In this video, I am off an a little bikepacking mini adventure to the pine forest. With my bike packed with everything I’ll need, I head off along leafy lanes, gravel tracks and sandy paths to find a nice quiet spot to set up my hammock and tarp. Once set up, I settle down to enjoy the evening with a tasty dinner of Boerewors sausage and rice, washed down with a couple of fine beers.
I love the pine forest, I’ve said it many times before - I find it a grounding place with hushed sounds and an intimate beauty. For me it was the perfect place to go for a bit of relaxation and to unwind and de-compress.
Travelling by bike as I did means I can reach this place more easily - admittedly, I could get there on foot, but by bike I can get there sooner and have more time to enjoy the place. Bike packing is a great way to explore further and still be able to carry all the gear you will need.
I hope you enjoy the video,
Thanks for watching.
Links
Sonder Frontier NX Eagle Bike
https://alpkit.com/products/sonder-frontier-nx-eagle
Amok Draumr UL Hammock
https://amokequipment.eu/products/draumr-ultralight-hammock
Warbonnet Superfly Tarp
https://www.warbonnetoutdoors.com/product/superfly/
Easthills Outdoors Quilt
https://easthillsoutdoors.com/products/down-puffy-camping-blanket?variant=41553007640743
Banham Butchers
https://www.banhambutchers.co.uk
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Southern Sun - Walt Adams
In the Palm of your Hand - Lindsey Abraham