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by Mitomaniac
Thu Aug 08, 2019 3:16 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Tents pots frames odds n ends FOR SALE
Replies: 13
Views: 3759

Re: Tents pots frames odds n ends FOR SALE

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48432992722_ed51a45917_z.jpg 20190801_194020 by Hola Siesta , on Flickr Gortex bivi bag. Olive green. Mountain Range Cobra. Size xl. This has a built in bug net with zips - no more spiders or slugs on the face. It is more than15 years old but hardly used and stil...
by Mitomaniac
Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:52 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Tents pots frames odds n ends FOR SALE
Replies: 13
Views: 3759

Re: Tents pots frames odds n ends FOR SALE

Hi, is there any more info on the bivvy bag and possibly more pictures please
by Mitomaniac
Tue Apr 23, 2019 8:14 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: SOLD.
Replies: 15
Views: 3891

Re: FS: SOLD.

perfect transaction thanks again !!
by Mitomaniac
Wed Apr 17, 2019 11:40 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: SOLD.
Replies: 15
Views: 3891

Re: FS: ORTLIEB Handlebar pack 15l

I'll take it to try as long as my sleeping bag slides in its all good with me.

Please pm your payment details and I'll get it sorted for you
by Mitomaniac
Wed Apr 17, 2019 10:28 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: SOLD.
Replies: 15
Views: 3891

Re: FS: ORTLIEB Handlebar pack 15l

That would be great I've got a set of cheap loop bars and my alpkit bag and harness won't fit now as I've only got a short headtube but I tried a smaller bag shape thats longer and it fits
by Mitomaniac
Tue Apr 16, 2019 8:38 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: SOLD.
Replies: 15
Views: 3891

Re: FS: ORTLIEB Handlebar pack 15l

Are these bags narrower and longer than the alpkit 13l airloc bag?
by Mitomaniac
Sun Mar 31, 2019 4:32 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Making things the old, slow way.
Replies: 32
Views: 7622

Re: Making things the old, slow way.

The last three weeks I've been rebuilding a part of our neighbour's wall. 30 metres or so. https://i.imgur.com/OSBg15u.jpg Wish the stone i got dumped with when repairing wall gaps was shaped like that ! i always seem to get the most akward shaped lumps known to mankind, Nice job tho having done a ...
by Mitomaniac
Mon Feb 25, 2019 7:29 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Marking inside a titanium pot
Replies: 14
Views: 2689

Re: Marking inside a titanium pot

Excellent thank you I'll get measuring and dremmel some marks thanks again for all the info
by Mitomaniac
Sun Feb 24, 2019 10:30 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Marking inside a titanium pot
Replies: 14
Views: 2689

Marking inside a titanium pot

I've got a alpkit myti mug the 600 I think it is. Would it be safe to engrave or even roughly scratch markings on the side for measurements on the inside of it without making it unsafe for food purposes. I want a rough measure of water levels for doing noodles etc would rather mark this than carry s...
by Mitomaniac
Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:15 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tarp for 2
Replies: 33
Views: 6126

Re: Tarp for 2

Thanks to both the Stu's, its arrived today and amazingly it actually fits in my garden between the 2 of us a easy pitch and very practical thank you and that pole packs in with my existing gear perfectly thanks again guys, he even cleaned the pegs after our test pitch bless him https://farm8.static...
by Mitomaniac
Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:48 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tarp for 2
Replies: 33
Views: 6126

Re: Tarp for 2

You guys are just amazing !! I'll be ordering a carbon pole to go with.
by Mitomaniac
Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:32 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tarp for 2
Replies: 33
Views: 6126

Re: Tarp for 2

Thanks for the info I've got a 3x3 DD tarp but my little boy is mildly autistic loves camping etc but just needs the familiarity/routine of the zips or closing of doors for him to settle we have tried with a tarp and he was a bit anxious etc. Don't want his hangups to stop him enjoying the outdoors...
by Mitomaniac
Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:22 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tarp for 2
Replies: 33
Views: 6126

