I'm at work so can't check it out. About to order a couple of OS maps from dash4it (OS40 is the latest code)

I'll be taking one as I always take one on all my trips - my body's a temple and all that jazz...

Its a Drinksafe travel tap so I'll be using it like a normal bottle with the filter removed at the start so it'll just be a normal bike bottle

That does make me sound like a big girl, but I never have anything appropriate to wipe my hands on!

Doesn't that me you get mucky hands?

Likewise kneeling down you get mucky knees

When its bone dry and clearly it's ok!

I'll be using a SilTarp1 on the WRT, was planning to use an A frame or lean to pitch

I'm 6'3, getting into anything small or under anything low isn't easy I've never worked out a great way to get under a low tarp, particularly when it's wet, without getting wet from the ground or touching the tarp Most of my tarp use has been with walking poles, i'll be using the bike (hopefully) to...

I have a short pair of integral designs event gaiters; and a longer pair of rab event gaiters (hispar maybe?) Never tried them with biking but they work fine for walking when I've needed them. Most of my walking is with breathable shoes though so I just get wet feet, but walking keeps them warm. Doe...

Starbucks Via is brilliant, available in decaf too (only from Starbucks though, not supermarkets) I actually trained myself to drink coffee black for the very reason I can't be bothered to take milk on trips, its lighter and easier. Try it, coffee is now much more pleasant for me, think of it like a...

When I can be bothered I take a GSI Ultralight Java Drip, clips onto my mug

http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/ ... adrip-p545

Option 2 - angel delight and nido milk powder in a pour and store bag, just add hot water What is hot angel delight like? Only ever had it chilled out of the fridge. Like heaven on a spoon. Only if its chocolate flavour though... Seriously its good, especially when the weather is cool/chilly, then ...

I have 2 main dinner options that for me are tried and tested Option 1 - Cous cous meal, all in a pour and store bag - cous cous, TVP, chilli, herbs, soup powder, dried veg, dried tomatoes, nuts/seeds. Just add hot water, no cleaning required Option 2 - 2 packs of supernoodles and two packs of john ...

Sorry, code is dash10, not dash13

Thanks, I'm a dash4it customer already, fantastic service from them

I was going to put in an order as they have a 10% discount code at the moment - DASH13

That's the sort of useful insight I was looking for :D

I need to buy some maps of the area near work as I was hoping to do a practice bivy on the bike one night, figured I might as well order some of the maps for the WRT (no time to get away so just have time around the kids to plan/dream!)

I know grid refs won't be released till a month before but I'm going to order some OS maps shortly

I already have the following maps for the nearby area - 187, 200, 214, OL23, plus OL12 and OL13. I was going to order 213 and 215, is that likely to cover me, would 216 be useful?

Woo hoo! Entered, and convincer email sent to my mates as well...

Put this up on STW

Teva links cheap on eBay - now £30

http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic ... teva-links

Tamarack sale is on

http://www.tamarackoutdoors.co.uk/PBSCC ... 20Clothing

Montane down jacket in there plus some merino

I have a SilTarp 1 which I've yet to use

Any ideas on how these compare?

Sick as a dog thread on STW is a definite winner for me, there are so many links to explore too

Make sure your credit card is well hidden

I shoud have been clearer, sorry What I meant was... you can do pretty much anything on a meths stove. You can cook anything on a trangia and people do. Its just a meths stove, not significantly different to other meths stoves, so therefore you can cook anything on a meths stove The only exception i...

When you think of meths stoves from a bikepacking perspective you typically think little red bull can stoves or similar - i.e. small light and simple Trangias are used all over the place and are also meths stoves, I've cooked everything from a full english and stir frys through to pasta meals and st...

There's a montane fireball smock in he classifieds section on outdoors magic, that'll door the trick nicely (I have one)

I also saw a Rab generator pull on in the sale over Christmas but can't remember where now

The kit lists they request are rubbish. The ask for too much stuff but they need to be risk adverse and safety conscious (although big weights are a risk and aren't fun) Unfortunately as parents are buying stuff for their kids and don't know how long they'll need or want it for the DofE stuff tends ...

Waxing cotton makes it waterproof but not breathable. The more wax it has the less breathable it is, buts it's very robust - You could take a fall it in and probably brush off the dirt without any detriment. Might be ok in baggies as the fabric movement would help with venting but not so good if cut...