Bike packing Christmas present ideas
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- JohnClimber
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Bike packing Christmas present ideas
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
The cheaper the more of them I get
What are you asking Santa for?
So please share your bike packing Christmas present want ideas here below?
Oh and below £80
The cheaper the more of them I get
What are you asking Santa for?
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Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
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
https://www.amazon.co.uk/POP-Pocket-Rec ... 192&sr=8-9
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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
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UCO-Original-C ... 721&sr=8-6
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UCO-Original-C ... 721&sr=8-6
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Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
Cheers that reminded me of this oneCheddar 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
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UCO-Original-C ... 721&sr=8-6
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0716JV1SG/ ... _lig_dp_it
Anyone had one of these?
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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?
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Cheers that reminded me of this one
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0716JV1SG/ ... _lig_dp_it
Anyone had one of these?
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Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
The candle is more romantic if you have a lady round though...................JohnClimber wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 10:18 pmCheers that reminded me of this oneCheddar 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
https://www.amazon.co.uk/UCO-Original-C ... 721&sr=8-6
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0716JV1SG/ ... _lig_dp_it
Anyone had one of these?
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Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
I mainly wild camp solo or with blokes, the solar winsCheddar Man wrote: ↑Sat Nov 21, 2020 11:04 pm The candle is more romantic if you have a lady round though...................
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Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
A hammock, if you don’t have one. Dutchwear if you do.
- voodoo_simon
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Battery powered fairy lights
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Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
Also this from Alpkit for the casual side of things
https://alpkit.com/products/mens-bivvy-night-motel-tee
https://alpkit.com/products/mens-bivvy-night-motel-tee
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Woolie Boolie socks, a Christmas tradition
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*shameless plug alert*
Joe has a number of things in his shop that would fit the brief John.
https://www.weirdosonbikes.com/shop/
Joe has a number of things in his shop that would fit the brief John.
https://www.weirdosonbikes.com/shop/
Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
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?
Some mini toiletries, and/or mini bottles of spirits?
Custom face covering with one of the bearbones slogans on?
Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
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.
https://thecyclerider.com/book-22000-miles/
I'm sure there are other sources.
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Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
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!
Carries just over a third of a bottle of your favourite spirits - ideal for helping you sleep!
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Custom OS map
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Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
Cheers all, ref the book, I got it last week and read it from cover to cover.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.
A great read, but i don't want a 2nd one for Christmas
Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
Good bottle of cockle-warming sloe gin or damson vodka (my bivvy snifter of choice..).
Some down tent slippers and a pipe?
Some down tent slippers and a pipe?
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That's a good call, well the former, not sure if I want to smoke a pipe in a bivi bag
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.
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Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
OrderedBorderer 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.
https://www.weirdosonbikes.com/shop/
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Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
A small Ti hip flask.
https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... ask-p10790
For the discerning gentleman,
Buffalo fleece underwear,
Maybe sourced on the vintage mountaineering market,
https://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk ... ask-p10790
For the discerning gentleman,
Buffalo fleece underwear,
Maybe sourced on the vintage mountaineering market,
I hope you think you know, what I might of exactly meant.
Warning - may contain value odded typos & ither mythspellings..
Warning - may contain value odded typos & ither mythspellings..
Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
So you did, thanks for that. I hadn't noticed as I didn't see an order from a Mr ClimberJohnClimber wrote: ↑Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:27 pmOrderedBorderer 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.
https://www.weirdosonbikes.com/shop/
- TheBrownDog
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Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
A week off on full pay? That'd be lovely/
I'm just going outside ...
Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
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.
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Re: Bike packing Christmas present ideas
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 )