Just got back from a short (long-weekend) ride. Took some of the same gear you spoke about. totally agree with taking candles... (but be careful in the tent, obviously)
If you have 5 mins... check out the short vid of my tour in Japan.
im planning my first trip for next year for myself and a friend or two were going about 70 miles from anchorage to big lake for the 4th of july next year do you have any tips?
@echo5flight I'm assuming Anchorage, Ak - right - I've never camped up there before but camping equipment however is pretty universal. Make sure you plan miles per day that you you comfortably handle - in other words don't over do it. Get plenty of rest at nights and eat well (energy). Watch traffic carefully and always wear your helmet. Also, don't forget to have FUN - do fun things along the way (explore, photography etc.). What kind of bike do you have? I now have a Novara Safari.
@camfromgm i rerouted my trip and now its just under 65 miles, i was planning on doing it all in one trip just taking maybe a 10 minute break every hour or two and stopping for lunch i did 40 miles today took me about 3.5 hours with a little break time and lunch but the bike i have is a schwinn sidewinder mountain bike nothing spectacular but it works i was planning on getting a better seat and handles and pedals just to make it more comfortable.
My appetite on cycling trips does get a bit voracious. I could avoid all the kitchen gear by eating out (I hear a lot of cyclists do that), but I don't like to spend a lot of money while out on the trail.
A typical dinner for me is probably mac-n-chse or rice, fish or brats. Often it's just one or the other however, but yes I do love to cook frequently - it's fun.
As for the windscreen - it 's super light and squeezes in anywhere.
do u always try for camp grounds it seems it would be easier just any where theres woods that way toy dont half to pay for you to sleep otherwise you might as well sleep in a motel i try to stay away from people and sites
@wbuttry In 1997 I took this same exact route (north - along lake Superior) and at that time there was a lot more "public" land and I did camp on the shore and some other places other than campgrounds. In 2010 it"s quite a different story up there. Now, there's practically no public land that has not been spoken for, and there are "no tresspassing" signs literally everywhere. Also, staying at campgrounds provides me with a fresh water source and an occassional shower - very nice on a trip!
Love your video man. very imformative
jpampongan 2 months ago
Nice work.
Just got back from a short (long-weekend) ride. Took some of the same gear you spoke about. totally agree with taking candles... (but be careful in the tent, obviously)
If you have 5 mins... check out the short vid of my tour in Japan.
cheers!
phillywrap1 3 months ago
I wish I could do that and skip the whole entire skool year
shonenarts23 5 months ago
@shonenarts23 Don't we all?
camfromgm 5 months ago
Good video. Thanks.
ajhilger 6 months ago
im planning my first trip for next year for myself and a friend or two were going about 70 miles from anchorage to big lake for the 4th of july next year do you have any tips?
echo5flight 8 months ago
@echo5flight I'm assuming Anchorage, Ak - right - I've never camped up there before but camping equipment however is pretty universal. Make sure you plan miles per day that you you comfortably handle - in other words don't over do it. Get plenty of rest at nights and eat well (energy). Watch traffic carefully and always wear your helmet. Also, don't forget to have FUN - do fun things along the way (explore, photography etc.). What kind of bike do you have? I now have a Novara Safari.
camfromgm 8 months ago
@camfromgm i rerouted my trip and now its just under 65 miles, i was planning on doing it all in one trip just taking maybe a 10 minute break every hour or two and stopping for lunch i did 40 miles today took me about 3.5 hours with a little break time and lunch but the bike i have is a schwinn sidewinder mountain bike nothing spectacular but it works i was planning on getting a better seat and handles and pedals just to make it more comfortable.
echo5flight 8 months ago
instead of the clothes pins, use binder clips.. those clip suck.
loh1110 8 months ago
Nice video. That's a heavy stove and large windscreen... you must really enjoy cooking a tasty meal. Keep it up!
cyclist01222 1 year ago
My appetite on cycling trips does get a bit voracious. I could avoid all the kitchen gear by eating out (I hear a lot of cyclists do that), but I don't like to spend a lot of money while out on the trail.
A typical dinner for me is probably mac-n-chse or rice, fish or brats. Often it's just one or the other however, but yes I do love to cook frequently - it's fun.
As for the windscreen - it 's super light and squeezes in anywhere.
Thank you for your comment.
camfromgm 1 year ago
do u always try for camp grounds it seems it would be easier just any where theres woods that way toy dont half to pay for you to sleep otherwise you might as well sleep in a motel i try to stay away from people and sites
wbuttry 1 year ago
@wbuttry In 1997 I took this same exact route (north - along lake Superior) and at that time there was a lot more "public" land and I did camp on the shore and some other places other than campgrounds. In 2010 it"s quite a different story up there. Now, there's practically no public land that has not been spoken for, and there are "no tresspassing" signs literally everywhere. Also, staying at campgrounds provides me with a fresh water source and an occassional shower - very nice on a trip!
camfromgm 1 year ago