Cycle camping last weekend Pennine Bridleway

Dannyboy95

Went cycle camping last weekend with some mates and we use rucksacks to carry our gear. The bags were so heavy that we ended up pushing more than cycling has anyone got any ideas for next time so we can go ultra light?

Here is a list of what I took:

Stove+gas canister
tent split between 3 people including my self
big army sleeping bag
cutlery+cooking pot
boil in the bag rations 24hr supply
spare clothes
1 liter of water
first aid kit
assortment of snacks and choccy biscuits
waterproof jacket

warpcow

This thread has me all inspired for when the weather gets a bit better:
http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear

Lot's of cheapish, or even homemade, lightweight solutions.

owenlars

Carry the stuff on the bike, panniers (front and back), bar bags etc. If you use a rucksack go light and substitute a credit card for tent, sleeping bag and cooking kit.

Long_Time_Lurker

We don't bother with the tents.
A 22 litre backpack is enough for clothes, food and a stove.
We use bivvy bags (a lot lighter than a sleeping bag), strapped to the frame, with an emergency blanket incase it gets really cold. Other than that we make sure that we stay in a hollow, or against bushes/vegetation to keep out of the wind.

Dannyboy95

cheers for the help fellas really helped a lot. I'm looking forward to my next adventure going to be so much more comfortable and lightweight! :P

danlikesbikes

I have an 18ltr backpack that I can get;

Rocket stove
food (army rations)
Spoon
Cup for tea/coffe that the stove fits in
Bivi style tent (has a small hoop at front)
change of clothes
2 X bladders (one for drinking first day & the other for food & drinking the next day)
clothes (over layers folded and in outer bungee cord next pocket)
first aid kit
snacks
phone
c/card & money
loo roll/wet wipes
map

Basically I have raced in mountain marathon races & learn that you can be happy with very little. I tend to lay all my stuff out on the floor before packing and then double check do I really need that? am I really going to use that? If your harsh on yourself you will easily get all your stuff in need and chuck out the stuff you want but don't need.

Tend to carry the same if out on the MTB for a few days just need to figure out if going for longer what food or where you can buy supplies or top up your water. Plus I use the phone for photos as always worth having some pics but save the weight and not take a camera any more.

Dannyboy95

wow i cant believe how stupid i must be, people are going for over nighters with 20lt backpacks and there was me with a 65lt rucksack hanging out my arse! haha thanks for good reply's guys