A 2 liter pump spray bottle. Use it to store water while riding. When in camp use it for washing your bike, tent, dishes, or heat up some water to take a 1.5 liter shower. On a hot day, use it to spray water on your head and shirt for evaporative cooling.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

That is a cool hack/gear thing! Might give it a try!! Thanks

@pedroclaro7822

7 ай бұрын

I’ve been using a tiny 200ml pump spray bottle in the summer for cooling. Even spray my clothes. Works wonders! Never thought of bringing a full sized version, but I see nothing wrong with it. Since it doubles as water storage. Mud sticking to my bike is a pain, especially around the rim brakes

My Camping must-have is the Triangia circular cutting board which also works as a strainer and a lid too. Really handy multi purpose piece of kit. Doesn’t take up lots of space and fairly light. It always sits at the bottom of my pot and mug in a dry bag when storing away 😊

@WheelstoWander

6 ай бұрын

Interesting! I will have a look at it. Thanks for the tip

Weight and space is at a premium cycle touring, so it's great to have kit that has two uses. E.g. a knife can open cans, cut food and lots else as well. Given that you're already carrying a bicycle pump can you get an adapter to inflate a mattress? Also, you'd avoid just another item that needs charging.

@tomsitzman3952

9 ай бұрын

great idea to fill a sleeping pad. I'm going to work on your idea.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

It's a great idea 👌🏼 Perhaps create is if it's not on the market! The charging bit can be slightly annoying.

@barrienew4167

9 ай бұрын

Dry bags and 5cm of garden hose make great mattress inflators.

@guillermoelias2853

9 ай бұрын

The ‘avoid charging ‘ thing

@jamiemcculloch4669

9 ай бұрын

Actually they exist at the moment if you google "car tyre valve". As cheap as one euro. However, it may need a DIY adaptor like your training golf balls...brilliant. However, if camping without a bike, the Flextail looks like a great gadget.

Trouble with wild camping cycle camping or similar it’s such a lot of faffing about with little bits of kit that pack small… unpack it pack it unpack it pack it day in day out. I’ve done month long cycle trips camping but just got so bored of all the hassle every day, now I just watch others do it! Fixed point camping with day rides or credit card touring is much better… until you get the card statement that is. Love watching your trips so keep travelling.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

It sounds like a hassle and it is sometimes for us too. Often though it's a routine going on automatic pilot while we think about other things or listen to a podcast. Granted a lot of things to faff with but also very simple and in the moment. Everything has it's tradeoffs. Thanks & Best wishes and hope that bank account keeps balanced 😉

@pedroclaro7822

7 ай бұрын

Yeah some days are more tiresome than others while touring. Can’t really say it’s easy - but as with anything in life, to each their own. Credit card touring allows you to bike a lot more leisurely and sorta worry free - though instead of spending time buying and cooking food, you spend it choosing where to eat and waiting for food. Plus with accommodation you need to bend your their rules - wild camping has no check-in or checkout time. It’s freedom :)

@petesig93

6 ай бұрын

Maybe a good idea is not to move on every day. We are happy to tour and camp, but we will take a rest day staying in one place for 2-3 nights every 4-6 days, and we will also use fixed accommodation (hotel, B&B, caravan park cabin, hostel) at times which involves much less unpacking. Variety is the spice of life but you do not have to abandon the travelling ethos. Mix & match instead.

@pedroclaro7822

6 ай бұрын

@@petesig93Taking a day off to chill in my Amok Draumr is wonderful. Just sit there, make a fire, drink coffee, take in the landscape and sounds. Think back (or forth) on life, write a diary. It's awesome to be able to go so far on two wheels, but also as enjoyable to be able to just sit, and listen.

Bought a small Nite Ize Runoff Packing Cube straight after watching your video, it is perfect for a first aid kit, thankyou

@WheelstoWander

8 ай бұрын

Nice! I might upgrade to that for a first aid kit too. All the best

My Fire Maple Blade 2 fits perfectly in my titanium Snow peak 600 mug/ Nicely protected

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Nice!!

