Any bikepackers? I have done a few small, trips less than 4 days, but would like to go longer and maybe bring some others along with me if I can convince them. Any tips or experience bringing enlightenment for going on longer trips?
Any bikepackers? I have done a few small, trips less than 4 days, but would like to go longer and maybe bring some others along with me if I can convince them. Any tips or experience bringing enlightenment for going on longer trips?
I’ve been out on some longer trips. 4 days ain’t nothing!
Tip #1: you’re bringing too much stuff (and so am I).
Tip #2: be prepared to fix it - practice what you need to fix.
Tip #3: protect your soft bits - ears, lips, finger tips, butt. Butt is a big one - keeping thing clean and skin intact. I like Josh Kato’s butt kit (he works as a nurse, pretty sure he has good medical advice).
Tip #4: trial your kit before you go. It looks dumb, but roll around town with all your stuff - better to learn when you can call for a ride home if you need to. Try to do ~10% of your trip miles locally before starting.
Uhm… There’s a lot more - got any special questions?