Yeah, I'm really pleased with my 1l top tube bag too. Really well made and I've been able to get stuff out of the front on the move, by using just one zip.

Quality! Thanks Stu.

I've used this for shoe repair in the past with good success. Even managed to fix a puncture in the kids beach ball with it!

https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... esive-p250

I'm not convinced building your own wheels is cost effective (unless you do it a lot) but it's a very satisfying feeling.

Thanks Boxelder. I'm used to the midge!

That sounds sensible Jurassic. Just wondered if there was a reason the experts had agreed on. Seem to be lots of people talking about them the last few years.

Ticks really do seem to be increasing. Is there an accepted reason for this? What are their predators?

I was given it when I had laser eye surgery. I went for PRK (painful one) so it was definitely necessary.

You are quite spaced out and you know that there is some pain there but you just don't care. I would think it could help you push past pain limits effectively.

I'm half way through and really enjoying it too. Recommended.

Well said Sean

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Thu Mar 19, 2020 10:21 am

yes I know I said we should stream less stuff

I wouldn't worry too much about the load of "work from home". From what I've read the biggest spike is people coming home from work and gaming/netflix etc.

Deliveries are going to be the only growth industry for the next wee while. All sorts of people will be dropping round

First is almost a confession 1) The feeling of new kit arriving. I know it's consumerist but I love the feeling of new kit I've researched appearing at the door with the undertones of getting out to use it for the first time. 2) Kids being at home (currently isolated). They'll drive me up the wall s...

Another vote for the Lomo double ended. Not light but very tough and a good shape.

"Free" postage on Amazon for double the price #hiddencosts.

I got my "bangles" too, thanks Stu!

It might be easier getting the train to Fort William then ride back. You'd need to drive to Bridge of Orchy I think though. The train usually has 6 spaces at the back for bikes but you might need to book.

Sit mat is likely my most multi use item. Sit mat, insulation for dehydrated meal while it warms, pad to lean on for getting out of tarp/tent/bivvy, Add structure to a bag, waft a fire alight to get it going (below high tide!), keep summer beers cold on the way to campsite. That's just the ones I ca...

Been looking at a Kloke for a while and just gave in.

Down to 109 and they've got extra 10% off this weekend with code AKCMR10. Brings it back to the release price that I missed.

Now to figure out how to bodge a midge net onto it. I asked them to do one via the factory but they weren't keen!

Is the thing the person is referring to actually "full of awe"?


Likely not.

I usually plan on them lasting about a year. Get better than that if you use a seal pick to take off the seals and pack them with extra grease.

We've not met but I appreciate all you do. Happy birthday Dee.

My wife wins all the stuff in our house, so to be fair I probably don't miss out. Maybe I should sign her up...

Not sure if that's a Hooray or a Boo then

Bouncing around like an excited spaniel waiting to see if I won the newsletter comp...

I never win anything.

Warning on the mudhugger. The plastic is helitape to put between the mudhugger and the frame. Keep an eye on this as I had it wear through the tape and the paint on my frame on my full sus. Caught it before it wrecked the rear stays thankfully. I've now got helitape, then gaffer tape on top. It's an...