The ultralight touring thread
03-01-15 | 09:24 PM
#26
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More and more I see that "ultralight" means lots of rigging with straps and stabilizers to achieve proper attachment. While this makes sense for off-road bike-packing it seems somewhat burdensome for road touring. That said, I'm all for minimalism and shedding whatever we can to simplify touring.
03-01-15 | 10:03 PM
#27
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From: Reno, NV
Using stuff sacks will save a couple of pounds over more conventional bags, but at the cost of lots of straps and some inconvenience. Specialist bikepacking bags get around some of those issues, but people then proceed to stick bags all over their bikes which costs a lot and increases weight again. I find a single large saddlebag and a handlebar bag to be the most convenient for riding and getting around using buses and trains.
Nun, I'm surprised your legs don't rub against your Carradice. I tried it and it didn't work for me. Otherwise that setup of yours is nice and simple.
03-03-15 | 04:41 PM
#28
might as well repeat my pics...!
Krampus in its Element by mbeganyi, on Flickr
my current bikepacking rig.
hoping to get out on my IF this year, it will be stripped of fenders and will be running my backpacking bags or i'll be using a front low rider setup.
Salsa Down Under Ortlieb test by mbeganyi, on Flickr
Krampus in its Element by mbeganyi, on Flickrmy current bikepacking rig.
hoping to get out on my IF this year, it will be stripped of fenders and will be running my backpacking bags or i'll be using a front low rider setup.
Salsa Down Under Ortlieb test by mbeganyi, on Flickr
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03-03-15 | 05:00 PM
#29
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might as well repeat my pics...!
Krampus in its Element by mbeganyi, on Flickr
my current bikepacking rig.
hoping to get out on my IF this year, it will be stripped of fenders and will be running my backpacking bags or i'll be using a front low rider setup.
Salsa Down Under Ortlieb test by mbeganyi, on Flickr
Krampus in its Element by mbeganyi, on Flickrmy current bikepacking rig.
hoping to get out on my IF this year, it will be stripped of fenders and will be running my backpacking bags or i'll be using a front low rider setup.
Salsa Down Under Ortlieb test by mbeganyi, on Flickr
03-03-15 | 05:08 PM
#30
yard sale by mbeganyi, on Flickrbladder...!
in some most use cases with inline sawyer filter.
IMG_3162 by mbeganyi, on Flickr
IMG_3867 by mbeganyi, on Flickror, if additional water or capacity is needed, on the fork:
forest road 27 by mbeganyi, on Flickr
fargo, waterfront, with revelate bags and salsa anything cages. by mbeganyi, on Flickr
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03-14-15 | 07:34 PM
#31
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So I devised my Dream Ultralight Bikepacking Kit https://lighterpack.com/r/bns160
This is a 3-season around the world bikepacking kit with all the essentials that I need to bike tour, camp, and cook comfortably.
Add a 15lb titanium road bike to the mix and it's my dream of the perfect UL touring set-up.
Sadly I don't think I will ever be able to afford such an amazing kit
If you feel that there is something that's absolutely essential while bike touring that is missing from my kit feel free to let me know.
This is a 3-season around the world bikepacking kit with all the essentials that I need to bike tour, camp, and cook comfortably.
Add a 15lb titanium road bike to the mix and it's my dream of the perfect UL touring set-up.
Sadly I don't think I will ever be able to afford such an amazing kit
If you feel that there is something that's absolutely essential while bike touring that is missing from my kit feel free to let me know.
03-16-15 | 02:33 AM
#32
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From: Jasper Alberta
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So I devised my Dream Ultralight Bikepacking Kit https://lighterpack.com/r/bns160
This is a 3-season around the world bikepacking kit with all the essentials that I need to bike tour, camp, and cook comfortably.
Add a 15lb titanium road bike to the mix and it's my dream of the perfect UL touring set-up.
Sadly I don't think I will ever be able to afford such an amazing kit
If you feel that there is something that's absolutely essential while bike touring that is missing from my kit feel free to let me know.
This is a 3-season around the world bikepacking kit with all the essentials that I need to bike tour, camp, and cook comfortably.
Add a 15lb titanium road bike to the mix and it's my dream of the perfect UL touring set-up.
Sadly I don't think I will ever be able to afford such an amazing kit
If you feel that there is something that's absolutely essential while bike touring that is missing from my kit feel free to let me know.
03-16-15 | 12:48 PM
#33
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