13 Reasons To Hate Bikepacking

BIKEPACKING.com March 19, 2025
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Over the years, Neil has learned a thing or two about bikepacking—and the frustrations that come with it. While many are familiar with those challenges, their clothes might not be. So here are a few common frustrations, some context on why they happen, and how to prepare for and overcome them This video was supported by Coros. Learn more about the Dura here: https://us.coros.com/dura Outline: Intro: 0:00 My Bike Isn’t Made for This: 0:34 Impossible To Find The Perfect Campsite: 1:24 Bugs Are The Worst: 2:20 Weather Betrayals: 4:18 Things Always Break: 5:12 It’s Just Too Long: 6:24 It Hurts: 7:25 No Sleep ‘Til Home Bed: 8:41 Nothing Fits: 9:44 Hiking, Not Riding: 10:48 Water Woes: 11:44 Always Hungry: 13:27 Unplanned Bodily Functions: 14:35 Final Thoughts: 15:37 Mentioned Links: Bikepacking Routes: https://bikepacking.com/bikepacking-routes/ Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: https://bikepacking.com/join/?utm_source=youtube #bikepacking #pedalfurther ------------- ::About The Host:: Neil Beltchenko (https://www.instagram.com/neil_beltchenko/) Geometry: 150lbs, 5'9.5", 32" inseam, +2.5" Ape index

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