Thanks all for your input.

I think I'll try the Be Free system, I'll ask Santa for it as we won't be going anywhere before then anyway

Outdry jacket
Down to £140 then take another 15% extra off with the code HAPPPYWEEKEND

https://www.columbiasportswear.co.uk/p/ ... 845&pos=28

For UK use

Which filter my Sawyer is very slow, but is it the best for healthy water?

What about
https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... 0-6l-p7645

Of the MSR trailshot or stick with my Sawyer mini filter

RIP wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 23, 2020 6:34 pm

JohnClimber wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 23, 2020 4:51 pm

Oh and I found my little Panda that Reg gave me last year. Picture to follow

Stick her on top of your birthday cake . 53. Blimey .

Have a relaxing b'day boths.

Dave Barter wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 23, 2020 1:14 pm

It's my birthday. Where's all my cards?

It's mine too today, I didn't even get your card Dave....
Maybe it's stuck in the 3 Tier post office up here still.
Mine should have go to yours by now......

Oh and I found my little Panda that Reg gave me last year. Picture to follow

A big one of these from a strange man in a farm in Mid Wales

https://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/shop ... s-dry-bags

Juliet's film

https://youtu.be/VW4SH7WI168

Birthday week, for once I've asked for cycling gear rather than wait for the normal tat to arrive. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50510237532_e8cce45b42_k.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50509362263_b7b54a2d53_4k.jpg All new pair of D2A pedals from Pembree A new company which you maybe ...

Cheers for the the Blogs Trepid and Bob

ScotRoutes wrote: ↑

Fri Oct 16, 2020 7:59 am

You've just cost me £17.99 John.

I don't need a Tyvek bivvy bag, I don't need a Tyvek bivvy bag, I don't need a Tyvek bivvy bag, I don't need a Tyvek bivvy bag, I don't need a Tyvek bivvy bag, I don't need a Tyvek bivvy bag, I don't need a Tyvek bivvy bag, I don't need a Tyvek bivvy bag, I don't need a Tyvek bivvy bag, I don't need...

My rechargeable batteries aren't holding their charge like they use to in my GPS

So, Mr Amazon delivered these Lithium 3300mWh double AA's today

RIP wrote: ↑

Thu Oct 15, 2020 10:34 am

PHD Hispar 400 winter bag

OMG, How much?

With 2 weeks left of my furlough until my new job starts on November 1st I've planned my own Tier 3 Zone (with 1 gravel route around Ormskirk which is slightly into the neighbouring Tier 2 area (which travel is only advisory not to do it - plus it will be tier 3 in a week or two anyway :roll: ) http...

Richard G wrote: ↑

Wed Oct 14, 2020 4:54 pm

no-one from a Tier 3 area should be travelling for a bike ride anyway IMHO.

Waves from the 3rd tier

There's a great group in Liverpool of disadvantages kids to stop them joining knife gangs They are famous for wheelie'ing in groups through the city centre with full Police support. They say "Knives Down Wheels Up" and "Knives Down Bikes Up" https://liverpedlaapool.co.uk/ I think this would be the a...

Voted Yes.

But these lockdowns and travel restrictions are only going to get worse as the numbers in the hospital Covid wards grow and grow.

With it being only 12 or so weeks away I would guess 80% of the country will be under a non essential travel banby that date.

burty wrote: ↑

Mon Oct 12, 2020 10:40 pm

your prayers have been answered john

Shut the feck up..........

Well that's me out, the new Liverpool lockdown says to "avoid non-essential travel". Commiserations JC :sad: . Very galling after getting yourself psyched up ready. I'm thinking of a 3 day trip around it between Christmas and New Year or a Spring pre WRT ride when this might be over in some form or...

I've not read the latest update but surely heading out to cycle a 200km loop for pleasure would be "non-essential travel" - or does it just rule out travelling to another county? From Wednesday we can only leave the area for work and school.... I might be able to sneak over the border from Sefton i...

Well that's me out, the new Liverpool lockdown says to "avoid non-essential travel". Now to plan a 200km loop around Liverpool Knowsley Wirral St Helens Sefton Halton I can be sure the climbing will be a little easier than in Wales. It's only going to get worse across the whole country, so get your ...

Than you

Ay up, my Uncle needs a lightweight helmet light to light his path in front of his wheels and to point where he is going when he rides for his morning papers on his hybrid bike. Not too expensive (up to £60 is OK) and the ride is only 20 minutes, but he needs to see any branches on the cycle path wh...

So, I had a bit of a run in with a farmer on Friday on the 300 route (shared with the 200 in this area). I accidentally carried on the track and into the farmyard, where I was met with "WTF do you think you're doing" shouted from the other end of the barns. We had a bit of an exchange, and he clear...

What about the Alpkit Cloud Cover quilt for warmer weathers.
https://alpkit.com/products/cloud-cover

Then wear down trousers, boots and a down jacket under it when it's colder.

Or take a look at the Cumulus quilt range for all temps