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restrap saddle bag (18l) review
This is video 3 of 3 where I will be looking at a new Bikepacking setup sent to me by the lovely people at Restrap. Three bags, three...
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Restrap frame bag (4.5L) review
This is video 2 of 3 where I will be looking at a new Bikepacking setup sent to me by the lovely people at Restrap. Three bags, three...
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Restrap bar bag (14l) review
This is video 1 of 3 where I will be looking at a new Bikepacking setup sent to me by the lovely people at Restrap. Three bags, three...
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Meeting Markus Stitz!
I was lucky enough to meet Bikepacking Scotlands very own Markus Stitz just before he was delivering a talk in The Scottish Borders. He...
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My Bikepacking Year: Episode 9 of 12 – September @ Tantallon Castle
The weather is on the turn and the cold months are coming! I'm working with Historic Scotland again this month and visiting Tantallon...
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My Bikepacking Year: Episode 8 of 12 – August @ Edinburgh Castle
Something a little bit different this month. Working with Historic Scotland I decided to find out if Edinburgh Castle was a suitable...
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My Bikepacking Year: Episode 7 of 12 – July @ Loch eddy
The more I do these videos the more I learn. I'm really happy with this edit of my recent trip to Loch Eddy. My friend Sunny joined me...
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Mountain biking with a 2 year old...
A beautiful summer day, the shotgun seat was fitted, so we all jumped in the car and headed into the wilderness to ride some gravel...
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My Bikepacking Year: Episode 6 of 12 – June @ Loch Sike
After my winter trips I think I deserved a little bit of sun and Scotland came through for me! A very hot day on the bike, some...
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Ortlieb Bikepacking Bags Review - 6 Months of Use - How Are They?
At the start of my YouTube channel I made 3 in depth reviews on the bags I purchased. If you want to see these more detailed reviews then...
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My Bikepacking Year: Episode 5 of 12 – May @ Clovenfords
Episode 5 is here and the good weather decided to join me for the first time this year! No rain, snow, crazy winds - just beautiful...
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5 Reasons to Commute By Bike
Now the sun comes up earlier and goes to sleep a little bit later lots of you might be thinking about dusting that bike off and riding to...
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Bikepacking Shoes – Northwave Raptor Arctic GTX Review
When it comes to Bikepacking, especially during the winter months in Scotland, you need a pair of shoes that can do numerous jobs. They...
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Craft Cadence Cycling Backpack Review
A few weeks ago John from Craft Cadence got in touch with me and asked if I would like to test their 21 litre roll top backpack. As this...
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My Bikepacking Year: Episode 4 of 12 – April @ Watch Water Reservoir
Well the spring has arrived… at least it has according to the calendar. Someone needs to let the sun know that Scotland would like a...
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My Bikepacking Year: Episode 3 of 12 – March @ Alemoor Reservoir
Well as it was the end of March I had hoped for some warmer weather as I headed out on my monthly Bikepacking trip. Scotland and its...
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My Bikepacking Year: Episode 2 of 12 – February @ Hopes Reservoir
Winter Bikepacking trip number 2 has been completed! Another stunning location with some very testing weather. However, I met up with a...
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Sea To Summit Ether Light XT Sleeping Mat Review!
Having recently upgraded my sleeping mat to the Sea to Summit Ether Light XT I thought it only right to give you a review. Is it really...
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What’s In The Bags?! A Detailed Look At My Bikepacking Gear!
On my last video I had a short section where I briefly covered what equipment I had in my Bikepacking bags. It was a popular part of the...
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My Bikepacking Year: Episode 1 of 12 – January @ Eddy Loch
Last weekend I ventured out in The Scottish Borders to a very beautiful place called Loch Eddy. Bikepacking trip number 1 of 2023 was...
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