How to Plan and Do Your FIRST Bikepacking Adventure

How do I build up enough courage to do my first bikepacking trip? How do I plan a route? What gear do I need? - I get asked these questions A LOT. I explain what you need to consider before heading out on your first bikepacking adventure. I talk about the GEAR you need and how to plan a route using MapMyRide. https://www.cycling366.com/ - Sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter here: http://eepurl.com/iEWVtA Feel free to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Strava. Facebook:   / cycling366   Strava:   / strava   Instagram:   / cycling366   What gear do I use?: https://www.cycling366.com/ All music licensed with MusicBed #bikepacking​ #microadventures #howto Time stamps: 0:00 - Intro 0:52 - Analyse your situation 1:29 - Do you need to buy a bikepacking bike? 2:48 - How to carry your stuff 3:48 - What sleeping gear do you need? 5:04 - Do you NEED to camp? 5:37 - Cooking gear and food 7:19 - Electronics 8:50 - Clothing 10:30 - 3 things I look for in a bikepacking adventure 14:15 - How I plan my routes 29:38 - Summary