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The GF has taken a fancy to my NeoAir and contantly relegates me to the thinner mat so time I got another Neoair.
I have the original but i'm open to getting the newer versions.
Thanks in advance.
Hi Folks,
I'm after a Lowe Alpine Womens AirZone Pro Rucksack or something similar.
- Needs to be small enough to be classified as hand luggage for flights
- to be big enough for overnight camping
- rain cover included ideally
- very good back ventilation
I'm open to suggestions...
I've done a fair amount of solo touring on bike and learned a few things.
- Choose a camp spot with lots of light remaining.
- Bivi and 1 x large tarp (cover both of you) is probably the most minimal. This way you can sleep on beaches. Places with minimal trees. Has a small footprint...
+1 Bridgedales & Smartwool range - only socks i've worn all year round for last 2 years - i buy in bulk when 1/2 price deal on at Cotsworlds, which is quite common.
To reduce wear i use a very thin sealskinz liner sock.
Like troutman mentioned Smartwool won't smell even after a week but...
Hi Thom & Sar-ian,
Yeah i live in Chorley so be nice to meet and i'll show you some local spots, there's a few folk on here now in the local area so i'll organise some gatherings :)
I'll PM you my number / email in case can't reach you on here.
Regards
Paul
Think its going to boil down to the Honda XL650(£2k) Honda XL700 Transalp(£3-5k) or BMW R80GS (if i see any for sale)
With the Honda XL650 i get all the functionality but maybe miss out as its sluggish due to an old engine spec.
The 2008 version XL700 looks perfect but double the price so...
Thanks Hibrion,
My chin just dropped when i looked at the 1200 sportster - wow what a stunner!
Its a hard decision what to buy - get a decent touring bike that can do on & off-road or get a beauty queen but be limited in how i use it.
Thanks for the advice Ecoman. Both bikes look great.
After thinking about it some more - my problem is i love the look, style of the cruiser bikes like the 650 Dragstar but in reality - for now - i need 1 bike that covers all bases like an adventure touring bike that can handle some off-road...
Can't believe just found this thread - just drooled through all 17 pages :)
She might not be the sexiest and she struggles with heights but she's cute, the Kawasaki Eliminator 125cc bought after my CBT last summer so this is my first motorbike, just something cheap and not end of the world...
Hello & Welcome Seb,
I'm based in Chorley and often get out to the forest around Rivington, few others on here also.
I'm interested in organising a meet with a few like minded folk in the local area so i'll PM you some dates.
You might also want to add Greater Manchester Bushcraft Group...
I've had these for about 3 months and i can't fault so far and we've had really bad weather to test in. i followed some advise and got a size up and the fit was perfect.
http://www.raymears.com/Bushcraft_Product/761-Fjallraven-Brenner-Trousers-Brown/
I've always gone for cheapish trousers...
I think the Osprey is a good bag but i'm not sure i would buy another. I'm looking at moving away from sleeping bags and investing in a wool blanket which had more functionality and is fine as a 3 season bag alternative. It can be rolled up and placed outside the pack or can even be made to be...
Advertised as pre-owned on UK Hammocks - looks like a good setup for £180 and you get the hammock you wanted - Warbonnet Blackbird.
http://ukhammocks.co.uk/shop/category_13/Pre-owned-Gear.html?sessid=dl8WsT9mEN2irWTd9ns0ks2XUaatf5IZru5gb02JxJ0avVP1A7TRycEgf5V6SK5I&shop_param=cid%3D%26
I can pack the Osprey sleeping bag into A Karrimor Predator 45L - takes about 1/3 of the space used with a compression sack.
Good sleeping bag for if used with hammock as its a 3+ season, synthetic and central zip - i use it most of winter in UK if i use additional layers with addition of...
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