Stuart, I like the idea of using that netting for a myog project, is that material midgie proof?

Thanks all for the replies. When I'm out in the wilderness I like to stop earlyish to enjoy my surroundings, make dinner, and generally just chill (plus I'm usually knackered). If the bugs are bad, it's good to have a tent with bug protection to prepare food, check the map etc. A bivy with netting p...

I'm trying my hardest to convince myself to buy an Alpkit tarp and bivy bag so I can reduce luggage size and weight (currently I use a Mini Peak 2 with custom inner). My only concern is from April to Sept it can be midgie hell up here in Scotland and it seems to me that a tarp offers little protecti...

Good point Ben. I was actually after the 'dual' version which is out of stock, but guess I can just use the normal version which as you say is in stock. Cheers.

Anyone got one they'd be willing to part with?
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i noticed link to a pretty useful article on this in the 'hiking in finland' blog:

http://www.alexroddie.com/2013/11/how-t ... -into.html

some good suggestions and links to apps..

Great, thanks!

Thanks Ian. Rudedog, that's the very one I am considering. I take it you're happy with it attaching to the bar/stem and its secure over rough terrain?

thanks for the reply johnny. i do have an older garmin gps, but it doesn't have maps and i normally just use it for hiking. i have viewranger on my htc phone so i'd probably prefer to just use this now and again to check my location. i know what you mean about power usage with the brightness up full...

Anyone got any experiences of a handlebar mount system for a smartphone... Something like this:

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/top ... 3#features

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Sorry yeti man, I also advertised on outdoors magic and the gear was snapped up quickly. Stick a wanted ad on there and you might get lucky!

Neoair now sold

stove and grab bag now SOLD. Neoair still available!

Hi, got the following for sale - PM if interested. Would prefer bank transfer or paypal.. TAR Neoair medium size. Very good condition, used maybe 12 times. Comes in it's own stuff sack. Looking for £50 posted Primus Express Spider, again very good condition. Comes in original box, with small stuff s...

thanks for all the replies, time to sell the neoair and get myself an exped!

Yep, I've got both (Synmat UL7 and Downmat-lite). Both are 'small' which is actually quite long compared to a Neoair small. As a side sleeper they really are comfy. Does that also apply to this one: http://www.facewest.co.uk/Exped-Downmat-Lite-5.html It's a fraction of the cost of the other downmats?

lol, nice one Does that include both the down and synmat versions?

I've finally come to the conclusion that my TAR Neoair just isn't particularly comfy for me as I like to sleep on my side. Does anyone have any experience of the Exped range, and are they more comfy than the Neoairs?
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They're m446 brakes, just entry level (?), ones that came with the bike.

Thanks all for the advice, i'll give it a go. Cheers

Can anyone recommend a decent bleed kit suitable for shimano brakes? I'm new to disk brakes (always had v brakes before) and reckon the rear brakes on my new bike need bled as they feel a bit spongey and have lost their bite, so now is the time to learn I guess!

i forgot about Alpkit! I feel an order will be heading their way shortly... :D cheers folks

can anyone recommend any decent, cheap, small dry bags? i normally buy exped and have a few large sized ones but need some small (maybe 1 or 3l size) for going inside my frame bag and was wondering if the cheapo karrimor ones from sports direct are any good?
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**TENT NOW SOLD**

hi inspired ramblings - yes still available. i have one person who is interested but hasn't committed yet. i was going to give it 'til the end of the week then probably stick it on ebay.
cheers!