Singletrack Sarah Posted March 2, 2016 Share me, myself and I... Super impressed!! I have been thinking of making one for a while...not sure it will turn out as good as yours. I have done a few overnight trips and also just using a tarp... and no mattress...but if I went for a bit longer I recon I'd have to find a nice mattress option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Singletrack Sarah Posted March 2, 2016 Share I'm planning on doing a Bloem to CT tour this year...when I find a gap. Edited March 2, 2016 by Singletrack Sarah Sepia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted March 2, 2016 Share Super impressed!! I have been thinking of making one for a while...not sure it will turn out as good as yours. I have done a few overnight trips and also just using a tarp... and no mattress...but if I went for a bit longer I recon I'd have to find a nice mattress option. Im doomed the second i fit the panniers to my bike... pack WAY too much then...This weekend will be the lightest ive ever bikepacked... Singletrack Sarah and Sepia 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted March 2, 2016 Share Some random info that might be of use to someone... For those of you that drink Horlicks, keep the container, I found it fits perfectly in a bottle cage and is a handy storage container, Its a decent volume, has a nice wide mouth for easy access and is transparant once you rip off the outer plastic branding. http://mytuck.co.za/image/cache/retail/makro-horlicks-300x300.jpgGood trick that, the bike specific ones are about the same quality and cost R180, actually on mine since new the lid wouldn't stay tightened, eventually used a peanut butter bottle lid to replace it. Super impressed!! I have been thinking of making one for a while...not sure it will turn out as good as yours. I have done a few overnight trips and also just using a tarp... and no mattress...but if I went for a bit longer I recon I'd have to find a nice mattress option.Those self inflating micro mattresses are about the best option? GingNinj 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted March 2, 2016 Share Those self inflating micro mattresses are about the best option? Jipi got this one from k-way, doesnt weigh much. Bought it for hikeing Sepia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted March 2, 2016 Share Jipi got this one from k-way, doesnt weigh much. Bought it for hikeing image_big_54610070.jpgThat is the bomb. Perfect and lasts for years.+1000 Edited March 2, 2016 by Sepia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GingNinj Posted March 7, 2016 Share How did the trip go freak? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted March 7, 2016 Share Could not have gone any better!!my whole new setup was @ 110% Going over Breedtsnek Campsite 2 Inside the "tent" Sepia, GingNinj, CJG and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted March 7, 2016 Share I'm planning on doing a Bloem to CT tour this year...when I find a gap.Plan it properly and you will find than the Munga is still taking entries....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted March 7, 2016 Share Looks good Freak!Would hate a crawley to pay me a visit .What weight is that set-up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew_Russell Posted March 7, 2016 Share @Freak that looks really cool. I'm riding to Magalies on 19 March to camp over at Mountain Sanctuary Park. Do you have a link to your route? (apologies if you've posted it before) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted March 7, 2016 Share @Freak that looks really cool. I'm riding to Magalies on 19 March to camp over at Mountain Sanctuary Park. Do you have a link to your route? (apologies if you've posted it before) I only get it to export to gpx, sorry, having a slow morning... too bog to port heremessage me your email and ill sent it to you Where you cycling from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted March 7, 2016 Share Looks good Freak!Would hate a crawley to pay me a visit .What weight is that set-up? Not that afraid of clawlies...i felt save enough... Total came to about 5kg, but varried as the diet changed along the route... 90% of my food i got along the way... Sepia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skylark Posted March 7, 2016 Share Not that afraid of clawlies...i felt save enough... Total came to about 5kg, but varried as the diet changed along the route... 90% of my food i got along the way...Did you have a groundsheet, what would happen if it rained? One option is a bivvy bag/basically a waterproof cover for your sleeping bag. Didn't all those waterbottles on the bars/forks make the handling a little heavy/awkward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_freak_ Posted March 7, 2016 Share Did you have a groundsheet, what would happen if it rained?One option is a bivvy bag/basically a waterproof cover for your sleeping bag. Didn't all those waterbottles on the bars/forks make the handling a little heavy/awkward? My wife asked the same thing...answer: if it rains i get up and cycle on... if it rains from the right angle, you could still get some sleep you will see in the one pic I have little ground sheet (bivvy is too bulky for me), more for if the ground is already wet when pitching the tent. I really did not find the extra water bottles to be an issue, Ive had them on for a couple of trips, on road and off, no hassle We call it "adventure cycling" more than bike touring anyway... Sepia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sepia Posted March 7, 2016 Share Very nice Freak.Best not to sleep in the rain anyway.If you are touring, take a tent otherwise cycle on. _freak_ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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