I use LYO, very tasty.
LYO don't use palm oil like many other companies in order to increase the calorie content.

Once available at Cotswold Outdoors I intend getting a Garmin inReach.
I particularly like the ability for two way text messaging and the ability to "suspend" the service when not using.

titanium.

have two titanium bikes (both Litespeed), they are the most comfortable thing I have ridden for long distance.
there is a misconception that a titanium frame is VERY expensive, this is not necessarily the case, especially when compared against some high end carbon frames

I can't decide whether to get a Garmin for the WRT. I have a modern iPhone with all the OS maps and associated cycling apps but the main issue as far as I can tell is battery life. (I've got external battery packs though). Can anyone comment on the reliability of an iPhone to acquire a GPS signal i...

If I want to follow a particular path I use a route, created from a track… Interesting – how do you do that? Do you (on some computer software) add waypoints yourself, retracing the line on the track, or is there some software that'll just do it all for you? I use garmin basecamp. Rubbish software,...

I have very limited experience but... Norway Calling mentions that he had trouble lighting his meths burner in crappy conditions and is returning to gas. I have found gas simply will not light if it is cold, i'm talking around zero and it doesn't warm up once going like a meths burner does. I pop m...

gma wrote:I suspect (but am not 100% sure) that some of the Garmins with bigger screens can give you turn by turn navigation prompts from a track.

For the Montana I create a track in basecamp and upload.
((A GPX may also be used))
The GPS doesn't navigate, merely shows a line

I've always used LYO freeze dried.
Be interesting to try.

use this referral link and get 10% off an order.
http://i.refs.cc/0Djt7q2f
they also stock firepot, must be a recent addition

an old MSR pocket rocket
110g gas cylinder ((I have a gadget to refill from larger cylinders))
alpkit titanium pan ((use a primus non-stick alutech pan when doing anything other than boiling water for freeze dried meals. titanium is a bugger for being anti-non-stick))
matches
simple, light, reliable

I have a Garmin Montana 810. Use it for hiking and bike packing. Garmin make a powered mount, so should be able to run it direct from a dynamo or (in my case) a 12v battery pack [[Goal Zero Sherpa 50]]. [[hasn't arrived yet, will post when it does]] Quite a nice unit, screen is large enough to read ...

26 hard tail.
gravel bike not built yet

first, thanks for the write-up, definitely on my to-do list. :-bd was 25 days "about right" in timing. I had wondered how one gets to the start and from the end. seems the best option would be to one-way hire a car at bluff and drive back to Auckland hadn't realised the event was every two...

admin, please delete this
hmmm, double post

Would like an EXP Series Anything Cradle in time for the WRT, seems I'll have to "make do" with the Specialized version.

plotted the various bothies in the area with the GR.

seems the bothies could have quite a party.

BigdummySteve wrote:WRT points as a GPX file if thay are any help
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sgef75hdturch ... S.gpx?dl=0

now i just need to figure out how to use basecamp

Thanks

Saves me a job.

go onto streetmap.co.uk and change to lat/long.

I'm going from Hull
Probably sat morning (early!)
Space for one.
Don't mind collecting someone enroute

Seems a good idea to have a WRT lift share thread.
Couldn't see one in an admittedly very quick search.

when taping my road bars I first placed a layer of super sticky double sided sticky tape. the bar tape hasn't moved since ....in years.
might be a tip worth considering.

or just be prepared to find tents in your fields!! Personally, I think the pub's a good compromise and I also think it's very good of them to let people 'pitch' up free of charge. There's food, drink and toilets on tap ... I think it makes for a nice atmosphere and a good prelude. it is very kind o...

Has anyone tried direct USB powered bike lights? Does seem ideal for bikepacking with a battery pack such as this.... http://www.dx.com/p/ultrafire-mt-08-usb-powered-cree-xm-l2-t6-800lm-3-mode-white-bicycle-light-dark-grey-268695#.WMWhZ8LPtPY can't find a UK supplier of this one... http://www.lck-le...

A perfect BP bike doesn't use gearing that makes you cringe after a number of hours (or days) of running it dry and gritty, so I'm with ton, -----cks to 1x11 for this sort of use. Other than my Alfine 11, I run 8-speed on everything. £10 each for cassettes and chains and none of this 1x bollox. Dec...

my jones plus seems to cover most bases with a change of tyres i reckon. but if i were to spec it again i would not touch 1x with a shitty stick. cant wait for the rubbish to wear out so i can fit a double or triple 9 speed set up. Why 9 speed? I know you can still get it but for how long before th...

might help me finally decide between road 50-34 or MTB 38-28 Ask yourself what you're trying to build - is it a lightweight off-road bike or a heavy road bike? Been asking that question of myself far too much. Partly explains why the frame and wheels are sat in my front room. Ideally the bike will ...