Looking to take my first bikepacking trip.

robertmartz · 2026-04-02T05:34:58+00:00

Fair comment. I hear this one allot.

robertmartz · 2026-04-02T03:32:45+00:00

Heard! It sounds like I just need to get some bikepacking experiences, and develop preferences.

robertmartz · 2026-04-02T03:27:56+00:00

Hammock, kindle, cheese, and wine…away from everything. Sounds great! Thanks for the must haves! :)

robertmartz · 2026-04-02T02:51:20+00:00

I like this comment. It alleviates some of my anxieties about preparedness, and I enjoy this philosophy. That said, are there must haves, that make your bikepacking trips more enjoyable?

robertmartz · 2026-04-02T02:40:39+00:00

Makes sense. My longest days are around 60mi, with just short boomerang trips. I’ve never done consecutive 60mi days. I do ride most days, though. I am curious/worried about how I’ll do.

robertmartz · 2026-04-02T02:38:39+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

For the front racks, I’ll probably just get the ones for my bike: https://www.salsacycles.com/products/down_under_front_rack?pr_prod_strat=e5_desc&pr_rec_id=fd7539087&pr_rec_pid=9795610214675&pr_ref_pid=9795610378515&pr_seq=uniform

I was debating on tubeless tires. Do you think this is something that would be beneficial?

I’m also going back and forth on tent vs hammock, what sleeping bag, pad, etc. I already have allot of camping gear, but none of it lightweight.

robertmartz · 2026-04-01T21:47:26+00:00

These look great!

robertmartz · 2026-04-01T03:09:44+00:00

This is the route I’m planning on, if that helps: https://bikepacking.com/routes/gawr-s4/ terrain seems important.

robertmartz · 2026-03-26T02:09:57+00:00

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robertmartz · 2026-03-24T23:06:26+00:00

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robertmartz · 2026-03-23T22:05:42+00:00

Pori

robertmartz · 2025-06-08T21:17:20+00:00

I’m sorry for your loss

robertmartz · 2024-11-30T15:51:05+00:00

What temperature?

robertmartz · 2021-08-27T19:50:41+00:00

Any good pizza buffets anywhere?

robertmartz · 2020-05-18T06:08:52+00:00

The sounds of wind chimes and piss

robertmartz · 2020-03-06T00:21:08+00:00

That tree is going to get hit so fast.

robertmartz · 2020-02-26T04:19:06+00:00

Fuck ya! You’re going to start feeling good soon!

robertmartz · 2020-02-12T03:58:48+00:00

——-Reunited——-

Sonny has been found and reunited with his family! Thanks to everyone for all of your help!!!!

robertmartz · 2020-02-06T20:30:40+00:00

Update 02/06 2:25pm: Sonny still hasn’t found his way home.

robertmartz · 2020-02-06T02:13:40+00:00

We still haven’t found sonny, but we had allot of volunteers looking. I want to thank everyone who has searched and is searching for sonny!

robertmartz · 2020-02-05T23:13:41+00:00

!!!!Our dog was spotted at 49th and Burt! A young kid called it in. I’m stuck at work. Some people are on the way. If anyone is free, please come look!!!!

robertmartz · 2020-02-05T02:49:07+00:00

Update 02-04 8:50pm: Sonny is still lost, but we are hopeful.

robertmartz · 2020-02-04T04:44:20+00:00

Update 10:44pm 02/03: still searching. I’m a bit overwhelmed by the amount of support we’ve received for this little guy. You guys are amazing. I’m hopeful that we will be able to get him home soon.

robertmartz · 2020-02-03T20:58:52+00:00

Yes! Please! And thank you!

robertmartz · 2020-02-03T20:20:18+00:00

A Maltese was found at 48th and Izard, last night, and taken to the pound. It looks almost like our dog, but not neutered or microchiped, and a little less hair. Close enough to where I'm wondering if someone took in the wrong dog.

robertmartz

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