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by rufus748
Mon Jan 07, 2013 11:38 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Quilt query
Replies: 6
Views: 1246

Quilt query

Looking for some advice on quilts. I've pretty much decided on the Revelation X having read the write ups on here, questions are, Reg or Wide, 20* or 30* both with overfill? I don't like being restricted by sleeping bags and at 6'2 and proportionately wide I fancy the idea of a quilt. I don't do win...
by rufus748
Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: RAB SURVIVAL ZONE bivi bag brand New
Replies: 0
Views: 765

RAB SURVIVAL ZONE bivi bag brand New

Hi, selling my RAB SURVIVAL ZONE bivi bag in blue. This is brand new and unopened, it still has the Rab label attached. Unwanted present.
£60 posted?
Thanks
by rufus748
Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:18 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: GARMIN DAKOTA 20
Replies: 2
Views: 1315

Re: GARMIN DAKOTA 20

£140
by rufus748
Thu Oct 04, 2012 8:07 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: GARMIN DAKOTA 20
Replies: 2
Views: 1315

Re: GARMIN DAKOTA 20

PRICE DROP £160
by rufus748
Sat Sep 29, 2012 8:50 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Bike packing envy
Replies: 0
Views: 756

Bike packing envy

Recently some friends set off for a bit of a ride. In essence, 12 months of bike packing to celebrate early retirement. They've been away before, cycling all over the world. This one is the tour of tours. They started in Alaska and are basically following the weather. They are running a blog called ...
by rufus748
Fri Sep 07, 2012 3:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: GARMIN DAKOTA 20
Replies: 2
Views: 1315

GARMIN DAKOTA 20

Hardly used and always with a screen saver. Boxed, instructions, CD, 2 bike mounts, cables and 1:50 southern England map card.
£190
by rufus748
Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Which Mat....
Replies: 6
Views: 1651

Re: Which Mat....

Klymit static V. I'm 6'2" and needed a longer/wider mat. Imported from the USA, very happy with it. Packs small and light.
by rufus748
Tue Sep 04, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wet the bed.
Replies: 9
Views: 2235

Re: Wet the bed.

No, although it crossed my mind. My feet were soaked from the dew and mist.
The Borah looks the business. I take it you've got the 1.1 DWR? Did you get one with the hood option? And do you need the extra long zip?
by rufus748
Tue Sep 04, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wet the bed.
Replies: 9
Views: 2235

Re: Wet the bed.

Unfortunately I was under a tarp which makes it worse.
Which one are you using at the moment?
by rufus748
Tue Sep 04, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Wet the bed.
Replies: 9
Views: 2235

Wet the bed.

Used my Rab Survival Zone for the first time last night on Dartmoor. Bivi'd in thick mist and woke up soaked. Not great in a down bag. Not only was the inside of the bag wet (I guess from not breathing) but also my feet were soaked where they had been out all night and the water had come through. On...
by rufus748
Thu Aug 30, 2012 6:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Which Waterproof gloves?
Replies: 7
Views: 1973

Re: Which Waterproof gloves?

Thanks, not considered mitts. Looks a good option for off road, not sure how I'd get on with the road bike commuting to work braking and changing gear? Do they have enough movement in them?
by rufus748
Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:04 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Which Waterproof gloves?
Replies: 7
Views: 1973

Which Waterproof gloves?

As my dog has just eaten my waterproof gloves and I need some more!
I've had several various makes and never really been impressed with any of them.
What do you use/recommend?
by rufus748
Mon Jul 30, 2012 4:39 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New Video
Replies: 10
Views: 2041

Re: New Video

vaguely exciting!
Looks an amazing trip.
If only I could get a week off...
by rufus748
Wed Jul 11, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Rab Demand or Montane Minimus??
Replies: 3
Views: 1071

Rab Demand or Montane Minimus??

Looking for a lightweight packable waterproof. I think I've got it down to the two. Both have the same hydrostatic head and similar breathability. Both can be found for similar prices. I have found the Rab locally to try but not the Montane so it would be a blind purchase. Does anyone have any exper...
by rufus748
Thu Jul 05, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 2001601

Re: The post man's been ...

"All the way from America"...and brought me a Klymit crush pillow and klymit Static V sleeping mat. In response to my search for a wide lightweight mat it seems to fit the bill. Very pleased. Pillows nice, light (!) comfortable and versatile. Now if only the weather would dry up a tad I co...
by rufus748
Fri Jun 22, 2012 6:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Looking for a wide sleep mat
Replies: 1
Views: 660

Looking for a wide sleep mat

At 6'2" and proportionately wide the standard 50cm sleep mats aren't wide enough. Looking for a lightweight wide map that won't break the bank.
I've seen the klymit static v, seems a good buy. Anyone got/seen/used one or any other recommendations?
by rufus748
Fri Jun 15, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: GARMIN DAKOTA 20 + 2 bike mounts and maps
Replies: 0
Views: 1105

GARMIN DAKOTA 20 + 2 bike mounts and maps

My Garmin Dakota 20 is for sale. It comes complete with the box, leads, instructions, 2 bike mounts and a 1:50 Southern England and Wales map card (worth £120) Fantastic condition and has always been used with a screen protector. I have hardly used it but found it to be an excellent item when I have...
by rufus748
Thu Jun 14, 2012 2:26 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: LOST GARMIN WRT
Replies: 3
Views: 1067

Re: LOST GARMIN WRT

Found!
(Unfortunately not before I had bought a replacement though....!)
Now, how the hell did it get in there....?????
by rufus748
Sun Jun 10, 2012 9:24 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: LOST GARMIN WRT
Replies: 3
Views: 1067

Re: LOST GARMIN WRT

That's very kind, thanks.
by rufus748
Sun Jun 10, 2012 7:37 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: LOST GARMIN WRT
Replies: 3
Views: 1067

LOST GARMIN WRT

Having spent the week checking and rechecking I can't find my Garmin Dakota 20. Last seen in the field at the end of the WRT on Sunday night. We bailed early and it was on the bike when we hit the field. Don't recall taking it off so it's a longshot. It could be anywhere between there and Devon. Jus...
by rufus748
Tue May 29, 2012 5:04 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: WRT ROUTE, PANIC TIME!!
Replies: 1
Views: 857

WRT ROUTE, PANIC TIME!!

Having spent the last few weeks planning my route of an evening I've tried to load it to my Garmin and it won't work, in fact it's gone! I don't have time to re-map it with work commitments this week. ANY chance someone could send me a GPX route, please? Not a huge distance, looked similar to DAN K ...
by rufus748
Tue May 22, 2012 7:23 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: GPS charging on the go
Replies: 10
Views: 2846

Re: GPS charging on the go

Thanks. Any experience of the solio classic? Been offered one by a mate. I see the power monkey has a bigger battery capacity.
by rufus748
Tue May 22, 2012 7:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: GPS charging on the go
Replies: 10
Views: 2846

GPS charging on the go

I need to find a way to charge my Garmin Edge on the WRT. Considering either a solar charger or some form of battery pack possibly running off AA's.
Does anybody have any advice or experience of either?
by rufus748
Sat May 12, 2012 1:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What GPS?
Replies: 18
Views: 2854

Re: What GPS?

Thanks, I'll give it a try.
by rufus748
Sat May 12, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: What GPS?
Replies: 18
Views: 2854

Re: What GPS?

I've got a Dakota 20 with AA batteries. Seems to eat them, even the lithium ones. Bar mounts ok, but interested in the above inner tube mod. How does that work?