Some lovely poles from Stu..



So, a quick trip to B&Q for some pole ends..



Also, after nearly a years wait, my new harness from Triglav.. and it's a beaut.

Just need some extra straps, as I'm running Jones bars, but yeah, pretty damn happy..

my new harness from Triglav

I believe, they're making something very special for the WRT raffle. Kind of WRT limited edition .... you lucky people

Took a punt on one of these Crikey, how much vest when it was half-price.

http://www.Crikey, how much.cc/gb/en/shop/pro-team ... ct/PBS01SS

To be honest, since it arrived I haven't known what to do with it! Can't imagine it will keep me warmer or cooler. Suppose I could always wear it the next time Rocky Horror is on...

Fancy that, the swear filter even works inside URL's...

Anyway... a medium sized box from Germany today containing a flat mount to post mount adapter. Yet another disc adapter "standard", yay

Couldn't get one for love nor money over here...

But it means I have managed to fit the Lauf to the Stooshie tonight, yay

Teetosugars wrote: So, a quick trip to B&Q for some pole ends..

These look good, can you tell me more about them?

Ben, I think those pole ends might be these things.

http://www.diy.com/departments/verve-gr ... 518_BQ.prd

Good stuff, thanks Tim. They look ideal, both for the bottom and top of the poles!

... or some 'rather to posh for BB' bespoke ones: http://bearbonesbikepacking.co.uk/phpBB ... =13&t=9449

Opposite end of the scale, 10p-worth of MYOG pole cap - bit of string, bar end plug, & a bit of sandpaper glued on :

a bit of sandpaper glued on

Is that there to rub a hole in your tarp Reg or simply to remove any DWR coating?

Blast, I knew you'd say that

Erm......

My Stu-recommended emergency wine-carrier backpack has arrived. 63g. Amazing. And doubles up as a bivi bag for your pet dog (only chihuahuas need apply).

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something more suitable to my size. riding the jones with 15'' of seatpost out was gonna end in tears.

benp1 wrote:Good stuff, thanks Tim. They look ideal, both for the bottom and top of the poles!

Yup, that's them... and they're a perfect fit.

The "get the bastard cooking by the trail" conspiracy increased in tempo today...with the arrival of stove, stand, snowpeak 450 cup and bag. Stove weighs in at a hefty 11g. (scroll for exploded view). Non-bikepacking stuff arrived too...including a Boss DS-1 LE 40th anniversary distortion pedal...it's been a long, long time between stomps.
Greetz

S.

Snow Peak 450 ... an all time favourite

Looks good Ton, had my eye on an ogre for a while but it's too similar to my current bike

PHD Minim 200 no-zip - no extras race bag.

SOL emergency bivi.

Black Diamond Ion.

Stripping away the last of the grammes on the MM kit for this year. On paper, pack looks to weigh <3kg with my half of team kit and my food

Ready for the Summer... Chain reaction box when I got home. TLD summer short sleeved jersey and an Endura Pakajak.

Goes nicely with the Westcountry Way guide.

Just popped in at Alpkit on way elsewhere.... thanks for the tea Connie... ordered a custom Koala, different strap config and additional stiffeners... helpfulness 10/10... but I've got my tenses mixed up (Dr Dan Streetmentioner will have been going to be proud of me)... 'The Postman hasn't been yet but will have been by WRT'...

Some Conti CX Speed 35C tyres for my Swift

GregMay wrote:PHD Minim 200 no-zip - no extras race bag.

SOL emergency bivi.

Black Diamond Ion.

Stripping away the last of the grammes on the MM kit for this year. On paper, pack looks to weigh <3kg with my half of team kit and my food

I've got the Minim - recommended by Stu a couple of years ago. It's a good bag, I'm a warm sleeper so it does me a bit below the given rating. I've also got a SOL bivy bag, I'm 5'11" and can just about get complete coverage but if it's for an MM then I suppose it's really emergency kit and not a go to bivy bag.

Teetosugars wrote:Some lovely poles from Stu..



So, a quick trip to B&Q for some pole ends..



Also, after nearly a years wait, my new harness from Triglav.. and it's a beaut.

Just need some extra straps, as I'm running Jones bars, but yeah, pretty damn happy..

We bought a few harnesses as a set from Triglav... they are superb.... even embroidered the Club name on FOC.
Very pleased with them.
Might be in the market for a pole from Stu too...

ton wrote:[url=https://flic.kr/p/S68GEh][img]http ... .jpg[/img]2017-03-29_01-51-51 by 20ston, on Flickr[/url]

something more suitable to my size. riding the jones with 15'' of seatpost out was gonna end in tears.

Interesting saddle !

godivatrailrider wrote:Interesting saddle !

It's an SMP. Like saddles in general, if you get the right model then it's comfort heaven.