Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 21 hours ago

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RESOURCES MENTIONED
→ Scottish Outdoor Access Code for wild camping: https://www.nature.scot/doc/scottish-outdoor-access-code
→ Back country camping primer: andrewskurka.com/five-star-campsites-part-1-introduction
→ Pitching a tent in strong winds (and other interesting info in the links on the page): slowerhiking.com/shelter/tents-in-strong-wind-how-to-pitch-your-tent

VIDEOS MENTIONED
→ Bikepacking Scotland Solo Begins: youtu.be/X49dkaavcY8?si=yILYtSWVI_v9BLxm
→ Brutal Winds on the Outer Hebrides: youtu.be/hP2Dv5rI2Hw?si=J2z-m-vDXdc99VFD
→ Bikepacking Harris and Lewis: youtu.be/wWdlXJXvqnY?si=NSpDkEzzAMCrsjA9
→ 10 Days Alone Across the Highlands: youtu.be/quPFZvyBS-E?si=Ot7pTj5bT3zUXuI9
→ Bikepacking the Netherlands: youtu.be/GIuWjM3a4Tg?si=yPlZL_WmXuTUprVh

VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 My biggest bikepacking mistakes
1:05 Packing the right amount of gear
2:07 Arranging gear on bike for balance
3:40 Ticks and other bug protection
6:06 Water & hydration on a bike tour
7:32 Barefoot shoes and cycling
9:32 Balancing rest days on tour
10:11 Camping in windy conditions
12:35 Wild camping solo on a bike tour
13:58 Share your "toot toots"
14:33 Damaged passport
16:40 Important piece of adventure gear
17:59 Helpful spare bike part for future

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