibration. This is also a mid-winter trip; in the spring, summer, and fall I have more room for stuff since I don't need to carry as much warm clothing.
Ok, well, for this trip I DID use a backpack, but it was a very small hydration pack, and I only used it to keep my camera off the bike to prevent vibration. This is also a mid-winter trip; in the spring, summer, and fall I have more room for stuff since I don't need to carry as much warm clothing.
