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Linked on this page are pieces of equipment I have used for some time, and that I think are a good quality or good value product.

Angela Hart
Aug 2, 20243 min read
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Bikepacking Gear List V5.0 Excel download - The solution to my problems
The lure of the open road and the delights of living amongst nature for two days just isn't enough to motivate me to plan an overnight...

Angela Hart
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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17 'Alternative' Beginner Bikepacking Tips
Nothing is a constant in bikepacking; the terrain, the weather, your physical health, your mental health, your equipment and your interactio

Angela Hart
Oct 10, 20235 min read
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Bikepacking Mount Lawson Loop
Mistakes were made, no one died! Unlike Autumn 2022 when it didn't stop raining, Autumn 2023 was giving us beautiful crisp mornings and...

Angela Hart
Apr 30, 202323 min read
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Online Cycling Gear (OCG)-Independent Review
OCG buying experience and initial thoughts.
The only time I can go bikepacking is in the high summer, when it's too hot!

Angela Hart
Oct 25, 20223 min read
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Layering your summer sleep-system for Winter use on a Snowvernighter
If like me you're on a tight budget, and can't afford the luxury of different sets of camping gear for the different seasons, it's worth...

Angela Hart
Sep 3, 20225 min read
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Exped Lightning 60 litre Backpack - Review after 2 year's use and abuse!
I've used it for bikepacking, as luggage when flying, carrying shopping, in fact for all sorts of things for over two years now.

Angela Hart
Jan 30, 20223 min read
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New to Bikepacking - 12 Tips for your shakedown or first tour
I'm a meanderer, I like to ride slowly, savour nature and chill at camp. I'm in no rush to bash out the kilometers. I think with this...

Angela Hart
Jan 13, 20223 min read
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How to select the correct shoe size for Bikepacking, Backpacking and Hiking
After you've decided on the type of shoe or boot you want, start searching for the correct size of that item.

Angela Hart
Jan 10, 20227 min read
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How to select the best Footwear TYPE for Bikepacking, Backpacking and Hiking
There is no perfect footwear solution if you are hiking or riding on varied terrain. An important factor in the comfort of your...

Angela Hart
Jan 7, 20221 min read
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The Bikepacking Gear Essential for Seniors
One thing that may not rank as high as it should on your bikepacking or hiking gear list, could be your footwear. Unless you're using a...

Angela Hart
Dec 29, 20211 min read
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2 Must-know tips for your Sawyer Squeeze!
Tip 1 – Follow the instructions on the pouch! I love my Sawyer Squeeze, it’s a great little water filter but little did I know that if...

Angela Hart
Nov 25, 20213 min read
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Oer! Quick Release Pedals - Promend PD R67Q Quick Release Pedal Review
If you purchase these pedals via this link I may receive a small commission https://ebay.us/dMjv05 If you’ve read my Altravesur...

Angela Hart
Aug 21, 20215 min read
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Bikepacking Gear List V2.0
A downloadable list of all my bikepacking gear can be found in this post, first some background information. Clothes and personal items...

Angela Hart
May 22, 20216 min read
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A Bikepacking Overnighter - Every Day's A School Day
Complacency, that’s what it was, not that I didn’t put many hours into the preparation and packing up, a quick bikepacking over-nighter...

Angela Hart
May 16, 202114 min read
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Tent Review - Marmot Tungsten UL1P
I wanted a tent that was mainly free-standing, that only needed staking out when really windy. I chose the Marmot Tungsten UL1P.

Angela Hart
Feb 17, 20207 min read
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Bikepacking the Altravesur-Gear Review
My preference was to have a completely free-standing tent. I really can’t be doing with staking out the guy ropes every time I put it up. I

Angela Hart
Aug 18, 20199 min read
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Bikepacking the Altravesur-Gear List
This mid-range gear is smaller and lighter than 'normal' gear but not as light or as compact as the very expensive stuff.

Angela Hart
Aug 14, 20193 min read
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Chapter 27: Bikepacking the Altravesur-Hospital to the UK
In the arid plains of the Sierra de Cazola, I had fallen heavily from my bike, and was somewhat dazed. The first thing I knew that I'd fall

Angela Hart
Aug 4, 201922 min read
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Chapter 26: Bikepacking the Altravesur-Sierra de Cazorla to Hospital
I was hoping to get to the village of Santiago Pontones by nightfall, I left the refugio at half nine, a lot later than I’d planned. By now

Angela Hart
Aug 1, 20198 min read
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