FULL Q&A: What it's like to cycle South America
Ryan & Ilse | Patagonia to Alaska
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Thanks for watching our Q&A video! We are pretty terrible at keeping up with our social media platforms… That’s why we decided to funnel your most commonly asked questions into a video. Even more so, we find it important to be as transparent as possible to show you that trips like ours don’t always come easy… or cheap! This Q&A covers everything: from safety and finances to gear and relationship challenges. Hope you get something out of it! Cheers, Ryan and Ilse
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🚵 GEAR:
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 4: https://alnk.to/apVlNay
Helinox Trail Zero: https://rei.pxf.io/9LjO94
Ortlieb Panniers: https://rei.pxf.io/qzLZkb
RAB Borealis Windjacket: https://rei.pxf.io/N9v4eq
NeveGear Waratah Quilt: https://nevegear.com.au
RekkiWorks Monster Munch: https://rekkiworks.com/
Zorali Air-Grid Fleece: https://alnk.to/58sCmGs
Columbia Base Layer: https://rei.pxf.io/nXZojV
RekkiWorks DX 35: https://rekkiworks.com/
Evoc Hip Pack: https://www.rei.com/product/247327/ev...
Brooks saddle: https://alnk.to/1C9sKo2
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Find the full gear breakdown on our website:
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FULL Q&A: What it's like to cycle South America
Ryan & Ilse | Patagonia to Alaska
10,507 views
Thanks for watching our Q&A video! We are pretty terrible at keeping up with our social media platforms… That’s why we decided to funnel your most commonly asked questions into a video. Even more so, we find it important to be as transparent as possible to show you that trips like ours don’t always come easy… or cheap! This Q&A covers everything: from safety and finances to gear and relationship challenges. Hope you get something out of it! Cheers, Ryan and Ilse
Follow us on Patreon for updates and ad-free videos:
Patreon: ryankodakbrown
Support the trip by by buying us a coffee:
buymeacoffee.com/ryankodakbrown
🚵 GEAR:
Hyperlite Mountain Gear Ultamid 4: https://alnk.to/apVlNay
Helinox Trail Zero: https://rei.pxf.io/9LjO94
Ortlieb Panniers: https://rei.pxf.io/qzLZkb
RAB Borealis Windjacket: https://rei.pxf.io/N9v4eq
NeveGear Waratah Quilt: https://nevegear.com.au
RekkiWorks Monster Munch: https://rekkiworks.com/
Zorali Air-Grid Fleece: https://alnk.to/58sCmGs
Columbia Base Layer: https://rei.pxf.io/nXZojV
RekkiWorks DX 35: https://rekkiworks.com/
Evoc Hip Pack: https://www.rei.com/product/247327/ev...
Brooks saddle: https://alnk.to/1C9sKo2
🎬 CAMERA GEAR:
Main Camera: https://amzn.to/4jg0v5w
Ilse Camera: https://amzn.to/4jG5Z9D
Action Camera: https://amzn.to/4cwisKm
Drone: https://amzn.to/4lzNwNo
Microphone: https://amzn.to/4jzVi8g
Wireless Mics: https://amzn.to/42M44KN
Tripod: https://amzn.to/4lA2h30
Hard drives: https://amzn.to/44zI7jk
Find the full gear breakdown on our website:
https://wilderland.media/gear-list
Some links that we share are affiliate links and help us fuel our adventures. It doesn’t cost you extra, but means a lot to us if you do. We truly appreciate your support and comments — keep the adventures coming, and thanks for helping ours going!
#bikepacking #travelstories #bikelife #cycling #cyclingperu #perudivide
1:05 - 1. How does the progress compare to what you expected?
2:35 - 2. How do you stay motivated and happy?
4:39 - 3. What do you like most and least about your trip?
7:51 - 4. Did you feel safe riding across South America?
10:43 - 5. What did you do for health/travel insurance?
12:11 - 6. How do you afford such an extended travel period?
14:18 - 7. How much float on the road to cover day-to-day expenses and gear replacements?
16:33 - 8. What is your average daily mileage?
19:05 - 9. Pros and cons of bikepacking as a couple?
23:09 - 10. How do you drive yourself to the point of exhaustion and not get homicidal with each other?
26:42 - 11. Would you go solo on a biking trip like this?
29:26 - 12. Would you recommend the DX35 or DX25 handlebar bag?
31:13 - 13. How do you pack so much into your bags?
32:49 - 14. Why did you not pack extra tires? And could the failed wheel have been avoided?
35:18 - 15. How often do you clean and lube your chains, cassettes and derailleurs?
35:52 - 16. How do you charge your batteries?
36:55 - 17. What about laundry? How many days in a row do you wear the same thing?
38:14 - 18. Do you wear underwear or patted shorts?
39:55 - 19. Do you think it's possible to eat only plant-based food on a trip like this?
41:20 - 20. Are you keeping track of neroes, zeroes and full days?
42:16 - 21. What has been harder on the bike: Bikepacking or backpacking?
45:50 - 22. What's the hardest part about this kind of trip?
48:21 - 23. What are your top-5 book reads of the trip?
51:02 - 24. Are you coming to Mexico?
51:58 - 25. Any future plans to visit New-Zealand?
53:00 - 26. Come back to Damme Golf!
53:40 - 27. Will there be a behind-the-scenes editing video?