Search found 398 matches
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:55 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hammock underquilt advise please
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5625
Re: Hammock underquilt advise please
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50245395892_de78dc4ac9_c.jpg Amazon River by Hola Siesta , on Flickr I thought that I was very experienced with using a hammock. Looks like I have a lot to learn still. Great! The picture shows my hammock (somewhere in there) of my five night trip up the Amazon. ...
- Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:56 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Hammock underquilt advise please
- Replies: 42
- Views: 5625
Re: Hammock underquilt advise please
UKhammocks - I can't find it on the Internet.
The Alpkit quilt - is there a site which shows you how to modify it?
Also it is only 180cm. I am a lot taller. Any recommendations on a longer one? Light and downy.
Cheers.
The Alpkit quilt - is there a site which shows you how to modify it?
Also it is only 180cm. I am a lot taller. Any recommendations on a longer one? Light and downy.
Cheers.
- Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:59 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tubeless valve question?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 595
Re: Tubeless valve question?
Thanks for that.
I tried various o-rings but failed. Shame, because the tyre sealed perfectly. Had to put an innertube in.
I tried various o-rings but failed. Shame, because the tyre sealed perfectly. Had to put an innertube in.
- Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:53 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Tubeless valve question?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 595
Tubeless valve question?
I have a Mavic Crossride wheel that I want to use tubeless. I've taped it and that seems to be working. With the Mavic tubeless valve, the thread on the sealing collar does not screw down enough to compress the rubber o-ring seal. There was a collar that was fitted into the rim's valve hole. But thi...
- Sat Aug 08, 2020 9:34 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: What's The Furthest You've Had To Walk Back Due To A Mechanical?
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2776
Re: What's The Furthest You've Had To Walk Back Due To A Mechanical?
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=12863&p=158259#p158259
Amberley to Worthing starting at 10pm. South Downs Way.
About 20km. Lots of owls.
Amberley to Worthing starting at 10pm. South Downs Way.
About 20km. Lots of owls.
- Tue Aug 04, 2020 2:51 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: North to South Wales
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1865
Re: North to South Wales
Thanks for the station replies. Sorry for the hijack.
- Sun Aug 02, 2020 5:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: North to South Wales
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1865
Re: North to South Wales
I can't use/see gpx at the moment.
But can I ask -
Nearest big train stations either end?
% road/off road?
Brothels?
Cheers.
But can I ask -
Nearest big train stations either end?
% road/off road?
Brothels?
Cheers.
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 11:52 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Van life 'wild camping' or not this September
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1412
Re: Van life 'wild camping' or not this September
There is another side to drinking. If you are asked to move on and you can't because of alcohol consumption, then the police can call for a garage to tow you and you pay.
- Wed Jul 22, 2020 8:32 am
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Van life 'wild camping' or not this September
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1412
Re: Van life 'wild camping' or not this September
Scotland is easy. England a headache.
If you are not sure if the location is okay, don't drink alcohol. Always be ready to move on.
If you are not sure if the location is okay, don't drink alcohol. Always be ready to move on.
- Tue Jul 14, 2020 5:34 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Garmin, what's the future hold?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1090
- Thu May 28, 2020 9:42 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Bivvy spot near Winchester?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1284
Re: Bivvy spot near Winchester?
A bit further on is Old Winchester Hill Fort. I have camped here many times. There is a nice sheltered area with old yew trees. Hammock or tent. It is a protected area, but discreet camping has been tolerated. The NT website used to say this - relating to travelling the SDW. Just avoid ground nestin...
- Wed Apr 01, 2020 1:29 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Morocco
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2057
Re: Morocco
But what are those green things on the back of the bike?
- Sat Feb 15, 2020 10:18 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: ABC - Altitude Bivy Campaign
- Replies: 14
- Views: 4500
Re: ABC - Altitude Bivy Campaign
Looks amazing. I went to San Pedro/Atacama years ago, but hitch-hiked, no bike.
- Tue Feb 04, 2020 4:42 pm
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Offa's Byke - Prestatyn to Chepstow.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 7414
Re: Offa's Byke - Prestatyn to Chepstow.
That is less than 1% gradient. I thought Wales was hilly?
