EVERYTHING I carry on a mountain bike ride -- 2018
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- čas přidán 29. 03. 2018
- I thought it was time for an update on everything I carry with me on a mountain bike ride, as it’s almost been a year since I showed off my various gear.
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BKXC I love your content I am inspired by you to ride my mountain bike and have fun, thank you.
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Nice design. Do you select the t-shirt colors? IMHO the colors are too loud; I like earth-tones.
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BKXC add a $1 emergency blanket to the 1st aid kit - the silver thermal insulation type, keeps you warm if you're off the bike [post-crash/shock for example], it's likely waterproof and you could even use it to get someone's attention, say a passing car or plane. all my tools are in a drink bottle!
Very cool, thanks man!
BKXC I was going to suggest it as well. Tested it after flipping a little sailing boat during Easter a few years ago. Stayed nice and toasty warm after the medics insisted I wear it. Highly recommended. I never go out without at least one anymore.
A lightweight rain and windproof jacket is a must here in New Zealand (I use the Fox Attack Water) where the weather is extremely changeable.
A mountainbike allows you to punch deep into a national park by lunchtime; a crash or mechanical, and suddenly you're an injured hiker unprepared for a night in the bush with the weather turning cold and wet.
For the same reason, I keep a head-torch in my pack, regardless of what time of day I plan on returning.
I also keep one of those reflective silver emergency blankets in my first aid kit..
They're light as a feather, and fold down to nothing.
If a member of your party is injured, as soon as they stop moving and start lying there with the sweat cooling on them, hypothermia can get real serious real quick.
Thanks for showing the close up on how you rock your gimbal. Good stuff!
Haha I knew a few people would like that!
I have an emergency blanket as well. Also in my med kit I added an ace bandage in case you need to wrap a large wound. Zip ties, a hat, warmer gloves, chap stick, 50 spf sunscreen stick, rain jacket (even to block wind that suddenly comes up on my trails), snacks, a neck gaiter, multi tool, chain breaker, quick link, small flashlight, spare tube, sunglasses case, spare reading glasses, valve core remover, tubeless plug kit, tire pump, CO2 with tool, phone charging pack with cord (you can be stuck waiting for help and wouldn’t want to run out of battery!), an emergency letter that describes any allergies or medical conditions in addition to emergency contacts. I ride in very rural areas and have to be self sufficient. I also wear an Apple Watch for fall detection. If you’re unconscious and alone, you’re screwed.
I carry a lot of the same stuff, after I saw your video where the guy stuck his handlebars into his leg I added a tourniquet to my bag. They're pretty cheap and very easy to learn to use, one of those things where you can't go wrong having it.
Good call!
For my quick link I found a tiny "channel lock" type plier, that opens (just barely) enough to get it. Good for other uses too
Hippy Dippy for the win! ✌️☮
Yaaaa maaaaan
Nice, light and compact with a great assortment of stuff you will need. I would add a thermal blanket has many a great servival uses on solo rides
That's a good call!
After I watched the whole video, I realized I need few more things in my backpack and remove some of them (like the shock pump)! Really helpful stuff brother :)
Hahaha nice
Cool,cool all the basics covered! It looks like I need a first aid kit thanks👍
Most def!
I quit smoking and Altoids have been a lifesaver (literally, and no pun intended). All the little tins that their mints come in are handy. I lable them with packing tape and paper to keep all my little parts together
That's perfect!!
I ride in Perth, Western Australia and I have had a few close encounters with snakes. So, I always carry a bandage to wrap a wound, it slows the venom moving around. Love your work mate.
Solid choice!!
He had gorilla take around the pump, that will work with most wounds in an emergency
Thank you! Really helped me gain the right equipment 👍🏻😊👍🏻
Good vid. It's always fun to dig thru another mtbers bag and see what they carry with em....
Haha yep!
The shop is coming along. Well done!!
Thanks so much!
Thanks again for the video! I was surprised to see only one spare tube. I usually have two. One me and a buddy. Nuggatorium looking good. Hope I spelled that right.
Yeah, one tube is good, but not great! Thanks Jonathan!
You lost me at valve stem cap...... no way I'm lugging that thing around on the climbs.
lmfao
Hahaha, gravity is a bitch!
weakling lol
awesome video, gives me good ideas on what I should take on a ride
Sweet, glad to hear it!
Garmin Felix 5 Plus. It logs rides and so much more. I actually have the Garmin Descent Mk1. Point is can’t go wrong with the Garmin
I have a mini quick link tool arriving tomorrow. More importantly, it has the notches on the outside so you can close the quick link. Last time I took my chain off I could not get the quick link closed, even when jumping on the pedals! It only closed with the proper tool!
