We know gearing up for your first bikepacking overnighter can feel overwhelming. So, in this video, Neil shares some simple tips to help make your planning experience more enjoyable. He touches on packing and sleeping techniques, eating and hydration choices, route logistics, and much more... Do you enjoy our videos, routes, and articles? Help sustain this resource by joining the Bikepacking Collective: https://bikepacking.com/join/?utm_source=youtube Outline: Build a community (1:07) Have a bike? Perfect (1:54) How do I pack all that gear (3:16) How does one sleep outside (5:14) Fuel the engine (7:09) Getting out of a jam (9:55) The Route (11:00) Bikepacking is fun, go have fun (12:07) Mentioned Links: Overnight Bikepacking routes: (https://bikepacking.com/overnighters/) Bikepacking Repair: (https://bikepacking.com/gear/bikepacking-repair-kit/) Leave No Trace: (https://bikepacking.com/plog/seven-principles-for-bikepackers/) ------------- Hosted by Neil Beltchenko Music by Ben Weaver (https://benweaver.net) More at https://bikepacking.com