househusband en-US Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:37:04 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://singletrackworld.com/forum/search.php http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/51#post-3451678 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 19:52:46 +0000 ontor 3451678@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>been exchanging emails too shinythings - let me know what i can do to help. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/51#post-3451208 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:21:37 +0000 Shinythings 3451208@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Was hatching ideas with Slugwash today over coffee regarding a Devon bivvy sortie, we reckon we can come up with a cracker <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/that-razor-you-lot-recommend/page/5#post-3444675 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:23:25 +0000 chewkw 3444675@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>This one ... </p> <p>[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qSIP6uQ3EI&amp;feature=player_embedded#![/video] </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/that-razor-you-lot-recommend/page/5#post-3444673 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:06:52 +0000 chewkw 3444673@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>JonBoy - Member</p> <p>So, what do i do with shave stick? </blockquote></p> <p>[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oGMPFJj2BQ&amp;feature=related[/video]</p> <p>There you go very simple.</p> <p>This is a good video.</p> <p>[video]http://www.youtube.com/v/-qSIP6uQ3EI?fs=1&amp;hl=en_GB[/video]</p> <p> <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/51#post-3444290 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:11:31 +0000 instant hit 3444290@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Slugwash seems like a good idea for the moors, hopefully I'm in. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/51#post-3443447 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:48:35 +0000 Tiger6791 3443447@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Congratulations to Mattie_H for 2000th post. </blockquote></p> <p>Gutted! How did I miss that?</p> <p>On the bright side at least Ian didn't get it. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/51#post-3443338 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:19:34 +0000 ontor 3443338@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>i'm well up for that Slugwash! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/51#post-3443315 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:14:54 +0000 crispedwheel 3443315@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Do I get a prize?! </blockquote><br /> <u>Another</u> bloody hip flask?!? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/51#post-3443313 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:14:29 +0000 Mattie_H 3443313@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I do need a new sleeping mat... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/51#post-3443310 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:13:57 +0000 flatfish 3443310@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ask Chipps. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/51#post-3443279 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:05:37 +0000 Mattie_H 3443279@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Missed that completely in my POE mat induced rage Flatfish! Do I get a prize?! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/51#post-3443262 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:01:28 +0000 flatfish 3443262@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Congratulations to Mattie_H for 2000th post. <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3443248 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:58:10 +0000 Mattie_H 3443248@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>For sure! Just seen that thread about the POE mats: bloody hell... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3443229 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:52:30 +0000 pedalhead 3443229@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Super! Could be a happy ending for all <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3443216 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:50:02 +0000 Mattie_H 3443216@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ha! Crispedwheel is up to his old tricks...</p> <p>Interesting about the seams. I guess it could be that though would need to do the bath check to work out properly. Would last June count as the first batch though? I thought it had been out for a while by then.</p> <p>Meant to say as well: I'm expecting my new frame to arrive at some point this week. Once it's here and I've had chance to see if your bag fits I should be able to either get it back to you / opportunistically take it off your hands. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3443188 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:42:51 +0000 pedalhead 3443188@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>I feel the need to be 'opportunistic' again... </blockquote></p> <p>Let's talk... <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p><blockquote>Probably not: I bought it when my back was screwed (ahem) so there was about six months between purchase and first use. Going on the Thermarests I've had they're normally fixable.</blockquote></p> <p>I think I read that the original batch of full length Peak Elites had issues with leaking air from the welded seams. If it's a known issue it might be worth going back to them &amp; see what they say? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3443179 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:40:02 +0000 crispedwheel 3443179@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>I've got a Peak Elite AC 2/3 </blockquote> I feel the need to be 'opportunistic' again... <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_wink.gif" title=":wink:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3443161 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:34:54 +0000 Mattie_H 3443161@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Probably not: I bought it when my back was screwed (ahem) so there was about six months between purchase and first use. Going on the Thermarests I've had they're normally fixable. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3443143 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:30:31 +0000 pedalhead 3443143@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>I've got a Peak Elite AC 2/3 and a regular Neoair. I find the latter more comfortable but would like a short one <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_rolleyes.gif" title=":roll:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>Bummer about your leaky mat. Can you send it back? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3443131 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:28:20 +0000 Mattie_H 3443131@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>What mat are you on now? I was out with my POE Peak Elite AC just before Christmas: very comfortable and warm but it kept deflating on me... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3443074 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:12:55 +0000 pedalhead 3443074@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>yup Dartmoor could be fun if I can get the time away. Haven't ridden down there for ages but lots of good stuff as I recall.</p> <p><blockquote>You're going through bivvy bags faster than I go through pies on a non-iDave day Mark.</blockquote></p> <p> <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> I think I'm there now with the bivy bag, although not totally happy with my sleeping mat. I think I need to switch off the internet... