[Closed] Sick as a dog so, show me you Bivi / Bikepacking / Adventure racing gear.....

Dyffers, which size Ortlieb bag do you have in that pic ??

'Large', claimed as 2.7 litres, but with the roll-up end and some bulging I reckon there's more capacity that that.

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ortlieb-large-saddle-bag/

The bracket is a bit lightweight - I'll put a strap around it and the seatrails probably, but it tapers away from the legs nicely.

I've got one of those saddlebags (as IanB said) ... I know what you mean about the bracket Dyffers but I've carried all kinds in it and it's held up fine. The biggest problem I had was when I fitted the bracket back to front once ... bag still fits on but then won't come off!

@pedalhead and @didnothingfatal

The feedbags are good, but the service is shocking! Mine took three months with no response to numerous emails. Did get a second one for free though as they acknowledged the crap service! I use them on most rides not just multiday rides

An alternative if you are still looking for some feedbags - not used myself but you could try [url= http://www.handlebarbuckets.com ]Handlebar Buckets[/url]
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How are they attached?

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yeah I ordered one of the Mountain Feed bags a couple of weeks ago. Sent them an email. Nothing. Sounds like previous comments about shocking service were not a one off!!

pedalhead - was that through Eric at Revelate... I got some stuff off him earlier in the year and was willing to wait and yep - a long time coming BUT worth the wait. I think he's had a kid in the last 6 months so that may slow him up a bit (one man & one dog band I think).

I thought the handlebar buckets might be an alternative but no idea on turnaround there either..... sorry.

Chalk bag might be a little small/soft and may need another attachment - I know you can get big one (mainly for bouldering i.e. not worn on your back) that might be a bit more rigid (and maybe too big).

I see another off the peg build opportunity for Wildcat bags here.

I emailed the nice man who makes the buckets ... Troy, I think he's called. Seems on the ball, quick to reply and more than happy to ship to the UK, 1 or 2 bags was $15 shipping I recall.

Cheers Stu - I might go for that too and a quicker service than others mentioned, Mark

Whos got what sleeping bags? Been thiking about the Alpkit one, the problem Ive got is Im 23inches across the shoulders and I dont want it to tight??

Alpkit are all sold out of sleeping bags 🙁

Yeah bit gutted about that, just wondered what everyone else has? I cant be the only one with wide shoulders.. Its seem they do one that fits but its a long and Im only 5.10

Depends what I'm doing/what time of year it is.

Spring/Autumn - Golite 4 degree down bag.

Winter - Deuter Atmosphere down bag.

If I think I'm going to get wet then I'll sustitute for Nanok syntehetic bags and suffer the weight. The Deueter is pretty roomy (not that I'm a giant) but the Golites are quite snug.

Nice lightweight [url= http://www.equipuk.com/rab_sleepingbags/range_neutrino.html ]Rab Neutrino[/url] MM down bag for the summer (I have an older version) - very lightweight but drawback is no zip so can get a bit hot occasionally (I roll it down obviously)... I think they came in a couple of sizes and I'm not small (190cm) - probably quite broad too but it's just snug (sizes on web page abouve)

Marmot 4 season down bag for winter/autumn/trekking etc. - I can get extra stuff on inside it for when it's really cold (Alpine bivvy/Tibetan monastries etc.) so it can't be too small.

Seem to be the very lightweight bags you'll have an issue with but like I said Rab have sizes on their sites and you can always get in one in a shop to try it out (that's what I've done)

Bigface0_0 - have you a link to that Fusion bag please? What do you think of it? Thanks. 🙂

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pedalhead - was that through Eric at Revelate... I got some stuff off him earlier in the year and was willing to wait and yep - a long time coming BUT worth the wait. I think he's had a kid in the last 6 months so that may slow him up a bit (one man & one dog band I think).

nah, I ordered from the actual Mountain Bag guy. I wish I'd known at the time that Eric stocked them as he's been great for all my other bags, whereas this guy's continuing lack of response is taking the piddle.

Sleeping bags...I use a [url= http://www.westernmountaineering.com/index.cfm?section=products&page=sleeping%20bags&cat=ExtremeLite%20Series&viewpost=2&ContentId=69 ]Western Mountaineering Summerlite.[/url] Expensive as all hell but I got a good deal from Webtogs with a Neoair matress. The bag is good down to zero or so, plus really light & packs down nice & small, which is rather what you're paying for with this kind of bag.

