Gear
The Equipment We Use in Real Expedition Conditions
Everything listed here is part of our daily life: long riding days, remote tracks, bad weather, filming constraints, bivouacs, hike-a-bike sections, border crossings, paragliding missions and fully loaded bikes.
Pilot Locum
The Pilot Locum is the heart of our bikepacking setup. We chose it because we needed a bike that could handle long distances, remote gravel roads, mountain passes, rough tracks and fully loaded expedition riding, while staying comfortable and efficient enough for months on the road. For us, the bike is not just a piece of gear. It is our home, our transport, our filming base and the tool that allows us to reach stories from the ground.
Full Gear List
Explore the full list of the equipment we use for bikepacking, filming, camping, clothing, repair, paragliding and daily expedition life.
BIKE FRAME - PILOT LOCUM
Our expedition bike. Super comfortable, very stable when loaded, and a perfect match for long days with heavy bags and filming gear. Also incredibly efficient on roads.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
DRIVETRAIN - PINION C1.12i GEARBOX
A game changer for loaded bikepacking. Huge gear range, smooth shifting, and perfect when climbing horrible steep roads with 40 kg bikes.
- Weight
- ~2,100 g | 4.6 lb
- Quantity
- 2
DRIVE BELT - GATES CARBON DRIVE
We love how clean and low-maintenance it is. No grease, no mess, and almost nothing to do except basic cleaning.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
FORK - DT SWISS F535 ONE
Reliable and simple. A solid choice for long-distance riding and rough roads.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
TYRES - SCHWALBE WICKED WILL 29 x 2.6
A great balance between speed, grip, and comfort. We run them tubeless for fewer punctures and better comfort.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 4
SEATPOST - KINEKT ALUMINIUM
A huge comfort upgrade, especially over long days. It takes a lot of stress off the body and lower back.
- Weight
- ~525-566 g | 1.16-1.25 lb
- Quantity
- 2
HANDLEBARS - VELO ORANGE CRAZY BARS
We love the extra hand positions. They make long days more comfortable and give a super practical cockpit for adventure riding.
- Weight
- ~530 g | 1.17 lb
- Quantity
- 2
WHEELS - OHR B30
A strong and dependable wheelset is essential for loaded off-road travel.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
BRAKES - SHIMANO XT
Simple, proven, and easy to live with on a long trip. Good braking confidence with fully loaded bikes.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
PEDALS - EXUSTAR FLAT PEDALS
Chosen for simplicity and everyday practicality on and off the bike.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
HANDLEBAR BAG - TAILFIN
Brilliant for carrying a lot up front, and the straps let us attach extra gear like water when needed.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
REAR BAG - TAILFIN CARGOPACK 18L
A super clean rear storage solution. Stable, practical, and perfect for carrying bulky but light gear.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
SIDE BAG - TAILFIN 22L
We adapt the volume depending on the trip. The 22L version is great when we carry more gear, including paragliding equipment.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
TOP TUBE BAG - TAILFIN LONG
Perfect for easy-access essentials like a bank card, snacks, and small repair items.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
DOWN TUBE BAG - TAILFIN
A smart place to carry dense or heavy gear low on the bike.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
COCKPIT STORAGE - DESING WISH BOTTLE HOLDER
Really useful for keeping a phone and small essentials close at hand while riding.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
SADDLE - BROOKS B17
For us, nothing beats leather for comfort over time. A classic choice that feels better the longer we ride it.
- Weight
- ~520 g | 1.15 lb
- Quantity
- 2
DRY BAG - SAMAYA
A very handy waterproof bag for bivouacs, hiking side missions, or keeping key gear dry.
- Weight
- from 30 g | 1.1 oz
- Quantity
- 1
STRAPS - FIXPLUS 46 / 66 CM
Simple but essential. We use them everywhere to attach extra gear and adapt the setup on the fly.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 8
TENT - SAMAYA 2.5
We love how fast it goes up and how much space it offers inside. A great tent for serious adventures.
- Weight
- 2,000 g | 4.4 lb
- Quantity
- 1
FOOTPRINT - SAMAYA FOOTPRINT2.5 LIGHT
Worth it to protect the tent floor and make the setup last longer.
- Weight
- 195 g | 6.9 oz
- Quantity
- 1
SLEEPING BAG - CUMULUS TENEQA 850
Chosen for cold nights and remote bivouacs where warmth really matters.
- Weight
- 1,310 g | 2.9 lb
- Quantity
- 2
SLEEPING MAT - THERM-A-REST NEOAIR XLITE NXT
Light, compact, and comfortable enough for a proper night of recovery.
- Weight
- 370 g | 13 oz
- Quantity
- 2
PILLOW - SEA TO SUMMIT
A tiny luxury that makes sleep much better for almost no extra weight.
- Weight
- 57 g | 2 oz
- Quantity
- 2
TOWEL - DECATHLON TRAVEL TOWEL
Quick-drying, practical, and enough for everyday use without taking much space.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
SINK PLUG - UNIVERSAL
A tiny but very useful item when washing clothes or gear on the road.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
EARPLUGS - SLEEP ESSENTIAL
Small, light, and sometimes absolutely essential for good sleep.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
STOVE SYSTEM - TRAIL DESIGNS SIDEWINDER TI-TRI
One of the best pieces of gear we have used for cooking. On a five-week trip in Italy, we used only about one litre of alcohol fuel.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
ALCOHOL STOVE - TRAIL DESIGNS KOJIN
A simple, efficient, and very satisfying stove to use on the road.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
POT - EVERNEW TITANIUM ULTRALIGHT 900ML
A lightweight titanium pot that fits perfectly with the minimalist cooking setup.