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3443047 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:06:44 +0000 Tiger6791 3443047@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Oh go on then </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3443013 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:00:32 +0000 Mattie_H 3443013@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Potentially very interested in that Slugwash </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3443009 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:59:51 +0000 Mattie_H 3443009@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>crispedwheel - Member<br /> I think we need to get together for some overnighters before WRT</p> <p>Yep, agree with that! I've got a few new bits and pieces to try out as well.</blockquote></p> <p>+ 2</p> <p>You're going through bivvy bags faster than I go through pies on a non-iDave day Mark. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3442902 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:38:01 +0000 slugwash 3442902@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>Hmmm - How about a Dartmoor event - anyone? </blockquote></p> <p>I was thinking of sorting out a low-key, checkpoint based bivi ride in that neck of the woods in late April/early May.</p> <p>Maybe with riders having the chance to start in differing locations but ending up in the same location (pub) before the heading off for the overnight camp.</p> <p>Anyone interested? What do ya think ? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3442840 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:23:13 +0000 crispedwheel 3442840@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>I think we need to get together for some overnighters before WRT </blockquote><br /> Yep, agree with that! I've got a few new bits and pieces to try out as well. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3442698 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:53:28 +0000 mustard 3442698@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>I managed to put my elbow through a carbon cage on my road bike</blockquote> Sounds like you had a lucky escape and the barbs didn't make it all the way to your heart <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_lol.gif" title=":lol:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> <p>I think compartmentalising frame bags just limits your versatility; I don't have any issues with my full size frame bag being one big space. That reminds me, must get my sewing machine up and running. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3442655 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:44:31 +0000 pedalhead 3442655@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>But you know your Pegasus deserves the Arundels </blockquote></p> <p>heh well I'm a bit suspicious of carbon cages for a bike I lug about the place a lot. I managed to put my elbow through a carbon cage on my road bike after a slip when walking with it <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_cry.gif" title=":cry:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3442627 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:36:54 +0000 pedalhead 3442627@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Cheers Adam. Yep it's single compartment. We thought about going with a divider but tbh it's not really necessary. I can get my 750ml cooking pot in there near the seatpost end of the bag &amp; still close the zip, which is a bit of a result. Should definitely be enough space for the odds &amp; sods it'll be carrying. It's also got an external zipped pocket on the left side for documents etc.</p> <p>I've been getting bivy-curious again lately &amp; just today received what I think is finally going to be my ultralight bivy of choice, an MLD Soul. 330 grams, fully waterproof &amp; breathable, with integrated bug net. Also got a small "dog" tarp for when it's due to be really filthy. </p> <p>I think we need to get together for some overnighters before WRT <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_smile.gif" title=":-)" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3442529 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:17:29 +0000 crispedwheel 3442529@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Frame bag looks good Mark - what kind of capacity does it have? Single compartment as well? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3442522 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:16:59 +0000 mustard 3442522@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>But you know your Pegasus <em>deserves</em> the Arundels <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_twisted.gif" title=":twisted:" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3442503 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:11:03 +0000 pedalhead 3442503@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>crikey yeah just a bit cheaper! </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3442429 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:57:52 +0000 mustard 3442429@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Ta, will have a look. A little bit cheaper than the Arundels I was looking at before <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3442291 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:35:46 +0000 pedalhead 3442291@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Specialized Zee cages. I haven't had them long but they seem quite solid &amp; aren't too heavy (42 grams on my scales). I like these side loaders in particular as they have the full circle of plastic around the bottom which many don't seem to have. </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3441988 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:40:42 +0000 mustard 3441988@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Pedalhead - what are your bottle cages and are they any good? There aren't many options out there for side loaders... </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3441960 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:36:41 +0000 ontor 3441960@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Just wondering about a "start wherever you like, meet here for beer, ride off next day to here for more beer then home" type thing </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3441006 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:25:36 +0000 pedalhead 3441006@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Great to see this thread still alive! I posted some pics of my original frame bags from Revelate on the first page of this thread &amp; thought I should post an updated one with my new Wildcat frame bag (oh, and new bike..long story). I popped over to Wildcat HQ a couple of weeks ago &amp; I have to say, this stuff is (at the very least) right up there with Revelate. In fact I reckon Wildcat's handlebar harness is a better design.</p> <p><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-o2AiRCVJBXg/TyZghCuSRKI/AAAAAAAAAcs/AayKg3kZiwY/s1000/IMG_6354.jpg"></p> <p><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/markgoldie/WIldcatCustomFrameBag?authuser=0&amp;feat=directlink">More pics</a> </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3440982 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:20:07 +0000 instant hit 3440982@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Im up for a Dartmoor event. What were you thinking ontor? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3440962 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:15:52 +0000 ontor 3440962@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p>Hmmm - How about a Dartmoor event - anyone? </p> http://singletrackworld.com/forum/topic/sick-as-a-dog-so-show-me-you-bivi-bikepacking-adventure-racing-gear/page/50#post-3439900 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 21:31:32 +0000 taffer 3439900@http://singletrackworld.com/forum/ <p><blockquote>I dunno but now this thread's popped up again I think it needs some piccies from the recent Mach 'n Back bikepacking event....</blockquote></p> <p>Fair enough for me ! Keep 'em coming ! <img src="http://singletrackworld.com/forum/my-plugins/bbcode-buttons/default/icon_biggrin.gif" title=":D" class="bb_smilies" alt=""/> </p>