Bicycle touring kit list - Tried and tested gear after 3 years on the road cycling around the world

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Published 2024-07-05
Everything we carry on the bikes after 3 years cycling around the world, plus a look at the bikes themselves.
We look through each bag, explaining what we carry and where we store it, giving our honest opinion on each item, and highlighting our favourite things.
A complete list of the kit with links to the suppliers can be found on debsandtom.com at www.debsandtom.com/kit-list

All Comments (21)
  • @matyates8498
    Fair play proper bike tourers. You both must have the strongest legs. Looking forward to watching more cheers
  • @AB-qp6yj
    Just discovered, excellant genuine content. Great account of equipment. Good luck.
  • @Mike-vd2qt
    If you're in the U.S., for Bottom Bracket problem try a Phil Wood sealed square taper BB. It should last. For Deb's bike you could get a steel fork with disc brake mount. Check Black Mountain Cycles, he has a few steel forks for disc brakes, and is the best wheel builder in California if you want to get rid of that generator hub. Happy trails!☮
  • @williamdebs3992
    I just love following your adventures and enjoyed seeing what's in your kit.:medal-yellow-first-red:
  • @tomsitzman3952
    Nice to see a mature couple out and about. I just found your channel and it looks delightful. Years ago, I was on tour with a group of six friends and all the women brought a little black dress and a straw hat for a night on the town or village. You seem to be really enjoying yourselves and traveling at a sensible pace and have found out how to live the life of a 21st Century nomad. I'm a wee bit older and at 82 but I'm now doing short near to home trips since my riding friends are now registered in the book of memories.
  • @marknaylor9620
    Thanks for the video, lots of great information. Maybe a video on physically what it’s like to be cycling every day, stretching, resting, how to deal with any physical issues etc bad back, muscle strains would be interesting.
  • @pgpagaia
    Indeed about breathable waterproof. I also use plastic ones.
  • That was brilliant and really fascinating. I am glad I am not the only one who has lots of “just in case” 😀 Thank you for sharing.
  • @diruston229
    Well I didn’t understand the bike stuff but admire how ‘light’ you are able to travel. I guess if you’re responsible for getting up a mountain then it makes it a bit easier to do without things. Keep smiling x
  • @DonLesco
    Thrilled to see that the hat is still serving you well! Thank you for sharing your adventures!
  • @mangethegamer
    7:35 The maskot is a Pokemon called Tangela. It's a Grass-type Pokemon that looks like a tangle of vines with a pair of large eyes staring out from within. What the creature actually looks like inside is a mystery.
  • @gusnuk68
    I think everybody had their own "just in case" kinda thing for their touring bike set-up lol. New subs here. Really enjoy your video. I hope both of you are in a good health. Stay safe out there. I hope I can have a chance to do the same thing as yours. Someday.
  • @thehairs1970
    We have Helinox Chair Zeroes. I’m 6’5” and close to 96kg and they are good for me.
  • @Naufrago_Sur
    Thanks for the video. Always good to see what everyone carries. Gave me a few ideas for my setup.
  • @bobb2634
    Top notch and very useful information. Tom, I especially like the way you incorporated your tooth into your bike! 👍👍 🤔 There's a creative story to tell over a pint on how it got there. Amazing world tour!! 🚴🚴
  • Hey!....Great vid and you both have a very 'down-to-earth' presenter patter👍🏻
  • @garymoore5044
    Ahh the dodgy bottom brackets failing, ultimately you need a bottom bracket like royce, if you've got square taper, if you use a thru axle stlye, I'd go chris King. They all come with a price tag, but that initial outlay will keep you on the road. Happy cycling
  • Have watched every video you have made and both of you are truly an inspiration and a wonderful example of retirement, well done. Regarding the Ortlieb clips you could glue them in place?