In this long-requested video I go through everything I carry for long-term expedition bikepacking, show you where and why I pack it all into my bags, and I also share a bunch of tips and tricks for refining your own bikepacking setups. Packing is a skill that can be greatly improved with practice and planning, and getting better at it can make life much easier when out on a bikepacking trip.

I've been cycling around the world since 2015, covering around 70,000 kilometres (43,000 miles) through 70 countries. Knowing how to pack for a bikepacking trip isn't always easy as there are so many different options available, but having spent so much time on the road, I've gradually fine-tuned my bikepacking setup to the point that I think it's pretty close to perfect.

I now use a hybrid setup comprising aspects from both bikepacking and bicycle touring, which gives me a lot more capacity and convenience than a typical bikepacking setup, whilst also being far lighter and more capable than a traditional rack and pannier bike touring setup. Packing can be quite a nuisance when bikepacking with limited capacity, but with my setup, packing is fast and easy, and I have enough capacity to carry several days of food, as well as all my camping gear, cooking gear, clothes, tools, spare parts, electronics (including carrying a laptop, which can be challenging to pack for bikepacking) and camera equipment.

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MORE DETAILS ABOUT MY PACKING SETUP: https://www.tristanridley.com/post/pe...

My bike is a Tout Terrain Outback Xplore, for more information on the bike and how I set it up, see: https://www.tristanridley.com/post/ou...

I've also put together a full video going over my bike setup which you can watch here:    • BIKES FOR BIKEPACKING - how I set up ...  

POT COSIES: https://www.tristanridley.com/post/20...

If you have any suggestions or tips to share, please let me know, and thanks for watching!

0:00 - Introduction
2:01 - Riding gear
3:32 - Backpack: tent, sleep system, clothes, laptop
11:46 - Frame bag: electronics, tools, food
16:18 - Handlebar bag: inclement weather gear, water filter, food
23:43 - Additions for Alaska