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restrap saddle bag (18l) review
This is video 3 of 3 where I will be looking at a new Bikepacking setup sent to me by the lovely people at Restrap. Three bags, three...


Restrap frame bag (4.5L) review
This is video 2 of 3 where I will be looking at a new Bikepacking setup sent to me by the lovely people at Restrap. Three bags, three...


Restrap bar bag (14l) review
This is video 1 of 3 where I will be looking at a new Bikepacking setup sent to me by the lovely people at Restrap. Three bags, three...


Meeting Markus Stitz!
I was lucky enough to meet Bikepacking Scotlands very own Markus Stitz just before he was delivering a talk in The Scottish Borders. He...


My Bikepacking Year: Episode 9 of 12 – September @ Tantallon Castle
The weather is on the turn and the cold months are coming! I'm working with Historic Scotland again this month and visiting Tantallon...


My Bikepacking Year: Episode 8 of 12 – August @ Edinburgh Castle
Something a little bit different this month. Working with Historic Scotland I decided to find out if Edinburgh Castle was a suitable...


My Bikepacking Year: Episode 7 of 12 – July @ Loch eddy
The more I do these videos the more I learn. I'm really happy with this edit of my recent trip to Loch Eddy. My friend Sunny joined me...


Mountain biking with a 2 year old...
A beautiful summer day, the shotgun seat was fitted, so we all jumped in the car and headed into the wilderness to ride some gravel...


My Bikepacking Year: Episode 6 of 12 – June @ Loch Sike
After my winter trips I think I deserved a little bit of sun and Scotland came through for me! A very hot day on the bike, some...


Ortlieb Bikepacking Bags Review - 6 Months of Use - How Are They?
At the start of my YouTube channel I made 3 in depth reviews on the bags I purchased. If you want to see these more detailed reviews then...


My Bikepacking Year: Episode 5 of 12 – May @ Clovenfords
Episode 5 is here and the good weather decided to join me for the first time this year! No rain, snow, crazy winds - just beautiful...


5 Reasons to Commute By Bike
Now the sun comes up earlier and goes to sleep a little bit later lots of you might be thinking about dusting that bike off and riding to...


Bikepacking Shoes – Northwave Raptor Arctic GTX Review
When it comes to Bikepacking, especially during the winter months in Scotland, you need a pair of shoes that can do numerous jobs. They...


Craft Cadence Cycling Backpack Review
A few weeks ago John from Craft Cadence got in touch with me and asked if I would like to test their 21 litre roll top backpack. As this...


My Bikepacking Year: Episode 4 of 12 – April @ Watch Water Reservoir
Well the spring has arrived… at least it has according to the calendar. Someone needs to let the sun know that Scotland would like a...


My Bikepacking Year: Episode 3 of 12 – March @ Alemoor Reservoir
Well as it was the end of March I had hoped for some warmer weather as I headed out on my monthly Bikepacking trip. Scotland and its...


My Bikepacking Year: Episode 2 of 12 – February @ Hopes Reservoir
Winter Bikepacking trip number 2 has been completed! Another stunning location with some very testing weather. However, I met up with a...


Sea To Summit Ether Light XT Sleeping Mat Review!
Having recently upgraded my sleeping mat to the Sea to Summit Ether Light XT I thought it only right to give you a review. Is it really...


What’s In The Bags?! A Detailed Look At My Bikepacking Gear!
On my last video I had a short section where I briefly covered what equipment I had in my Bikepacking bags. It was a popular part of the...


My Bikepacking Year: Episode 1 of 12 – January @ Eddy Loch
Last weekend I ventured out in The Scottish Borders to a very beautiful place called Loch Eddy. Bikepacking trip number 1 of 2023 was...
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