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...
... several ... Just a ... feet) with ... in the foot ... that might ... Yes, this is what I've seen too and the idea occured to me to make it large enough to...
Thanks for all your replies. We have most of our gear already as we take off in 2 weeks! I think for us this will be an evolving process on the road to see how...
... Freidel, Are you in the UK? Please tell us about your trip; where to, how long, etc.. What are your other desires that use the technology you need to...
Hi Gary and others -- I have already talked about this on other boards/lists so appols if I am repeating to people like Jim, for example, who I've seen on the ...
http://www.outdoorlife.com/outdoor/photogallery/article/0,20036,1145812_1304110,00.html Proof that just because you can do a thing, doesn't mean you should :) ...
No egg turner!!! What a rip-off!!! By the time you figure out which blade to use, you'll have forgotten what you were going to do. Jim Foreman ... Subject:...
We have 6 new list members, we're up to 216, mostly very quiet, campers. I'd like to invite the new folks on the list to introduce yourselves. Also, their...
Hi everybody! I just returned from 3-week trip in north India. Cycled from Delhi to Leh to Srinagar and took a bus back to Delhi. It was short but amazing ...
Hi Igor, What an amazing journey! Thanks for sharing it with us. You are truly traveling ultralight, especially on a long trip in a 3rd world environment....
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