I've realised that I think I might be dead. I've just looked back through this thread and virtually nothing looks interesting or seems appealing. Now, I'm not saying that's actually the case, hence my concern that I might indeed be dead.

Anyone else or just me?

It worked

PN sent

Nothing yet but I'll keep my eyes open ... like this

Stop messing about and get yourself some flares

Front and rear Supernova E3 Pro dynamo lights. I bought these new, fitted them to a bike and then never rode it :roll: Superb lights, well suited to road and gravelwankery but sufficient for some manly off-road work too. Anyway, there's plenty of reviews on-line about how good they are. The pair wou...

I usually carry the full setup, part of the training!

You know there's no prizes for the rider with the greatest number of bags?

My mum wants a headtorch (?), so I thought I'd ask the collective. I'm thinking battery powered rather than USB, although both would be useful. Nothing too bright and something that's easy to use ... read that as, no need for lots of modes, coloured lights or anything confusing or complicated :wink:...

How long were you going for Chris?

Just remembered - some time ago I made a small Apex blanket to use as an additional layer over my torso / shoulders inside my quilt. I recall I used Argon for the shell. It measures 90cm x 70cm and weighs 113g.

I thought it was just me being weird until I saw it mentioned on here.

I get better results if I take my jacket inside my quilt / sleeping bag and use it as an additional layer (like a blanket) over me.

Have you had a look at the Alpkit Soloist. 1.2kg and £120. Should provide enough room to 'live'.

The OEX Bobcat is another which doesn't look bad. Can be had for £60ish.

I've often found that wearing trousers / jackets doesn't add quite as much warmth as I'd hoped. I've always assumed it's partly the fact that I'm crushing at least 50% of the insulation. I reckon 250g of down would produce better results elsewhere.

Not overly cheap but these folk will make you an Apex over-quilt.
https://valleyandpeak.co.uk/brands/vall ... o-measure/

On a similar thought to Tim above, the Luxe MiniPeak is similar but both sides open which could prove useful in summer or with kids.

I'm liking the look of that Paul.

Are you enjoying Tony? If yes, then the rest is just bollox.

I suppose this is more of a warning than anything for those who enjoys Cranked magazine ... because the latest issue features yours truly and it's the only article they've ever attached a parental guidance warning to. Enjoy

I can only imagine what the toe overlap must be like. Seeing things like that does sadden me because you can half guarantee that the culprit now believes Arkose to be a poorly handing death-trap.

Yes back gardens are within the guidelines at present Shaf'.

Rumbling

Is that an included noise or will the rumbling be silent and more of a feeling - like when wheel bearings are on their way out?

An electric rat trap - I've called it Frank.

Simpson?

How does the visor work? Does it pop on and off?

No, not Simpson Ben. I've always had Simpson helmets but these days I don't ride enough to justify the price - I think an RX is about £650.

Visor? It doesn't have one

That is going to be one chuffin big dog So was that the dam and sire in the last pics?

Aye that was mum and dad. She'll be a big girl but soft as a brush. She has her last injection on Monday, so I'll go and collect her next weekend and the fun can begin.

I'll pop it int' post this afternoon Al.

Talking about porn crosswords reminded me of The Outcast, does anyone still have copies lying around?

Yes, most of 'em