All good advice. I'll add one that took me time to learn. Sleeping bags retain heat, they don't generate it. If you get in cold you will stay cold. Put on dry clothes and do a few quick exercises to raise your body temperature immediately before getting in to the bag.

@Cycling366

Күн бұрын

Absolutely!

Great advice. I once dropped out of a cross state ride, as did around 60% of other riders. It was 102° the first day and then storms with over 4" of rain each of the next two days. My gear was soaked and unbeknownst to me, my BB bearing was getting ready to lock up from all the moisture and grit. Literally the next ride my crankset wouldn't turn about 20 miles into my ride. Sometimes you just have to take a loss or it might be worse.

@Cycling366

Күн бұрын

Cheers! Great anecdote there, always best to turn round if it’s dangerous. Not worth it!

I am not as experienced as you, but I've learned these tips quickly on my own adventures. Your tip #1 is a rule I've lived by for every trip I take, including car camping, traveling via plane, traveling for work, etc. The sleep system for sure needs to be comfy. Thermarest makes wide versions of some of their pads. Total game changer. Also, having a quilt made a huge difference. Too hot? Stick your feet out. Too cold, zip up the foot box. Very versatile. If I could add one tip it would be to get a kitchen scale and weigh everything. It really helps to weed out the heavy items and also encourages you to bring lighter versions of the same thing, or to bring items they serve more than one purpose. This in turn can cut down on the bulk of what you bring which leaves more room for food and water.

@Cycling366

Күн бұрын

Thank you! All good advice

Packing light is a good one but takes some experience to realise just how little you can get by on. I used to take so much stuff but over time it's got less and less. Good tips.

@Cycling366

Күн бұрын

Indeed! I started out that way too, then went too far the other way! Less isn’t always more :)

Great advice! The sleeping gear is absolute the most important tip. A good matras with good insulation and lightweight is very expensive but worth the money. Same for the sleeping bag. Merino wool underwear is also important in my opinion. Have fun!

@Cycling366

Күн бұрын

Agreed! Warm clothes and decent sleeping gear is a good starting point for anyone

Something you've mentioned on a previous video - try not to eat too much junk food. It's easy to try to get the calories you need from chocolate and sweets but this soon becomes a chore. Bring a stove and gas canister and buy noodles, veggies, and make a good tea. Swap chocolate for trail mix or nuts sometimes,

@Cycling366

Күн бұрын

Indeed! So easy to just eat 💩 when doing this, it’s good to get your proper food in!

Take merino wool base layers.

@Cycling366

Күн бұрын

Good shout. That’s something I always do as well

Another tip regarding sleeping is..bring a hat. Even in summer your head can get uncomfortably cold. Especially if you are follically challenged like me😂

@Cycling366

Күн бұрын

Always! Nice to have a buff at least

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@Cycling366

Күн бұрын

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