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Posted : 21/04/2011 5:04 pm
I spent Tuesday night under the stars.
Here's a video of it.
[b]Don't worry about the abrupt end[/b] - it's not finished, but I'm going away for a few days, so I thought I share in case it inspires someone to go out while I'm gone....
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Posted : 21/04/2011 5:19 pm
Very nice Alex. I think you've captured a certain something there.
Posted : 21/04/2011 6:05 pm
I think that picture of the MiTi mug needs to be sent to Alpkit... Great film though. Makes me wish I was somewhere a little less flat right now.
Posted : 21/04/2011 6:21 pm
Foodwise Booths do some excellent organic boil in the bag meals...
Posted : 21/04/2011 6:25 pm
That's great Alex I look forward to seeing the final cut.
Hoping to recreate the same tomorrow night
Posted : 21/04/2011 6:52 pm
any links for Foodwise Booths Teetosugars??
Quick google search didnt show anything obvious
Ta
Pete
Posted : 21/04/2011 6:54 pm
Hoping to recreate the same tomorrow night
Did a quick recce this afternoon and we should be afforded the most excellent view. Just hope the haze goes a little.
Posted : 21/04/2011 7:21 pm
13 Hobbits - Tandem Jeremy
What happened to the other 9 - did they get eaten by the Orcs?
Posted : 21/04/2011 7:23 pm
Ta IanB
Posted : 21/04/2011 7:25 pm
Food bags - Lansinoh breast milk storage bags look quite good - they have ml graduations on the side and everything 
Posted : 21/04/2011 7:52 pm
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IanB - Member"13 Hobbits - Tandem Jeremy"
What happened to the other 9 - did they get eaten by the Orcs?
Mrs TJ got hungry and they were slow
Posted : 21/04/2011 8:49 pm
Pete..
It's these..
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Posted : 21/04/2011 10:21 pm
I got some of those the other week when the were on offer in Waitrose very nice indeed too.
A nice idea for the WRT for a pick me up on the second evening I am thinking 
Posted : 21/04/2011 10:29 pm
Not sure about the second night, Im thinking both nights
Posted : 22/04/2011 9:15 am
too much weight though
Posted : 22/04/2011 9:20 am
Aren't you meant to be high up in the Beacons around now Pete?
Posted : 22/04/2011 9:30 am
That's later this afternoon
Posted : 22/04/2011 9:33 am
Put all the gear together last night and Im sure it weighs the same as my bike empty so I've decided to not worry about it and just get used to the fact it weigh's a ton and take the nicer things in life.
At the end of the day for me WRT is about even enjoying the view and taking our time if we dont make all the check point so what its about having a laugh with ya riding mates for me...
Posted : 22/04/2011 9:35 am
How's the family Flatfish?
will you be able to make it later??
I'm with you there Bigface0_0
Posted : 22/04/2011 9:40 am
wunthousand fivehundred 
Posted : 22/04/2011 10:00 am
Bigface you've hit the nail on the head ... although the WRT is hard to define, the one thing it certainly isn't is a race
As much as we all strive for light kit, my old black Inbred weighs rather a lot (ask flatfish) and sometimes it has made things a little tougher (like when it caused quad insertion strains and I couldn't walk for 2 days 8O) but it's never stopped me enjoying any and every trip I've ever taken it on
Posted : 22/04/2011 10:08 am
I think bikepacking should be a combination of fun and adventure, enjoying the scenery and experiences along the way.
What mountainbiking used to be like without the pressure of doing it as fast as possible all the time
Posted : 22/04/2011 10:11 am
Got my kit together for this afternoon - 3145g, inc food 8)
Posted : 22/04/2011 10:28 am
Topic starter
Well I think Ian just urinated on your bonfires chaps.
Posted : 22/04/2011 10:33 am
Haha indeed he does, but my big clothing weighs twice as much as his 
I look forward to seeing this stripped back kit.
I've removed a few unessentials and am now down to 4.5kg
Posted : 22/04/2011 10:38 am
LOL, it remains to be seen how comfortable a nights sleep I get or how hungry I am in the morning
Posted : 22/04/2011 10:40 am
Go on Ian, give us a kit list run down
Posted : 22/04/2011 10:57 am
I'm sure I'll have some morsels to spare I'm not going to starve
Posted : 22/04/2011 11:01 am
I'll be there pete. 
have you got nibbles and wine for tonight?
Posted : 22/04/2011 11:33 am
A hip flask of single malt and some shortbread
may pinch one of the girls easter eggs though
Posted : 22/04/2011 11:39 am
Ian can suffer with his too light weight kit and we can have a party keeping him awake in the process. 
Posted : 22/04/2011 11:43 am
Top plan
Posted : 22/04/2011 11:44 am
Go on Ian, give us a kit list run down
Integral Siltarp, 1.5mm dynemma lines, mini line-locks, 4 Ti V-pegs, 6 Ti wire pegs 306
Alpkit Hunka 390
Thermarest NeoAir Short 261
Granite Gear Airbag #2 14
Rab Quantum 200 527
Alpkit Padded Cell #4 46
Loo Roll 22
Black Diamond Ion headtorch 26
iPhone 4 & case 155
Tibetan 550, Lifeventure 450 mug, Vargo Triad, Livestrong band, Caldera Clone 212
Fruit Shoot bottle - 250ml 233
Tibetan Lhoon 16
Matches, water purification 55
Assos Leg Warmers 117
Endura Arm Warmers 64
Long sleeve zip neck Merino top - Ice Breaker 203
Lowe Alpine trunks 66
Extremities Powderlite Beanie 21
Total Gear 2734g
Food
Co-op Cous Cous
Ainsley's soup
Noodles
Porridge
Chocolate
Tea bags
Hot chocolate
Peanuts
411g
Haven't included a hip flask actually, will have to see if I have room...
