Just the right amount
Just the right amount
Deciding what gear to use and bring, was a big part of our travel preparations.
We want to travel as light as possible for the obvious reasons. At the same time we want to bring what is necessary to be able to live the life that we want, and handle the conditions, challenges and tasks we are likely to encounter – both off and on the bikes. This trip is not a vacation but a way of life.
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