The post man's been ...

[Verena]

Some 2 mm paracord and new bungees in black and army green. Want to pimp my basha. As in hoping for more lines with less bulk, and replacing my brightly colour bungees from an Aldis bargain bucket with some more appropriate colours...

I accidentally bought too many bungees, so pm me if you'd like some.

[RIP]

You could link them all together and create a sort of mini-bungee-jump off the kitchen table or something?

But yeah, dunno why anyone would have shelter lines thicker than 2mm considering they'll take the strain of a London bus (alright 200kg then) or whatever the quote is. Anyone using 2mm for their hammock? Some of my tarp lines are a fairly ridiculous 0.5mm (40kg?) and work fine. I'm holding out for someone releasing a carbyne line.

[Bearbonesnorm]

I'm wondering why anyone uses bungees? Doesn't produce the most stable of set-ups generally. Another, seems like a good idea on paper type idea.

[RIP]

Well there's that too. Have your eye out if you're not careful . (Sorry to heckle you Verena . Maybe you double them up for some other purpose?)

[benp1]

I'm wondering why anyone uses bungees? Doesn't produce the most stable of set-ups generally. Another, seems like a good idea on paper type idea.

I'd sometimes use bungees on my bushcraft setup. Less wind in the woods, and if it's raining bungees let you throw up the tarp much quicker (i.e. around trees)

You can also use bungee (the thin version) to take the slack out of lines if you think they'll move. Just tie it off in parallel with the line, so the line is your max length but the bungee shortens it. Explained badly...!

But for bikepacking, have never used any, so far. Very useful in general though

[BigdummySteve]

But yeah, dunno why anyone would have shelter lines thicker than 2mm considering they'll take the strain of a London bus (alright 200kg then)

Indeed, on my February Dartmoor disaster the micro lines were strong enough, in fact the attachment panel ripped out before they failed.

[Bearbonesnorm]

ou can also use bungee (the thin version) to take the slack out of lines if you think they'll move. Just tie it off in parallel with the line, so the line is your max length but the bungee shortens it. Explained badly...!

Here you go Ben.
https://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.c ... ppage.html

[benp1]

OK, that's explained slightly betterer

[RIP]

But yeah, dunno why anyone would have shelter lines thicker than 2mm considering they'll take the strain of a London bus (alright 200kg then)

Indeed, on my February Dartmoor disaster the micro lines were strong enough, in fact the attachment panel ripped out before they failed.

It's like straps as well - overengineered. I'm going to replace the straps on all my bags, luggage, packs with 2mm and lineloks when I get a spare moment .

[Verena]

Well there's that too. Have your eye out if you're not careful . (Sorry to heckle you Verena . Maybe you double them up for some other purpose?)

I generally have very little idea what I'm doing, don't worry

[sean_iow]

Anyone using 2mm for their hammock?

I know somebody who'll be using 1.5mm for his hammock but he's lighter than most of us

[RIP]

[Jurassic]

ou can also use bungee (the thin version) to take the slack out of lines if you think they'll move. Just tie it off in parallel with the line, so the line is your max length but the bungee shortens it. Explained badly...!

Here you go Ben.
https://bearbonesbikepacking.blogspot.c ... ppage.html

I did that to all the lines on my Gatewood except the front one when I got it (after reading that article). I didn't hold out much hope but it works really well using 1.5mm lines and 2mm bungee doubled. Good tip Stu.

[Cheeky Monkey]

An alternative is to use a small prusik loop larks footed to the connection on the tarp / shelter. The prusik knot is on a longer line (i.e. the guy) that's pegged out. OCD folks could splice a fixed eye to peg thru or just a loop formed with an overhand knot.

You can tension these from inside the shelter (providing you can reach i.e. not obstructed by the inner). Lacks the "self-tensioning" of Stu's solution but is very simple, works in whatever zing-it / lash-it / incredibly thin UPWME (??) cord you're using and, thanks to the larks foot, is easy to put on / take off and swap between various shelters (or points on the shelter etc).

[shutuplegs]

...and brought a large package from Point North fabrics.
Got a few things in mind with this lot but mainly a full frame bag and hoping to turn some old sailcloth into a rucksack.

