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by WhipperSnapper
Mon May 20, 2013 2:02 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Alpkit Delta
Replies: 4
Views: 1373

Re: Alpkit Delta

I bought one on friday and it arrived today. I haven't had a chance to set it up yet but so far I'm pleased with it. A word of warning though, the pegs it comes with are ludicrous. They are about the size of cocktail sticks so either make sure you have some decent ones or order some alongside the te...
by WhipperSnapper
Thu May 09, 2013 5:10 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tent shopping advice.
Replies: 17
Views: 3033

Re: Tent shopping advice.

Do you have a Alpkit Delta Faff Master? I've been looking at them and read some reviews (including the one on this blog) but can't decide about them. I know the problems are with the inner tent but its the inner tent that i need against the midges.
by WhipperSnapper
Thu Mar 28, 2013 12:29 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: My first solo bivi (sort of)
Replies: 4
Views: 1329

Re: My first solo bivi (sort of)

That looks like a chilly bivi! I also found all this snow too tempting and bivi-ed out in it at the weekend... Fresh would describe it well!

What is that tarp set up like? Do you not find it too drafty?
by WhipperSnapper
Sat Mar 23, 2013 6:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD: AlpKit Hunkabivvy , bicycle 7 tarp, camping mat
Replies: 6
Views: 1990

Re: WTD: AlpKit Hunkabivvy , bicycle 7 tarp, camping mat

What is the weight of the wee airic? And the colour? :lol:
by WhipperSnapper
Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:01 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: First Post, Second Sewing Project, MYOG Frame Pack
Replies: 8
Views: 2400

Re: First Post, Second Sewing Project, MYOG Frame Pack

Thanks for all the advice. I think i'll be able to borrow a sewing machine so hopefully that will make things easier and i might try that english cycles design, it seems useful. I know it sounds simple but what do i draw on the fabric with if its dark?
by WhipperSnapper
Mon Mar 11, 2013 2:29 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: First Post, Second Sewing Project, MYOG Frame Pack
Replies: 8
Views: 2400

First Post, Second Sewing Project, MYOG Frame Pack

Hi, I'm new here, but i've been lurking around the bikepacking corners of the internet for a while now and finally decided to take the plunge. I'm planning on sewing a frame bag and wondered if you guys had any advice, do's and don'ts, don't touch this with a long stick sort of thing? For the materi...