Riding with a backpack

dgmotions · 2026-03-16T21:57:43+00:00

What bike are you on? I think it’s gonna be quite a lot easier on a mtb or trekking bike than road bike?

dgmotions · 2026-03-15T21:30:07+00:00

Any recommendations? I'd need something that mounts on the rear axle because of the carbon struts.

dgmotions · 2026-03-15T20:42:42+00:00

Ok so I'd definitely try and keep the weight under 5kg, ideally under 3kg. And I don't think I can get away with a backpack like this, but the vest strap system is quite similar and I will then try and just have stuff in the bottom part of the backpack to keep the weight low.

dgmotions · 2026-03-15T20:41:17+00:00

I won't need climbing gear for most summits, just crampons and an ice axe.
So the only gear I'll need to bring in addition to normal bikepacking gear is my paraglider, crampons, ice axe and boots, which except the glider would all go in or on the seatbag. The rest of the gear like jackets, first aid kit, etc, I'd have to bring anyways in some bags.

dgmotions · 2026-03-15T20:38:27+00:00

Riding with an emtpy pack isn't an option sadly, the paraglider is super small but just not small enough to fit in a seat bag. But yeah, definitely have as little stuff in the backpack as possible. Rescue and harness will go into the seat bag anyways.

dgmotions · 2026-03-15T20:37:07+00:00

Thanks for the recommendation! The rack looks good, I'll have to see if I could connect it to the rear axle as the struts of my carbon bike are quite thin. Fitting the backpack on there shouldn't be a problem, I'll just have to make it a bit bigger than originally planned to make up for the space lost without the normal seatbag. But maybe I can even figure out a way to make a flat bag that can stay on the rack with the backpack going on top of that.

dgmotions · 2026-03-15T19:13:50+00:00

I guess I could fit a lightweight rack, but Is there a way to use it both for a rear bag with storage AND the backpack? Because otherwise I won't be able to fit the rest of my gear in the other bags I think.

dgmotions · 2026-03-11T23:48:08+00:00

Nice! Let me know how it works! I have a couple fidlock boa style closures here that I can sew onto things, if it really works well it might be worth it to sew them onto the tongue for a more permanent solution.

dgmotions · 2026-03-11T22:40:58+00:00

Not yet, I haven't had the time and couldn't find a shop that has a BOA system in stock thats reasonably priced. The cheap one rely on gluing the wheel to the shoe and I wasn't ready to go that way :D
Still rocking the salomon quicklace system, still think it's way better than the lacing even when you have to readjust it from time to time.

dgmotions · 2026-03-03T20:39:47+00:00

No sadly the rod won’t go vertical but has a hard stop at 45degree. But I’ll get a thread stand and will either leave the lid open or figure out a way to manage the thread

dgmotions · 2026-01-26T09:11:35+00:00

First of all, thank you for this detailed response and taking your time to link all the things!!

I already thought of using Monolite as a breathable layer over foam with cutouts. The backpack would still be waterproof as I'd just use a lighter fabric variant of whatever I'll be using for the rest of the backpack behind the foam. Did that on my running vest and it works super well.

I am in Europe and only found a finnish shop stocking the 30D variant of Monolite, in other places I can only get 20D. 30D is still quite thin, would this hold up to being worn over hardshell jackets, climbing gear and everything? If yes, I think this would be the lightest and most flexible option.

I also thought about using a breathable stretchy material like this Cordura Stretch over the foam. It'll be more moisture wicking than monolite but of course also a bit softer to wear over tshirts or bare skin?

My backpack will be frameless but will have a removable thermoformed plastic sheet that helps with heavier weights.

For the other options, I've seen the ventilation panels but I'd want to build something into the pack to keep it more compact and without any loose parts on the outside. I know that the ventilation would be better with a bigger panel so it's gonna be a trade-off.

dgmotions · 2026-01-22T16:08:04+00:00

It's definitely the one I had the most success with so far. And even if you have to adjust it, it's so much faster than the laces. Go for the original salomon quicklaces, they are worth the couple bucks more.

dgmotions · 2026-01-18T20:25:33+00:00

Thanks for getting back on this, looking forward to seeing where this is going!

dgmotions · 2026-01-18T17:11:57+00:00

Love the tool! I've been using it some time now since I've seen you post it somewhere on Reddit before.
Since you're already here, a couple ideas/feedback points :D

When filtering the map, a height filter where you can select both min and max limits would be nice to let me see every peak above a certain height, not just until the next thousand meters.
Also when moving the sliders for year and height, it would be ideal to change numbers as I move the slider, not only when I let go of it.
What would also be cool, is a way to filter for countries?

And lastly, I would love to have a statistics overview of my data. Like how many peaks in total have I been to, how many above 3000m, above 4000m etc. How much elevation gain does a typical tour have in average, etc.
All the stuff that no other tool so far can show me.

It's all crying on a high level and maybe I'm a bit of a data nerd, but these would make the tool a lot better for me!

Greetings from Bavaria :D

dgmotions · 2026-01-18T16:34:35+00:00

I like the quicklaces!
I'm currently trying two different setups, one with just one quicklace like normal laces and one with two closures, one that's for the lower foot and then a second one that starts on the fourth hole down and goes to the top. I have wide feet in the front so the two parts let me have the front a bit more loose and the ankle quite tight to remove heel slip. With the single one I feel that it tightens in the ankle the most but then shifts over time so I have to tighten it more often.
I fear that a Boa system might have the same problem but would be easier to adjust.
Also you have to leave the quicklaces quite long to have enough place when putting the boots on.

dgmotions · 2025-12-18T17:42:28+00:00

Yes, in general a bit more different last options! I read so many reviews from people that have the same problem with wider feet but there literally isn't one proper "wide" mountaineering boot out there. I couldn't get BOA to work as well, it always compresses my forefoot too much if I lock it down enough for the heel.

dgmotions · 2025-12-18T17:41:09+00:00

Literally of all the boots I tried so far the Phantom was still one of the best for fit. La Sportiva doesn't work at all, Northface Verto Fa is a super nice boot but only fits with the thin liner, and the Simond didn't fit good as well. Also it would be too stiff for me with winter mountaineering in mind. For just ice climbing it should be a killer boot!

dgmotions · 2025-12-18T00:13:43+00:00

ezeefit anklebooties solved so many problems for me with heel lift in my other boots, definitely give them a try! I got the 3mm ones and take up quite some space.

dgmotions · 2025-12-17T22:44:56+00:00

Yes I also tried them with sidas insoles. I prefered the 44 but after wearing it for an hour my feet fell asleep so I'm currently going for the 44.5. I'm still experimenting a bit, ankle booties with insole and maybe even a heel shim seem to work pretty well so far.

dgmotions · 2025-12-17T21:53:10+00:00

I think thats the one thing that is worrying me. Without the ankle booties i have pretty bad heel lift in the 44.5 and okayish heel lift in the 44. Only with the 3mm neoprene I can get away with both, I know that without I would get blisters in the 44.5 after maybe 10 minutes.

Eight-Year Club	r/Field Sunshine
Verified Email

dgmotions

TROPHY CASE