In Lofoten the sun never sets between the 27th of May and the 17th of July. One of the goals of my trip was to experience the midnight sun, and since the weather forecast promised clear skies for the next 24 hours I knew this was my window of opportunity. So I set out onto the roads with one clear mission in mind, to find the midnight sun at the end of the day.

    My Gear List For My Bikepacking Trip To The North Cape

    Bike:
    Kona Sutra (2016)

    Panniers:
    Ortlieb Ultimate 6 Handlebar Bag
    2 x Ortlieb Back-Roller Plus 20L https://amzn.to/40eKsf2
    2 x Ortlieb Front-Roller Plus 12,5L

    Clothes:
    Adidas Adilette Flip Flops – https://amzn.to/40eKFyQ
    Haglöfs Scree Rain Pant
    Haglöfs Esker Rain Jacket
    Craft Velo Convert Jacket
    Amazon Basics 4 Piece Packing Travel Organizer Cubes Set – https://amzn.to/3Rfd3wF
    Forclaz Merino Wool T-Shirt
    Nike Mens Dri-FIT Short Sleeve Polo Shirt – https://amzn.to/3j2aq1w
    Padded MTB Shorts
    Helly-Hansen Men’s LIFA Merino Crew – https://amzn.to/2YJ5bfQ
    Helly-Hansen Men’s Merino Pant – https://amzn.to/3RhYZm9
    Columbia Silver Ridge Convertible Pants – https://amzn.to/3jalGfE
    2 Pair of Socks https://amzn.to/40dU4H6
    Merino Underwear – https://amzn.to/3XRU9hZ
    Merino Wool Buff – https://amzn.to/409sYkd
    Merino Wool Beanie
    Giro Fixture Mips Helmet – https://amzn.to/3XKHsoZ
    Science In Sport Water Bottle – https://amzn.to/3WLLsV9
    Northwave Cycling Shoes
    Sunglasses

    Cooking Gear:
    Primus Ets Express Stove + Cookset
    2 Primus Gas Canisters (230g)
    Sea To Summit X Mug – https://amzn.to/3Hg7GJ1
    Light My Fire Spork – https://amzn.to/3Dncn2J
    Thermacell Backpacker

    Tools:
    Lezyne HV Bicycle Hand Pump – https://amzn.to/3lHxnJc
    Park Tool VP-1Vulcanizing Patch Kit – https://amzn.to/409NhOC
    Crankbrothers M19 Multi-Tool – https://amzn.to/3j0A86D
    Squirt Long Lasting Dry Lube – https://amzn.to/3iWqYIf
    CTC Plastic Bag + packaging
    Inner Tube – https://amzn.to/3Dq1oFP
    Bike Lock – https://amzn.to/3HHcWqs

    Toiletries:
    Toothbrush
    Toothpaste
    Shaving Gel
    Mach 3 Razor – https://amzn.to/3j2bYsm
    Contact Lens Case
    Travel Schampoo bottle

    Camping Equipment:
    Naturehike Cloud Up 2 Tent – https://amzn.to/3aA1MTp
    Sea To Summit Collapsible Backpack – https://amzn.to/3RvanLP
    Aegismax UL Down Sleeping Bag – https://amzn.to/3BVCStv
    Aegismax Nano 2 Ultralight Sleeping Bag – https://amzn.to/3RcZcqR
    Sea To Summit Reactor Insulated Sleeping Bag Liner – https://amzn.to/409RLVs
    Nemo Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad – https://amzn.to/3Y98qGC
    Nabaji Microfibre Towel L – https://amzn.to/3Y3KDbh

    Electronics
    Samsung S20 – https://amzn.to/3Y544jR
    Dji Mavic Pro Drone – https://amzn.to/3FKsVBk
    GoPro Hero7 Black – https://amzn.to/3JoetTC
    Canon G7X Mark II – https://amzn.to/3XO7lnY
    Zoom H1N Recorder – https://amzn.to/409ewZA
    Rode Smartlav+ Lavalier – https://amzn.to/3RcZcqR
    2 Anker PowerCore 20000 mAh – https://amzn.to/3JpPxvg
    Bag Of Cables and Extra Batteries

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    38 Comments

    1. Magical, well done mate. I so enjoyed your trip through Tuscany I didn’t think anything could top that series. I guess I was wrong. Thanks for all the effort planning and hard work putting it all together. 👍👍

    2. More spectacular scenery, it just gets better and better. I imagine having used lots of energy cycling being able to sleep with the sun out isn't a problem.
      Thanks for sharing, I look forward to the next episode.

