Tarp Poles … yes really.

It’s fair to say that this might be one of the most boring things you could ever write about but it also might be worth taking at least a little notice … you’ll be thankful if the night arrives when your tarp’s the only thing separating you from a winter storm. I’m a great fan […]

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Vargo Windshield … mini test.

If you cook with meths or solid fuel then you’ll know how important it is to have a decent windshield … without one you’ll be waiting along time for a brew! The usual solution is a foldable, foil affair. They generally do a good job of keeping the breeze of your stove and they’re also light […]

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WRT Grid References

The 2012 WRT grid references left the building yesterday. If you’ve entered but haven’t received an email with the grid references … check your spam folder. If it’s not there then email me – stuart@bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk and I’ll get you sorted out.Obviously there’s always a few people ready to rise to a challenge no matter what […]

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Freeload Rack Review.

Racks are often dismissed amongst the bikepacking world, too heavy, too fragile or maybe just too limiting are all reasons cited but sometimes a rack may prove not just your only option, it might just be your best option. The Freeload rack doesn’t look like other racks … because it isn’t like other racks. It’s […]

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WRT Entries Close April 30th

Just a quick heads up for anyone still undecided whether they should enter the ‘Worlds Biggest Bikepacking Event’ … pull your finger out. Entries will close on April 30th and if you miss the it, you’ll have to offer something pretty special (yes, a bribe of some sort) to get an entry!

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Blizzard Bag … an introduction.

This is a Blizzard Bag. It’s waterproof, windproof, reusable and it’s also insulating … in fact independent tests reveal it to have greater insulating properties weight for weight than down! Turkey optional! Obviously the bag would be ideal for emergency situations, just the thing to have stashed in your pack for those ‘what if’ moments […]

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WRT … coming along nicely!

Well, preparations for the 2012 WRT are coming along quite well. The biggest surprise for me was the rate that entries arrived within the first couple of days of opening … something like 50 entrants in the first 48 hours. Granted it’s hardly Mountain Mayhem but I like to believe that bikepacking is much more […]

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Pocket Stove … Review

The new Pocket Stove from Backpackinglight.co.uk is designed to allow you to take advantage of whatever fuel source you have to hand. It’s also designed to be small (hence pocket stove), light and pretty bombproof. It’s constructed entirely from stainless steel, manufactured in the UK and comes packed in a rather handy tin … so […]

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BearPaw Wilderness Designs … Lair Review

This is a Lair, it’s made by BearPaw Wilderness Designs in the US but this one now resides in sunny Wales. Now, BearPaw aren’t the only shelter/tent manufactures to use this configuration and with good reason … the internal space it offers for the footprint size is fantastic, the design’s also very stable and gives […]

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First look … Pocket Stove.

Options are usually a good thing, only having one choice often isn’t. The new Pocket Stove from Backpackinglight gives you options … want to use solid fuel tablets? No trouble. Rather use meths? Okay use meths. Fancy going all ‘Ray Mears’? Burn twigs then … like I said, it gives you options. I’ll be taking […]

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