tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post2284872079646188459..comments2024-03-28T08:40:23.164-05:00Comments on Guitar Ted Productions: Packin' ItGuitar Tedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-42270147739784069542012-11-09T07:44:48.785-05:002012-11-09T07:44:48.785-05:00@Hook: Well, I encourage you to go and do what you...@Hook: Well, I encourage you to go and do what you have planned first off. Adventuring by bicycle is a ton of fun. But to your point- I think that it is more the way you pack the bike and body than it is doing things one way or the other. In other words- Pack with bags on the bike and on your body, especially off road. On road is a bit different, since you will likely never not ride through any situation, but off road- it makes sense from a weight/maneuverability stand point<br /><br />Pack your bags with heavier stuff on the bike, lighter stuff on you, which is the general rule of thumb here. Guitar Tedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960580677548417562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-67622736553458368362012-11-09T01:20:26.403-05:002012-11-09T01:20:26.403-05:00I am aspiring to try some bikepacking next year. M...I am aspiring to try some bikepacking next year. My plan is to invest in some good quality UL backpacking gear (pack, tent, stove, etc), and a cetma rack for my fixed gear rambler. Load the pack, strap it on the front of the bike, and pedal! If I need to hike-a-bike, the pack goes on my back and the bike gets light and easy to handle. Same gear can then be used for a canoe trip, etc, and the rack makes my bike more useful. Does this sound workable, or am I missing something?Hookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09156463752790394948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-8448503120298389432012-11-08T14:02:36.602-05:002012-11-08T14:02:36.602-05:00I saw a lot of Germans with backpacky things at PB...I saw a lot of Germans with backpacky things at PBP. A lot of them seemed to be carrying their entire load (save a saddle tool bag) on their backs. Andy Tetmeyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285658521369385265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-8551755813438344782012-11-06T14:27:05.070-05:002012-11-06T14:27:05.070-05:00i used to commute with a back pack or fanny pack. ...i used to commute with a back pack or fanny pack. now i commute with panniers. i like it much better, but don't mind stuff on my back for long or short non-commute actual bike rides.mwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850174876026340203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12831567.post-33319483718412856232012-11-06T12:01:09.455-05:002012-11-06T12:01:09.455-05:00I've used both backpacks (before my spinal inj...I've used both backpacks (before my spinal injuries,obviously),as well as panniers,and now I use the Xtracycle for bikepacking...I prefer the longtail (especially as I'm rarely concerned with weight ;) ),but even loving it,I admit that it has it's pros and cons,like each of the other two systems. I guess it all boils down to what works best for the individual.<br /><br />I'm like you though,my friend,I always find it interesting to watch trends and new innovations,and I often dabble just to see for myself.<br /><br />The DCStevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03246762086008161237noreply@blogger.com