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    I cycled The Length Of ICELAND Solo ( this is what I took with me )



    My bikepacking loadout for cycling the length of Iceland – solo and unsupported!

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    Enlightened Equipment quilt – https://valleyandpeak.co.uk/collections/enlightened-equipment/products/enlightened-equipment-enigma-850-6-quilt?rfsn=7688362.c20f9a&variant=43344561504489
    Thermarest – https://valleyandpeak.co.uk/products/new-therm-a-rest-neoair-xlite-nxt-sleeping-mat?rfsn=7688362.c20f9a
    Kula Cloth – https://valleyandpeak.co.uk/collections/kula-cloth/products/kula-cloth-antimicrobial-pee-cloth?rfsn=7688362.c20f9a
    Tent – https://valleyandpeak.co.uk/collections/big-agnes/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul1-bikepack-2021?rfsn=7688362.c20f9a
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    1. @Mark8v29 on

      Thanks for sharing. Always interesting to see what kit people pack, especially for trips where the weather can be severe. I love the look of my fully waterproof seat bag but unfortunately the tip of the bag rubbed against the seat post fitting and made a hole in the tip. Though the manufacturer repaired it but because of this and the fact I want lots of spare room for food on my next trips I'm planning to use tail fin for the rear and top tube. On my LEJOG I had to strap a supermarket bag on the front of my handlebar bag which wasn't ideal. Also want more storage for a warmer sleeping bag and puffy.

      I'm the lucky owner of a 1990s Saunders two man Spacepacker tent. It's 2 kg but I can store my bike in one of the side alcoves. It's an awesome tent.

      Interesting that you had some success with such a small solar panel. I'll reconsider. May also consider upgrading my GORE to a hooded jacket and purchasing more robust water proof trousers. On my LEJOG I packed ultralight trail running water proof trousers but they quickly wore and lost their waterproofness.

      I have extra wide feet and was very lucky to find some shoes that were OK being a size oversized. But they are 2.5 season shoes and I need warmer shoes. Yes, I like cleats also. I love my peddles that are cleats one side and flats the other.

      If all goes well I have my eye on GDMBR, trans America and Tour Aotearoa. I think the African and asian trans continentals are beyond me,, especially given the current political climate. I'd like to visit Iceland though I think bike-packing it would be beyond me. Looking forward to your vlog.

    3. @joeclow6563 on

      Congratulations on completing it, look forward to the video and seeing what you get up to next. It's all very inspiring and I imagine even more so for young women who watch your channel. 🤟🏻🙏

    4. @logtothebase2 on

      Nice detail, looks like an epic ride, I have been thinking that the saddle bag bikepacking rigs looked pretty wobbly, Bikes used to come with bosses for bolt on racks, that arrangement from tailfin sounds like it good replacement for that.

    11. @IronFreee on

      Some thoughts from my bike trips…
      Why would you suffer in those shoes? Unless you are racing, just put regular pedals and wear comfy shoes to walk. There's no need to suffer on your bike or when you need to push it. And you won't have to carry another pair.
      Appart from the peddals, the saddle and handlebar are where most of your weight will be distributed. You want a comfy saddle and haddlebar or you will be in pain and your hands will become numb. Don't carry any extra weight on you, no backpack or water, put everything on the bike.
      Unless it's very hot, quilts are a bad idea. Take a sleeping bag instead, you can always open it and rotate it 45 degrees to use it as a comfy quilt with a footbox.
      Carry one extra empty plastic water pouch (like platypus but without the hose), they weight almost nothing and can carry a lot of extra water when needed.

    16. @olivemcgrath5231 on

      Thanks for the great load out. Very useful for planning trips. Can I ask the Brand of your solar panel? It looks a lot less bulky than the ones I have been looking at

    18. @iancomputerscomputerrepair8944 on

      very interesting. What I am surprised at is that you could take gas onto the flight into Iceland or did you buy the gas when you reached Iceland. I am looking forward to watching your Iceland Trek. Good luck on your next trip.

    20. @nickuk911 on

      Yes regarding bikes tubeless is much better i use old school tubes and i cycle around 70 miles a week around Cornwall and i do get a fair few punctures which is annoying but i love cycling it really is great to get out head somewhere rural and just enjoy the ride, the route and the scenery – So good for mental health aswell as your overall health! Well done on your journey sounds like a right epic mission

    34. @billogrady882 on

      It's always good, beneficial to see how others 'load-out' for different regions and geographies, and to learn what was a lifesaver and what was useless! Bill O'

    39. @belindaf70 on

      Watching you keep pulling gear out of each bag had me wondering if you could teach Mary Poppins a thing or two! 😂 Just when I thought you surely couldn’t have anything else you pulled out half dozen more things. I’m no bike rider but I’m super impressed by organisation, you got me good Ms Becks… 😊 Power to you lil lady 💞

    40. @grimmar80 on

      Running tubless is in my opinion is a potential trip killer – especially over such rugged terain. I don't want anything high maintainace on self supported cycle, hel – I rock V-brakes on my regular touring bike 🤣It's a loaded bike, 400 grams doesn't make difference. I won't go into names, but there is a YT-ber who's bikepacking videos are divided into chapters by how they keep on struggling with tubless and yet – they take it on every next ride. Nevertheless – great ride, congrats and I'm looking forward to see the journey up close.

    41. @mirjahmlinen2698 on

      That Katadyn BeFree is a hollow fiber filter. Carbon filters are different and not compatible with this bottle system. You have to buy a different pump to use a carbon filter. Hydroblue Versaflow has a light carbon filter.

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