Oh man, always a problem on the side of the trail!
Think I’m going to try this Osprey pack. Appreciate the details on what it can hold.
It's a solid pack!
along with a lot of the stuff you carry I also have a swiss tech mini tool for the sole purpose of the little pliers for tubeless valve nut removal.
Good stuff!
Great content! It's comical how noticeable a review from a true rider looks compared to an armchair product reviewer. Love it!!!
Awesome Vid..........Bear Spray! A little heavy - but very nice to have on board.
For a great cutting edge bike computer: Wahoo Bolt. Just more reliable, more readable and much longer battery run time than Garmin. love it. BTW I love these videos of what you take on the trail - can tell you are a professional in this biz now, you know what tools to have on site, and reminds me I gotta add a few items to my backpack - thanks for the tips!
Nice!!
Cool video. Gave me some ideas of items to add to my own pack.
Good to hear!
Two thumbs for packing a first aid kit! Great example, I'm always handing out a bandaid on the trail.
Haha nice
Recently I bought an Osprey Talon 6 hip pack for my short rides. Here in summer, it gets quite hot, so not having a full pack helps. I am looking at a full pack to replace my Black wolf pack, which isn't that bike friendly, due to it does move around a bit. The Raptor 14 seems like a good replacement. Or the 10 which I saw a review on. Your first review in 2016, had you unsure if it was going to be right for you. This video, shows it was.
The Raptor 14 is the Magician's magic hat of bags. Doves and Rabbits can fit in there.
Haha yes!
Used to ride with my iPhone and Quadlock but now ride with a Wahoo Elemnt. More than worth the money. More accurate, much longer battery life and the battery doesn’t fail when it freezes during winter like iPhone batteries do.
yes great bike computer. this and the Elemnt Bolt version too. same thing but smaller.
My brother has one and really enjoys it !
I carry the same first aid kit. It packs a punch for it's size.
Great vid as usual, always motivating me to ride👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks Ozzie!
I just got myself a OneUP EDC. I highly suggest picking one up to lessen a few things in your pack and it also comes with master link tool built in 👍
Very cool!
Thanks for showing how you mount your gimbal ! I have to try this !
😁👍
i carry the wolf tooth master link multi tool on top of a crack bros mt, it holds a few quick links and works as a tire lever, has come in handy for on the trail chain work!
Very cool!
Sick video, Love when you make these , I would carry a nice night riding light that will make it possible to ride back to the trailhead if you get lost and it is dark
A light is definitely a good thing!
Always carry a patch-kit for inner tubes, since they're only like 2 bucks and a few grams, but they can save you from pushing your bike home.
You got a new sub. Found you a few days ago and have been watching all your videos
Welcome aboard dude!
One thing that I found to be super light and an amazing item to keep in my Camelbak riding pack is a Mission Endura Cool towel, on very hot rides just dip in a stream or other water source, wring it out wrap it around your neck. It will bring down your core temp if you were in that possible heat stroke range. My rides tend to not be epic so my pack has minimal items in it. Maybe a small pump, hydration, multi-tool, snacks, a small first-aid kit.
That's an awesome call out!
There are many brands that make similar towels and they all do the same thing. Having lived in Florida and Nevada during my riding times, I know how dangerous heat can be and at times that can be a lifesaver. Just thought it might be something others could use but have not thought of yet.
Yesss so happy you made this clip
Glad you liked it!
I live in Alaska. Bug spay is a must my friend.
Great video. For recording rides I have Garmin fenix 3 and i think it's great watch to record rides and it's super accurate and durable :)
Nice!!
Spare gloves come in handy because cold wet hands suck. I also carry some muc off workshop gloves for trailside repairs. With the first aid kit I carry a spray on plaster "band aid" it's a super effective sound barrier that disinfects & seals against infection on contact
Good call on that!
I'm always learning something from your videos. Thanks for keeping us informed. I might suggest that when you're showing things close up that you try to refrain from constantly moving the item... you use a stand or gimble to keep the camera steady but then wiggle around what you're showing, ha ha. Just a suggestion, thanks again!
Haha yeah, you're right about that!
Pretty much what I carry but I have snacks, and an extra layer stuffed in my bag.
Re: strava, I know you mentioned the apple watch, but garmin also makes a watch with GPS that has worked great for me. Its the fenix 3. They may have a new version now, but this watch is bombproof and the GPS works great.
Nice! Yeah, the Fenix looks great but really pricey
Small altoid tins work great for small stuff. I use them for everything from aspirin to spare links. Bonus: they come with mints.
Haha yes, really good call!
