I think you have some confusion in your use of terms :wink: GPX refers to a file format for routes and tracks, you don't have GPX "maps". (There's also general confusion about "tracks" and "routes" as well - when you get a file you actually want a "track" not ...

This is Stu's introduction to tarps - https://www.bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/tarps-come-on-in-the-waters-lovely/ , it's on the first page of eight if you search for "tarp" in the news and reviews section. (I get a 404 error for all the images so you'll have to imagine what he's writing abo...

Thanks, and good point about pegging to the ground, I will try raising the edges Even strongly driven rain is rarely at more than 45deg so if the edge of the tarp is 100mm off the ground then the rain will "get in" by about 100mm. Obviously that's only on one side. If you are camping in w...

I've posted on your other thread about tarp setup. I'd echo what Phil says. The tarp in the shot I posted on that thread is a Trekkertent DCF jobbie, bloomin' expensive but weighs just 140g. Borah Gear bivy bag is 175g, pole and pegs add another 100g or so. We've also got an SMD Gatewood Cape tarp t...

A couple of points - you don't need to have the tarp down to the ground, having the edges 100-200mm off the ground depending on vegetation will allow airflow to help with condensation while still providing protection from wind driven rain. A pole (or poles) will give you more options. After trying s...

I think these days the Eiger North Face in summer is verging on suicidal rather than adventuresome! :lol: Really not sure what "adventure" is - it seems like it gets applied to anything that isn't pre-packaged or has the possibility of getting as high as type 1.1 fun. Often goes hand in ha...

It was as much an experiment as anything since the guy in the video is using paracord or similar so I wondered if it would work in Zing-it, the low weight and bulk is an added bonus. I do have a split ridgeline in Zing-it (Dutchware Wasp on one end, Farrimond Knot for the other), both those lines ar...

I was looking for a simpler ridgeline for the hammocking tarp and came across this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwvefCletaY (Be warned he talks at a rate of knots!) I began to wonder if it would work in Lash-it/Zing-it. Only one way to find out! Ten metres of yellow Zing-it for the ridgeline and...

Cheers Phil.

Here's a video of the section across the north coast of Ardnamurchan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTrXPyGiay8.

fatbikephil wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:03 pm

Lazarus wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:25 pm Is there a gpx as i dont have OS

*sigh* I rashly assumed the OS link would allow non OS users to download...
PM me your email John and I'll send it to you. that goes for anyone else too.

Would like to see the route.

You’ve probably got my email Phil, if not I’ll PM you

We've one entitled "Mountain Bike Maintenance" by Mel Allwood. Let's just say it's a bit old - there's a chapter heading: "Disc Brakes - one day all mountain bikes will be fitted with these" :lol: We've also got the Zinn road bike maintenance book. I can't remember when I actuall...

Have a look at Marcus Stitz's website, he's a lot of routes based in southern Scotland, the Central Belt and a few in the southern part of the Highlands. We did part of the Wild about Argyll trail a few years ago and it is certainly doable on a gravel bike with a couple of short sections that might ...

Just heard my first cuckoo as well. Thought I heard one last week but didn’t quite catch it over closer noise so couldn’t be sure. Apparently they are quite territorial and return to the same location each year so quite possible that those in the north of Scotland can turn up before birds further so...

I’ve used the JustPark app/site when needing to leave the van for a few days. Basically parking on someone’s driveway. Usually somewhere between a fiver and ten quid per day depending on the poshness of the area

The hooked bolts can be attached at various heights to adjust the height/ tension of the hammock. You generally want a hammock to have quite a bit of sag. From hammockforums.net the starting point is to have the "hung length" around 83% of the length of the fabric. This gives you enough s...

Staying on the music theme, today's my last Paul McCartney day.

The younger readers might not get the reference

Revelate Saltyroll - https://backcountry.scot/product/revelate-designs-saltyroll/ but it looks like Andy's out of stock of most Revelate stuff. For double the price you could have the Pronghorn - https://backcountry.scot/product/revelate-designs-pronghorn-drybag/ I know what you mean about sizing/sh...

Ah, yeah that arrangement does need more space. Is there anything (e.g wall) you could attach one end to? One problem with attaching to a wall (of any material) is that generally they are intended for a downward force, i.e. gravity acting on whatever mass is above, sticking an anchor into brickwork...

We've got fruit trees so a bit easier, have even bivvied - obviously doesn't count for BAM. As ever with hammocks Shug Emery on YouTube will have you covered. Here's his channel - https://www.youtube.com/@shugemery . Tensa poles are generally regarded as the best but I'm not sure if there's a UK dis...

There was a partial eclipse here in the UK about eight years ago that was impressive enough. Definitely one of those bucket list items :-bd Loved this quote on the BBC site the other day: But Prof Don Pollacco, from the department of physics at the University of Warwick who travelled to Texas to vie...

Thanks Shaf, good advice. I've been avoiding tubeless for years and got away with it, but four punctures in as many months decided me. Presumably you have to give the bike a run/tyres a spin regularly? Not really. If the bike's been stood a while then the sealant will settle at the bottom of the ty...

Cath has one fitted to her Stooge. Not had it long so no long term review thoughts. Looks sturdy. I think the frame comes with one bag holder so you need to get a second one if you’re going to have one both sides. Also looks a bit of a faff to swap between top mount and side mount. Certainly not a t...

HB 2 u, HB 2 u, HB , HB 2 u

I was thinking that Deft Punk were reforming

Another Griffon user here. Not ultra warm in the way that a lightweight down jacket is but fine nethertheless. Fleece is somewhat resistant to being compressed just by the core material and how it's made. Most quality polyester fleece is made by just a couple of companies so you'll find that there's...