Bikepacking Without This Is Miserable

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• EV

  @EverythingsBeenDone · 2 weeks ago · pinned

  🖤Skip the $400 dark-web manhunt for a proprietary part and ride the Blackheart any shop on earth can fix: &nbsp;<a href="http://blackheartbikeco.com/pages/ridealuminum">blackheartbikeco.com/pages/ridealuminum</a>

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• JE

  @jeffandersen6233 · 12 days ago (edited)

  At age 76 I can&apos;t imagine returning to clip in pedals. Walk where I want, comfort everywhere, don&apos;t look like a wannabe racer and easier dismounting and getting off at a green light.<br>For the summer my Tevas were great with their firm soles and now as it cools Vans.

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• LA

  @landonholbert2478 · 13 days ago

  Hahaha bro the direct eye contact blew my mind 😂 DK you and I are now part of the Quilt Evangelists 🙌🏼

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• JA

  @JakeLuke308 · 8 days ago

  So, I use flats for all bikepacking trips. If it&apos;s COLD, I bring insulated slippers too. &nbsp;Overnighters are such a great way to get out for a real break in the routine. &nbsp;Last year I finished raking leaves at 1 pm, spent 30 minutes packing the bike and was gone. &nbsp;Had a great meal at a small brewery, slept next to a beautiful river. &nbsp;Next day I rode into Vermont, had a burger for lunch, got on a train and an hour later I started pedaling the last 10 miles home. Super easy, super fun.

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• JB

  @jbuffaloman311 · 13 days ago

  As a recovering Tentaholic, Thank you for sharing the detailed tent info and sleeping system. Good knowledge &amp; information.

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• FU

  @FunCoolGuy · 12 days ago

  Flats AND clips for me. Gives you the opportunity to wear camp shoes on the bike if need be. Ultimate utility.

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• JA

  @jaflores85 · 2 days ago

  Flats and cheap &quot;Locals&quot; sandals for the camp. Being able to take off my stinky sweaty shoes and socks at the end of a long ride is one of the best feelings.

• WH

  @WhirlingWheels3E · 12 days ago

  At 71, flats for everything. I used to use toe clips until a friend fell off on a slow corner and broke his wrist. PTs see a lot my age who had clip-less injuries. Falling off the bike at my age can be a serious must avoid.

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• SC

  @scoundrel_prince · 12 days ago (edited)

  I can&apos;t say how pleased I am that you have that traditional style network style microphone. I get the ick from seeing people hold a lavalier &nbsp;mic.

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• MI

  @michaelmann6482 · 13 days ago

  Flats and quilt for the bikepacking win 🙌

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• JA

  @jason5031 · 12 days ago

  BERTS SHOES! Brilliant shoes that I take everywhere.

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• BR

  @bruceyoung9028 · 13 days ago

  Crank Brothers Stamps and Keen sandals. Here in Mexico, I am always going through water, and there&apos;s no way I&apos;m taking my shoes off to do that.

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