Every outdoor adventure is a unique experience. What could top a night outdoors where you can let go of the worries of everyday life and let yourself unwind?
With the right equipment, you too can start your outdoor adventure! It doesn't take a lot of money... just a little planning. So grab your bike and your VEOLO Cargo. Let's go!
What is bikepacking?
Bikepacking is similar to backpacking... but of course it takes place on the bike. When bikepacking, you go on a multi-day trip by bike. The term often describes tours that take place outside, far from civilization. However, there are no set rules as to what exactly “real” bikepacking is. If you're traveling with your bike and have the right equipment for spending the night in nature, bikepacking can be quite simple.
Which bike is best for my adventure?
Not all bikes are suitable for an off-road adventure. When bikepacking you are often on stony paths, which is why a mountain bike is recommended. The bike must move well both uphill and downhill.
If you plan to ride a mix of roads, dirt roads and gravel paths, you can also use a gravel bike. This is perfect for coarser gravel paths.
Where can I find suitable routes?
Of course, the best thing is to go on completely individual adventures and explore your own routes. However, this requires intensive planning. For beginners, it is therefore advisable to determine the route using route planners. This way you can test your equipment and, if necessary, optimize it for your next tour. Bikepackers often use Bikepacking.com. There you will find international mountain bike and gravel routes.
Your Bikepacking Packing List
As your adventures progress, you will incorporate your own preferences into preparing for your trips and continue to optimize your packing list. Our recommendations provide a good starting point.
- Sleeping system: sleeping bag, tent/hammock/sleeping pad
- Clothing: cycling clothes, thermal base layer, warm jacket, hat, warm socks for camping
- Bicycle equipment: helmet, shoes, charged front and rear lights, (VEOLO Cargo and stuff sack)
- Power bank, charging cable and spare batteries
- Headlamp (in case you need to set up your sleep system in the dark)
- Food, water (everything you need for your breakfast and dinner)
- Hygiene items: toilet paper, toothbrush and toothpaste
- Breakdown kit and tools
- First aid kit (just in case!)
How can I transport my equipment?
Traditionally, bikepackers use special bikepacking bags to transport their equipment. But why not try something new and set off on your next adventure with our VEOLO Cargo? Our trailer is a true expedition machine that is also ideal for demanding off-road trips due to its low center of gravity, sensitive damping and robust frame. Our waterproof and robust pack sack, which you can load with 220L, is a useful addition. That should be enough for the equipment listed above, right?