Thanks for sharing. Now I can add more to my bag that I didn't have.
Nice!
Have at look at the Crankbro's multitool's, they have the chain breakers on them and spoke spanners too, well built, strong enough to put some proper effort into them for the likes of pedals.
Nice!!
Better be heavy but ready than mess up the trail ride and go home sobbin! Nice pack you got there Bri!
Indeed, thanks Daniel!
BKXC no prob man! Appreciatin all your replies to my comments! Love your videos and your bike and everythin!
I carry a patch kit, spare tube, tire levers, air pump, a multi tool, and a Sawyer mini squeeze water filter
Watched this video like 5 times.....simple video but very helpful.
Glad to hear that!
Space Blanket. Never used it in 5 years then used it 3 times in one year in emergencies. Spare cable inner. Takes up bugger all room. Been on a couple of group rides with a snapped cable. Doesn't take long to fix and it's better then being stuck in the hardest gear.
Good calls!
Top stuff again Brian.
Thanks Mark!
Shoot maybe I am not as prepared on rides as I thought. The first aid, extra derailleur hanger and brake pads seem like a good idea. Also that plug kit seems good too.Definitely have tube, tire levers, multi tool (think it's a crank Bros), pump, patch kit, food, water, phone wallet and keys.
Plug kit is really solid!!
I carry a sam slint as part of my med kit folded into three just in case some body out on the trail has a real bad day and breaks an arm or wrist also act as a back protection in my bag
Good call
Nicely done and great shirt .
Thanks Soldy!
I can't believe you were in Calistoga! I live in Saint Helena and wish I could of met you and got a sticker for my new bike!
Always sneaking around!!
Never needed them yet, but a whistle and a compass. Also c02 pump and cartridges although they are a bit heavy.
Definitely a good call!
The Garmin watches are really good and great for activity tracking. I’m a runner and a cyclist and have the forerunner 230 and it does everything I could want. Tracks cycling and running and if you get the 235 you can have wrist based heart rate. It also acts as a semi smart watch, it displays your notifications and the weather and tracks your steps. Its fully water proof also. It’s nice having all of that in watch form because it doesn’t limit you to just your bike and it looks nice! I would recommend highly!
Also compared to a Apple Watch they are pretty affordable
Very good recommendation!
Hehe, pulling out some mint BKXC stickers first! Whenever there is damage or a broken frame you can put a BKXC sticker on it immediately :D Good stuff Brian!
Haha yes, adds 20 watts of power too!
Hay man you do great videos and you are very inspirational
Thanks bud
Try the xplova x5 Evo.... its awesome. has gps for live navigation and links up to strava ….and is a tad bit cheaper than the garmins….
Thanks for the peak into your ‘bag of tricks’!
A couple of questions:
1. Do you find the zip ties to be more useful that traditional craft store yarn?
2. Have you considered a scenario where you’re stranded overnight and have to make an emergency dream catcher to ward off evil desert spirits?
Another great video!
I've never tried craft store yarn! Haha, I should bring some kind of voodoo doll for the spirits.
I've been using a garmin vivoactive 3 and it's a great all around smartwatch. battery lasts for about 5-6 days without GPS. I could get about 10-12 hours of riding with an HRM strap and GPS on. before that I was using a garmin edge 25 and also liked it. it's small, simple and lightweight.
That's pretty damn good!
I have the Garmin 735XT that came with a heart strap. It works really well and links to Strava.
Nice!
I don't know if you've ridden up here, but Eastern Maryland, closer to the top of the Chesapeake Bay has some really nice trails. They can sometimes be a little more wonky than the desert and mountain trails. If you come out, I'd be more than happy to join the rides and learn a few things; but mostly build up my confidence. =D
Nice!
Nice vid
Much Love from Germany
Thanks!
I have ridden and have Garmin but your Phone works just as well (don't forget to turn off if you shuttle!!). There is a small part (not sure the name) that you can plug into your phone if you want to record HR.
I think the ANT+ dongle is the thing that makes it work with the HR!
Great vid loved it so much helped me out so much too!!!
Glad to hear that!
Brian have a look at Suunto watches, I have the ambit 3 sport which is now my primary trip computer for everything. You can set it to auto load up to Strava, great video as usual 👍
Yes, definitely seen those!
Since I have experience and needs for field operations including rescue, I use a padded waist belt that accepts molle gear. The weight of the my pack is lower and more comfortable. I can attach pouches in different configurations but I carry water in bottles, multi tool, tire repair, rain gear, wilderness first aid, true GPS, spare parts. Safety whistle and compass. If I come off the bike backwards it will protect kidneys, sacrum, hip and one squeeze of the buckle in front and it comes completely off without wriggling out of straps. Think about trying to apply first aid to yourself with only one usable arm. But that Osprey pack is very popular in SAR for the same reason.