Posted : 22/04/2011 12:50 pm
Very nice ... you'll be in utter luxury, enjoy!
Posted : 22/04/2011 1:09 pm
Ian, with a Moonlite bivvybag, PHD Minim Ultra bag and a Balloon bed you could get another 500g+ off that list
From Tuesday nights outing on Cut-Gate, Derbys-
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It was absolutely beautiful. I was testing my full C2C kit (exc. food) if anyone wonders why I seem to have a lot of kit for a one nighter.
I had a great session on the sewing machine last night and made my first frame bag. Really pleased, its nice and secure and should hold all the bits and pieces I had previously just zip-tied to the frame. The great thing is I managed to butcher and old fishing rod carrybag for the cordura so it only cost me £2.50 for the zip.
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We are having our WRT kit practice session on Monday so I'll report back with final weights and photos!! How exciting
Posted : 22/04/2011 5:40 pm
Bag looks well Anthony ... cheap always a bonus.
Bit of a PSA now ... some pages back someone asked where I got my Force Ten Helium from for less than £100, well they're back at £95 http://www.fieldandtrek.com/vango-helium-100-tent-783126
Posted : 22/04/2011 6:20 pm
I just got one, thanks
Posted : 22/04/2011 7:39 pm
I spent Tuesday night under the stars.Here's a video of it....
.....I thought I share in case it inspires someone to go out while I'm gone....
Great stuff! It's inspired me to maybe do a little video thingy of this coming Sunday's Dartmoor bivi
Posted : 22/04/2011 9:30 pm
I dont have a video but i do have a hammock...
(Slightly too much gear but it was just a test trip)
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/dickyelsdon/5644395964/ ]Stealth camp[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/dickyelsdon/ ]dickyelsdon[/url], on Flickr
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/dickyelsdon/5643827223/ ]Room with a view?[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/dickyelsdon/ ]dickyelsdon[/url], on Flickr
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/dickyelsdon/5644412008/ ]Salsa Fargo[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/dickyelsdon/ ]dickyelsdon[/url], on Flickr
Posted : 22/04/2011 10:21 pm
Loving the Fargo
Posted : 23/04/2011 10:04 am
Bivi trip was good. Will post more pics later, but here's one from first thing this morning
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5645363465/ ]Sunrise[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
Oh, Page 39 too
Posted : 23/04/2011 10:38 am
mucho jealous looks gorgous
Posted : 23/04/2011 12:47 pm
That looks bloody early in the morning
Posted : 23/04/2011 12:48 pm
Awesome trip last night thanks Ian and Flatfish great fun.
Stuart that pic was around 7am, Ian found us a superb bivvy spot at altitude
Posted : 23/04/2011 12:55 pm
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Tents! NOOOOOOOoooooo! So wrong! Were you expecting torrential rain & swarms of locusts or something?
Seriously though, looks like you guys had a great time. I'm looking forwards to my Easter bank holiday weekend bivi tomorrow
Posted : 23/04/2011 1:09 pm
Hey no tents there!
IanB's tarp in front and Flatfish's Rig7 tarp with a pole to hold up the one end as no trees where we were to lash a line to.
We had a great time and the ride home was sublime this morning.
Posted : 23/04/2011 1:18 pm
OK, here's a quick picture summary of our short Brecon Beacons trip:
Riding up 5 mile climb:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5645799003/ ]IMG_0076[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
Is that a Wildcat Handlebar harness?
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5646364210/ ]IMG_0079[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
Climbing the Gap:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5645803131/ ]DSCN0559[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
My compact and bijou Integral Siltarp:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5646366898/ ]IMG_0083[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
The Flat One's behemoth of a tarp, the Alpkit Rig 7:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5646367366/ ]IMG_0084[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
Sunrise:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5646367840/ ]IMG_0092[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
Keeping up to date with the the bivi thread:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5645805525/ ]DSCN0573[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
More about this later...:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5646368778/ ]DSCN0579[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
Breakfast:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5646369476/ ]IMG_0099[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
Packing up:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5645807113/ ]IMG_0106[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
Leaving camp:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5646371234/ ]DSCN0581[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
Home-ward bound:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5646372406/ ]DSCN0583[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
Sweet (cheeky) descent:
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[url= http://www.flickr.com/photos/15512491@N08/5646372802/ ]DSCN0584[/url] by [url= http://www.flickr.com/people/15512491@N08/ ]ianbarrington[/url], on Flickr
Ian
Posted : 23/04/2011 3:02 pm
great pics as ever Ian cheers for showing us the way and making us breakfast rolls this morning - top lad
Posted : 23/04/2011 3:20 pm
No problem Pete - it was a pleasure
Posted : 23/04/2011 3:24 pm
I'm still not jelous
Posted : 23/04/2011 3:30 pm
