Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Talk about anything.

Moderators: Bearbonesnorm, Taylor, Chew

User avatar
JohnClimber
Posts: 3907
Joined: Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:41 pm

Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by JohnClimber »

Not sure what I want from Santa this year.

So please share your bike packing Christmas present want ideas here below?

Oh and below £80 :-bd

The cheaper the more of them I get :wink:

What are you asking Santa for?
Cheddar Man
Posts: 275
Joined: Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:32 pm

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by Cheddar Man »

A tiny digital radio, for relaxing under stars. I have one of these, it is bloody brilliant!

https://www.amazon.co.uk/POP-Pocket-Rec ... 192&sr=8-9
Cheddar Man
Posts: 275
Joined: Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:32 pm

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by Cheddar Man »

Oh, and I have had one of these for years for camping. They aren't many lumens, in fact in every way they are about 1 candle power. But they give off a real glow and are very discreet, also they are surprisingly robust, and you won't need a USB power pack :lol:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/UCO-Original-C ... 721&sr=8-6
User avatar
JohnClimber
Posts: 3907
Joined: Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:41 pm

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by JohnClimber »

Cheddar Man wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 9:34 pm Oh, and I have had one of these for years for camping. They aren't many lumens, in fact in every way they are about 1 candle power. But they give off a real glow and are very discreet, also they are surprisingly robust, and you won't need a USB power pack :lol:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/UCO-Original-C ... 721&sr=8-6
Cheers that reminded me of this one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0716JV1SG/ ... _lig_dp_it
Anyone had one of these?
User avatar
dlovett
Posts: 1924
Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2014 6:37 pm
Location: South Coast
Contact:

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by dlovett »

I have one of the original ones, slightly different shape, but it's great and still works perfectly after a few years of use. They used to use the profits for relief work so everybody wins.


Cheers that reminded me of this one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0716JV1SG/ ... _lig_dp_it
Anyone had one of these?
[/quote]
Cheddar Man
Posts: 275
Joined: Sun Dec 02, 2018 7:32 pm

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by Cheddar Man »

JohnClimber wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:18 pm
Cheddar Man wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 9:34 pm Oh, and I have had one of these for years for camping. They aren't many lumens, in fact in every way they are about 1 candle power. But they give off a real glow and are very discreet, also they are surprisingly robust, and you won't need a USB power pack :lol:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/UCO-Original-C ... 721&sr=8-6
Cheers that reminded me of this one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0716JV1SG/ ... _lig_dp_it
Anyone had one of these?
The candle is more romantic if you have a lady round though................... :lol:
User avatar
JohnClimber
Posts: 3907
Joined: Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:41 pm

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by JohnClimber »

Cheddar Man wrote: Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:04 pm The candle is more romantic if you have a lady round though................... :lol:
I mainly wild camp solo or with blokes, the solar wins :-bd
User avatar
Charliecres
Posts: 1453
Joined: Tue Oct 01, 2013 1:28 pm

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by Charliecres »

A hammock, if you don’t have one. Dutchwear if you do.
User avatar
voodoo_simon
Posts: 4036
Joined: Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:05 pm

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by voodoo_simon »

Battery powered fairy lights
User avatar
PaulB2
Posts: 1952
Joined: Fri Mar 10, 2017 8:32 pm
Location: Stafford

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by PaulB2 »

Woolie Boolie socks, a Christmas tradition
User avatar
Borderer
Posts: 1541
Joined: Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:59 pm
Location: Scottish Borders
Contact:

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by Borderer »

*shameless plug alert*

Joe has a number of things in his shop that would fit the brief John. :wink:

https://www.weirdosonbikes.com/shop/
User avatar
Verena
Posts: 1698
Joined: Sun Nov 03, 2019 9:22 am

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by Verena »

I have a very thin silk balaclava which is great for keeping my head and face comfy bit not too warm at night, and it keeps my hair out of my face, though appreciate that may not be such a problem for you 😂

Some mini toiletries, and/or mini bottles of spirits?

