Thanks for responses, so the cooking kit is simply an Alpkit brukit I've had for some time (bit like a jetboil) and plastic spork! I've got the tent poles and pegs in the frame bag. I think I could get a lighter drysac for the sleeping bag as the one I have is too big and it's heavy. I'd hoped the s...

61765AB1-4718-408A-BA6E-DD69D03E7CA1.jpeg So trial ride today with my provisional bikepacking set up. Surprised at how much extra weight but didn't affect handling massively. So breakdown is Wild Country Panacea 2 tent between handlebars, poles and pegs in frame bag. Big Agnes Rapide sleep mat and ...

Newlyweds arrived "Cook Out" by the Fell Foodie. Really impressed with the book and OK it's not one to read cover to cover, a great outdoor persons cook book if you don't just want dehydrated pasta on tour adventures!

Currently reading "Other ways to win" by Lee Craigie after I picked up a copy following a talk by her at the Alpkit Big Shakeout.

Lots of incredible achievements, and came across your as a lovely person.

https://www.adventurebooks.com/products ... ays-to-win

So considered all the options and did a load of Internet research and then popped into local outdoor store to try a few options as they had some up on display. Came across a Wild Country Panacea 2 which I liked in terms of size. Not lightest or smallest pack size but figure I can attach the poles to...

Thank you all for the replies. I had considered the Alpkit soloist xl but it didn't seem quite big enough. Lots of good suggestions.

In terms of weight unless in dramatically lose weight a few hundred grams on a tent isn't going to make a huge difference!

Hi all, I'm a newbie bikepacker looking to explore my local area before moving further afield. I realise there are bivvy and tarp options but I'm looking for tent suggestions. I'm 6'2 and not that slim, and using a long/wide big Agnes mat, so I'm looking for a tent with decent size sleeping area and...