Singletrack Sarah Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 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.
Singletrack Sarah Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I'm planning on doing a Bloem to CT tour this year...when I find a gap.
_freak_ Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 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...
Skylark Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 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?
_freak_ Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 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 Posted March 2, 2016 Author Posted March 2, 2016 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
_freak_ Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 Could not have gone any better!!my whole new setup was @ 110% Going over Breedtsnek Campsite 2 Inside the "tent"
eddy Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 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.......
Sepia Posted March 7, 2016 Author Posted March 7, 2016 Looks good Freak!Would hate a crawley to pay me a visit .What weight is that set-up?
Andrew_Russell Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 @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)
_freak_ Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 @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?
_freak_ Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 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...
Skylark Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 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?
_freak_ Posted March 7, 2016 Posted March 7, 2016 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 Posted March 7, 2016 Author Posted March 7, 2016 Very nice Freak.Best not to sleep in the rain anyway.If you are touring, take a tent otherwise cycle on.
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