May be there too,with my son,funds allowing

Big head here too....I'm in

I suppose it doesn't help much that the frame only option (which is where
I'd be interested) is only available in camouflaged custard
If I was going to consider one I'd have to factor in a paint job on top
Of the frame price......which would make it too costly an option....for me

Hmmm....I'm not sure if I prefer the first one,which is a bummer as there's
None about,are these still out around October ? Anybody know ?

Good reading,quite liking the recipes too....

The smile says it all.....

There's a young guy touring the world on a Unicycle,bivvying and using 'warm showers' etc,it's been a great read so far....

Well them rucksacks seemed to contain a full bottle of whisky and a full cheese,
It was like Nant y moch revisited in that steaming pool......

Cheers guys,winter bivvy sounds like fun

Excuse my ignorance,I know about the Shindig and the Bso but
What's the tramp camp and the winter bivvy and where would one find details ?

Specialised 190mm x 9q/r fat boy hub,as new,assembly marks only £60+ £5 p&p Surly 135mm 36 h front hub, canti brake,bearings good,usual spoke marks,threaded either Side like the 'ultra' hub or flip/flop....in polished silver.£20+ £5 p&p Surly Large Marge 36h rim,offset spoke holes,good condi...

Similar to Barney but my kids are leaving the nest so I'm getting time To do what I want again,Mrs likes hot beach hols and I don't so I get To go camp/explore again (although she has expressed an interest), My focus is planning upcoming trips and sorting kit for the same,it gets Me through the work...

Have you looked on the steam packet website,that's the best place,not an agency ?

Just checked as I was hoping to go out on a Sunday in September and they do sail to Liverpool on a Sunday? As a test I test booked a trip out next Sunday and back and was available on their website,where are you looking ?

I don't sleep well trussed up either,like the idea of these,still happy with the 20+
Year old superbag at the mo though,can do arms free and legs free if you want,
Just looks like a bizarre Parka !

Pacific outdoor Uber lite sleeping pad,not made anymore but still some about
Ideal for me as I normally sleep with my legs off on an angle anyway,will fit homemade
Thermo groundsheet in the same size too for about 40 g(still experimenting)

Obviously not.....3/4 mat,pack size would go smaller ,
Seems a good piece of kit,well happy.....I need as much help as I can

A rather dinky sleeping mat at 230g and 21x11cm approx.....
Makes up for my rather bulky sleeping bag

That's what I was thinking,I've read some reviews that have recommended it in Mil circles,it's definately on the maybe list

Yeah, I don't think it's really meant for us. Hopefully there'll be a single version with inbuilt midge net*.

*anyone listening? ''Quote''

Have you ever looked at the Highlander Hawk ?

Good to see the M.b.a being awarded the 2015 Queens award for voluntary service

My missus has expressed an interest in Bikepacking but I don't think
We'd share a bag

There was a frame and forks on E-bay yesterday,think it was a 19''
- yep,just checked it is a 19''....321770816058, I'd be interested myself
But funds are being channelled into a new bike for Wifey at the mo

Potential 'wild camping' spots for the Iom; L/r 95. 1:50 000 Sc 305 785 Sc 295 840 Sc 372 900 Sc 355 915 Sc 248 780 Sorry for the 'old school' Gr's,I don't do electronic mapping,although these Are specific points,it's more of that 'general' area,I've stuck to areas that are Accessible from the herit...

How am I going to explain another tent ?