    3. Wow amazing! No reason to go to church on Sunday mornings when you can see God's "magic" in your videos. Mike Hope you got a chance to kick around ⚽️on that extraordinary Pitch … looking forward to next 🎥👏 👏

    4. what stunning scenery, I will definitively go there, it is so beautiful, that nature, the sea, the mountains I love it, thanks for sharing these videos. And yes water is often a problem when cycling, and if you take a lot it is heavy so saving and fill up as soon as it's possible is the thing to do.

    5. Wow such beautiful scenery. Cycling paradise.

      Such a shame the secret cabin for cyclists has been over run by RVs. I think they arrive there instead of the camping site at Andenes where they are supposed to go as there are facilities for them. The authority on Lofoten needs to ban them from the cycling cabin and surrounding area. I know you said a British guy in an RV gave you water, but without them there it would have been so much more special. A lot of areas of southern Portugal are banning RVs from parking up where they want as there are now so many of them. Not all of the people are responsible towards the local environment either leaving waste and rubbish. Morons.

      You seem to be continually looking for water during your cycling day. How many litres do you typically carry?

    6. Is it typical in Norge to not have a shoulder on the road to ride on? Does it make it harder or less safe to ride on such roads?

      Spectacular views.

    7. Thanks for a super video! I've been there by car a couple of years ago and wondered that Lofoten would make a great bikepacking destination. This video gave me a confirmation on that. Trip would require a bit of planning since I should travel there from Southern Finland, but seems quite manageable!

    8. Many thanks again Mike. In your response to me in the comments on your last video you mentioned that you have found a nice for at to work with – you are certainly right. The mix of great scenery, shown by great photography and videography, and your comments that include interesting information, works very well. Regards. Phill 😅

    9. Hi Mike, thanks for another fantastic video of a once-in-a-lifetime tour. It would be great if you can make a video about your bar-end gear shifting system and its benefits for a touring setup. Thanks!

    10. Thanks for this addition in the series, may there be many to come😊 btw funny to hear you're using quite a few familiar tunes that I used in my trip as well. And on a side note, perfectly edited in the video 👍

    11. Använder du något lås när du behöver tex behöver springa in i en butik? Jag håller själv på att planera min första tur i sommar och kom fram till att det kanske räcker med något simpelt/lätt lås för att motverka att någon bara springer i väg med cykeln i alla fall. Jättebra videos!

    12. Hi Mike, I see you've gone back to 4 panniers. Is there any reason you're not using the 2 X pro plus panniers?Asking as I'm about to buy panniers and would love your thoughts. Cheers

    13. Åh…blir riktigt inspirerad till att göra den resan själv någon gång! 🙂 Tränar du på något särskilt sätt inför såna långturer? Det är väl rätt kämpigt på slutet…😉

    14. Amazing, thanks for sharing. When I'm.back in Europe, will do this ride. Thank you for the inspiration!

      PS do you have a gpx file or RWGPS/other profile I can copy it from?

    15. Exceptional photo- and cinematography ❣
      The Midnightsun was at the lowest over the municipality where I was born and grew up, Bø i Vesterålen.
      The Fairytale Municipality. A hidden GEM, and extremely calm compared to buzy Lofoten. We in the Vesterålen Islands, rarely venture to Lofoten during summer tourist season 😉
      Great that youi enjoyed our little paradise; The Arctic LoVe Islands 🥰🥰

    16. OMG Gorgeous scenery! My sister and I were planning a arctic coast of Norway trip the year the Ukraine war started, so we put our trip on hold. But I really need to do it, so beautiful…thanks for sharing your amazing videos

    17. Mike your photography skills are excellent and so are your voice overs. This part of the world is heaven on earth, you are fortunate to be able to bike through such a place.

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