That's a really good tip!
Mountain Bikers have managed to have enough riders get lost that they earned their own category in the Missing and Lost Persons Behavior Database. Tend to travel longer and farther/further (and get loster), about 1/3 just keep going the wrong direction, rest of the count are found everywhere; no real similar find location, over 50% just flat get lost; fewer than 20% have medical or trauma issues as their initial problem; and the mortality rate drops to 33% after 48 hours lost. No MTB has survived greater than 72 hours lost no matter what their condition was. Everyone get a real-life GPS and mark the parking lot and carry a 2nd battery. Turn it off and if you need it just ask where the parking lot is and start heading back. Get back on a damn trail, seek shelter and water and preserve your energy.
osprey is AWESOME. ive crashed and torn my 3 or 4 times and they always repair for free!! great bag even better company. Osprey for me!
Oh wow, that is fantastic!
Instead of the Pedro tire levers get the Clever Standard tire levers or on Amazon Moosetrek tire levers. They are big tire levers like the Pedro's but snap together to be a quick link remover.
Nice!
I have the Garmin vivo active 3 HR watch that I wear but on rides i have an adapter for my bars to keep my hand from falling asleep.
It was 250.00 and it works awesome. Can be hooked to heart rate strap ( has built in wrist hr) receives texts and notifications. You can reply simple messages back on texts . I love it.
Very nice!!
Carry a 27.5" tube with a presta valve. Fits on 26" 27.5" and 29" and the valve will fit in any rim drilling so you can help out a buddy on the trail regardless of wheel size differences.
Oh wow, I like that!!
Hey Brian I have a suggestion for your pack. have a look at Tubolito Turbo MTB Bicycle Inner Tube. It is a durable replacement for innertube that saves half the space a regular tube does.
Oh wow, very cool
Osprey Viper pack -
Topeak alien II multi-tool.
A set of Allen keys (which I think Americans call Hex wrenches or something similar).
Tubes, hand pump and tyre levers.
Chain and chain breaker tool.
Brake pads.
Gear cable.
Folding pocket knife.
Water and protein bars.
Phone and keys.
Good suggestion of zip-ties. I will add those to my pack.
We call them Allen Wrenches, or at least I aslways have!
Nice!!
Sam splints!! they are amazing if you have an injury that needs a splint theyre light weight and fold away super easy :)
Nice!
I'm using the Sigma Pure, it's simple and gets me motivated, I like! ;)
Awesome!
Brian! The Garmin Edge 130 just came out, it hasn't been released yet, but it is open for preorder, it's perfect for you. It is the size of a cheap cateye computer, but can handle everything you may so please, cadence, speed, GPS, heart rate, all of it. I highly recommend it.
And, not to mention, you can buy it as computer and mount only, or as the "MTB Bundle," which is $80 more (Bringing the price to $280) but it comes with about $130 worth of kit, so you save $50.
Hell yes!!
Oat Hill MIne! That's my fav trail! Still a beginner and learning to suck a bit less every ride there.
Haha that's one of the places I did the same!
Iwatch with a good protective band is perfect for Strava, heart rate, etc all in one
Nice!
Nice set up man. You should check out the Wolftooth components pack pliers. It has a chain breaker tool and holds 2 quick links as well.
I've got em! Just don't carry em.
I was wondering if someone would mention extra quick links. Walking up and down that last section of trail looking for the one that just popped off blows!!! (Had to do it 3 times before I learned my lesson-probably because I found it the first 2 times😖)
Brian the Garmin Fenix watches work great for recording rides, runs, swims. What ever your action adventure is. It does not need to be hooked up to anything and it is always ready to go.
Man, so many people are recommending it!
Great vid brother
Thanks Jim!!
Hey Brian! My last video before I head out on my road trip to Orlando. Let's see what you have for us, today.
0:52 - I absolutely need one of those tubeless tackle kits. I actually had to use a bacon strip for the very first time on my last ride. I felt like I had gone through a rite of passage. My first bonafide on-trail flat! Glad I had those plugs with me. They worked perfectly.
2:40 - I'm curious how many batteries you go through on any given ride? When I record my ride through my local trail - about two hours of actual riding time, I can easily bust through three batteries. I've never had to worry about a longer ride than that (yet). I will generally fill up a single 64 GB SD card. By the time it's full, there's nothing else worth recording of the ride itself, so I haven't worried about carrying an extra one.
2:52 - I'm guessing you really like the Stuntman? I love mine. It's very comfortable and stable for me. I don't have a gimbal, yet. I plan to get one after I'm settled in Florida.