Thanks for these tips! Really good!

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Ambient Walking 😊 All the Best, E&M

My favourite luxury item has to be my Kobo ereader. Great to have something to read when relaxing, able to hold hundreds of books whilst weighing less than one, only needs charging every few weeks. Having one with a built in light is better than having to use a headtorch. I much prefer kobo to kindle as my local library offers free ebook loans that are not compatible with kindle devices.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Nice! I had one but my addiction to podcasts made me hardly use it. A shame, really a great little device. Happy to hear you enjoy yours so much! All the best :)

@theskids6

9 ай бұрын

Yes, I also suffer from an addiction to podcasts, but it's nice to read too. Podcasts are THE best thing to listen to on a bike 👍

Good stuff. The Thermarest Z Lite Sol is also a good ‘second’ mat option with many uses…& the Helinox Chair Zero is an absolute game changer around camp!

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

That looks like an excellent mat too! Liking that chair a lot too! Best wishes, E&M

@TheSaguache

8 ай бұрын

LOL, the Z Lite IS the mat I use. My experience with inflatable mats has been less than satisfactory. Two mats can move around under me and I always end up with a puncture with an inflatable. I use a Sea to Summit inflatable pillow and it's super comfortable.

I thought you would include your Aeropress but now I realise that it is not a luxury item but an essential piece of life support equipment 😆. As essential as a tent.

@WheelstoWander

7 ай бұрын

😉 True indeed!! All the best

A new addition I'm enjoying is the Schlumpf mountain drive. Great for searching for camp sites. Slow moving, easy pedalling.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Does it really replace a front ring setup?

@barrienew4167

9 ай бұрын

250% so a 50t will feel like a 20t

Closed cell pads were all we had to sleep on 50 years ago. My wife and I thought they were great winter ski touring at minus 20 C. I'm still using my Optimus 00. No problem starting it up at -20 C on a cold mooring.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

I hope they were a bit thicker than the one in the video at minus 20 !That is a cool stove! I would love to try one one day 🔥 All the best!

Have it too it’s nice

Some more things I didn't know I needed. Boy my Christmas list is going to be long. Thanks for the video and take care, Al

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Haha, sorry bout that Al 😉 So many wonderful gear on the market! Thanks & Have a great day, E&M

I pre ordered a pump I’m excited to finally get it in late November

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

I really like it! I hope you enjoy yours 👍🏼

Maybe my Sea to summit outhouse counts as a luxury item. A toilet paper holder drybag that ensures I always have dry toilet paper. But this clip seems kind of useful as a shopping list. 🙂 Cheers!

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Yes, nice idea for toilet paper! Great to be able to hang it on a branch. Thanks & All the best!

I bought some lights for my bikes. I don't know the brand but the have highbeams almost like a car, the batteries are rechargeable and with a usb charging unit and travel solar pack I can recharge on the go. But my new favourite thing is puncture proof tape for inside the tyre wall - paid for itself already. Always look forward to your videos Erik never disappointed. Take care.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Hey Mark! Thanks :) The tape sounds really interesting. What kind of material is it? All the best!

@marksadventures3889

9 ай бұрын

@@WheelstoWander it's 0.5 x 44mm 26" MTB. I got it off TEMU. Seems to be very tough polyurethane possibly 🤔 says white but clear. You cut it to length and place between the tyre wall and inner tube. I have put another layer between the rim tape and inner tube. It appears to be okay. I then inflated the tube to 40 psi and all seems to be okay. I am contemplating solid tyres on my other mtb.

@johnarnebirkeland

9 ай бұрын

@@marksadventures3889 Sounds like a DIY version of the smartguard protection you find in Schwalbe Marathon tires.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Interesting stuff! I am keen to hear how it works out for you... Any thoughts on Tannus Armour?

@Longtack55

9 ай бұрын

@@WheelstoWander Kevlar?

Thanks!

