Yesterday we posted this race recap by Jason Rowland from the Kenai 250 bikepacking race on the Kenai Peninsula of Alaska. Today we share with you photos and details on his bike setup, as well as layers and other essentials he brought along for the 40 hour adventure.

Bike

• Frame: OTSO Voytek

• Wheels: Whisky No.9 50W / DT hubs

• Tires: Teravail Cumberland 27.5x2.8" at 13psi 

• Bars: Answer 20/20

• Grips: Egron GA2 FAT Grips

• Fork: Fox 34 Factory

• Seatpost: Fox Transfer

• Cranks: Race Face Next R

• Pedals: Crankbrothers Candy

• Drive/Brakes: SRAM GX11/Shimano SLX

• Saddle: SQ Labs 611  

• Lighting: Princeton Tec Apex

• Navigation: Garmin 530 with Extended Battery

• Tracking: Garmin inReach Mini with customized k-edge mount

• Bikepacking Bags: Revelate

Layers

• OR Helium Bivy 

• Patagonia Nano Puff Jacket

• Patagonia Nano Puff Pants

• Patagonia 

• Ibex Wool Base Layer

• Patagonia Long Underwear

• Patagonia Rain Shadow Jacket

• Sealskinz Waterproof Socks + Dry Socks

• Boss Frosty Grip gloves

Essentials

• Specialized Big Bore Pump and tire plugs

• MSR water filter

• Sunscreen

• Chain Oil 

• Bug Repellent

• Custom OTSO Dropout Tool

• Leatherman PS4 with modified tool for inserting tire plugs

• BIC lighter

• Crank Brothers M19

• Wolftooth Pliers

• Endura Pro SL Bib Shorts for 40hours of comfort

• Bear Spray

Photos and words by Jason Rowland

Full Kenai 250 Race Recap

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