Bikepacking 1000km Across France - Paris to Lisbon

Cycling 1,000 km across France taught me more about bikepacking, food, and life than I expected. In this reflection, I share what I learned on the road: why the hard part isn’t really hard, how I live with my camping setup on two wheels (Big Agnes Copper Spur tent, Exped Ultra sleeping pad, Mountain Equipment Olympus 300 sleeping bag, Helinox Chair Zero, and a Flextail electric pump), why food is more than fuel, and how small steps create big goals. 👉 Watch my Camino experince here:    • I Cycled 2,000 km from Paris to Santiago d...   France was a journey of simplicity, freedom, and flavor. From croque monsieur in Paris to Bordeaux wines and coastal mussels, every meal became a memory. Every camp felt like home. And every day reminded me to stay in the moment—because bikepacking isn’t about numbers, it’s about love: cycling, travel, outdoors, food, and a healthier lifestyle. 👉 Watch the full Paris to Lisbon series here:    • Bikepacking Paris to Lisbon 2025   🚴‍♂️ My 2025 Bikepacking Equipment List 🛠 Bike & Components Bike: Trek Checkpoint SL6 (Carbon frame) Wheels: DT Swiss GR 1600 Handlebar: 46 cm with 53 cm flare drops Tires: Schwalbe Marathon Efficiency 45 mm Groupset: Shimano Ultegra R8000 Di2 Crankset: Ultegra 48–31 Cassette: SRAM 11–36 (yes, it works 😉) 🧳 Bikepacking Bags Rear: Tailfin AeroPack (20L) Side Panniers: Tailfin Mini Panniers (2 × 5L) Frame Bag: Bontrager Adventure Frame Bag (5L) Handlebar Bag: Apidura Expedition (14L) Valuables: Ortlieb Ultimate 6 Handlebar Bag (6L) Top Tube Bag: Apidura Expedition (1.2L) Feed Bags: 2 × Food Pouch (1.2L each) 📸 Navigation, Filming & Electronics Navigation: Garmin Edge 1040 Action Cameras: GoPro Hero 13 & Hero 11 Drone: DJI Mini Neo Smartphone: Samsung Galaxy S23 Tablet: iPad Mini 6 (for editing & entertainment) Power Bank: Anker Prime 27,650 mAh Phone Mount: Quad Lock with wireless charger 🏕 Camping Gear Tent: Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 Sleeping Pad: Exped Ultra 3R LW Sleeping Bag: Mountain Equipment Olympus 300 Long 🧭 Planning & Routes Route Planner: Komoot