Bikepacking means hitting the road, cycling off, and spending the night there, no matter how far you've traveled. Everything you need has to be stowed in the bags on your bike. Since there's limited space, it's clear: only take the essentials.
Our insider tip: don't skimp on the sleeping bag! It's no use bringing the lightest and smallest sleeping bag, only to end up freezing or having trouble sleeping because it's too tight and too small.
And if you wake up the next morning without sleep, you have no energy for the next stage.
Play it safe: The comfort temperature of your sleeping bag should be a few degrees lower than the minimum temperature. This way, you'll be on the safe side if the weather changes. And if you're exhausted or sick one evening, you'll automatically feel colder. Don't let weight hounds mislead you—after all, what's a possible 200g more weight on your sleeping bag? Just a few sips of water—those are the proportions that count.
