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by rollindoughnut
Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Rehydrating food with cold water.
Replies: 8
Views: 1222

Rehydrating food with cold water.

I know I could just try this but I'd be an expensive experiment if it didn't work. I've been using Expedition foods dehydrated meals and really like them. They say on the pack that you can use cold water but it takes longer. Any experience of this and any recommendations for brands/meals that work w...
by rollindoughnut
Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:47 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: Minimal clothing setup
Replies: 10
Views: 1261

Minimal clothing setup

Could you critique my current clothing conclusions. Socks Lycra shorts Leg warmers Waterproof shorts Merino long sleeved top Thin fleece Waterproof jacket (+ Down jacket if its cold) Cap Beanie Track mitts Full finger gloves Would those of you with more experience than me (hey that'll be everyone th...
by rollindoughnut
Sat Aug 15, 2020 8:32 am
Forum: General banter
Topic: OMG! The faff!
Replies: 13
Views: 1476

OMG! The faff!

I've so much to learn. Slept out on the South Downs last night intending on putting in two hard days riding. Was experimenting with new ideas so slept near my van which contained backup equipment. 1st stupid idea: Just sleep in a down jacket and tights. Lasted about ten minutes before deciding this ...
by rollindoughnut
Sat Aug 08, 2020 8:12 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Anyone else get the 'Can't be arsed' feeling?
Replies: 31
Views: 3861

Re: Anyone else get the 'Can't be arsed' feeling?

Weirdly I have far more can't be arsed moments when it's hot and sunny than during the rest of the year. Maybe it's the extra challenge that wild weather brings but probably it's just that heat sucks the energy out of you. I've shelved plans for a big ride tomorrow and am heading out at dawn to fly ...
by rollindoughnut
Wed Jul 29, 2020 9:38 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Down vs synthetic and other newbie questions.
Replies: 9
Views: 1168

Re: Down vs synthetic and other newbie questions.

Ha! Brilliant! Thank you! My wallet is clamping shut like a scared bivalve so very glad for the put an item of clothing between your mat and groundsheet suggestion to try first. Sleeping in a fluffy down cloud or whatever it was does sound rather attractive though. If I'm going to offer round doughn...
by rollindoughnut
Wed Jul 29, 2020 6:59 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Down vs synthetic and other newbie questions.
Replies: 9
Views: 1168

Down vs synthetic and other newbie questions.

Be gentle with me, I'm new here. Have ridden my whole life and love off-road riding and racing. I've done a tiny bit of bikepacking/touring over the years but this year due to a dearth of mtb racing I've focused my energies on bigger, lone adventures. Have done about 6 overnighters this year now and...