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much John 🙏🏼 Best wishes!!

Top tips !

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Joe 😊 All the Best!

the Anker solar charger in conjunction with a battery pack - you can get away with fixing it to the back of the bike. essential for keeping the phone navigation going without having to use a plug socket. works surprisingly well.

@WheelstoWander

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip 👍🏼

i saw another chair model with straps, so you can adjust the angle of the bag support.

Perfect.

@WheelstoWander

7 ай бұрын

Thanks 😊

"A plethora of uses" haha, love it.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

😅 It is the right word right?

@simplydebes

9 ай бұрын

@@WheelstoWander Yes great word. My dutch is very poor but would overvloed be the correct translation? A couple of months ago I boxed my bike up and flew from Australia to NL. I spent 5 weeks riding the Ronde van Nederland bike route and had an amazing time. I travelled by myself (I'm 70yrs) and camped all the way. The dutch people were so friendly and helpful. The scenery changed from windy coastal paths and then through beautiful forests and lovely villages along the way. Loved it!

@deKampeerwijzer

6 ай бұрын

@@simplydebesYes, 'overvloed' or 'overvloedige' would be the right translation, according to Deepl. In Dutch we also use 'veelvuldig'.

Dear Maudi & Eric, I hope you are well? Winter autumn is always a difficult time when you are a cyclist (a lot of rain here in French-speaking Switzerland). It's a bit of a shame not to have feedback from your shortened trip to the Moroccan desert. What had happened? Are you going to return to overseas adventure for a new hike? It would be nice to hear from you even during a little getaway near you :)

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Hi Didier, Yes, we are, thank you for asking! We did manage to complete our Moroccan adventure and there are still a few episodes coming. Our autumn adventure to the north however didn't go according to plan. Indeed a lot of rain and miscalculations had us turning back. We hope you are doing good too! All the very best, E&M

I never go anywhere without my Swiss army knife. I also have a trangia spirit stove which I run on biomethanol I like the idea of not using gas however it's rather slow, dangerous and susceptible to the wind.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

I like a multi use knife too! I want to like the alcohol stoves but find them to be too dirty. It's hard to find quality fuel in less developed places.

If you wash your laundry out in the wild; I have a compact retractable clothing or hanging up various accessories line that came with clothes clips too. I also have a portable/foldable toilet that came with bio-waste bags. (there are other items in reference to human waste when out in the wild). I also have a compact sleeping pad inflator/deflator. I purchased a smaller sized ground tarp in order to protect my sleeping pad and I have purchased a compact air compressor for the times if and when I have a flat in order to save on human energy, use more for the bike rather than pumping up a flat tire. I have a collapsible bucket which is used for the following three matters: 1) Laundry 2) Bathing and 3) washing dishes (it is placed behind the lined area of my pannier bag. They do have a "scrubba Bag" but I think it is kind of pricey for such a compact thing. My collapsible camp seat; I purchased a ground mat which attaches to the type of seat I have to prevent it from sinking into softer grounds such as your concept with the practice golf balls. I also included packing cubes at varying sizes to hold clothes, hygiene, electronics, etc. (I got all of them for great price deals as they came in sets). I also think having a compact weather radio to bring along to add some tunes to the times one is at rest at a camp site. Innovators are always coming up with great ideas for retail products; I keep tabs on what is out on the markets. Happy riding and traveling. Stay safe.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Hi Tracey, that sounds like a great setup you have there! Things that make life easier! It's pretty demanding being out on tour so all the help is welcome. Adding some tunes is a good idea :.) Best wishes & Tailwinds 🍀

@StarEssences

9 ай бұрын

@@WheelstoWander When I just ride locally I have a speaker which is blue toothed to my cell phone that is set up for bike handlebars that allows me to listen to the tunes among the open air while riding. I had to do some changes with various parts, but I am hoping that someone will develop a better speaker bicycle handlebar combo mount that will also be bluetoothed to one's cell phone yet be secure (speaker on bike mount) while riding.