[ledburner]

...and brought a large package from Point North fabrics.
Got a few things in mind with this lot but mainly a full frame bag and hoping to turn some old sailcloth into a rucksack.

Good look. Let us know the result.
Tip# Add a bit of slack along ease packing.

My frame triangle is medium to small on a HT cube 29er. I made the frame bag a, perfect fit, That with edge panel stiffening made the fit to exact that I have to slacken straps to pack or unpackit.
The velcro 'solo' loop back straps are secure though

[ledburner]

The post man should have been delivered this morning, but a got a txt message to say they only did a have arsed job trying to lose it! At least they still have a trace of where it is.... Thank you muppets..
This is what track & track made of it attached. . Fingers crossed it'll arrive tomorrow..
(Halifax is the neighbouring town about 7 miles away... . And for you down south still in the last century...)

At last package arrived. Thank postie.
I chose this type of pillow cos it seems more versatile.

Klymit Cush, It seems better X- pillow that replaced it. Packs small & fair low weight

[shutuplegs]

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Good look Let us know the result.
Tip# Add a bit of slack along ease packing.

Thanks for the tip, I guess it’s a balance between being too tight and stuff moving down and bulging out.

[ledburner]

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Good look Let us know the result.
Tip# Add a bit of slack along ease packing.

Thanks for the tip, I guess it’s a balance between being too tight and stuff moving down and bulging out.

Hi Shutuplegs. Again Good luck. (got it right this time).
If you do it the generic Alpkti way, with a, webbing ladder, it will be looser, irregardess of how many straps you add... So unzipping not a problem.
I add sewn in straps (like Apidura does) .
- Make a note of bosses, braze-on's and other fitting which get in the way or make rub points.
-Using a cardboard frame template will highlight these.
-Don't for get to add seam allowance when marking out, on wring (inside) of panels.
- I Used the widest sewing foot, set the needle left most(if adjustable as lever marked Left. Centre Right, and measure needle to right edge. Then alway lined up pieces against right edge.
-Measue twice cut once. Obviously
-use heavier duty thread 60's /80's and a nm90/100 needle.
-test sew on scrap. To get a, balance stitch. (The loops lock in the middle of fabric)
-Tack things in place with masking tape. Pins, add extra holes, Tape can be sewn through& peeled off later.
- Tape is also Good for marking exact positions on as well.

If you can't figure it out ask. We'll gladly share our experience. (including, of how not to do it ) ...

Take your time enjoy, and be proud.

Should this be added to MYOG thread?

[Jurassic]

The post man should have been delivered this morning, but a got a txt message to say they only did a have arsed job trying to lose it! At least they still have a trace of where it is.... Thank you muppets..
This is what track & track made of it attached. . Fingers crossed it'll arrive tomorrow..
(Halifax is the neighbouring town about 7 miles away... . And for you down south still in the last century...)

At last package arrived. Thank postie.
I chose this type of pillow cos it seems more versatile.

Klymit Cush, It seems better X- pillow that replaced it. Packs small & fair low weight

They're good. I got one after Stu recommend them on here. Wrap it in a Buff and it makes a decent pillow.

[ledburner]

The post man should have been delivered this morning, but a got a txt message to say they only did a have arsed job trying to lose it! At least they still have a trace of where it is.... Thank you muppets..
This is what track & track made of it attached. . Fingers crossed it'll arrive tomorrow..
(Halifax is the neighbouring town about 7 miles away... . And for you down south still in the last century...)

At last package arrived. Thank postie.
I chose this type of pillow cos it seems more versatile.

Klymit Cush, It seems better X- pillow that replaced it. Packs small & fair low weight

They're good. I got one after Stu recommend them on here. Wrap it in a Buff and it makes a decent pillow.

Thanks for the tip. Yes I've done that with a dry bag pillow in days gone by ..

[Laurensdad]

An Alpkit Myti 650 mug/pot and some new merino socks, hoping the package from Speedsterstoves arrives today so I can try out the pot on tomorrow's exercise ride.

[summittoppler]

Quality T
20210116_121721 by Jeff Price, on Flickr

[Cheeky Monkey]

38T chainring.

[woodsmith]

#GravelWanker t-shirt and some Maxxis tyres.