- Weight
- 115 g | 4.06 oz
- Quantity
- 1
BOTTLES - 950 ML
Simple and reliable daily water bottles.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 4
WATER STORAGE - HYDRAPAK SEEKER 4L
Brilliant when we need to carry a lot of extra water in remote sections.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 3
FILTERED WATER STORAGE - HYDRAPAK SEEKER + FILTER 3L
A great way to combine water transport and filtration in one compact setup.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
DOWN JACKET - LAGOPED
A warm and versatile insulation layer that fits perfectly with the rest of our outdoor setup.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
T-SHIRTS - LAGOPED
Simple, comfortable, and reliable for long trips where we wear the same pieces again and again.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- multiple
LAYERS - LAGOPED
Solid everyday outdoor clothing that works well across a wide range of conditions.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- multiple
CYCLING SHORTS - LAGOPED
A practical short for riding days and all-day comfort.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
BEANIE - LAGOPED
Essential when it gets cold. Tiny, warm, and always worth carrying.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
NECK GAITER - LAGOPED
A small item that adds a lot of comfort in wind, cold, and variable weather.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
HEAVY DOWN JACKET - CUMULUS NEOLITE ENDURANCE
Our big insulation piece for cold bivouacs and high, exposed places.
- Weight
- ~563 g | 1.24 lb
- Quantity
- 2
DOWN PANTS - CUMULUS
A real comfort boost for cold camps and mornings when temperatures drop hard.
- Weight
- ~204 g | 7.2 oz
- Quantity
- 2
RAIN JACKET - LAGOPED EVE
We have used this kind of shell for years. Reliable, protective, and a key layer in bad weather.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
SHOES - GIRO TRACKER
They feel like slippers while still working great on the bike. One of our favourite pieces of bikepacking gear.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
SUNGLASSES - ALTITUDE EYEWEAR COSMOS CAT. 4
Category 4 lenses are essential for long days outdoors and for properly protecting the eyes.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
SUNGLASSES - ALTITUDE EYEWEAR TEMPO PHOTOCHROMIC
Great in darker weather, rain, or mixed conditions when the light keeps changing.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
BIKE COMPUTER - COROS DURA
A serious navigation and battery-life tool for long days on the bike.
- Weight
- ~97 g | 3.4 oz
- Quantity
- 2
WATCH - COROS VERTIX 2
A robust outdoor watch for navigation, tracking, and expedition life.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
EMERGENCY BEACON - OCEAN SIGNAL PLB1
A brilliant safety layer because there is no subscription. We keep it for true life-threatening emergencies.
- Weight
- 116 g | 4.1 oz
- Quantity
- 1
SATELLITE MESSENGER - BIVY STICK
Works really well and gives us a lighter-cost satellite messaging option than some competitors.
- Weight
- ~100 g | 3.5 oz
- Quantity
- 1
BIKE LIGHT - DAFFODIL LEC500 REAR LIGHT
A small rechargeable rear light that helps us stay visible on roads, tunnels, and low-light sections.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
LAPTOP - MACBOOK AIR 13
Our lightweight editing and admin computer for life on the road.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
PHONE - IPHONE 17 PRO MAX
A core tool for filming, navigation, communication, and everyday travel logistics.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 2
CHARGER - UGREEN NEXODE 100W USB-C
A compact multi-port charger to recharge several expedition devices from one socket.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
USB-C CABLE - ZKAPOR 2M 100W 2-PACK
Long USB-C cables are surprisingly useful when sockets are badly placed or when charging inside tents and cafés.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
POWER BANK - INIU 20,000 MAH
A great balance of capacity, weight, and output power for bikepacking and travel.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
PHONE MOUNT - SINCETOP Q SERIES QUAD
A sturdy phone mount for quick access to navigation and filming on the bike.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
SPOKE WRENCH - PARK TOOL SW-2C
Brilliant for replacing spokes or doing a quick wheel true on the road.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
MIRROR - ZEFAL SPIN
Tiny and practical for checking traffic behind us without turning around all the time.
- Weight
- ~45 g | 1.6 oz
- Quantity
- 1
MULTITOOL - TOPEAK RATCHET ROCKET LITE DX
A compact ratchet kit that makes small bike repairs much easier on the road.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
POCKET KNIFE - VICTORINOX HANDYMAN
A compact all-round tool for daily repairs, camp life, and unexpected fixes.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
BIKE STAND - CLICK-STAND
A very practical ultralight stand for maintenance, packing, and everyday stops.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
PUNCTURE REPAIR - DECATHLON
A basic but essential part of the repair kit.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
SPARE PARTS - PINION
Important backup parts for a long expedition where self-repair matters.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
REPAIR TAPE - AZENGEAR WATERPROOF TPU TAPE
A simple waterproof repair tape for tents, bags, down jackets, and emergency fabric fixes.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
EMERGENCY ALLERGY PEN
Important because it can help avoid a serious allergic reaction in an emergency.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
FIRST AID KIT
A small medical kit with disinfectant and essentials for everyday expedition life.
- Weight
- to confirm
- Quantity
- 1
TANDEM WING - AIRDESIGN RONIN-BI
An incredibly compact and lightweight tandem wing for hike-and-fly adventures, mountain missions and spontaneous flights during the expedition.
- Weight
- ~2.6 kg | 5.7 lb
- Quantity
- 1
HARNESS - OZONE F*LITE 2
One of the most compact and ultralight harnesses for serious hike-and-fly missions. Perfect when every gram and every litre matter.
- Weight
- ~102 g | 3.6 oz, M size
- Quantity
- 1
Gear We Trust on the Road
Every item on this page is part of our real expedition setup. We use it, test it, repair it, carry it, and learn from it every day in the field.