For years, I’ve wanted to create a reliable gear list that I could truly recommend to other adventure cyclists. Having cycled long distances for over 4 years now – making the progression from classic touring setups to rigid MTBs – I've been able to test a variety of gear including different: bikes, clothes, bikepacking bags, stoves, racks, tires, wheels, saddles and even tents.
So here's my current gear list and everything I pack for adventures.
MY BIKE:
- Singular Gryphon Ti - Size XL
- Surly ECR Fork (Steel)
- Velocity Blunt 35 – 29er, laced to Hope Pro4 Boost Hubs
- Shimano SLX Groupset – 2x (26/36) + Shimano XT Rear Mech
- Shimano XT Cassette (11-46)
- Shimano XT Hydro’s
- Shimano Metalic Pads
- Passchier Gump 760
- Ergon GA3 Grips
- Brooks C17 Carved Saddle
- Singular Cycles Ti Laing Stem
*Considering a titanium bike? Feel free to message me to ask any questions
BAGS & STORAGE
- Front Bag: RoadRunner Bags: Jumbo Jammer 26L
- Top Tube: RoadRunner Bags: Bluff
- Stembags: RoadRunner Bags: AutoPilot x2
- Framebag: TerraRosa Gear Custom
- Panniers: What Happened? Custom Panniers
- Rear Rack: Tubus Vega Classic 29er
- Cages: Tailfin Cargo Cages – 2x small/1x Large
- HipPack: Framework Designs - Middle Management
Above is what I'm currently riding, but feel free to ask questions about the following products too:
- Tailfin AeroPack - Carbon + 2x 10L Panniers
- Porcelain Rocket 52hz Frame Bag
- Ortlieb Seatpack 16.5L
- Ortlieb Fork Packs (8.5L)
CAMPING:
- Tent: Mont Moondance 2
- Sleeping Bag: Helium 450 (-1 TO -7°C)
- Sleeping Bag Liner: Mont Thermolite
- Base Layer Top: PowerDry LS Crew
- Base Layer Bottom: PowerDry Silk
- Sleeping Mat: Sea2Summit Ether Lite XT
- Pillow: Sea2Summit Aeros premium
- Camp Chair: Helinox Chair Zero
The above is for colder temperatures. For warmer, tropical climates we forgo baselayers and use the super impressive Mont Zero UL sleeping bag. At just 300g it's perfect warm weather camps
COOKING:
- Potstand: Vargo Hexagon Stove Ti
- Woodburning Grill: Vargo Firebox 2.0
- Knife: Vargo Sobata 398 Ti Knife
- Stove: Trangia Alcohol Stove
- Pots: Trangia Hard Anodised 1.75ml pot + MSR Quick Skillet Frypan
- SnowPeak Titanium spork x2
- Mini grater
- Mini spatula
- Trangia pot holder
- Cigarette lighter x2
- Various spices
CLOTHING:
- Down Jacket: Mont Neon Down
- Waterproof Shell: 7Mesh Copilot
- Trail Jacket: Specialized Alpha Polartec
- Long Sleeve Shirt: Patagonia Sol Patrol
- T-shirt(s): 7Mesh Elevate Tee + IceBreaker Merino x2
- Shorts: Mont Mojo Shorts + 7Mesh Farside Short
- Pants:
- Underwear: Icebreaker Merino x3
