So obvious it's not worth mentioning.

[Kumquat]

Hi
I own a AAA L E D penlight that I bought off eBay for about 3 quid. I started using it when camping out in the back of my van.
I naturally take it with me when doing an overnight-er on the bike despite the fact that I also take a bar mounted light and a helmet mounted head torch.
I position it so when switched on, it shines into and illuminates my fuel bottle creating a cheery lantern effect. (I use the small translucent HDPE bottles and clear burning alcohol).
I know, a fairly mundane post and I bet one or two of you have done or do something similar already. However it got me wondering if anyone does anything in the same vein-some little geeky habit or foible that they feel is unique to them and hardly seems worth sharing ?

[SteveM]

Iphone in a (dry) cup for music :)

[FLV]

Nice.

For ITT rides when you're pushing on into the night. I generally don't like to have. Ahead torch on as it wobbles by lid around. So I use a cateye loop front light on the bars, but facing towards me/ downwards. That way I can see my food bag, and my pedals when getting on and off for gates or tussocks. Like cockpit lighting

[Ben98]

If im taking my tarp i usually take one of these http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/travel ... =TURQUOISE to wipe the condensation off the underside in the morning.

[Scattamah]

+1 on the inside of tarp/tent wipedown...I use one of these - http://www.ultralightoutdoorgear.co.uk/ ... towel-p985 in the small size. The added advantage is after you wipe the condensation down, you have some wet towel to wipe away the morning eye snot.

I pack a folding toothbrush in my toolkit for brushing down the chain in the morning before applying fresh lubricant. Smooth shifting all day long.

Zip ties...in various lengths. Getting bleedingly obvious now.

Greetz

S.