Travel Gear & Resources

the gear we have

Boya Microphone


Lapel Mic with Condenser
I use the Boya clip-on lapel video microphone. It's super tough, affordable, omnidirectional and includes a built-n condenser.

dji mavic mini drone


fly more combo
With an 8MP Camera and 4K Video capability, plus 8K Hyperlapse... this is a small but powerful drone. It has some great automatic functions too.

Salewa micro 600


Sleeping Bag
This bag weighs 700g and it's made of brushed polyester. A bonus is the extra space for big feet! I purchased a bag rated for mild weather because the liner I chose provides the boost for cold climates.

Salewa MICRA II


Tent
This is a 2-person, 3-season, double wall dome tent for hiking and cycling trips. It fits really well in a Ortlieb Rear Pannier.

Salewa Microfleece Liner


Sleeping Bag Liner
This liner weighs 670g and it's made of polyester microfleece. If you're going to a hot climate, it's all you need to take. If you're going to a super cold place, it'll lift the rating of your sleeping bag and keep you toasty warm!

Ortleib Back-Roller Classic


Pannier
I go for the "PLEASE DON'T HIT ME WITH YOUR VEHICLE" safety yellow option. LOL Also, yellow is beautiful! These bags have a cult following in the cycle touring community for good reason.

Ortleib Ultimate Six Classic


Waterproof Handlebar Bag
Waterproof. Lockable. All your essentials within easy reach. What's not to love? Oh, and it's easy to take off the bike and sling the strap over your shoulder. There's a handy transparent flap compartment in the lid for navigation.

Ortleib Rack Pack


Rack Pack
This 100% waterproof travel bag has all the advantages of an easy to use dry bag. It also clips securely onto the rear panniers, sitting snug and secure. BUT if I could do my time again, I'd get 2 small front panniers instead.

Victus by HP Laptop


Video Editing Laptop
This laptop is heavy, but seems to run my video editing software ok. My old laptop died while we were bikepacking in Salamanca, Spain in early 2022. This was what we could get in store in a hurry!

gear wishlist

Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III


Classic Vlogger Camera
The skin-smoothing filter on this camera is exceptional! I don't like to carry too much gear, but this is worth the weight.

Schwalbe Marathon Almotion


Schwalbe
Charlie is encouraging me to convert to this state of the art touring tire. They're tubeless but you can also run them with tubes. The deal is that he has to patch and pump up the tyres forever if I'll give up my Tannus tires.

Hot Take


Portland Design Works
I'm trying to decide on a handlebar drink holder. I never feel safe reaching down to a bottle cage while I'm riding. It's especially unnerving when there's traffic passing. Backpack systems aren't comfortable for every day wear.

our cloud

what's been tried in the past

Esmaltina


Bikepacking MTB Bike
Since 1970, Esmaltina has been manufacturing high precision bikes in Portugal for the global market. I purchased a Lisbon World Bike Tour special edition. I gave it to a Warm Showers host in Malaga after bikepacking in Nerja, Spain.

Share your Travel Gear and Nomad Resources Tips!

I know there are even more options out there and I want to hear ideas from you! Comment below or head over to our Travel Fun Music Community Facebook Page , Travel Inspiration Instagram account or join the Our Travel Addict Conversations on Twitter. You can also leave tips in the comments on the Travel Fun Music YouTube Channel . Use the #travelfunmusic hashtag and itโ€™ll show up on our website.