Anyone got any vague idea just how long it might take to ride from mid Wales to Sussex ... I know it all depends on many factors hence the vague bit.

Also, any ideas about possible routes that might be worth considering?

Ta

Might be of interest to someone if you're in the market for a quality solo tent. From what I can tell it's a new model so I don't know much about it ... doesn't look a million miles away from certain TN offerings.

http://www.fieldandtrek.com/wild-countr ... ent-783173

I'm pretty happy with my gear. No more spending on the horizon

Is that really the correct and proper attitude?

The Crux Torpedo really screams at me too.

It's real a shame the cheapest version is £370

I know I'm not alone when it comes to lusting after certain bits of kit, many of which won't ever become a reality as the cost can't easily/really be justified ... no matter how hard you try ;) A few items that fit in to this catogary at present would be a, Crux Torpedo sleeping bag, a BearPaw desig...

You will find it here young man.

http://www.titaniumgoat.com/

Someting along the same lines as the bivvy above. This one offers a touch more room but is a little heavier at 290g as it comes with an Easton pole ... cheaper though at around £44.

http://www.bearpawwd.com/shelters_floors/bug_bivy.html

My experience of sleeping on the beach involved a large number of biting/stinging things ... no sign of them until the lights went out then they arrived in droves

How about one of these for some added winter warmth?

http://www.speerhammocks.com/Products/PeaPod.htm

A kind of cross between a bottom and top quilt ... it's a down, all in one quilt that wraps you up 360

Whatever you do DON'T look at Ti Goats links page ... very dangerous

http://www.eastonpoles.com/


Just thought, if you were to use aluminium then have a search for Hampton pole kits, I think ultralight outdoor gear might do them.

I know Easton produce carbon poles ... but alas that's as much as I know about them.

How much heavier would aluminium be?

Erm ... I'm thinking there's nothing in this mid-life crisis thing. The average age at the moment is 39.3, doesn't really scream mid-life to me

Does anyone do this? I find my thermal liner gets tangled up and sometimes tries to strangle me in the night. so, I figured if it was on the outside, the chances of that happening would be less and it would (might) protect the outside of my bag from condensation.

Stupid idea or might work?

*So what was the last bit of kit you bought or have you got your eye on something at the moment? I always seem to have a big list of possible 'next buys' floating around in my head, really must stop it ... I'm sure it can't be good for you.

*I'm just being nosey really

I've heard it said a few times that bikepacking/bivvying is a something you do as part of a mid-life crisis. For me it's something I've always done, I see it as a pretty normal part of riding. So, how old is everyone? ... perhaps there might be some truth in the theory ;) Me ... a rather young looki...

Well it looks like they've pretty much got all bases covered there Pete ... meths, gas or wood for tea?

In contrast to last weekend the weather this weekend looks set to be warm and dry. So, has anyone got any plans for a sub 24 hour trip or is it working/shopping/DIY for everyone?

Jesus, it looks like something from a St Trinians film

$240 Pete

Has anyone had any dealings or know anything about these ... interested in the synthetic quilts more than owt else.

http://www.bozemanmountainworks.com/?do=showpage&id=14

I believe they do deliver ... on certain products. It tends to say on the item whether they'll deliver it or if it's in store only.

Yea I thought the camo one looked well considering the price ... the insulation must be some benefit.

That's just was I was thinking ... don't need one, don't need one, don't need one!

flatfishy have you bought the last of the green hammocks then?