Re: Tarp for 2

Mitomaniac - I've asked stu to cut a extra piece for my carbon pole ,I've just sent him a message if he hasn't started to cut the pole told him to let you have it as you've pulled at my bleedin heart strings :-bd Thank you ever so much for your generosity and consideration, you've made my week well...
by Mitomaniac
Mon Feb 18, 2019 3:07 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tarp for 2
Replies: 33
Views: 6126

Re: Tarp for 2

Thanks for the info I've got a 3x3 DD tarp but my little boy is mildly autistic loves camping etc but just needs the familiarity/routine of the zips or closing of doors for him to settle we have tried with a tarp and he was a bit anxious etc. Don't want his hangups to stop him enjoying the outdoors ...
by Mitomaniac
Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:56 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tarp for 2
Replies: 33
Views: 6126

Re: Tarp for 2

No worries thanks for getting back to me. One will come up on eBay eventually lol

Thanks again
by Mitomaniac
Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:33 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tarp for 2
Replies: 33
Views: 6126

Re: Tarp for 2

If original poster doesn't want the mini peak I'd be interested as it's what I'm watching eBay for as want one for me and my lad
by Mitomaniac
Fri Feb 08, 2019 7:49 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: West Cumbria child friendly route
Replies: 7
Views: 2828

Re: West Cumbria child friendly route

eskdale path to boot - its a BW - well at least part o fit is # River all the way at the side so stone throwing, waterfall, some bouldering on the way Pub at Boot but not sure of opening times - BIvyy pretty much anywhere on the route http://www.streetmap.co.uk/idld.srf?x=314929&y=499512&z=...
by Mitomaniac
Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD. Basic GPS unit.
Replies: 8
Views: 2212

Re: WTD. Basic GPS unit.

Whats your budget I've a spare etrex 30
by Mitomaniac
Thu Feb 07, 2019 7:51 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: West Cumbria child friendly route
Replies: 7
Views: 2828

Re: West Cumbria child friendly route

(PS. Re bivi spots, I can PM you the locations of a disused hen-house, a derelict caravan, and a cosy barn, if they're any use :wink: )[/quote]


It's almost as if your describing my in laws farm lol
by Mitomaniac
Thu Feb 07, 2019 5:28 pm
Forum: Routes
Topic: West Cumbria child friendly route
Replies: 7
Views: 2828

West Cumbria child friendly route

Hi, does any one have experience or knowledge of somewhere West Cumbria ISH that would be suitable for a 8 year old to ride around with myself of course and a nice bivvy spot for the night preferably near a cafe for special breakfast etc. Little fella wants to come along I have a spare bivvy bag for...
by Mitomaniac
Wed Feb 06, 2019 10:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Alpkit airloc dual 20l black
Replies: 2
Views: 975

Re: Alpkit airloc dual 20l black

Sold
by Mitomaniac
Wed Feb 06, 2019 9:14 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Alpkit airloc dual 20l black
Replies: 2
Views: 975

Alpkit airloc dual 20l black

Never been used outside trial fitted it on my bike it's too big with my clearances etc £12 posted can email pics if required

Dave
by Mitomaniac
Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:43 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Sleeping Bags
Replies: 11
Views: 2847

Re: Sleeping Bags

I've got the phantom spark if you want any info on it. I got it earlier this month just not been out yet due to work and farm commitments.

Packs down great lofts up nicely and the zip is nice and long too so it can be opened up if it's too warm
by Mitomaniac
Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: 27.5 plus tyres
Replies: 13
Views: 2684

Re: 27.5 plus tyres

I live in the lakes and slashed up several maxxis tyres I've gone over to the WTB tough line not had a issue since think I've a trailboss rear which is a tough fast compound, and a tough high grip vigilante front they are not + size but I can't praise them enough for performance and resilience to sl...
by Mitomaniac
Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:06 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Yet another GPS question
Replies: 21
Views: 2785

Re: Yet another GPS question

I was at the point of smashing my Garmin to pieces for getting elevation and even distance wrong rebooting during rides and so on. Which model? I use an old Dakota and it's never let me down. You read a lot of stuff about the Edge series crashing, freezing, etc but the 'outdoor' rather than 'cyclin...