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I would like to record my sweet bikepacking memories in a journal. I’ll write about what kind of equipment I used in certain temperatures and that sort of stuff.<\/p>\n

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Bike : Black Mountain Cycles La Cabra<\/a>
\nDate : March 18-19th 2025
\nWeather : Sunny, then snow
\nTemperature : 12\u00b0C\/53\u00b0F in day time, 0\u00b0C\/32\u00b0F in the morning and at night.
\nCampsite : Kawai Campsite<\/a>
\nRoute : Hachioji Station – Okutama (47\u339e, 800m climb)<\/p>\n

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Main Storage : *FAIRWEATHER* handlebar bag ADV (custom)<\/a><\/p>\n

I loaded my cooking equipment and camera equipment in the bar bag, then loaded the sleeping bag on top using the Cargo Net<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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I loaded my tent and mattress on the fork, using the Voile Straps 20inch(50.8cm)<\/a> and *KING CAGE* mini thing cage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I rode a very bumpy trail with this set up, but the Mini Thing Cage held both of the stuff nice and sturdy. I didn’t feel any stress.
\nHowever, it looks like the tent has moved a bit. I recommend the *KING CAGE* manything cage<\/a> for things that are difficult to keep the shape, like the tent.<\/p>\n

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Saddle bag : Swift Zeitgeist<\/a><\/p>\n

I put extra clothes and some toiletry stuff in the Zeitgeist. Again, I used the cargo net to put my packable jacket on top of the saddle bag.<\/p>\n

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That is a\u00a0*CARRADICE* bagman QR (L)<\/a> that is supporting the saddle bag.<\/p>\n

It attaches on the saddle and can be removed with the bag attached with the quick release, so I put everything I would want in the tent in here. The distance from the saddle rail and rear tire is about 27cm on this bike.<\/p>\n

When having this much clearance, the bag will not touch the tire when going up a curb. If the bag is pretty close to the tire when the bike is stopped you may have some issues with the set up.<\/p>\n

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Frame bag : Fairweather Custom<\/p>\n

This is the only bag in my set up with a zip closure, so I can access the stuff\u00a0 in this bag the quickest. I put my repair kit, headlight, small camera equipment and snacks in there.<\/p>\n

I had the bag made by Jugg with putting the frame pump in place in mind. I also had to carry a tripod, so I put in on the top tube using Voile Straps. It does make straddling the bike harder and I can’t sit on the top tube to relax, but no issues when riding.<\/p>\n

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I recommend stem bags<\/a> when you don’t have the space for a bottle cage from full frame bags. I also put the ABC cage <\/a>on the downtube cage mount.<\/p>\n

Stuff To Improve<\/strong><\/p>\n

I underestimated the weather. I didn’t bring rain gear and I will never forget riding in the freezing cold on the second day. I rushed into a supply store and bought cheap rain gear so I survived, but I highly recommend bringing rain gear regardless of the weather.<\/p>\n

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