Hi. Interested in the stem cell and fuelpod. Can you tell me if the stem cell is the later version with the laddered webbing? Thanks.

Thanks for the informative response! Stability was a concern, but I hadn't considered fuel capacity. I will think some more on it.

as per the subject really. Anyone use this setup? The price drop has made them a tempting stocking filler (for me) and I have and existing mytimug.

cheers

Hey slarge I would be really interested in seeing that gpx. Just to see the options. The route im trying to stitch together is using this one and the mbuk one, hadnt considered daves also.
Cheers. I will pm u

sounds good guys,
Slarge - that sounds like what im thinking of doing. defo the quaries bit. look forward to you sum up.

cheers chew, ian - thats really encouraging I was looking at that exact bit last night! (Ugly House to Dolwyddelan) I was wondering about taking the Sarn Helen route across instead (about 3km east), as it sets me up nicely to take a road up to Penmachno Trail... any experience of that? Ive heard bit...

Hi Ian + others,
as other have said, looks vaguely exciting, and planning on something similar earlier June. But was wondering how much hike-a-bike you encountered? as i'm really indecisive regarding foot wear.
cheers dudes

someone might find this useful etrex 20 with full OS mapping using 2x lithium AA's (energiser? i can check) on screen map mode plus track logging - no backlight lasted 4 days of riding 10-11 hrs - never switched off for lunch etc. and still had enough for a couple commutes to work (another 4 hrs) av...

hi zippy,
I'm interested in the TorTec Ultralite Rear Rack & Smart 3 LED Front Bike Light for my commuter.
Let me know your bank account details and additional cost for postage, and I will send it over.
Cheers,
tv

WOah! lots of posts since i last looked! Sounds like you lot payed a lot of dosh, but from what I read that x=pac/cuban stuff is a bit special - not for my wallet ;) Anyway , I just wanted to complete my part in this thread, as I wont remember at later date: Picking the materials took me AGES! I did...

Flatfish, check your PM's!

tv

flatfishy, I don't suppose you have more spare do you? same problem as Dan, with the massive rolls.

dont ask, dont get ;-)

tv

I look forward to see both your pictures. Nice blog nick.

What do you lot generaly put in you frame pack? I was wondering whether the bladder is best there or on my back...? If its full with 3L then thats alot of weight moved off my back. but that weight would slowly disapear as it was drunk......

Ahh, it was you who did it by hand! well done mate. must have been torture - I thought I was patient I don't have a sewing machine either (on the lookout for one), I just told the old dear how and where to sew my pattern, with some guidance from her as to what's do-able. Once I knew that, we were si...

I love making stuff which I can use. Gives me a real satisfaction when using it. Over Easter I made/designed a frame bag so I could carry additional gear on extended trips. As you lot have inspired me, I thought these pics might inspire some MYOG amongst some of you. It probably took a good solid 10...

gairym: I thought you were going to be knocked off at 1:00min :)

Cheers gairym, I will get back and let you know how I get on...

Anthony, that makes total sense, thanks. Just been reading more into the different ratings, it starting to become clearer. Fantasticmrmatt, I would'nt mind the wait and would love a "proper bit of kit", but I really can't stretch the funds to it at this time. Thanks for the suggestion and ...

gairym, you're a legend! Been looking at this again this morning and the Vango is pretty much half the weight of the synthetics, and probably just as suitable. It's looking more and more tempting. But before I jump in a buy, can some one confirm that the vango has better down fill than the Rab pleas...

OK. I’m really hungry for some bikepacking escapism, to allow me to do some long distance trips/adventures this year (will be the warmer months, looks like I have the chance to do something in May, shorter trips will be done from April time.). The thing I’ve been looking at the most is sleeping bags...