KIT
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Brompton have created an ingenious system for carrying luggage on the front of the bike. The front carrier block allows you to attach any compatible Brompton bag onto the front of the bike. The luggage block is attached on the main frame and thus doesn't move when you steer (unlike traditional front pannier systems) creates a low centre of gravity. Unlike traditional cycle touring bikes that can carry 2 front panniers, 2 rear pannier, handle bar bag, saddle bag, and even more cargo on the rear rack (if require), our preferred luggage set up uses only 2 bags, the Brompton T-Bag mounted on the front carrier block and a rucksack on the rear (strapped down to the saddle and rear rack). We have tried and tested various luggage options (including Brompton's own rear Rack Bag) but settled on the 'T Bag - Rucksack' combo as it provides us with optimum combination of carrying capacity combined with flexibility. (When off the bike, we can simple put the rucksack on our back, carry the bike in one hand and the T-Bag in the other - making it easy to step on and off trains, etc.) This set up, when compared with a traditional touring set up, does however afford us less storage space, meaning we have to be a lot more considered with our choice of kit. (Currently we have been using the 31 litre T Bag and a 65 litre Vango Sherpa rucksack) |
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Often our most commonly used phrases when discussing kit are;
"It's too big!"
"It's too heavy!"
"We're carrying too much stuff!"
Over the years, we have; collected, replaced and refined a lot of our kit, and wanted to share some of our thought and top kit picks with you.
"It's too big!"
"It's too heavy!"
"We're carrying too much stuff!"
Over the years, we have; collected, replaced and refined a lot of our kit, and wanted to share some of our thought and top kit picks with you.
What we take on any one adventure will depend on the specific requirements of that adventure, E.g. Merino thermals for winter adventures, that are excluded from the summer kit.
CAMPING KIT
TENT: SLEEPING BAG: SLEEPING MAT: TARP:
- DD Super Light Tarp - 3x3m - Green (Used as a both a Tarp & a Groundsheet)
- Vango - Chair Kit (x2)
- Helinox - Chair One (x2)
COOKING KIT
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STOVE:
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FIRST AID KIT
Whilst you hope to never have to use it, its always worth taking a first aid kit with you on tour - juts in case.
What we carry will depend on the tour, we have highlighted some essential first aid kit items, as well as other interesting items we have added to our first aid kit(s) over the years.
COMING SOON !!!
ELECTRONICS
Most people carry some form of electronics whilst touring. It can be as simple as taking mobile phone to keep in touch or in case of emergency.
However when fully loaded for touring, it can sometime feels like we are carrying stock for a small electronic store with us!
We have listed the electronic kit we carry on tour and the reason why we carry it - most of this is non-essential, but it does allow us to update the site whilst we tour!
COMING SOON !!!