I've got a Rab Alpine 300 - not sure they do these any more, but 300g of down, differential fill. I specced it short and with no zip to save weight - think it's just over 600g. It's fine down to about freezing, or just below. I also have a Rab Quantum 200 (500g) which is OK down to about +5. It's more roomy than the Alpine, so I can put the Alpine inside it for a winter bag, which worked very well on the Welsh Winter Bivvy in December, where it was proper cold.

Tiger - best chalkbag I found to substitute as a feed bag is the Boreal Night Chalkbag (£14):

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I've yet to sew a couple of straps to it, but it looks like it'll work really well. For sense of scale, it'll take a 750ml bike bottle and the draw cord tightens up right around the narrow bit of the bottle neck.

Bigface0_0, I've got one of those bags for commuting, but haven't used it yet. I think I prefer the look of the Ortlieb saddlebag or the larger ones mentioned in the first age or so.

cinnamon_girl: I've not taken it out yet but its seems massive. Its well made and should be handy for the next bivi trip, I got mine of Ebay for £10... They dont seem to come up the often..

C-G if you want mine you can have it for £12 posted. It's unused, I paid £15 for it last year.

e mails in profile if you want it

cheers

Chucky

chucky if C-G doesn't want it I would like it please 😀

assuming it is like this??

http://www.pedalpowerclitheroe.co.uk/prods/altura-fusion-day-pack-cycle-luggage.html

yip, thats the one.

I'll let you know if CG doesn't have it

Thanks for replies. To be honest it's something I would prefer to have a good look at to decide whether the size would work.

I have been impressed with the Ortlieb products though and being completely waterproof is essential!

valleydaddy - it's yours. 🙂

😉 Thanks C-G this may mean I can sell on my Ortlieb panniers that I always over fill on bothy/bivvy trips to comical effect 🙁

Finally going to be forced to go uber lightweight and challange the pseudo middle class party food requirement and stick to eccles cakes like Stuart 😀

If you pack right valley daddy you can keep the gourmet food, it's just that you have to make other sacrifices, but wine is a must!!!!

ha indeed - I am so going to insure I have a full on roast for out next adventure with champagne too just to set the right ambience of course 😉

We missed out on the christmas dinner last time didn't we 🙁

Ask Ian nicely and he might let you on his bivvy trip in a fortnight.
I'll save a christmas pudd if you want?

ok I'll check the "fun police" pass availability and then approach Ian 😉 are you and Stu going??

Stu's not no but my pass is validated already.

good lad ok I'll test the water tomorrow I know Steve's busting to get adventuring and test out all the kit we've been procuring since our snow/ice epic trip in December 😀

On the slippery slope to lightness already.
Good lad. 😉

indeed that's the case 😉

Ask Ian nicely and he might let you on his bivvy trip in a fortnight.

Valentines weekend??

That's a fun police extra special pass!!

Hadn't occurred to me that it was valentines although i've got my anniversary to deal with first.

I have been impressed with the Ortlieb products though and being completely waterproof is essential!

Valentines weekend??

Open invite then to all who are free on 12 Feb.

Meet 1pm outside Biped Cycles in Brecon (LD3 9AF) ready to go. Approx 4 hour ride on good open mountain trails with a bit climbing. Bivvy spot in nice secluded valley at a top secret location. We'll be back in Brecon in time for second breakfast on Sunday.

Gutted I can't play out ... have fun.

Would love to join you Ian but I am going to an Ale and dumpling festival in Raglan 😀

Can do the weekend after but not the 12th, have fun 🙂

would love to come along but not a chance in hell I'd get away on Valentine's evening!!!

I'm def a complete amateur compared to many of you on here, but here is my 'bungee it to the bike and run' offering:
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... and doing it 'old skool' on the tandem:
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This thread really has got me fired up for some 'popping my bivi cherry' this year.

Need to have a go at those stoves.

Does anybody know if anything came of that call for people wanting those saddle bags like the revelate /epic bags.

IIRC the thread was on about some guy in Britain making some?

anotherdeadhero, what's the make of the red dry bag with the bungee 'loops' on your handlebars? I think I need one of them 🙂

Looks like it might be good on my sea-kayak for keeping camera equipment handy but safe as well as doing bike-packing duties.