Why Is Bikepacking Hard?

You can find a nearly endless stream of inspiring content on our website and elsewhere online, but there's often an untold struggle behind the picture-perfect scenes. Bikepacking can be a real challenge, especially when you're ill-prepared or bite off more than you can chew. In this video, Neil breaks down some common bikepacking pitfalls and shares helpful ideas for avoiding and overcoming them. This video was supported by Surly Bikes - Learn all about Surly and their lineup here: https://surlybikes.com?utm_source=bik... Outline: Intro: 0:00 Biking is hard: 1:46 Equipment Challenges: 3:53 Planning takes time: 5:36 Route Challenges: 6:34 Mental Struggle: 8:33 Related Links: BIKEPACKING 101 - https://bikepacking.com/bikepacking-101/ WAYS TO ATTACH WATER BOTTLES AND ADD CAGE MOUNTS TO YOUR BIKE - https://bikepacking.com/index/add-cag... BIKEPACKING HACKS: 3 DIY SEAT PACKS - https://bikepacking.com/plan/bikepack... BIKEPACKING HACKS: BUDGET & DIY HANDLEBAR BAGS - https://bikepacking.com/plan/diy-hand... SMALL BIKE, BIG ADVENTURES: A BIKEPACKING GUIDE FOR SHORTER RIDERS - https://bikepacking.com/plan/bikepack... TRAINING TIPS FOR BIKEPACKERS - https://bikepacking.com/plan/training... Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: https://bikepacking.com/join/?utm_sou... #bikepacking #pedalfurther ------------- ::About The Host:: Neil Beltchenko (  / neil_beltchenko  ) Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam Wearing: Escalator Marion Henley, Size: Small, Coloraway: Ceder Heather - https://www.kitsbow.com/collections/m...