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    Bikepacking Norway – I Cycled Over An Arctic Mountain Pass In Zero Visibility



    So far on my bikepacking trip toward the North Cape I have been extremely lucky with the weather. But all that was about to change. As I was about to start the toughest day on the whole trip with about 1500 meters of elevation I felt the first drops of rain. And it was about to get worse. A lot worse…

    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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    3. norwegiangadgetman on

      A lot of tunnels are closed to pedestrian and cyclists. In particular, ALL undersea tunnels are closed for pedestrians and cyclists. This is because of safety concerns.
      Some of the bypass roads for other tunnels were closed for car traffic because they're too dangerous for them.(tight bends and poor visibility), but some were closed because of danger of rockslides. Just so that you're aware. If You see deep marks in the asphalt, it's caused by rocks falling on the road. This is a very big 'no stopping' warning.
      For some of the undersea tunnels the regular busses will be able to help a cyclist get through. Some even have a bike carrier on the back.

      You REALLY shouldn't have opened that toilet on that rest stop, but if you needed to get out of the weather(Hypothermia is nasty)you do what you need to. You really should have called the VTS(Road Traffic Central) on 175 or whoever is contracted to maintain it if there's a number posted, and alerted them to an unlocked restroom.
      That restroom is most probably closed 'off season' (probably doesn't open until june or something) and there won't be anyone checking it regularly, so there's a very real danger that someone might mess it up. Just imagine some moron doing a number one all over the floor and it's left there to soak into the floor for weeks.

      Those walls doesn't stop the snow from sliding down the hill, they're mostly wind breaks to stop the wind from piling up snow.

      Dump that junk tent. The design results in the inner tent getting completely soaked while you're erecting it if it's raining.
      You want a proper Tunnel tent, something like this;
      https://www.fjallraven.com/no/no/vesker-utstyr/telt-soverposer/telt/abisko-shape-2?v=F53202%3a%3a7323450206864
      I have an older Fjellräven Akka Shape tent, and it can be erected even during a storm(not that I'd recommend anyone to try it unless they have to) and the inner tent is connected to the outer wall and rolled up with it. Unless you erect it in the middle of a fjord, the inner tent does not get wet.
      If you're on top of a mountain pass and the weather turns nasty you want a tent that can keep you dry.

      I have the same drone as you, even the 'Fly More' package, but I've swapped the original rotors for a set made of carbon fiber. It's supposed to get you 3dB less noise and 3minutes longer flight time.

    4. colin wellman on

      Epic ride on those climbs in such poor conditions. When the mist clears it looks beautiful.
      Very hand those multi-tools, you put it to good use in accessing the toilet, well done. In that weather I don't think anyone except you would want to get in.
      Thanks for sharing a nice video, I'm looking forward to seeing the next.

    8. WannaGoBiking on

      Again, you are a braver man than I am. Would have stopped at the first sign of rain and book a hotel.. Good to see perseverance pays off though, see you next week!

    10. Deus-Too on

      Absolutely beautiful countryside you’re riding through! You’ve got incredible stamina, I thoroughly enjoy your videos! 👍🚲

    18. Johan V on

      Hej! Är du nöjd med tältet? Letar tält för framtida Bikepacking turer och såg att du använder Nature hike cloud 2. Det verkar väldigt prisvärt.

    20. Ixe Roldan on

      Hej Micke
      Såg din nordkapp tour i vintras och planerade göre det . Nu jag med andra 2 kompisar från Mexiko håller på att cykla. Just den här delen innan vi kommer till Alta .
      Otrolig värdefull information från dina videos som vi uppskattar mycket.
      Försätta med dina videos som inspirerar många .

    23. Richard Moore on

      We have really enjoyed your Norway videos and are really considering a similar trip, but staying in hotels. Do you know of any companies you would recommend for setting up such a trip? Are you still working on the final couple of days? BTW I believe we watched a Bike Touring Pro video some years ago which you were in for the first part of the tour. Also, we are enjoying watching yours and VanDuzers versions of the Sweden ride.

    24. Johan Thorn on

      Riktigt trevlig serie att följa. Inspirerande och inte så tillrättalagd!
      Hur funkar det med laddning av drönare och annan utrustning du behöver ladda, på campingar? Finns det dedikerade boxar eller motsvarande eller får man bara traska in i huvudbyggnaden, hitta ett uttag och hoppas att folk låter grejerna vara ifred?

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