Cracker of a report, keep em coming!

Lots of deliveries but not always bikepacking ish related. This time it was Four packs of 4 tube steak pegs from big sky international. plus a tent peg bag. I have somehow lost my big Easton nails, they were ace. These are supposedly better as the tops can't come off by accident A lot of money just ...

Thanks all, useful

I left my MU on the train by accident

The heathland to the west of the road from the ferry to Swanage would be a good spot to stop. As long as you pitch late and leave early I can't imagine you'll have any trouble there. Around Agglestone Rocks for example Alternatively on top of the ridge that heads east from Corfe Castle. Slightly bus...

I would definitely recommended a minor detour on a bit of trail that I wasted time on and felt like I was fully trespassing through someones property - actually I was absolutely doing that, had to get the gates on their drive to open https://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/new-forest-conditions/#po...

I have BB7s on my cargo bike. With a properly loaded bike (couple of kids and stuff) it’s fine but not inspiring, I’ve been meaning to put a hydro on the front but I’ve had it nearly 5 years and it’s worked fine. Slightly unfair though, when loaded probably weighs twice what a fully loaded bikepacki...

Cracking weekend, nice to catch up with a few people

Good weather on Saturday, less so on Sunday.

Thanks Rich

Sadly, there's a closing down sale at backpackinglight - https://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/

Brompton. Smallest, most compact and best fold. Perfect if you want a folder

Not the best riding, but it's still fun to ride and I do quite a few miles on mine.

Might be over budget though...

I think you were the only person we saw on Sunday - outside the pub in the Lake Vyrnwy hotel, that wasn't serving food and was the whole point of cycling up that climb!

Thanks to everyone involved, particularly Stu and Dee, it's a great event Despite ticking off quite a few of the GRs (or passing very close by), we didn't see many riders over the weekend, which was a surprise/shame. But the weather was far better than expected and I didn't wear my waterproof at all...

Any interest in these?

I have the Leonard zinn one and the park tools one. Both good, though the park tools one might have the edge

Although YouTube is pretty good

There's loads of bottle mount options now, although I'm sure they vary in strength

https://www.tailfin.cc/product/cargo-ca ... cba1185463

https://www.ortlieb.com/uk_en/o-strap-bottle-cage-mount

Topeak versamount

Little bump for these. Offers considered

I have two of Stu's poles to sell. Both used and plenty of life left in them Technically the 100cm pole is 101cm (to the bottom of the metal ferrule) and the 110cm pole is 109.5cm. Both three section poles I'd like £22 for the 100cm and £27 for the £110cm but priority given to anyone who wants them ...

I was on a lads holiday in Spain in 1999 and we slept through it it was the morning after the night before

Didn't realise there was one so close next year. Makes for an interesting holiday destination

Also a huge fan of fleece. Wear one most days Fleece doesn't pack down well. It's why it's such a good top, it retains its structure so keeps breathability etc I use a polartec alpha top as my sleep layer (macpac nitro). It's lighter than most baselayers, can be used as midlayer, feels instantly war...

Still a few going on CRC, Ton

Woo!

I've got the toe end from an old wool sock. Fits over my entire Snowpeak 450 cookset to keep the lid on, and also means I can pick it up when hot. I know it's not entirely wool though because I've melted a bit...

Wow, that is astoundingly good value. It even had me thinking about it (before realising that a rigid 29er suits me better)

I've used heat holders in the past. OK, not fantastic but not bad

Moved to Montane fireball booties - warmer and pack smaller. Not sure about weight but doubt there's much in it. Used as hut boots and sleeping socks

edit - called footies, not booties

Also have the same insulated mug and has also been used on the bike a fair bit. Although mine has equally classy duct tape and inner tube to make it a snug fit in a bottle cage. And sadly mine ia a tad dented now

My thermarest neoair electric pump is smaller and lighter than the inflating sack. Had it many years now It runs on 2 AAAs but they last forever. I wish it had the option of beinf USB powered so I could use a battery pack. I've thought about wiring up a plug and adaptor but CBA When the thermarest p...