My first bike packing postie delivery...Wildcat Tiger and Mountain Lion, along with several sizes of Alpkit dry bags. Playing with the right fit on the bike tomorrow.

Ok, it came with the postman yesterday, but got a Surly Knard 29 x 3.0 for front of Fargo. Didnt think it was big till I put it in! Squeeze to get it past the caliper and kicks up the front end a bit but will see how it rides tomorrow.


Surly Knard 29 x 3.0 front tyre by Brother Smith, on Flickr

Is that mudguard on the "right" way? I thought they were supposed to be on the "back" of the forks, pointy bit below the DT?

Just curious 8-) Always on the hunt for something subtle but effective at keeping grit out of my eyes.

They are, but it works a treat at keeping the grit out your teeth this way round :D

They do an XL version that has a pointy bit front and rear, but I dont find it woks as well as my current set up

Ha, my teeth are hanging anyway. Grit in the eyes with contact lenses is a PITA though, must try one.

In an bid to increase my winter riding wardrobe and still maintain a high level of gimpyness (which I believe will be the next 'big thing' if interest here is anything to go by) I bought this Marmot vest ... plain softshell back, windproof front with the added bonus of synthetic insulation.

Not the postman but I sent the wife to Aldi yesterday for some pour and store bags, as per the bargain alert thread and this is what she came back with.



Won't be running out in a hurry. 80 bags!!

Aw, she loves you and wanted to treat you. Either that or it's a less-than-subtle hint

Tarp poles and alpkit stash bag came to day, well they came monday but i was out and had them re deliverd today.
Thanks s8tannorm

My transformation to a roadie is now complete - three Crikey, how much jerseys, and in a svelte Small. In my defence, they are in the sale and they are purdy

A wildstove.

I do like a wood burning stove. Made a few myself out of household items but I do like this one.

Same as the one in this photo: http://www.campervanman.com/home/128-wi ... ODGAS.html

Couple of things this week for me: pair of Panaracer Cinder X tyres, Woodchipper bars and some ESI grips for the Jones Bars

My Borah bivi bag arrived today 8-)


200grams on the kitchen scales

pushbikemike wrote:A wildstove.

I do like a wood burning stove. Made a few myself out of household items but I do like this one.

Same as the one in this photo: http://www.campervanman.com/home/128-wi ... ODGAS.html

Looks nice. Out of interest how heavy is it and how long does it take to boil?

JohnClimber wrote:My Borah bivi bag arrived today 8-)


200grams on the kitchen scales

I like that a lot! May have to look into one of those.

pushbikemike wrote:A wildstove.

I do like a wood burning stove. Made a few myself out of household items but I do like this one.

Same as the one in this photo: http://www.campervanman.com/home/128-wi ... ODGAS.html

Can you Yet me know how get on with it as I have been looking at one for when out with the scouts.
Chears

Brothersmith wrote:

pushbikemike wrote:A wildstove.

I do like a wood burning stove. Made a few myself out of household items but I do like this one.

Same as the one in this photo: http://www.campervanman.com/home/128-wi ... ODGAS.html

Looks nice. Out of interest how heavy is it and how long does it take to boil?

It comes in at 280g. Fits inside a trangia pot. Boiled a full bowl of water in 3 minutes. It is impressively good.

Postman has been very busy this week bringing me lots of goodies!



First up was the mh sleeping bag from BB's very own Stuart! Delighted with it, worked a great sleeping in the back garden! Next to arrive was my tarp from tw. Had one before which went on the tip, so I knew it would be very well made. Along with that arrived a hi-gear inferno stove.

Finally today, my alpkit order arrived. I ordered a ti cup and mug, 2 airlok extras, 8l and 13l, a snapwire foon and some candy cane pegs. I've almost got everything I need now, just missing my sleeping mat which will get ordered on my birthday, and maybe some tarp poles from here!

A S/H but as-new Revelate pocket for the less-minimalist trips. Bit of an impulse buy, but I like bar bags, I'll admit it.. this one's better than the old tourer type I used on my first road tour. Reminds me how good it is to have easy access stuff there.

I find the Pocket very handy for things like keys, wallet, midge spray etc and the straps give extra support to the Sweetroll. Works especially well with the loop bars.

Two Spoons, two pairs of Dildo grips, two poles for the Trailstar (c.10 and 9mm dias, both 1m) and a day-glo orage T.

Thanks Stu 8-)

Luna Mono Sandals - I actually bought these for running but they are so light they would make great camp shoes on a longer trip

Slightly used Caldera stove and Evernew 600ml pot. I seem to be developing a stove fetish as this takes me up to 4 :?

I seem to be developing a stove fetish as this takes me up to 4

Lightweight ... you, not them


Carriers were working late today ... 140g of crisp packet lovelyness arrived half an hour ago.

First dibs when you sell it.