Join me on a mini bikepacking trip — an overnight pedal with hotel stay to test out kit before the bigger adventures begin. Perfect for beginners or a quick adventure.

The Hebridean Way is a 185-mile route through the remote and stunning islands of the Outer Hebrides. Get all the logistics here, with updated links for 2024.

I love dreaming about adventures almost as much as I love going on them. Here are 40 things on my list, from long distance hikes to bike packing, cycle touring, and other adventures.

Wondering what and how to pack for a two week bike packing adventure in the Outer Hebrides. Here’s my kit list, per bag.

Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: South Uist, Eriskay and Barra.

Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist.

Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: North Uist and Berneray.

Bike packing in the Outer Hebrides: Barra, Eriskay and South Uist.

Vatersay is a stunning island at the bottom of the Outer Hebrides. It has white sandy beaches, and an unspoiled landscape. We arrived in Barra and cycled to Vatersay, spending two nights wild camping.

We headed out on the bikes for our first wild camp of the year. Then realised we had no way of lighting the stove…