Brompton bikepacking - London to the Isle of Sheppey

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3 ай бұрын

It's May and the weather is finally getting better. I'm about to embark on my first bikepacking adventure with my beloved Brompton. I'll pack touring essentials, like my tent, camping stove, food and coffee.
It's a 4-hour cycle from Abbey Wood to Sheppey, where I'll stay overnight on a cliff overlooking the North Sea.
Let's hope I'm lucky enough to view the sunset!
If you enjoyed this video, please subscribe so you don't miss my next tour!
Thanks to Clifftop Camping in Eastchurch for having me for the night.

Пікірлер: 25

@TheHiperloop 17 күн бұрын

Great Job Darin; blesses from Argentina

@oshgantly7607 21 күн бұрын

Classy!

@robhemsley9181 25 күн бұрын

Excellent

@trichdeme 28 күн бұрын

Brilliant I really enjoyed it.

@darinjgraham 18 күн бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it

@BicolanoBromptonTraveler Ай бұрын

Nice Video. A flip flop is essential to pack next time. I did my first bike packing (with two other bromptoneers) last April. It was still very cold, but I brought a hot water bag as recommended by other bike packers. It did the trick. Now that the weather is kinder, it is easier to pack light stuff. Good luck on your next trip. Keep uploading. I subscribed to your channel.

@darinjgraham Ай бұрын

Thanks for the flip flop tip. Great idea as they are really light and I can imagine the difference it will make at camp. I had a water bottle on my most recent trip to Northumberland which was an essential bit of equipment and made a huge difference. Even for just sitting outside the tent cooking etc. I then put it in my sleeping bag before I get into bed. Feels great getting into a warm sleeping bag!

@MrAjayz 2 ай бұрын

GoPro on chest strap works better than your helmet… that’s what I’ve found. I also a ram mount on the handle bar for a second camera. Well done on your first camping trip.

@darinjgraham Ай бұрын

Thanks. Just got a neck strap for my camera. Will try it out on the next one

@gregsimmons1709 2 ай бұрын

The mixed mode Brompton/Train travel combo is addictive. I love putting my Brompton on a long distance train and enjoying the location. Keep the videos coming!

@darinjgraham 2 ай бұрын

That was my first one and now I’m hooked. Have already planned my next one. A two day trip to Suffolk. The rail replacement bus was unexpected but thankfully the Brompton folds so I was able to just get on with my bags and bike.

@bobalinga 2 ай бұрын

Great tour. I've seen that campsite on another touring video and it's on my list of places to go with my Brompton.

@darinjgraham 2 ай бұрын

I recommend it. It's off-grid and basic but has a drinking water tap which is so handy.

@lmfitpt 2 ай бұрын

Aww I love this!! ❤

@gordonmculloch4904 Ай бұрын

Watch you don't lose your seat to a gust of wind in the night. 👍

@Rudyjosephjr Ай бұрын

We have an exact same color...I loved Fire Coral.

@darinjgraham Ай бұрын

It's a great colour for a Brompton isn't it. I love it

@Rudyjosephjr Ай бұрын

@@darinjgraham Excatly...I've used mine for work commute 20miles daily.

@darinjgraham Ай бұрын

@@Rudyjosephjr that's great wow. I use mine to commute too. It cut my commute by 30 minutes. And when it rains I love being able to just jump on the train

@Rudyjosephjr Ай бұрын

@@darinjgraham me too!! 🤣

@jasoncabreros 24 күн бұрын

I enjoyed watching this. I've been considering getting a Brompton and video like this are edging me closer to that purchase. What color is your Brompton? I can't tell if it's Fire Coral or Sunset Orange. I think Sunset Orange is a newer color and I can't seem to find real world photos of it.

@darinjgraham 23 күн бұрын

Hi, I’ve got the fire coral - c line explore. Have not seen the sunset orange yet! Are considering it for commuting etc? I was unsure before I got it but I just wanted to try and cut my commute to work. I faced so many problems with trains and delays and having the Brompton has really helped. Then I started touring and adventuring with it because I realised I could just jump on any train or bus without booking and go and find somewhere new to explore. Have never looked back!

@darinjgraham 2 ай бұрын

Already planning my next one!