In yesterday’s in-depth Rider and Rig feature on Justin McKinley and his dreamy singlespeed 2009 Moots Mooto X YBB, Justin shared a brief written overview of his sleep system. This recent YouTube video walks through everything in his carefully considered pack list for his impending run down the Tour Divide route. Watch it here…

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Justin McKinley puts a great deal of thought and intention into everything he does, and his sleep system for the 2024 Tour Divide is no exception. He’s been carefully refining it throughout the past several months on weekly bikepacking trips and overnighters, and he presents the finished system in one of his latest YouTube videos. His kit is designed to strike the ideal balance of weight and comfort, which he’s accomplished using a full down suit and minimal tarp/bivy combination. Watch his walkthrough below, and be sure to catch the full Rider and Rig feature in the Further Reading grid if you missed it yesterday.

  • Moots Mooto X YBB
  • Justin McKinley, Moots Mooto X YBB

Sleep + Shelter Kit

  • 40F Enlightened Equipment Revelation Quilt
  • Torrid Synthetic Down Jacket, Pants, Booties
  • Eye Mask and Earplugs
  • Sea to Summit Aeros Ultralight Pillow
  • Therm-a-Rest NeoAir ¾ length Xlite Pad
  • Mountain Laurel Designs FKT eVent Bivy
  • Zpacks Hexamid Pocket Tarp
  • Snow Peak Mini Hozuki Lantern

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