Cheeky monkey, no, I haven't used it, but it seems wee thought of over on the MBA forum. Rude dog - thanks for that, I'm for riding in the lowthers this weekend, some great riding down there, but I don't know what it's like between there and moffat. One way to find out I suppose!. Trekster from STW...

Heres some shots of how I attach airlok dry bags using nylon straps - for the seat bag, the secret is to pack it really tight - I put my tent, sleeping bag and what ever clothes will fit in the rear bag and stuff it really tight. http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q230/rabthecrab/bikepacking/IMG_104...

Here it is: Portpatrick to Stranraer Theres some steps up from portpatrick to the cliff top - they aren't too steep so you could push the bike up with out too much trouble. After that the route follows the cliffs and drops down in to a couple of bays where you'll need to carry you're bike - its a lo...

nobeerinthefridge wrote:Rudedog, did you do a write up for that trip? That's a ride I've often thought about, I've ridden a lot up in the
Lowthers, and would love to try and add in the SUW in both directions.

Greg.

Yeah - I did a bit of a write up from Portpatrick to St Johns - ill see if I can find it.

Arrgh - id edited the last post with alot more info on the area but the forum decided I was no longer allowed to post when i tried to submit :evil: really annoying when you spent ages typing it out on a phone

We bike packed the SUW last summer from Portpatrick to Galashiels - we popped into white laggan to get out of the rain and to have a brew - there were 4 guys in the main room off their tits on something, they said they were there fishing but didnt appear to have any fishing gear with them. They had ...

A mate has the mongoose, it's a decent size and has 2 doors which makes a massive difference when sharing. Not the lightest but for £30, I don't think you'll find better value. If your looking at the Vango Banshee, I'd probably go for the 300.

I'll probably use a gas stove rather than meths or solid fuel as I'll be wanting a hot meal/morning coffee as quickly as possible in the colder weather. I'll probably also stick to food that cooks quickly rather than waiting for things to rehydrate or cooking meals from scratch, as I have been thro...

except that starbucks doesn't qualify as coffee