We tried credit card bikepacking (Monumental Loop in southern New Mexico)

This video is sponsored by HOVERAir. We've been using the HOVERAir X1 PROMAX 8K self-flying camera for the past few months and cannot recommend it enough. We also recommend choosing a bundle that includes the HOVERAir beacon (like the Cycling Bundle) because it pairs with the X1 PROMAX to provide a real time preview and allows you to adjust the flight path for super unique, awesome shots. https://sydandmacky.com/hover (use code "SYDANDMACKY" for $15 off) Just two days after our first race of the season, we decided to try a different kind of challenge: bikepacking. So we headed to Las Cruces, New Mexico to ride the north part of the Monumental Loop, a 130-mile route from Las Cruces to Hatch and back, through the Chihuahuan desert and the Organ Mountain-Desert Peaks National Monument. But instead of loading our bikes down with camping gear and days worth of food, we’ll be traveling light, buying what we need along the way and sleeping in a real bed. And while not carrying all the gear might make it sound like we’re doing this on easy mode, it also means we have no choice but to make it to our destination before dark each night. Plus, we've never done anything like this before, so we really don't know what to expect. So, here goes nothing. Join us for two days on the Monumental Loop. You can find more information on the Monumental Loop here: https://bikepacking.com/routes/monume... Join team Syd and Macky on Patreon:   / sydandmacky   Not into Patreon but still want to help? Hit that "Subscribe" button - it's free! Join us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/sydandmacky/join https://venmo.com/u/sydandmacky https://www.paypal.me/sydandmacky Or hit the "Thanks" button above Eating Wins Races cookbook: https://eatingwinsraces.com/ Syd and Macky merch: https://sydandmacky.com/store Our gear recommendations (with tips, tricks and commentary): https://www.sydandmacky.com/gear The companies that support our racing: Ari Bikes - https://aribikes.com/sydandmacky (use this URL to automatically get $50 off any upgrade like tubeless, upgraded suspension, frame protection, etc.) Shokz headphones - https://sydandmacky.com/shokz COROS DURA cycling computer - https://sydandmacky.com/dura Skratch - https://www.sydandmacky.com/skratch (use code SYDANDMACKY for 20% off your first order) Lazer Helmets - https://www.sydandmacky.com/lazer (15% discount should show in cart, if not, use code "SYDANDMACKY") Durner Performance (Coach Mike's training plans) - https://www.sydandmacky.com/durnerper... Feedback Sports - https://www.sydandmacky.com/feedbacks... (use this link for 15% off) NOBL wheels - https://www.sydandmacky.com/nobl (use code "sydmackynobl10" for 10% off) Berd spokes - https://www.sydandmacky.com/berd (use code "sydandmacky" for 10% off) Maxxis - https://www.sydandmacky.com/maxxis Primal bike clothing - https://www.sydandmacky.com/primal Shimano - https://www.sydandmacky.com/shimano Xpedo pedals - https://www.sydandmacky.com/xpedo (select the "Syd and Macky" checkbox and enter your email to get 20% off) Velo saddles - https://www.sydandmacky.com/velo (use code "sydandmacky" for 20% off) Fox suspension and dropper posts - https://www.sydandmacky.com/fox Fanttik X10 Ace mini air compressor - http://sydandmacky.com/x10mini HOVERAir drone flying camera - http://sydandmacky.com/hover (use code "sydandmacky" for $10 off) Muul Mounts - https://www.sydandmacky.com/muul (use code "sydandmacky" for 15% off) Check out our other YouTube channel:    / sydfixesbikes   Connect with us:   / sydandmacky   *Disclaimer - some of our links are affiliate links so we get a small percentage of any purchase you make via our link. It doesn't change the price for you, just helps us keep making videos! Also, we're professional athletes, so many of the products we use and mention we didn't pay for.