• Here's some notes of Winter packing from Lewis Ciddor, Tour Divide winner, that I transcribed from a video of his: https://www.instagram.com/xshippx/
    I like seeing exactly what other people who are experienced and talented use, maybe it's of interest to someone else also.

    #conditions
    down to -4 two nights

    #wearing
    camelbak water vest
    rapha brevet insulated gilet
    5.10 kestrel pro boa
    UD trailrunning gaiters (keep sand out)

    #seatpack - camp gear/end of day
    cookset
    firelighters x2
    15ml measure for meths
    meths bottle
    alcohol stove (homemade)
    pot lid
    aluminium foil windscreen
    cleaning cloth
    ti snowpeak pot/mug
    terra rosa cuben tarp with guys - dimensions roughly 2.7x1.5
    pegs
    thermarest xtherm full length
    montbell bivvy
    cumulus 0ยบ sleeping bag
    sea to summit thermal liner
    instant coffee
    instant miso
    freezedried meal
    spare tube

    #tt bag
    snacks
    k-lite usb charger
    battery pack

    #feedbag
    snacks

    2.7l of water on bike (3 bottles)

    #micro framebag
    tiny smoove lube bottle
    crankbros multi tool with chain breaker
    repair kit - pads, link, dynaplug, gerber mini multi tool, tire lever

    #front revelate acc pocket
    garmin inreach mini
    thin fleece gloves
    sony rx100
    tripod
    buff
    spare batteries
    toilet paper
    deuce of spades
    water filter
    spork
    sunscreen

    #front roll bag
    one end for stuff during day
    other end for puffy jacket / end of day
    montane minimus rain pants with calf straps
    reflective ankle strap
    montane minimus 777 rain jacket
    borah gear event rain mitts
    arm warmers
    leg warmers (full length)
    montane microgrid fleece with hood
    montane microgrid beanie (wear under helmet or to sleep)
    macpac microgrid thermal leggings (sleep)
    thinner spare socks
    montane prism booties (camp/sleep)
    patagonia nano puff hooded synthetic jacket

  • Always so impressed by/jealous of set ups like that. I look like I'm trying to make it to China every time I go for a one night bivvy in the woods.

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