How to do an EASY cycle TOUR on a BROMPTON with a TENT…?? A lot of people have asked me about my gear etc. So this this video is my KIT LIST, and shows how I prepare for a MINI easy-peasy BIKEPACKING trip, with one NIGHT UNDER THE STARS at a campsite. The film covers ROUTE PLANNING, my BIKE & LUGGAGE set up, my CAMPING gear, COOKING stuff, TOOL KIT, and how I make perfect COFFEE on the road.
This is definitely not a film about the newest fancy kit. Although some of my stuff is relatively new (eg my gorgeous tent, which is now 5 years old), some of the things I use were bought when I was at school, which is over 30 years ago now. Wow time flies. I've just bought the best things I could afford over the years, and kept on using them.
About luggage set-ups, in the video, you can see the basic "suitcase" set-up that I had on a mini, easy-peasy, local, ride to Leicester a couple of years ago. (That video is also on my channel). The basic "suitcase" set-up worked totally fine - even if it did not look fancy - and I used it for loads of enjoyable bikepacking trips with my tent. Since then I've made various improvements, and the film shows these too, mainly how to put an Ortlieb on the back of the bike, plus a few other luggage ideas that I've tried and that have worked well.
Sometimes I go on long cycle tours over several months (not always on a Brompton as I also ride other bikes), and other times I do easy peasy, two-day trips. But whatever the distance, I don't like to rush. I really like travelling SLOWLY, and enjoying not just the destination but the journey itself, with plenty of time to stop, sit with a coffee, and look at the view.
Hope you enjoy the film!