Uploaded April 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
When I set off on my first solo bike tour, I cobbled together most of my gear from what I had, what I was able to get second hand, and what some kind folks let me borrow. Over the last four years of bike touring and bikepacking, I have slowly updated my gear. These are the 6 bike touring gear upgrades I can’t wait to take on my next adventure.
VIDEOS MENTIONED
Complete gear list for my European bike tour: youtu.be/TaYPJDfPV-o
Caught in a leaky tent in a rain storm: youtu.be/HGzA-oRDbRU
LINKS TO PRODUCTS
(Please note some of the below links are affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission from their purchase. This is at no cost to you and helps me continue making videos and sharing bike touring information and resources. Thank you for your support!)
Ortlieb Back Roller Classic Panniers: rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/onAP7vDucl
Ortlieb 4.1L Fork Pack Plus: rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/3CgQjzoZB5
Ortlieb Ultimate 6 Classic 8L: ortlieb.ca/products/ultimate-six-classic
products/ultimate-six-plus
MSR Elixir 2: msrgear.com/ca/tents/backpacking-tents/elixir-2-backpacking-tent/10311.html
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Bikepack: amzn.to/4eXTkx1
Showers Pass Ecolyte Elite: avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=7af4767c-bf31-46dc-bbf6-e77537092415&website_id=e566a365-0e6c-4171-b4d7-3a692903632e&url=https%3A%2F%2Fshowerspass.com%2Fcollections%2Fwomens-waterproof-jackets%2Fproducts%2Fwomens-ecolyte-jacket
Aeropress Go Travel Coffee Maker: rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/bXLFvLvHm1
Bridgedale waterproof socks (I use the Lightweight Stormsock): bridgedale.com
Shoe covers: mec.ca/en/product/6017-433/cloudburst-shoe-covers?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_r6hBhDdARIsAMIDhV9epVcaHkfMDlGZXm2ASj4y6tSaKHbA9MhXB9Gkre7HaanONCQ-fisaAoUKEALw_wcB&colour=Black
Much Off Sealant Tubeless Sealant: us.muc-off.com/products/tubeless-sealant
Dynaplug Tire Repair Plugs: dynaplug.com
***FREE BIKE TOUR NUTRITION GUIDE***
Want to feel and ride your best on your next cycle tour? Grab my 5 nutrition tips for bike touring as well as 2 adaptable recipes in this FREE e-book:
https://mailchi.mp/5efdca9e20ae/bike-tour-nutrition-guide
CHAPTERS
0:00 My European bike tour gear list: Then and Now
1:19 Better bike touring bags to spread out the weight
2:30 Upgrading to a lightweight bikepacking tent
3:25 Cycling rain protection: Showers Pass Ecolyte Elite jacket
4:42 A better way to brew coffee on a bike tour
5:38 Warm and dry feet bike touring
7:01 Reducing flats by going tubeless
WEBSITE
sheelaghdaly.com
INSTAGRAM
instagram.com/sheelagh.daly
Music by Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com
When I set off on my first solo bike tour, I cobbled together most of my gear from what I had, what I was able to get second hand, and what some kind folks let me borrow. Over the last four years of bike touring and bikepacking, I have slowly updated my gear. These are the 6 bike touring gear upgrades I can’t wait to take on my next adventure.
VIDEOS MENTIONED
Complete gear list for my European bike tour: youtu.be/TaYPJDfPV-o
Caught in a leaky tent in a rain storm: youtu.be/HGzA-oRDbRU
LINKS TO PRODUCTS
(Please note some of the below links are affiliate links. This means I earn a small commission from their purchase. This is at no cost to you and helps me continue making videos and sharing bike touring information and resources. Thank you for your support!)
Ortlieb Back Roller Classic Panniers: rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/onAP7vDucl
Ortlieb 4.1L Fork Pack Plus: rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/3CgQjzoZB5
Ortlieb Ultimate 6 Classic 8L: ortlieb.ca/products/ultimate-six-classic
products/ultimate-six-plus
MSR Elixir 2: msrgear.com/ca/tents/backpacking-tents/elixir-2-backpacking-tent/10311.html
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 Bikepack: amzn.to/4eXTkx1
Showers Pass Ecolyte Elite: avantlink.com/click.php?tool_type=cl&merchant_id=7af4767c-bf31-46dc-bbf6-e77537092415&website_id=e566a365-0e6c-4171-b4d7-3a692903632e&url=https%3A%2F%2Fshowerspass.com%2Fcollections%2Fwomens-waterproof-jackets%2Fproducts%2Fwomens-ecolyte-jacket
Aeropress Go Travel Coffee Maker: rei.rockporch.com/prdlink/bXLFvLvHm1
Bridgedale waterproof socks (I use the Lightweight Stormsock): bridgedale.com
Shoe covers: mec.ca/en/product/6017-433/cloudburst-shoe-covers?gclid=Cj0KCQjw_r6hBhDdARIsAMIDhV9epVcaHkfMDlGZXm2ASj4y6tSaKHbA9MhXB9Gkre7HaanONCQ-fisaAoUKEALw_wcB&colour=Black
Much Off Sealant Tubeless Sealant: us.muc-off.com/products/tubeless-sealant
Dynaplug Tire Repair Plugs: dynaplug.com
***FREE BIKE TOUR NUTRITION GUIDE***
Want to feel and ride your best on your next cycle tour? Grab my 5 nutrition tips for bike touring as well as 2 adaptable recipes in this FREE e-book:
https://mailchi.mp/5efdca9e20ae/bike-tour-nutrition-guide
CHAPTERS
0:00 My European bike tour gear list: Then and Now
1:19 Better bike touring bags to spread out the weight
2:30 Upgrading to a lightweight bikepacking tent
3:25 Cycling rain protection: Showers Pass Ecolyte Elite jacket
4:42 A better way to brew coffee on a bike tour
5:38 Warm and dry feet bike touring
7:01 Reducing flats by going tubeless
WEBSITE
sheelaghdaly.com
instagram.com/sheelagh.daly
Music by Epidemic Sound: epidemicsound.com
