A lot of good points already covered. Regarding TLS: This takes a bit of getting used to since there's always that "but what if..." thought that niggles at the back of your mind. The reality is that, providing you keep things maintained and in good working order then very little goes wron...

RIP wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 10:58 pm Phil's right, that didn't translate properly at all! I think I was cackhandedly venting my own frustration at the unattainable Holy Grail of get-it-right-first-time superlight superwarm supercheap.....

all good, i’m just terrible at spending too much lol

to all: sorry for being a big cheat however can anyone recommend a sleeping bag very warm that packs very tiny? Ignore Reg, we try to but fail :grin: . Thermorest Vesper quilts are fab. Else vango stuff is a good value option. Alpkit more money but good as well thing is now i want one at least £400...

to all: sorry for being a big cheat Nah, you're all good. Rule #2: "There Are No Rules" however can anyone recommend a sleeping bag very warm that packs very tiny? Very warm? Packs very tiny? Here you go... 655g for -9c rating.... THATS THE ONE I WANT https://www.phdesigns.co.uk/hispar-40...

to all:
sorry for being a big cheat

however
can anyone recommend a sleeping bag very warm that packs very tiny?

Hi Kate. I've taken a while to respond to this, hoping I might get my thoughts in order but it's going to be a bit of a brain dump instead. Sorry if it's hard to follow. Thanks for such a long post is so appreciated you and everyone else replying thank you so much! For context, I've ridden the Hebr...

Decent waterproof jacket (Columbia out dry), and most of the time you can get away with bottom half just being damp or drying out. Pair of over trousers for when/if it does P down. Golden road on Harris is a must do. [/quote] registered & heeded:) thanks i’m going to get the jacket & do the ...

One thing I'd say is that there is no where to hide if the weather turns foul as there aren't any trees. Look up the Gatliff Trust hostels though as they are cheap and a great option for shelter. You can also camp next to them cheap and use the facilities. Another good campsite is on the southern e...

And do the trial run with your complete set-up but in the rain.
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Absolutely planning this I’ve done a very windy and rainy night in the garden followed by an early morning 15 miler the other day… Plan to do more at the weekend not over the storm obviously today or any other

. Whatever you do, don't take extra stuff i now have a buddy in a car van i hope this isn’t chicken of me too much she’s my best friend who moved to scotland if it hasn't been mentioned our mantra is Take Less Stuff (TLS), but what to leave out and what is necessary comes with experience.(You're not...

UnderTheRadars wrote: ↑Fri Feb 18, 2022 3:37 pm Most important tip I can give is……. Take plenty of pictures for us please!

sure will!
i have a buddy doing it with me now thank god
in a car van cos she can’t cycle be of her knees
hope it’s okay to chicken out if doing it alone she’s my best friend and lives 500 miles away from me in scotland

need to understand bikepacking more i guess :) i have front panniers and rear panniers, i was going to just go with that and a central bag for the tent on the back i should have asked for more advice or researched front are 25 together and rear?40 together the new waterproof ones now going back to a...

thanks redefined i just got some stuff for that from gumtree and ebay i hope it’s the right stuff anyway what litres do you suggest for a week for one person? i got waterproof second hand front and rear panniers and a phone recharger that seems good and solar power waterproof i’ll have a look at the...

It rained pretty much the whole time, so I was wet through for most of it. that sounds not so much fun i foolishly did it north to south which was into the wind almost the whole way. planning usual direction!! I've never tried a poncho but that could be a good idea, aside from the 'sail effect' ment...

lol yes maybe i need to invest in a she-wee
thanks for poncho advice
was just thinking dry would be nice
maybe not hebridean way?

I presume that if you're using panniers that you're also using a rack. Why not strap the tent to the top to free up some space in the panniers?

thanks woodsmith
lol what an idiot not to think of that!

thanks for your post and advice
more questions later

i have a cube touring 500 trapeze e bike i’ve found a route and package not out of reach first time doing more than a 2 day i’ve got some equipment questions for advice please at the moment i have a hilleberg akto solo and a couple of altura arran 36 panniers - the tent fits in one of these i know i...