Search found 37 matches

by dgowenlock
Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:51 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: All road, warroad, endurance help.
Replies: 20
Views: 2834

Re: All road, warroad, endurance help.

Some good options in the thread, I'll throw another into the hat as I chose on similar criteria recently. Orro Terra - Has mudguard mounts, fits up to 42mm tyres and even rack mounts. 'Made' here is the UK. I picked up a basically new 2nd hand carbon adventure model with compact cassette for 1/2 the...
by dgowenlock
Sat May 30, 2020 2:19 pm
Forum: MYOG
Topic: Something for the coffee snobs.
Replies: 234
Views: 60694

Re: Something for the coffee snobs.

I thought I'd reached trail coffee nirvana with a Bialetti mini but I had no idea how off the mark I was after reading this thread. :o Ooh, here we go, titanium .. $50+ though https://ae01.alicdn.com/kf/H1243d4249a0441a4ab8011ad0c10847dI/MAXI-Titanium-Moka-Stove-Stovetop-Espresso-Coffee-Pot-lightwei...
by dgowenlock
Sat May 30, 2020 1:59 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: North Face Nano Puff and Opinel knife - Sold
Replies: 6
Views: 1414

Re: North Face Nano Puff and Opinel knife

North Face jacket reduced to £30 :)
by dgowenlock
Sat May 30, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: DD Superlight Tarp
Replies: 0
Views: 541

DD Superlight Tarp

DD Superlight Tarp - £55 posted Used a couple of times, comes with unused guylines and carabiners (no pegs). 3m x 2.9m and 460g (without guylines or pegs). British Army Bivi MTP goretex bivi - sold Relativity recent one, with seams in great condition. Unfortunately there is one slight tear in the i...
by dgowenlock
Sat May 30, 2020 1:43 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Lightweight MYOG 11ft Hammock
Replies: 4
Views: 1248

Lightweight MYOG 11ft Hammock

Lightweight custom hammock and lightweight hardware-free suspension - £90 delivered - now £60 Custom made from a UK cottage manufacturer. Used a couple of times but as new. This is a really lovely thing and well made, just trying to stop hoarding gear: 11ft long - plenty of space to lie diagonally ...
by dgowenlock
Mon May 25, 2020 5:33 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: North Face Nano Puff and Opinel knife - Sold
Replies: 6
Views: 1414

Re: Patagonia Nano Puff, Icebreaker base layer and Opinel knife

atk wrote: Sun May 24, 2020 5:40 pm Interesting choice of logo on the 'Patagonia' top... :wink:
Clearly was not with it when I posted! #-O Thanks for pointing out.
by dgowenlock
Sun May 24, 2020 1:47 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: North Face Nano Puff and Opinel knife - Sold
Replies: 6
Views: 1414

North Face Nano Puff and Opinel knife - Sold

The North Face Nano Puff Hoodie - Size S - Sold Good condition, a couple of cosmetic marks and one small tear on rear (I haven't bothered repairing as the filling isn't leaking). Synthetic fill, I'm 6ft1 with a slim build and it is a good fit for me (I prefer close fitting). Icebreaker Bodyfit 100%...
by dgowenlock
Tue May 19, 2020 10:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hello, and help me choose luggage!
Replies: 14
Views: 2118

Re: Hello, and help me choose luggage!

My handlebar harnesses (revelate £40 2nd hand: https://www.revelatedesigns.com/index.cfm/store.catalog?CategoryID=3&ProductID=4 ) Can cary far more which may not be ideal from a handling perspective but is practical if you don't have an ultralight setup. Frame bag, I have a Blackburn mid loader...
by dgowenlock
Sat May 16, 2020 1:55 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: The post man's been ...
Replies: 11458
Views: 1991297

Re: The post man's been ...

Finally got all the bits required to build up “The Respirator”. Rides like a dream. Thanks Alasdair! https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UAGviELtR5ID0983M7J13Q16LAaa8_VILvV7lg5hAI55_J7DyRgOOxfJUYpmef2uH-Ay1OMKyzSgSYygvqOed8nNTcJz6bewRcDZhJ7vbHjuq8ZdcVhqbkgsqsfo-8QMLQO0sw6X=w1920-h1080 Looks stunning....
by dgowenlock
Fri May 15, 2020 9:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Hello, and help me choose luggage!
Replies: 14
Views: 2118

Hello, and help me choose luggage!

Hi everyone, Really happy to find this community. I have been doing some wild camping in the last year and now ready to explore further on the bike. Up until now I've been using panniers on the gravel bike but they keep popping off on the technical bits and won't transfer to my MTB. I can't choose b...
by dgowenlock
Fri May 15, 2020 8:40 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: What tents do you lot use
Replies: 58
Views: 7754

Re: What tents do you lot use

I have a couple of Tarptents, really impressed with them but based in the US so hard to get in the UK. The Motrail fits two with wide mats and is only 964g. It does need an additional but lighter than 2x bivis and a tarp: https://www.tarptent.com/product/motrail/#tab-id-2 Ideal for trekking since yo...
by dgowenlock
Fri May 15, 2020 8:31 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: New shelter time!
Replies: 28
Views: 3574

Re: New shelter time!

Now that's a lovely shelter :-bd