We'll show you how to master your first crossing of the Alps step by step! ▷You can find the packing list below ⇩ Together with Timo, I set off to accompany him on his first little Transalp by bike. From Berchtesgaden we went via Zell am See to the Grossglockner High Alpine Road, where quite stormy and almost wintry conditions awaited us. The very next day, over 30 degrees awaited us in the Italian sun. From Udine we finally took the train back home. You can find our relatively easy route here: https://www.komoot.de/collection/2275... although I can also highly recommend this easy route for beginners: https://www.komoot.de/tour/837350273 ►► Other helpful videos Komoot Tutorial: • Bikepacking tour planning with Komoot – ... Legal situation regarding wild camping in Germany: • Wild camping part 1 What is allowed -... Tips for sleeping outside: • Wild camping part 2 Fear of getting caught... Bike setup: • Bikepacking equipment - equipment for... Bikefitting playlist: • Bikefitting on the go - tips for... ▷You can support this channel here 😊 https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/bikep... __________________________________________ ►► Useful when returning by coach if you can't keep an eye on the bike!!! → The bike must at least be secured to itself with an ultra-light micro lock, e.g. attach the rear wheel to the frame ▷ Cheap bike insurance • Warning Fully comprehensive bike insurance... (Video with detailed information) If you are looking for reliable bike insurance that is perfectly tailored to bikepacking, you will find it here: https://helden.de/bike/?src=pzas&pres.... With the discount code PZAS8 you save one month's premium per year. __________________________________________ ►► Packing list • Ultralight packing list for 4000km north... ▷ On the body Cycling clothes as for a day tour (helmet, glasses, etc.) with Currex insoles: https://currex.de/patrick (discount code: CXPATRICK) My cycling shoes: https://amzn.to/453X0Is EC cards, ID, cash, cell phone, house keys ▷ On the bike Flexible titanium sports bottles https://keego.at/collections/product-... Bicycle bags and first aid kit from Cyclite https://cyclite.cc/?sca_ref=4890334.Z... Bicycle navigation system: https://tidd.ly/3Wvzl1A (Better than a smartphone?: • Bicycle navigation system vs smartphone – Is a... ) Light: https://tidd.ly/4bXAlQD Power bank https://amzn.to/3OaXMf8 plus charging cable for Cell phone, navigation system, etc. Patch kit: https://amzn.to/3OLzNor Pump: https://amzn.to/3qtoEPI 1-2 spare tubes Sturdy tire levers: https://amzn.to/47k6PU0 Allen key set 2-5mm: https://amzn.to/3Yn4rrk or multi-tool: https://amzn.to/3s1K47a Small bottle of chain wax: https://www.optimize.bike/?ref=zasada (or chain oil if the chain has not been pre-treated) A few cable ties: https://amzn.to/3OwPlvc Water, snacks, light plastic spoon (for ready meals) Fleece sweater: https://amzn.to/3rXMjs6 Best rain jacket: https://tidd.ly/3Ym5ppM Spare jersey, spare pants, spare socks Sleeping bag/quilt (depending on temperature) Sleeping pad: https://amzn.to/3rYzhe3 Tent: https://tidd.ly/3SiPJ2Y Lightest microfiber towel on the market: https://amzn.to/3qjKANd (Can be cut to size) Outdoor Shampoo Ⓥ (biodegradable): https://amzn.to/3qtJxKC Toothpaste tablets: https://amzn.to/47jjSFd Toothbrush, small deodorant, biodegradable eco-recycling tissues ►► Food on the tour 🌱 Muesli with oat/almond milk and dried fruit, nuts, banana, apple or berries Bars cold snacks or bread with peanut butter, antipasti, hummus, spreads or other toppings Fresh vegetables for in-between meals (carrots, peppers or broccoli, kohlrabi, cucumber, radishes) pre-cooked pasta, rice or lentil dishes with vegetables (e.g. Bonduelle lunch bowls with quinoa, or similar) Ready meals from the Canned goods such as potato soup, ravioli, baked beans, chickpeas or similar (cold if necessary) If you do have a stove with you: pasta, couscous, amaranth, millet, buckwheat with dried mushrooms, olive oil, tempeh or tofu, onions, herbs, garlic, corn and ready-made sauces → don't forget to buy a little extra for Sunday 😉 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Bavarian Alps near Berchtesgaden 04:25 Route planning tip (Komoot) 06:18 Bad weather forecast 09:16 Wild camping & finding a place to sleep 10:58 Hygiene & laundry (outdoor) 13:17 Grossglockner High Alpine Road 22:01 Nutrition on the go & provisions 23:43 Power supply: batteries, electronics & dynamo 27:17 Should you take spare brake pads with you? 28:02 Bicycle chain & wear on a bike trip 29:11 How many tubes 29:32 Packing list for a weekend (bikepacking) 31:34 Length of daily stages 32:11 Why tight cycling clothes 33:29 Shoes for bikepacking 36:20 Where to store groceries, pack bike bags 37:55 Italy 40:49 Organize return journey by train or Flixbus