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ok I was thinking of getting something else as thought the gas would be a problem, cheers for the heads up Ruddy 😉
Stuart should I research these homemade bombs stoves???
or would a Triangia style be a safer bet??
He did the infamous bivvy shuffle (normally used for toilet stops) to take the piccy.
Always worrying when you see pictures of yourself asleep on the web following one of these!
Other lesson learn't was to keep you water bottle upside down so that ice forms at the bottom when turned the right way up - otherwise no brew for you.
oh and tin can stove for me aswell, might make a new one tomorrow though. Had an idea for a new design using a redbull can as an internal sleeve.
just had a quick search and look like something to try
is this like what you are planning Tiger
http://www.outdoorsmagic.com/gear-features/make-your-own-meths-burner/6227.html
Valleydaddy, I'm meant to be resting my arm but doing nothing will drive me (more) mental so if you like I'll make you a stove and a pan rest. You'll need to bring some meths with you though.
oh that would be awesome ta Stuart of couse i'll bring some meths and some form of trade payment 😀
maybe you can show me how to make one at the camp?
I'll sort it and bring it with me ... no need for i trade, I like messing about with them 😉
ok I appreciate that, maybe I could just make you a brew with my new stove 😉
is this like what you are planning Tiger
Yep, but rather than making the internal sleeve I've worked out a red bull can is the correct size and I want to try the burners on the outside edge and some fibreglass wool as a wick.
If I do make a new one I can bring my old one. Still works 🙂
Whilst I quite like my home made gear, I couldn't be bothered to make myself and stove and bought one of these instead: http://backpackinglight.co.uk/product129.asp?PageID=99
As the jets go upwards rather than outwards as on a whitebox or coke-can stove, I can use a smaller diameter pan more effectively. Weighs a bit more that a homemade one, but has the kudos of being titanium 8)
Ok packed s/bag into bivvy managed to keep pack size down amazingly small 😉
Squished Rab jacket into a compression sack unreal how small it will pack down too.
Just got to be minimal with clothing and leave space for food and cooking gear and think I will be good to go.
All camp stuff going into one pannier, clothes + cooking gear/food etc into the other side.
Then think I'll only need my camelbak mule to take water/tools in so probably have space on top of pannier rack to take something else for someone if needed.
Looking like conditions will be just below zero according to BBC. Not a lot to complain about really:
http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php?topic=1589.0
Kev
Right,
I can't make this now..
Gutted.
Oh, and IanB... let me know details of the frame bag... definatly very, very interested in purchasing one...
Drop me a line eh?
tollah - Member
May have to drop out of this one. Ill know for sure later in the week.
you coming sheldon?
Hunka XL turned up this morning (better for us fat lads)
Now means I've got a regular Hunka spare (been used a few times but is good), will probably never get round to sticking it in the Classifieds but could bring it along if anybody wants to give me 20 notes for it?
While we are selling stuff I have an MSR Superfly which I have used 2/3 times since buying in the summer. Can bring it along and available for just £15 if anybody interested.
Blackhound I'll probably take that off you 😉
The building of my rapid bivvi kit is nearly complete with this and the option of a home made meths stove 😉
Tiger - I'll take the regular hunka off you for 20 notes - cheers.
Teeto - sure thing. I'll get this weekend out of the way first 😉
Heads up at alpkit.
Pipedreams are now back in stock.
IanB, won't me to bring it or post it?
won't = want (I blame the smartphone)
Tiger - bring it on Saturday please. I don't expect I'll use it on the weekend, but it'll save on postage. Thanks.
OK valley-daddy I'll bring it along.
Still plan to come over from Derby but we are waiting to see what the roads are like in mid Wales from Shrewsbury. Safety first and all that.
Kev, at present all the main roads are fine and have been all week. I was told last night that there's only a slight skittering of snow in Mach' ... we'd be snowed in if it wasn't for the 4x4 but as soon as you get onto the road proper, it's clear.
I wouldn't advise anyone to attempt the mountain road from Staylittle to Mach' though ... unless they're riding a bike on Sun morning in which case they'll be fine 😉
Cheers Stuart, hoped the 'A' roads would be clear and weather is supposed to be warming up to about freezing by the weekend....
cheers blackhound lets hope we can get to the meet point at least 😉
I'll stay off the mountain roads for sure but a shame as the scenery would be awesome
Don't worry you'll still get to see it and er, experience it ... just not by car 😉
Valleydaddy, I'm glad to report I've just made a brew with your new stove ... Just need to knock up a windshield / pan support now and we're all set.
Made a new one last night, used instant gasket, a redbull can as an internal sleeve only to look at it this mroning and its completely lop sided 😐
Back to trusty old one
@valleydaddy - - are you going straight from Aberdare? If so do you fancy heading up in convoy?
@Stuart -- cheers fella I look forward to my field test 😉
@Stevemorg2 -- That would be ok by me, however, I may have to drop a kitchen gas hob in Newtown somewhere on the way up, it's not too far out of the way but I am waiting to confirm this is going to happen so will maybe able to let you know later on.
weather looks like it's going to be tropical on the weekend 😉
blue skies and sunshine - mega
@SteveMorg I have to meet someone in Newtown at 11.30am to give them a gas hob we sold on the "bay" so will be leaving Aberdare at 9.30am 🙁 to get there on time.
If that's of I could meet you at the Storey Arms layby at about 9.45am if you want to convoy from there?
It's not too far out of the way but I understand if you want to make your own way up later on off convoy
The Derby contingent have decided to abandon the journey. Still quite a bit of snow on local roads though main roads seem clear. Safety reasons really, could be icy roads and do not want to be rushing. We are planning a local outing though, no driving involved.
valleydaddy = if you still want the MSR stove contact me via profile, would want to charge for postage at such a keen price.
Ianb - will email you after the weekend.
booooooooooo 😉
Well I'm still planning on driving from London tomorrow. Although it did snow a bit last night 🙂
Sorry to hear that kev ... but perhaps wise given the weather. We've had another inch or so today so the higher ground should have seen plenty more.
Cheers Stuart, would have been good to catch up with you, Ian and Taylor. The Peaks beckon and no driving. Have a great weekend all.
@stevemorg - ok I'll see you there, I'll be in a grey A4 Avant with green bike on top 😉
@Blackhound - sorry to hear you guys aren't coming over. re MSR fine be me I'll email you now.
@Everyone else getting closer now 😀
Got some 47% whiskey today to keeep me warm
Right all just been informed that my Mother-in-Law is reading this via my Father-in-Law, wondering why I'd want to sleep outside.
This does have one big advantage, she does make very good Bara brith. So just post your order on here and we'll see if it turns up 🙂
Si isn't coming now, sounded like the bloke going to dottingham in the eighties when he rang me earlier.
I'll have a slice of bara brith please tiger
sign me up for a bit of that Tiger 😉
just have to remember the butter
Bara brith - surely the perfect accompaniment to a Welsh bivvy trip?
I'm sure I could find room for a slice (or two) somewhere in my bag 😀
@flatfish - pity Si can't make it - Beth wanted to see all three bags lined up side by side 😉
@Blackhound - sorry you won't be making it over. Will be in touch via email next week.
So, does the list of the hardened few look something like this:
still s8tannorm
flatfish
IanB
valleydaddy
Stevemorg2
Tiger6791
Ambrose
Anyone else?
@ianb he can't be that ill, he says his bag came today and he's fitted it to his bike out in the cold garage.
Good report by the sound of it too.
There's still 36hours before people set off so I'd expect at least one more bailer.