This was the 4th day of my bikepacking trip to the North Cape. I battled the head winds of Andøya in hope of catching the last ferry over to the island of Senja. Once there I started looking for the optimal wild camping spot. And I think I ight have found it in the end.
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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39 Comments
Mike the Master
Really enjoying this series Mike. From the full trip video to each single episode. Like how you have created a unique theme for each one. You are showing me a part of the world I will never have the opportunity to visit. Nice music too.👍
Great again, thanks!
Jo du har nese for fine plasser! Hadde du vert min sønn så skulle jeg gå med hanebryst og vært så stolt!👍👍👌👌❤❤
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Nice video! Lots of memories come back!
I stayed at the camping in Andenes, which is a good place to have restday and do a whale safari. Unfortunately my safari was cancelled because of bad weather in the deep sea.
Sonya was also one of my favourites of my cycle tour to Northcape. Weather was more pleasant and as Mike mentioned, no tourists.
Looking forward to biking this myself this summer!
Another outstanding video. Thank you. Take care, Al
I was a bit behind with viewing your video's, but today I've seen them all. Thanks. 👍 Now I'm going to ride my bike.
Many thanks agaim Mike – absolutely delightful
Another great video
Looking forward to the next one
Enjoying the toilet reviews. If our (US) toilets left the toilet paper out like that, it would be stolen. Yes, you do have a knack for finding nice camping spots.
I am watching this as it is snowing here this morning. 😐
Yes Mike, I think you are the master of perfect campsite hunting, although Norway and Sweden all looks perfect to me. Hope to make it there for a cycle tour someday.
Thanks Mike and ATB.
8:35 This might be red campion, Silene dioica, also called catch-fly.
This is the dream! 🤩
Such an amazing world. Thanks for a great video as always Mike. Would like to visit Lofoten sometime.
Mike hi!! Excellent video! It is like a documentary, with really nice shots. Very entertaining and inspiring! When ever I see your videos I just want to go out and ride my bike! Thanks! Pavlos.
Great effort was made to make this video enjoyable. Thank you for creating it. I can imagine how challenging and satisfying it must have been to cycle in Norway.
Too crowded
Mike, your vlogs are great. This time you showed how beautiful Senja is. Thank you! Appreciate so much.
0:09 the old road goes up to the saddle between the peaks on the left and the right, I arrived from the ferry cycled around the bay and up the hill (the bridge and the tunnel hadn't been built yet). Soaking and cold from a lot of rain, I saw there was a flat space I gave up on the day and put up my tent, feeling a bit deflated.
The next morning the sky was blue and i could see where I was, such a great view ( same as at 14:40 but from higher elevation).
When I pitched the tent I had no idea because of the rain and clouds.
Beautiful video. I really like your articulate and laconic delivery. On these trips what sort of daily distances do you do?
Not sure your videos help regulating the flow of tourists coming to Lofoten🤔 I might be one 😊
Thanks Mike, another great video.
I am really enjoying these videos, they are super interesting, and those toilets just stunning, I traveled a lot and often could not find a single toilet, and what you showed is just amazing, clean, warmed it's a dream And you find really beautiful campspots, even the last one you were not alone it was a super place Like I said before, you make me really wanting to go and see for myself
This is great Mike, Norway is on the list now too 😊 Thanks a lot for these videos. By the way, ever wonder about an adventure in Canada? You will love the Gaspésie peninsula tour in particular
Another great video…thank you for sharing😊
thanks Mike, you are location king
Brilliant video. A mate and I cycled Oslo -> Helsinki and did it with zero planning (bar one ferry crossing booked in advance) and hammocks, was an unbelievable amount of fun
I don’t know if you are the master of finding wild camping spots, what I know is that Norway and specially Lofoten and Senja have so many beautiful wild camping spots, the best wild camping I have ever experienced in my life. Cheers Mike, thanks for sharing your adventure with us.
Thanks for sharing a wonderful place, I really enjoyed the video, even the toilet tours!
Excellent practical information thoughtfully presented 🚲🚲🎥❤
Great camping spots mike and a great video, thank you.
I Love it Mike. I so want to go to Norway, hike and bike. Jeff from Canada
Hi! I'm so glad that i've met your channel! I'm going to visit Sweden this summer during my first big bike travel. I plan to start from Karlshamn. Would you mind making a video and tell us ab the best bikebroutes of Sweden or about 'trans-sweden' route which will show to the bike tourists the best of Sweden?
Same teachings from Christ: Relying on God when hardships hit you.
So good vlog you do mike. Pro..thanks so much. Allso you have so much knowlege of the place, not just on land but allso the water..lucky us we live so near all this nice places
Stunning scenery as ever, really enjoyed the video👍
Mike, you really put out excellent and quality videos. I appreciate all the work you put into providing history, various camera angles of your ride, awesome scenery, background music, etc. Thank you!!