oh noes another what kit thread! bear with me though...
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oh noes another what kit thread! bear with me though...
Having kitted myself out for last year's TNR with a bunch of Alpamayo bags and a weight/cost compromise go outdoors coffin tent, Decathlon sleeping mat and a 1/2 season bag, I have all the kit I reasonably need.
But...I'm a cruel parent and am dragging the 15 year old (who is actually quite keen) for 7 days exploring Normandy.
Limited budget and I need to put together a second set of kit...
As I have a small light 1 man tent and have never done the bivvy tarp thing, it's probably about time I did; these two item probably need to be higher quality/lower weight than the rest as will likely become primary kit
need a second mat
half frame bag
top tube bag
all for under £200
flat route so weight not too important
But...I'm a cruel parent and am dragging the 15 year old (who is actually quite keen) for 7 days exploring Normandy.
Limited budget and I need to put together a second set of kit...
As I have a small light 1 man tent and have never done the bivvy tarp thing, it's probably about time I did; these two item probably need to be higher quality/lower weight than the rest as will likely become primary kit
need a second mat
half frame bag
top tube bag
all for under £200
flat route so weight not too important
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Re: oh noes another what kit thread! bear with me though...
A tarp for two? Alpkit, rhymes with pig 7. There's cheaper but they're generally PU rather than Sil' so are heavier and pack bigger.
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Re: oh noes another what kit thread! bear with me though...
If you don't need them urgently, have a look on Aliexpress for 3f UL gear, I recently got a 3x3m silnylon tarp for about £30 delivered. Weight is about 500gr and took 2 weeks to arrive.
Naturehike for inflatable pads, although I've not personally used them.
For cheap bike luggage there's the Roswheel stuff but quality isn't that great, you're better off getting some of the Deuter stuff off Wiggle or CRC.
Naturehike for inflatable pads, although I've not personally used them.
For cheap bike luggage there's the Roswheel stuff but quality isn't that great, you're better off getting some of the Deuter stuff off Wiggle or CRC.
Re: oh noes another what kit thread! bear with me though...
I have 4 weeks so time is in my favour if i act now, just need a bivvy bag to go with.
jumped on a £13 Roswheel 8l seay pack for the lad yesterday, it's likely to get used no more than twice so doesn't need round the world robustness.
jumped on a £13 Roswheel 8l seay pack for the lad yesterday, it's likely to get used no more than twice so doesn't need round the world robustness.
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Re: oh noes another what kit thread! bear with me though...
Alpkit Hunka is the default low-cost bivy option. The really cheap ones (eg Mountain Warehouse) are unlikely to be properly breathable so you'll end up soaked.
Re: oh noes another what kit thread! bear with me though...
Charlie TBM is having a clear out, including the Topeak half frame bag for about £25. He's also got some top tube bags going cheap, Topeak, blackburn.
Someone on here is flogging a karrimor xlite mat, it's cheap n cheerful but good value as long as you don't need lots of insulation.
Someone on here is flogging a karrimor xlite mat, it's cheap n cheerful but good value as long as you don't need lots of insulation.
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Lomo are well worth a look at. Good quality and value.
http://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.co ... -lomo.html
As Charlie says, Hunka bivvy. Bonus of having a decent resale value.
http://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.co ... -lomo.html
As Charlie says, Hunka bivvy. Bonus of having a decent resale value.
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Re: oh noes another what kit thread! bear with me though...
J, I bought a Hunka last year whilst weighing up (literally) what to take on TNR, before deciding once and for all on the micro tent. You could borrow it if only I could find it again.
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Drybags strapped straight to the bars work well, as does a cheap rack plus kit on top
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"reasonably need" - don't worry Justin, you haven't had enough time to be infected by the rest of us just yet obviously
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Re: oh noes another what kit thread! bear with me though...
Alpkit would probably fit you out with most of that.
7giR as the tarp (I might have got that backwards!) https://www.alpkit.com/products/bicycle-7 You'll need a pole or poles - cheapest is to use some from an old tent and cut to length.
Frame bag and top tube bag - https://www.alpkit.com/bike-luggage
7giR as the tarp (I might have got that backwards!) https://www.alpkit.com/products/bicycle-7 You'll need a pole or poles - cheapest is to use some from an old tent and cut to length.
Frame bag and top tube bag - https://www.alpkit.com/bike-luggage
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Re: oh noes another what kit thread! bear with me though...
Thanks all, Sixpot, if you could dig it out that'd be ace, I might need an XL though.
Totally overlooked the kit for sale thread, doh!
Totally overlooked the kit for sale thread, doh!
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I'll try, but I've been looking for it for months! Perhaps I sent it back but I don't remember doing so and I've no refund email from them. Unless I've been the victim of a very focused burglary I'm mystified.