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by Mitomaniac
Sat Dec 29, 2018 7:17 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Gear recommendations and Is a 3x3 tarp too big for solo
Replies: 8
Views: 1561

Gear recommendations and Is a 3x3 tarp too big for solo

I'm planning on bike packing next year and impulse purchased a bargain DD 3x3 tarp is this possibly a bit large for a solo person I didn't realise the packsize was as big as it is. Cookware wise I'm sorted as I have some gear from camping and such. I have a basic bivvy bag and a alpkit lumo or Numo ...
by Mitomaniac
Tue Mar 21, 2017 9:31 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD a few bits of luggage
Replies: 4
Views: 1664

Re: WTD a few bits of luggage

Thanks for everyone's help I've sold some of my backup camping gear and now funding bags with that and have most alpkit bags in order now

Thank you
by Mitomaniac
Thu Mar 16, 2017 8:46 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tubeless... what do you carry in case of emergency
Replies: 18
Views: 2969

Re: Tubeless... what do you carry in case of emergency

Thanks for all the info I agree schwable tyres are a pain to seat but unfortunately they are my tyres of choice lol hence the co2 trick I'll have to find a better way in the field
by Mitomaniac
Wed Mar 15, 2017 10:11 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tubeless... what do you carry in case of emergency
Replies: 18
Views: 2969

Re: Tubeless... what do you carry in case of emergency

CO2 isn't the best thing to use with tubeless as it interacts with the sealant. These quotes are from Stans: Co2 would only be a last resort option ill maybe get a bottle with a measure of sealant in it and carry that and a valve core remover so i can administer it... I have some of them anchovie t...
by Mitomaniac
Wed Mar 15, 2017 9:53 pm
Forum: General banter
Topic: Tubeless... what do you carry in case of emergency
Replies: 18
Views: 2969

Tubeless... what do you carry in case of emergency

My New bike is tubeless(gorilla tape and stans valves), ive managed to change the tyres myself and think i have grasped how to do it and understand that minor punctures should seal with the sealant in the tyre but say you have a complete flat what would you be carrying trail side to fix it ? ive got...
by Mitomaniac
Wed Mar 15, 2017 8:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: WTD a few bits of luggage
Replies: 4
Views: 1664

WTD a few bits of luggage

Hi apologies first post is in this section I've been scanning the forums for the past12 months and now making the jump to go bike packing however I'm on the lookout for some cheap gear to get me started and see how my bike manages with it. Also my mrs will be joining me so need a few bits of luggage...