Been a long term cyclist, walker and camper but only really just getting into bikepacking. So what I have found in packing my bikepacking gear is where to put your kit on your bike. I've got a snowpeak titanium pot with a small pot on the outside of the bigger pot. Sorry can't remember it's l but if...

So these are good but not really aimed at bike packing. Generally apart from the obvious ITT routes, etc there really aren't any. But all I can find in road only cycling routes, MTB only routes which seem to be concentrated on long mynd and bridleways routes for horsey types. Can you not just join ...

Thanks for the ideas for routes. I'm going to put my own route together but can anyone point me in the direction for selection of routes that will have a GPX file attached. I can link bridleways with roads and some off road bits. But all I can find in road only cycling routes, MTB only routes which ...

Scattamah wrote:

Pirahna wrote:Every time I go to the Long Mynd I seem to end up getting pissed in The Bridges...

Dead easy to do with Three Tuns on draught. Beware of the Clerics Cure!

Greetz

S.

Never have that issue as I don't drink.

View ranger also has a 'buddy' logging system.

I've not used it myself, but I believe this is what mountain rescue use view ranger for.

I think it logs your position/route and sends a live feed back to other people that you choose that also have view ranger.
I suppose a bit like a spot tracker.

I use view ranger app which has been really good. Can use free maps but I have downloaded OS maps. I have a waterproof hard case on my bars that holds my IPhone. This is then charged via a battery that connect to my sp Dynamo. Really good system and view ranger works well with this. You can transfer...

Cannock chase is my local, but I've never seen anyone with bikepacking gear.

Has anyone done it?

I find the chase good away from the trails and remember it before any trails were even thought of.

Looking to join up some good bikepacking routes in the long mynd area. Not just long mynd itself but surrounding area too.

Would be most helpful as planning a weekend next weekend.

Could you suggest good areas, routes or bridleways, happy to join up country lanes.

Ta

Oh, and I received a pair of continental race King 2.2 as recommended on this forum.

So they had better be ok, or else

I've got a pair of the shimano MTB boots, I was a bit sceptical of them. But I'm really surprised how comfortable they are, nice and warm and great to walk in as well but nice and stiff for cycling. Also look good for pubs or cafes and not looking like a full on cyclist. I use them with crankbrother...

I've got a cumulus quilt but I must be quite a cold sleeper, as I find its just not warm enough. I had a expend ul7 mat but upgraded this to a downmat which I hope will help, this arrived a few days ago. Also to extend the use of my quilt instead of buying a more expensive sleeping bag, I have recei...

I have a medium Alpkit top tube bag against the seatpost which has two tubes and all my tools in.

https://www.flickr.com/gp/130449394@N08/V5x433

I've ordered a pair of Continental race kings 2.2 26" from chain reaction for £40 which includes my British cycling discount.

So I shall see how I get on with those.

They look a good tyre, good weight and a good price. But do you think they would be wide enough to take the buzz out of the trail on a rigid fork? I have them fitted F&R to my rigid Inbred with Salsa forks. As I say, they have quite a large volume so when run at the appropriate pressure certain...

My favourite 'bikepacking tyre' is the Conti' 2.2 Race King. Actually comes up much bigger than you'd think, rolls very well and offers much more grip than you'd believe from looking at the tread ... the only issue is their hit and miss ability to be set-up tubeless. They look a good tyre, good wei...

Forget about specialised local store has almost none of the 26 tyres.

I am seeming to find that it is slightly harder to get a good variety of quality 26" tyres in shops.

Only place seems to be on line.

I've been looking at Schwalbe tyres and also the Maxxis tyres which seem to have a following in bikepacking. Well with America at least as I am finding it difficult to get reviews of bikepacking tyres in the UK. Also has anyone used specialized tyres for bikepacking. I've got a specialized store nea...

I've had Panaracer Fire XC pro 2.1 for years but since I've got into bike packing and now have a rigid salsa fork, so I can carry gear, the panaracers are a little uncomfortable. I've been doing lots of searches on the web for tyres that would be good for UK bikepacking loaded riding. I know people ...

Probably cheaper and you can choose what you want in your kit if you just put your own first aid kit together. The problem with buying a purpose made waterproof kit is it will have items that you just won't need and you will have to add to it anyway. This is my waterproof alpkit kit https://flic.kr/...

Superglue for wounds or wound glue is used for specific wounds and even used for specific treatment of ophthalmic conditions but in a hospital controlled setting. I can't think how glue would be particularly useful in an emergency care setting. I would say that steri-strips would be more useful than...

I carry mine in a 1l alpkit bag. Folded a few times that it's small. What's with all the antiseptic wipes? Pointless Water poured onto wound to clean then cover. (If small wound) What do I carry in mine. Triangler bandage, you can improvise this into anything. Dressing pad, sling, fracture support, ...

Looking to get a pot for cooking pasta etc. I was looking for a non stick titanium pot but then I found the sea to summit x pot. I know it's not light but it does fold down almost flat which seems handy. http://bikepackersmagazine.com/sea-to-summit-x-pot/ What are your thoughts and has anyone actual...

I've got this setup with both. I have just used the lioness on its own and it works fine, just like a small bar bag. You have a 2 x small straps that fit on your handlebars. These have two female plastic buckles. These buckles fit to the male buckles on the bag itself. On the bag you have the buckle...

The pods are a good idea. I've seen them but never used one. I would have to have a look at that. It would save me having to carry a tent.

Vango venom sleeping bag is now sold, sorry.

However I still have the Snugpak softie 15 for sale.