Indeed. Case in point, my January BAM: https://i.ibb.co/2dkh2Ld/1152548.jpg You wouldn't get a tent in there, no matter how small. Could have pitched a tent on that flat-ish bit of muirburn in the background, but it would have been much more exposed to the 30mph wind, despite only being 20 yards awa...

I've also booked the campsite but might have to sleep on the outside of the wall. BaM rulez innit Bollox, I'll need to find another Feb opportunity I was thinking of bivvying next Staveley on Friday night, partly for this reason (and partly because I need somewhere to sleep anyway). Booked the camp...

Went for a wander round the hills today and was once again reminded of the importance of G(ing)TFO. The forecast was good and I knew I needed to get out in the hills, but riding to them on the same old roads didn't appeal and neither did any of the XC routes I could think of, so decided to drive and...

Isn't Chris Townsend a long time tester/writer in TGO magazine? That's the one. Though I've never bought TGO. Rebecca Solnit Can't work out why the name is familiar - not read any of her books, but probably should. Stewart quotes from 'A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush' by Eric Newby in that book, whi...

RIP wrote: ↑Fri Jan 26, 2024 8:21 pm enough on your plate

I think I see where your going wrong Reg. Leave it to the professionals next time, eh?

RIP wrote: ↑Fri Jan 26, 2024 6:20 pm He looks like someone's just confiscated his last bit of cake or something.

So does the owl come to that.

It's good to have a picture of Stu's happy face to calibrate your expectations.

What an incredible creature.

Owl's not bad either, etc., etc.

I think my (eventually) positive experience with Exposure is probably the exception, not the rule, these days. But I don't doubt your suspicion about "the Islamic effect" as you call it :sad: That makes me more sad and angry than poor service does. Not to belittle it, but I suspect there a...

Right now, The Works of Robert Burns , because. But I'm currently re-reading Rory Stewart's The Places In Between , having first read it probably 15 years ago, with no idea who he was or would become. Quite shocking how little I remember of it, but made it more enjoyable to re-read! Recommended. Fin...

Cheers. Tried to check what I used but can't find the invoice - definitely PP, think it's also 1.5mm, possibly 1.

Fortunately there's a place local to me, so I can just go in and buy bits.

Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Tue Jan 23, 2024 4:43 pm the shelter choice of weirdos?

I use one. So probably.

I own a Lunar Solo, a 8x4' tarp, and a bivvy bag.

The bivvy bag probably gets most use, often in conjunction with the tarp. Probably more than the tent, which is usually reserved for midge-danger.

It's also much less of a problem if you get some inadvertent tyre/harness interference.

Agreed. I was just comparing notes Daveandy :grin: Definitely glad I just bought a shiny new Strada after your update. Was following the thread with glee and didn't mean you should shut up. Just that they could have argued the case (maybe... I'm not a retail/warranty expert) :lol: Sorry Shaf, I was...

TBH I was hoping to come up with a design that worked well enough that I would be able to make a few to sell and at least make something for my efforts/but materials in sensible quantities. I thought the plastic sheet design would help that, in that once you've done the design, there's next to zero ...

Its why we go directly to Dee :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Very good reault from Exposure and to be fair it was out of warranty. Agree, and I should accept this and shut up about it before I sound any more entitled... But... Remember when anyone offers you a warranty for a limited period, that's in addi...

:o well that looks familiar! And I don't just mean the Wayward Riders Louise - I started making my own harness based on the same, though with a few changes, over a year ago now and I've got several prototypes sat gathering dust ( :oops: ). If I weren't also invested, not quite so much financially as...

Lower your pitchforks! I've just spoken to a nice chap at Exposure who saw where I was coming from, had a look at my light and agreed it didn't look like it'd had a hard life at all, and it shouldn't have failed, and thus they'd be willing to be lenient with the warranty period. So they should be se...

Are we talking lightweight bikepacking, car camping, or somewhere in between? A frisbee. Take one on every cub and scout camp for fanning the fire, sitting on wet grass, eating off, keeping headtorch/watch/phone together in the tent, keeping a book dry and many other uses. Mine is yellow and a prope...

That's a Lifeventure thermal mug in an old bottle that's cut down. It's such a good fit in the bottle I had to drill a hole in the bottom the let the air out otherwise it wouldn't push down to the bottom. Fits in the bottle cage perfectly and much cheaper than the dedicated bike thermos. I paid und...

Have to admit I didn't look at the details when I bought it, just assumed it would be sufficiently waterproof. Seems it was rated IPx6: Water projected in powerful jets (12.5 mm (0.49 in)) against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects. Magic Shine and Moon alternatives I've ...

I can’t see how water can ingress a sealed unit. No, obviously it's not perfectly sealed. I'm interested to know how water has got in. They haven't suggested any cause. I've got a magic shine bar light as well with a remote battery, amazing thing it is and I think they do integrated lights as well ...

I’d go back to them with your last paragraph and see what they say Probably the best idea. I'm not sure what I'd be hoping they'd do - perhaps cover some of the cost of repairing. But I'm genuinely not sure I want to buy another product from them at this point, so I guess it's fair to give them a c...

Two and a half years ago I bought a (new) Exposure Joystick mk14. Everyone sings Exposure's praises, both the customer service and the product, so I felt pretty confident I was making a good purchase. The Joystick's a very versatile light, and I've been very happy with it, though I haven't used it a...

Allendale Tar Bar'l... Nice traditional 4.5% stout. Perfect for a cold night such as this (and very acceptable on any other night too).

Thanks for your thoughts (and the route James!). Will have a look at the EBE. fwiw in case I sound hypocritical being anti-fly to ride but talking about flying home.. I feel very similarly... I talk a good a game, but we all have a point where we can't justify the time and cost of overland travel, a...

Cheers for all that Wotsits!

Stansted with a stopover doesn't really appeal, but worth bearing in mind, might be the least worst option.

Likewise, paying 30 quid for a cardboard box goes against all my instincts but worth knowing the option's there, thanks Andy.