- Wed Jan 08, 2020 11:53 am
- Forum: Routes
- Topic: Corfu Trail 220km?
- Replies: 0
- Views: 886
Corfu Trail 220km?
Anyone know anything about the Corfu Trail?
It's a hiking trail so not sure about bikes.
Easyjet fly there, but not during the winter.
Could be a good early season warm ride with unlimited access to gyros.
It's a hiking trail so not sure about bikes.
Easyjet fly there, but not during the winter.
Could be a good early season warm ride with unlimited access to gyros.
- Sun Dec 22, 2019 11:32 am
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Winter bivy comp: How cold can you go!
- Replies: 73
- Views: 14333
Re: Winter bivy comp: How cold can you go!
I regularly do a few snow hole camps each winter. But they are usually in the Alps or Pyrenees. Also it can be -20 outside but inside, without heating, it usually stays above 0. https://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=11788 -20 in the snow is a lot warmer than -11 in a she...
- Wed Nov 27, 2019 7:49 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Where in December?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1401
Re: Where in December?
My finger needs warm weather to operate as a handlebar holder.
Just been out hiking/camping for 3 nights and it wouldn't warm up. Just a claw.
Never heard of Shropshire
Just been out hiking/camping for 3 nights and it wouldn't warm up. Just a claw.
Never heard of Shropshire
- Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:42 pm
- Forum: Your Trips & Adventures
- Topic: Where in December?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1401
Where in December?
I can't ride a bike because I (still) have a bust finger which means my hand can't hold the handlebars. But, as I am tough as nails....... I spent nearly two weeks studying Argentina/Patagonia as a destination. I still don't see the attraction other than a lot of amazing meat eating. Fly fishing is ...
- Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:54 pm
- Forum: Classifieds
- Topic: Tents pots frames odds n ends FOR SALE
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3821
Re: Tents pots frames odds n ends FOR SALE
I am back at the palace where these are stored, so they are back up for sale. I'll be here for a couple of weeks.
Will probably keep the West Wind tent and may put my Akto up for sale. Will update when I have checked it out.
Will probably keep the West Wind tent and may put my Akto up for sale. Will update when I have checked it out.
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 11:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Broken finger - rehab
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3459
Re: Broken finger - rehab
I've ridden a few times in Laggan and never had a problem before.
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 5:56 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Broken finger - rehab
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3459
Re: Broken finger - rehab
I broke a finger 6 weeks ago. (Partly ScotRoutes' fault). :cry: C'mon man. I'm on tenterhooks here! So I was just about to head off to Laggan for a ride when ScotRoutes sent a message recommending a route in Cairngorm. As I had been pestering him for some ideas, I felt obliged to do it. And it was ...
- Tue Nov 12, 2019 5:21 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Broken finger - rehab
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3459
Re: Broken finger - rehab
Very surprised by the replies. I thougt I would be told to stop - whining like a front racked hipster bikepacker. (I am none of those :smile: ) My break is the same as Wotsits. Maybe the NHS use the same stock x-ray to save money. I have broken fingers before, but in the hand, 'boxer's break' 5th me...
- Sun Nov 10, 2019 11:22 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Broken finger - rehab
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3459
Broken finger - rehab
I broke a finger 6 weeks ago. (Partly ScotRoutes' fault). :cry: Absolutely no chance of any bike riding. I removed the splint a week ago and started rehab as I need to go on a month's bike trip. A week later and I still can't close my hand into a fist. I can get my bad finger and its neighbour (they...
- Thu Nov 07, 2019 8:12 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: money belt
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1207
money belt
I am planning my next big 1 month adventure. Over the last couple of years I decided to stop using cards and just take cash. Normally Euros. I usually have a secret money belt but they are uncomfortable and a pain. I also have a real buckle belt that holds money, but this is only good for a few €100...
- Tue Nov 05, 2019 11:39 pm
- Forum: General banter
- Topic: Cooking stove recommendations
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5690
Re: Cooking stove recommendations
If you are thinking about Europe then forget the type of stove until you know what fuel is available. Alcohol is everywhere. Meths at hardware stores. Msr pocket rocket - forget it. Screw type canisters are difficult to get in a lot of areas. Msr Superfly is better as it also fits the French Camping...