Great videos you make. Been watching lots of your travels, But i must admit i disagre with you when coming to sleeping material, From my experience with mostly hiking, a decent sleeping mat beat the blowing up mat evry time, because they dont puncture, you dont need to blow them up, they are very insulating, you can sleep with it next to the fire without consern about it burning.They can easily be wrapped out for a a small rest,break or picnic. But maybe the new product has been improved over the last years. For me i havent had so good that experience with blow up mats i tried) But thats just my opinion:) Let me know if you come to Norway, and i have a flat for you to stay👍 Great videos. I enjoy watching:)

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Thanks! For us, knock on wood, the blowup mats have been very reliable. Not 100% but very few punctures. We have had many many months sleep on them and the comfort (and insulation depending on the type of mat) is not really comparable and so much better than a closed cell mat. We do have that Evazote mat as extra which gives some peace of mind if there is a puncture. Thanks again for your hospitality. We were in Norway recently but had some troubles with the weather. Best wishes, E&M

I am surprised you dont use a multi fuel stove for places you go

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

We like to mix it up and try new things too 😉 For some places multi fuel is the way to go though. I prefer the cleanliness and easy of use of a gas canister stoves however. All the best!

@Longtack55

9 ай бұрын

​@@WheelstoWanderI use gas canisters too but some countries don't have them, and in Hungary I had to buy Bluet burned that was pretty crappy. So now back to Switzerland and getting sick of not finding Kovea type 230gm screw thread canisters so now I have a Bluet clip and turn burner, that makes three burners. In future I will take my 40 year òld Optimus multi-fuel ( gasoline, diesel, white gas, fart gas etc.)

@Bikepacking

9 ай бұрын

@@Longtack55 yeah i use the Optimus multi fuel stove for the pass 4 years .. love it it does all fuels and can simmer and best is can be cleaned while using it ..

@petesig93

6 ай бұрын

@@Longtack55 the newer model CampingGaz Click canisters were almost our undoing in southern Italy. ONLY to be found in camping shops and these were almost non-existent in the smaller towns and villages we travelled through. CampingGaz puncture-cans on the other hand, were in EVERY supermercato for just 1 Euro 😨

Many years I use a Sawyer filter to get drinkeble water from any source......

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

That is a great filter 👍🏼

Bikepacking in Bolivia 🇧🇴 .. It's summer here... See you soon ...🔜

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Sounds great! Enjoy :)

i am missing the rest off your cycling trip in the Sahara, is it coming soon ??

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

We hope to have it out fairly soon... There is some cool stuff coming! All the best, E&M

@flolot

9 ай бұрын

oke thanks for your reaction i am looking out for it !!@@WheelstoWander

Not promoting any business here but Decathlon do a copy of the Helinox chair. 100g heavier and about a third of the price. My 'luxury' item is a foldable solar panel for charging autonomy.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

We really like Decathlon for many things! That chair is however more than twice as heavy ( about 600gr. ) than the Zero model from Helinox. Liking the solar idea 👍🏼

@barrienew4167

9 ай бұрын

@@WheelstoWander I thought it was 1kg. I might have to raid the piggy bank and upgrade.

Ever had cyclist palsy? ~5000km into a long bike trip from Canada to Panama, hands are still numb after rest

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Not really! When setting up our handlebar we tried and find a natural hand base position and several alternative options to be able to change positions when necessary. Ergon Grips GC1 are very good and I am able to find a couple different position on them. A backsweep of around 20 deg is also helpful. All the best & Enjoy 🍀

👌👍

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Thanks Matt 😊 All the Best, E&M

Still need a tire repair video, Maudi..

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Who knows...

"Must have" and "luxury" are somewhat contradictory.

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

😅 Ha, you're right! It's just things I can't live without but are not strictly necessary.

Is this an old one? You look 10 years younger. Share your secret remedy with us. :-)

@WheelstoWander

9 ай бұрын

Ha, no! Do I... I am not sure what it could be 😅