I'm new to the list, coming from a lifetime of cycling (20+ years) on street bikes to purchasing my new Trek 7.3FX. I'm an avid lightweight backpacker that is...
... Hi Terriann, Here is a typical list for me with weights. This gearlist is good for me (comfortable) down to about freezing. I've used it on the John Waine...
Hi Terrian, Since you're already a lightweight backpacker you have it easy. The only challenge for us backpackers to bike tour is how to haul our loads on the...
... The list of things with weights from my last three 1-month tours are on http://www2.arnes.si/~ikovse/weight.htm <http://www2.arnes.si/~ikovse/weight.htm>...
Well,I will basically reiterate what others have said as I pretty much use the same gear/clothing etc. for cycle and backpacking.In fact I purchase any such...
Always on the lookout for ultralight dental care, my wife brought home a pack of these to try out. http://www.drkens.net/images/floss_big.jpg Haven't tried...
It's light, yes, but dental floss serves as thread for repairing torn clothing bags, etc., so short pieces won't work well for that purpose. Emergency sutures...
... I always carry a bit of dental floss and a needle too for tire surgery in case I slice a sidewall so bad that just a boot won't hold it. It works fine for...
Anybody riding? Too much rain here in southern AZ for trail riding. Too hot in the rest of the country to ride. Even though we really need the rain here, I'm...
I just got back from an 11 day tour in the Sierra's and I put some pic's in the pictures section. I went over Sonora, Ebbett's, Monitor, Conway twice and up...
I'm off to Geneva for 11 days in the Alps tomorrow. I'm down to 11.8 kg, which might not sound ultralight, but I think it is: this is *everything* I'll have,...
I knew you folks were out there! ... Well, I'd like to knock off a few of the southern sections this fall. Sounds like the recent rains may have taken out some...
nice rides. the canelo section brings back memories. if my shoulder heals in time a friend and i are going to ride from Phx to Flag at the end of Sept for the...
... Too hot in the rest of the country to ride.< Boy, are we ever getting rain here in CO! This is the wettest summer we've had in years. Odd, considering we...
Coincidentally I did a solo tour up Vancouver Island and down the BC mainland two weeks ago and it WAS wonderful. But it turned out to be ultra-heavy. I bought...
Here's a guy doing the ultralight thing. If anyone knows him send him an invite to this list. http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=217916 Scott Morris...
I did a semi-supported hut to hut ride from Telluride to Moab about 10 years ago. All we had to take along was our sleeping bags and whatever clothing we...
I use tyvek for my ground cloth under my bag when using a silnylon tarp. I have the kite tyvek that's not as thick or noisy as the house wrap. I'm thinking...
Tyvek is somewhat breathable, more like long-term migration, sort of like the membrane in an egg shell. That's what makes it so good for wrapping houses. When...
Hi all -- As a newbie to the list, what do you consider 'ultra-light' touring? We are looking to be about 20kg of gear each, including panniers but not...
... Hi Gary, I'm not sure how breathable the tyvek is, but I've seen on the web several people that seem to use a tyvek groundcloth with a foot pocket. Just a ...
... I don't think this has really been defines well. As opposed to backpacking, with cycling I think more in terms of bulk than weight when trying to define ...
Hi there newbie; The weight you are considering is about right for self-contained touring, especially where two people are sharing the load of some of the...
Well, I'm not "ultra light" (as this list defines it), but 20kg each is pretty heavy. I travel about as light as you can travel to be 100% camping sufficient....
I was just reading an article by Winton Porter who owns a company called Mountain Crossings right on the AT in northern Georgia. In addition to outfitting...
Most people got their opinion of how cowboys slept from the movies. Their view is the cowboy sleeping on the ground with his feet toward the fire and his hat...
Hi Freidel and welcome! I'd say that with 20kg (44lbs) of weight you will be very - uncomfortable- on any uphill grade you encounter. I have no doubt you can...
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