11 Things I Learned On My First Bikepacking Trip

Almost 12 years ago, Neil went on his first bikepacking, trip an ambitious 10-day journey along the Colorado Trail. The trip was a success, but it wasn’t without many learning experiences. In our latest video, Neil unpacks what he learned from the trip and discusses how he’d do it differently today. This video was supported by Salsa Cycles, learn more about Adventure By Bike here: Outline: Intro: 0:00 1 Start with something short - 1:17 2 Ditch backpacks - 2:46 3 Use space wisely - 4:18 4 Dont stress about gear placement - 5:05 5 Less is more - 5:49 6 The bike you have is the bike you use - 6:32 7 Test your gear - 7:39 8 Sharing is caring - 8:51 9 Plan on riding at night - 9:37 10 Capture the experience - 10:22 11 Backpacking with friends is best - 10:57 Related Links: Bikepacking 101: Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: #bikepacking #pedalfurther ------------- ::About The Host:: Neil Beltchenko () Geometry: 150lbs, 5’9.5“, 32“ inseam, 2.5“ Ape index