3:33 - I have a Specialized mutli-tool, but I have noticed it easily comes apart. Do you have this problem with yours?
5:19 - A medical kit! Why did I not ever think of this? I have got to add that to my bag immediately.
some other things I have in my "Oh Crap" kit are two spare tubes. In the event I get a hole in one of my tires that can't be plugged by sealant or the bacon strips, it's nice to have the tubes as an emergency backup to the emergency backup. I carry them ALL the time. They take up space since I ride plus-size tires, but I honestly don't feel comfortable not having them. In theory, I'll never need to use them. But it's nice to have them.
I love these pack check videos. I love seeing how others pack for their rides. I've got that Crank Brothers bike pump added to my wish list on Amazon, and the Evo gimbal is in there as well. Gonna go add that medical kit, too.
Thanks for sharing this, Brian. It's very helpful. I love watching your stuff. And I just recently became a patron, too. Can't wait to lock in the benefits of doing that. Keep up the good work. Stay upright and keep the rubber side down.
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-Brian
Batteries are about one per 45 minutes!
Polar M400 is a cycling gos watch with a heart rate monitor and a holder that goes on your bars where you can strap the watch onti
Nice!
Hi there,
You should try the BOMPAR Tubeless Kit for retread the tire in case of a big slit. I always carry one!
:D
Interesting, thanks for the rec!
What do I not carry? That is the essential question. In my Stump Jumper's SWAT box i carry a tube, some stickers that can double as tire boots, a spare mech hanger, spare derailleur cable, a small multi tool with pliers, 2 CO2 canisters and respective head, as well as a small first aid kit. And in the top cap, I have a chain tool and quick links.
Hahaha got it all!
Hey Brian....one thing I didn't see, or maybe I missed, is a spare shift cable. I don't carry a whole cable, but I have a short section with the stop attached that I can thread through the derailleur and tighten the nut down to at least have one gear so I can ride the bike out. Some people carry the whole cable, but threading it through the lever housing and cable housings on the trail can be a hassle, so I've found just having a short section is lighter and more reliable in a trail situation. It's DEFINITELY worth having in your pack. I shove a pencil eraser on the sharp end and put it in a sandwich bag.
Good call on the shock pump!! It's a roll of the dice when you use a shock pump on the trail. Shock pumps fail frequently, and once that air is out of your fork or shock, you're hosed without a way to get air back in. That's why unless I'm "tinkering" with my settings on a spot not far from my vehicle, I'm not willing to risk it. On even a modest length ride, unless I have a few buddies with one too, I would never risk it. A less than optimal ride is better than having to walk the bike out!
Yep, someone on Patreon mentioned that too and I threw one in immediately!!
Can do the same thing with a cable tie too.
garmin fenix watch for Strava. nearly all the functions of the bike mount computers and you can wear it daily and it has some smart watch capabilty. Way more robust than gear and iwatch.
Dangit, gonna have to spend the money, so many people have recommended it now.
A foil survival blanket and a tiny waterproof jacket, just in case, but I live in Northern England where we have permanent wind and rain
Great vid on what you should be carrying, a medical kit is something i need to get, good job, love the vids :)
Thanks Gib!
I did the same thing with my shock pump. Plus, they're expensive so the less it rides with me, the less chance it breaks. Phone works for Strava for me.
Yeah, the price of landing on your back with all your gear in it might be costly!
i always carry a d loop belt in my bag. Its really useful if you need to hook something to your bag or bike or you want to gerry rig your phone to a tree to record a video.
That's a good call
I used an apple watch for rides, and found that to get a good HR read you had to really crank it down so it was tight on your wrist. It ended up being pretty uncomfortable from a mobility perspective, and on hot days it would get really sweaty.
Ahhh, thanks for that info!
Great Video Brian 👍, you did one of these before didn’t you ?? I’ve had rain all day today haven’t been able to go out on a ride (don’t have a hose my bike will get to muddy and I can’t be asked to clean it all up with just my hands 😂) 👍👍
Yep, I did one last year!
I have found that the Garmin devices to be the best GPS/ tracking devices on the market. you can also get attachments so the watches it on the bars if you dont want them on your wrist while riding. I however love the watch and at the moment you cannot beat the Fenix
Yeah, I really want the heart rate in the wrist!
@@bkxc IMOH then go for a Garmin fenix.
Lezyne Super GPS, fairly inexpensive on board computer connects to your phone via bluetooth. The data can be loaded to strava as well. There are addon to connect to the device such as a kit with extra pieces to track heart rate as well as watts and so on.
Nice!!