Custom face covering with one of the bearbones slogans on?
jobro
Posts: 107
Joined: Mon Oct 21, 2019 8:29 pm
Location: Perfect Purbeck

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by jobro »

I'm sure many of you will already have it but I would recommend Rich and Tom's 22,000 Miles.

https://thecyclerider.com/book-22000-miles/

I'm sure there are other sources.
User avatar
fatbikephil
Posts: 6511
Joined: Wed Apr 02, 2014 10:51 pm
Location: Fife
Contact:

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by fatbikephil »

Nalgene hip flask - https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... flask-p408
Carries just over a third of a bottle of your favourite spirits - ideal for helping you sleep!
User avatar
benp1
Posts: 4051
Joined: Sat Dec 07, 2013 7:36 pm
Location: South Downs

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by benp1 »

Custom OS map
User avatar
JohnClimber
Posts: 3907
Joined: Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:41 pm

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by JohnClimber »

jobro wrote: Sun Nov 22, 2020 2:15 pm I'm sure many of you will already have it but I would recommend Rich and Tom's 22,000 Miles.

https://thecyclerider.com/book-22000-miles/

I'm sure there are other sources.
Cheers all, ref the book, I got it last week and read it from cover to cover.
A great read, but i don't want a 2nd one for Christmas :lol:
Scud
Posts: 643
Joined: Thu Jun 27, 2013 3:18 pm
Location: North Norfolk

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by Scud »

Good bottle of cockle-warming sloe gin or damson vodka (my bivvy snifter of choice..).

Some down tent slippers and a pipe?
User avatar
sean_iow
Posts: 4269
Joined: Tue Sep 30, 2014 12:08 pm
Location: Isle of Wight

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by sean_iow »

Scud wrote: Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:29 am Some down tent slippers and a pipe?
That's a good call, well the former, not sure if I want to smoke a pipe in a bivi bag :grin:

https://cumulus.equipment/uk_en/down-ac ... boots.html

I've got some of these and I love them, and well within the budget limit.
Adventure without risk is Disneyland - Bikemonger
User avatar
JohnClimber
Posts: 3907
Joined: Fri Feb 17, 2012 10:41 pm

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by JohnClimber »

Borderer wrote: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:44 am *shameless plug alert*

Joe has a number of things in his shop that would fit the brief John. :wink:

https://www.weirdosonbikes.com/shop/
Ordered :-bd
User avatar
ledburner
Posts: 2034
Joined: Mon Oct 12, 2020 8:47 am
Location: The worsted place in West Yorkshire,

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by ledburner »

A small Ti hip flask.
Image
https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... ask-p10790

For the discerning gentleman,
Buffalo fleece underwear,
Maybe sourced on the vintage mountaineering market, :lol:
I hope you think you know, what I might of exactly meant.
Warning - may contain value odded typos & ither mythspellings..
User avatar
Borderer
Posts: 1541
Joined: Sun Jul 03, 2016 9:59 pm
Location: Scottish Borders
Contact:

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by Borderer »

JohnClimber wrote: Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:27 pm
Borderer wrote: Sun Nov 22, 2020 11:44 am *shameless plug alert*

Joe has a number of things in his shop that would fit the brief John. :wink:

https://www.weirdosonbikes.com/shop/
Ordered :-bd
So you did, thanks for that. I hadn't noticed as I didn't see an order from a Mr Climber :lol:
User avatar
TheBrownDog
Posts: 2107
Joined: Thu Mar 14, 2013 8:46 pm
Location: Chilterns

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by TheBrownDog »

A week off on full pay? That'd be lovely/
I'm just going outside ...
User avatar
Dyffers
Posts: 872
Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2012 4:10 pm
Location: Darkest Dorset

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by Dyffers »

TheBrownDog wrote: Wed Nov 25, 2020 5:15 pm A week off on full pay? That'd be lovely/
I ask Santa for 'time' every year; since my kids were born I've never been a good enough boy to get what I want. :smile:
User avatar
thenorthwind
Posts: 2574
Joined: Thu Mar 10, 2016 6:07 pm
Location: Newcastle

Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas

Post by thenorthwind »

sean_iow wrote: Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:32 am
Scud wrote: Mon Nov 23, 2020 11:29 am Some down tent slippers and a pipe?
That's a good call, well the former, not sure if I want to smoke a pipe in a bivi bag :grin:
In case you change your mind: https://danglesupply.com/

(if you're going to smoke in a bivi bag, it might as well be through a Ti bong :wink: )
Post Reply