New Zealand Bikepacking: Queen Charlotte Track, October 2022

Bikepacking in New Zealand South Island. We rode the Queen Charlotte Track from Ships Cove to Anakiwa in one day on full suspension mountain bikes. A trek Fuel EX 9.9 and a Santa Cruz Tallboy.
A slightly more adventurous day than what we had in mind. A combination of a delayed drop off, an early pick up and a broken bottom bracket made this day both challenging and emotional.
A list of the gear I used on the 10 day trip, with links to manufacturer websites:
Tailfin Aeropack:
www.tailfin.cc/product/seat-p...
Revelate Designs Jerrycan
www.revelatedesigns.com/index...
Revelate Designs Magtank
www.revelatedesigns.com/index...
Revelate Designs Saltyroll
www.revelatedesigns.com/index...
Oneup Components EDC pump
www.oneupcomponents.com/produ...
Oneup Components EDC tool
www.oneupcomponents.com/produ...
Voile straps
www.voile.com/voile-straps-32...
Bar extender
www.aliexpress.com/item/32823...
Ergon Saddle
www.ergonbike.com/en/product-...
Ergon Grips
www.ergonbike.com/en/product-...
Thermarest Vesper Quilt
www.thermarest.com/ie/sleepin...
Sea To Summit ultralight insulated Sleeping mat
seatosummit.com.au/products/u...
Sea To Summit aeros pillow
seatosummit.com.au/products/a...
Sea To Summit silk liner
seatosummit.com.au/products/s...
Naturehike Cloud Up 2 ultralight tent
www.naturehike.com/collection...
Fibrefix
www.bunnings.co.nz/bondall-fi...
Gopro mouth mount
gopro.com/en/us/shop/mounts-a...
Packing List:
Tools
EDC
Pocket knife
Small pliers
Tyre Leaver x 2
Inner tube
Tyre plug kit and bacon
Patch kit
Sidewall repair patches
Valve core remover
Spare valve core
Presta to shrader adapter
Sealant
2 x Compressed air cartridges
Spokes
Spare Derailer hanger
Tape (Electrical and gaffer and sail)
Cable ties
Ski straps x 4
Nylabond sewing Thread
Curved needle
Brake pads
Fibrefix
Super glue
Electronics
Garmin Edge 520 Plus
PLB
Bike light front and back
Headlamp
Battery pack
Sleeping
Tent
Sleeping pad
Quilt
Silk Liner
Inflatable pillow
Cooking
MSR Pocket Rocket
Fuel
Sea to summit x cup, coffee filter and XL bowl,
Cutlery
, X pot
Lighter
Packing system:
Tailfin Aeropack
Revelate Handle Bar Roll
Revelate Mag Tank
Revelate Jerry Can
Event backpack
Hydration
2 x bottles on bike
Water filter
Toiletries
Sudo cream
Bug spray (Peacefull sleep stick)
Microfiber towel
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Anti inflam
Paracetamol
Lip Balm
Toilet Paper
Clothing
Helmet
Glasses (Photo chromic?)
Gloves
Warm gloves (Sealskinz)
Bike shoes
1 x bib chamois
1 x bike shorts
2 x merino short sleeve
1 x merino long sleeve
1 x merino long pants
2 x smart wool socks
Waterproof pants
Rain jacket
Merino under pants
Board Shorts
Jandals
Down jacket
Woolie hat
Camera:
Gopro
Insta360
Drone
Iphone
Ixus + spare batteries
GoPro mounts
Tiny tripod
Cables and chargers

[@user-jl7bz5vu7t]

Just wow and Im planning ahead for this one..Awesome video..

[@esavirtanen6418]

Just found your channel, great videos. How has the tailfin rack held up on the single track? About to purchase one myself but it's difficult to find reviews on it on mtb and not just flat surfaces.

[@picturemyplanet5626]

There’s a gear setup video that explains what I took on the trip. I also did the Great Divide using a Tailfin setup. It is really good and I highly recommend it. You do have to pay attention to their weight limits though….

[@esavirtanen6418]

@@picturemyplanet5626 Yeah, would be awful if it broke during the ride but I guess you could say that about everything. I might give it a go and just pack it light enough for mtbing.