Anyone ever given any thought to locks? There's a bit of a conflict of interest there because by their nature generally the heavier the lock the more secure it...
I just went on a 130 mile trip last weekend solo. And while I wasnt carrying much since I had a campsite destination and all the supplies were bought by...
All good thoughts and suggestions. When I got my new Redline hybrid, I decided the best thing to do, so as not tempt me, was to not get a lock. Aside from...
On Sat, 2 Apr 2005 14:05:44 -0500 Julian Simpson <julian.simpson@...> ... I just bought a cable lock with a simple four-number combination, after having...
I too use a very thin cable with a small suitcase-type lock. It's worked for me but I know that any thief with any cutting tool beefier than a scissors would...
... Good suggestions. Thanks. People seem to be in love with the Tarptents, so I'm going to purchase one. I am slightly concerned with how the Tarptent (I...
I'll add my testament about the 50-degree bag. Very comfy, and it really does pack down to a coffee can. Quite amazing, light (1 lb. 11, I think) and...
I have used this bag for about 50 nights, including on a 23 day bike tour of Nova Scotia last summer. A great bag, quilted great in my hammock, but the regular...
... I can tell you that any wet bag is miserable, whether it's down or synthetic. http://westernmountaineering.com/ For the lightest and warmest bags, look at...
Hello, I have the Kelty Lightyear 25 and it is a down bag. My bag is 1 year old. I have used it a couple of times and it worked good. It packs down small....
One thing I bring along, too, are clothespins. If I get into camp early enough, it's handy to air out shorts and other items by simply clipping them to the...
I think a case can definitely be made for down bags when it comes to cycle touring. The main argument against them seems to be that getting them wet renders...
I don't know how a down bag could be any smaller than my synthetic-fill, 50-degree bag, which is about 9" long by 5" diameter. It doesn't even take up half of...
My point is that a stronger case can be made for down when cycle touring than it can for hiking. Yes the wrong combination of events can cause some grief. If...
True enough, but it happens to rain on occasion. I once rode in the rain for three days straight, and everything was soaked, despite triple-bagging, Gore-Tex,...
... Thanks for everyone's responses. What I think it really comes down to is whether one prefers risky behavior or not. A safe bet is synthetic, with the...
Ill add one more data point to the mix. I was out hiking and came up to a trail ranger that was responsible for training rescue dogs. She said no matter what...
Greetings, I am a backpacker and new to the group. I do not take bike trips now but want to start this summer. I have most of the gear I would need for the...
That depends on whether you want a touring bike (a station wagon) or a non-touring bike (porsche). Basically ultralightbiking is about touring in a porsche. So...
... One idea for an affordable bike was recently suggested on a touring bike list: find an old mountain bike from the early nineties (when frame sizes and...
I have the WM catalog here and it shows the lightest bag they have, the LineLite, at 14 oz and pack size of 6x10. Its rated for 45 degrees. Mine is the...
I think before our big trip this summer were going to have to bite the bullet and get some tires (at least the rears which take the "heaviest" beating). There...
Are we talking 23mm tires here? I've been giving this some thought lately as well. I'm surprised your LBS reccomended the Gators for touring. Not because they...
Yeah 700x23. The LBS knows me and knows my bike and knows I dont have another bike :). Although Ive found that the LBS recommends what they have (obviously),...
well for day to day riding I also use 23's but then again that's on a 16lb racing bike with no gear. 25's might make a good comprimise if you need something to...
So are you running the GatorSkins on front and back? Ill have to call my LBS tomorrow to see what they have and what the real price is. There is nothing that I...
Not yet but that's the plan. The so called lightweight touring bike is still yet to be built up but I do have all the parts spec'ed and mostly bought. Conti...
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