Attaching stuff to your bike via bottle cages has become something of a trend. The advent of Salsa’s Anything cage certainly helped increase it’s popularity but the Anything cage has 2 potential drawbacks – it’s a 3 bolt mount and they do have a habit of cracking at the worst possible moment … something I’m […]
Entries for the 2013 Welsh Ride Thing are now open. This year we’ve also added WRT-lite which follows exactly the same format, except you’ll only be out for the one night.If you like the idea of not really knowing where you’re going, where you’ll be sleeping or if the pub will be open when you […]
If you’re expecting a review of a ‘tent’ in the traditional sense of the word then you might leave a little disappointed … however, if you’re interested in ‘ultralight shelters’ rather than ‘tents’, you’re in luck. All zipped up. The AlpKit Delta is a tent that didn’t quite make the grade. There are a […]
Millican Dalton may not be a name you know, although you just might have heard of the Borrowdale Caveman or the Professor of Adventure … both of whom were Millican Dalton. At the age of 36 Millican Dalton gave up his ‘normal’ life and embarked upon another, quite extraordinary one. The majority of this new […]
Someone asked me how strong a Bear Bones stove is. They wanted to know if it would stand up to the rigours of life living in a pack, I decided to find out. My scientific research would suggest that they’re at least as tough as old boots … even with a ten and a half […]
Last year we had Mach n Back, this year was El-an Back. For the second January in a row the Bear Bones Add-venture proved to be a cold one. Just over 40 riders turned up to brave the elements and mid Wales terrain … which may have caused a few moments for those not familiar […]
I’m told it’s going to be the worst winter since 1947, which may or may not turn out to be true. One thing’s certain though, if winter does turn nasty, then I want to be out in it on my bike and these are going to help. The ‘these’ in question are Hotpogs pogies … […]
I’m not going to get into the why and wherefores of tarptents … you’ll know yourself whether they’re the thing for you. There’s advantages and disadvantages when compared to a simple tarp or a fully enclosed tent, your own priorities and circumstances will ultimately make your mind up for you. This is a Lunar Solo […]
There’s a lot of distrust when it comes to tarps and maybe a little apprehension … after all, if you get it wrong you might be in for a very miserable night. The tarp in the pictures measures 1.5m x 2m, it’s about as small as I’d comfortably go in winter or if I were […]
If you fancy dipping a toe in the warm waters of ultralite cooking but don’t really know where to begin … this could be the answer. It’s both simple in name and nature. Pour your meths in, light it, wait 30 seconds and place your pot on top … told you it was simple! Unlike […]
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