Interesting analysis. In your case, I wouldn't suggest a Tiger would suit your requirements to carry your current kit. IN a sense, it's at the opposite end of the spectrum to your current arrangement. The capacity is kept down to 8 litres for a reason, which is to restrict the weight at this point ...

You have too much space !! The more space you have the more kit you will take. I find I fill whatever space I have and end up taking too much . Alpkit do a cheap seatpack thing (£15)https://www.alpkit.com/products/airlok-xtra-tapered not in stock at moment but they did do a DIY one made out of a dr...

I've just done some quick calcs, based on Cost, Weight, Max storage capacity. My rack and bags = £30, 2,500g, 30l Therefore cost per litre, and weight per litre= £/litre = £1/litre g/litre = 312g/litre Which is obviously, cheap, but heavy. The Wildcat Gear Tiger = £75, 190g, 8l Therefore cost per li...

At a less technical level, make a note of the things you didn't use and don't take them next time (within reason, of course e.g. don't leave the waterproof at home just because it didn't rain on your last trip... :???: ). The greatest weight saving comes from the the stuff you don't take :ugeek: Al...

Went for a test ride last night. Only 20 miles after work, but it was useful. I think I've over estimated just how much weight I can carry. It was very heavy going on the hills, especially out of the saddle, when I got my wiggle on I could feel the weight in the panniers really swinging the bike fr...

Went for a test ride last night. Only 20 miles after work, but it was useful. I think I've over estimated just how much weight I can carry. It was very heavy going on the hills, especially out of the saddle, when I got my wiggle on I could feel the weight in the panniers really swinging the bike fro...

whitestone wrote:As with anything new learn to use it before you have to rely on it

Cheers, I do need to remind myself of this from time to time!

Great, thanks folks! As I said, for the relaxed one nighters I'll stick with the convenience of the gas can, but when space is an issues and I'm going "light" I'll definitely grab one of the meths stoves.

Having never used a meths burner, could I just ask, how long would you expect a small stove, like the Bear Bones jobbies to take to boil say 500ml of water?

I think it's probably fair to say that some folk will always consider meths to be a faff when compared to gas ... and sometimes they'd be right :-bd However, it's not anywhere near as much faff as is sometimes imagined. I like the simplicity, nothing to break, nothing to go wrong and no wondering w...

Cheers for all the advice folks. With regards to the stove, I have a little Vango ultralite jobbie that packs down small (2 packets of cigarettes size) and weighs very little, granted the gas bottle is pretty bulky. The meths stoves on the BearBones shop do look very impressive for size and weight, ...

Cheers for that!

I think that looks like a fairly concise list. Aside drom a down jacket, I never bother with any spare clothes ... but I am a tramp :wink: If you're not planning to cook and only brew up, then a gas stove and pan seems a little like overkill. I too enjoy a brew and my entire 'cooking' kit comes in ...

Don't worry, I wasn't being critical just putting forward ideas. We all have our little necessities - I have to have something that can act as a pillow for example otherwise I struggle to sleep. It can be anything from a rope on an alpine bivouac to all my clothes stacked up in a pile. Ah don't wor...

I'd not take the stove if I was going anywhere near a pub / chippy. Lights, only if I was going riding in the dark. Wouldn't take the trousers, but a pair of (synthetic) trackie bottoms. I'd add to the list a gilet, or thin puffa type jacket. Again the stove is for the morning brew if nothing else....

While lists like this look like a lot of gear most peoples "light weight" list wouldn't look too much different as there's a minimum you are likely to take: toolkit; spares; FA kit; etc. I wouldn't bother with the deodorant - this will be confirmed by my wife!, or even the wash kit as a q...

Do you really need the following? - zip off trousers - wet wipes (unless - knife (unless its a multitool) What are you doing for food? You only have the ability to carry 750ml of water, that wouldn't be enough for my set up Is a shower proof jacket enough? Waterproof maybe? How warm is your fleece?...

Hi all, I'm planning some bike packing trips now the weather is looking better (or at least it was). Anything between 1 and 3 night trips I reckon, and I'll be on a CX / road bike in North Wales, so will probably be in campsites, friendly farmer's fields or possibly beer gardens. I'm trying to do th...

I'm in Flintshire, North Wales. I'm kinda new to biking in general so being 10 minutes from the coastal cycle path is very handy, and I'm pretty much slap bang in the middle of some lovely country side. Still to really explore properly but I do plenty of walking in the country side and have already ...

Hey all, I'm new here, been loitering and reading for a couple of weeks, but finally figured I should say hello. As a bit of background I live in North Wales and I'm in my mid 30s. Bought myself a CX bike for use mainly on the road about 18 months ago, and recently bought my first MTB. I'm very inte...