imo bikepacking has more of a focus on the ride than the destination. by that i mean if i were to go touring i would have more kit and i would go to 'places' with bike packing i go for a big ride that is so long it means i have to take kit to camp out. to put it another way a bicycle is only the veh...

my favourite breakfast is double portion of muesli (2 bowls) with milk powder in. Add hot water and you have a warm/ fruity nutty porridgy type breakfast. I find it much easier to eat a large portion of this than porridge. last time i was out we had such a long trip to find a bivvy spot/ attacked by...

just checked and i have a SH600 (alpkit comfort -5 °) so i reckon with a liner & jacket i should be good. can't have a third snowy winter can we (hope so, fingers crossed) ;) RE: mats, my current 3/4 length airic is ok but i do plan on getting a neoair before winter (confused over sizes atm thou...

just having a think about mach n back & bags....

what sort of temperature rating would i want/ need?

i think my alpkit bag (can't remeber which one) + silk liner and jacket would probably be up to the job. If it's not i need to go shopping!

hi matt,

looks like a good trip. just wondered what your route planning involved? big pile of os maps? and a vague idea or more definite plan?