Make 1 inch stretchy straps (voile strap killers) using side release buckles.

most any trailrunner

iphone or android?

The manufacturer might be a little conservative for cya reasons, but i would follow that and go for that tire you mentioned.

utah mixed epic?

then there is the guy on the fb page that cusses everyone out who he disagrees with and he is not monitored....bullying at its best.

The outside article is poorly written. He did not explain that chlorine and chlorine dioxide are two different chemicals. Chlorine dioxide is great. He left out some other chemical treatments. Iodine is old school and outdated by more than a decade. Go to Backpackinglight.com forums to learn the truth.

https://www.cdc.gov/healthywater/pdf/drinking/Backcountry_Water_Treatment.pdf

Matthew Lee needs to give up that website to somebody that wants to take part more publicly in the tour divide and keep it updated, like kiwidave has done with his facebook page.

www.flatbike.com

People do use them but they don't post here ; ). Pilots, some packrafters, etc.

Could fiberfix spoke kit serve dual purpose as lock as bakerjw mentions?

they still make rear racks?

Wasn't Mike Hall an electrical engineer?

Briansong, which ultra running vest do you like?

Irvine has definitely slowed down. I suspect there is an issue but nothing to take him out of the race.

About Richard Dunnett,
"Update:
So the Divide bit back yesterday. I was feeling great until getting to Helena yesterday afternoon, stoped to grab some food and from there on into the last big climb of the day I had nothing in the tank. Everything I tried didn’t help. Eventually nearing the top at 2200mtrs and about 10pm I went over the bars crashing on a rocky section of track. It’s was dark in the middle of Grizzly bear country and I was soaked wet and cold in the snow and all my lights went out.. Probably just being soft but that definitely tested my comfort limits. I was super happy to eventually get down and sleep on the floor of a old post office... Anyway I’ve twisted my knee and it is not helping me. Can’t stand up without intense pain and my knee giving way.
Nearly stopped in Butte but before I had a chance “never give up” Richard made me push out of town and away from all means of transport to escape and it took a long time with heaps of walking up hills and swearing at my legs but I made it to Montana High country lodge, an iconic stop for the Tour Divide and one Mike always used. Just had a good feed and icing the knee. It pains me to watch riders get away up the road but I’m going to have to. I’m going to give myself a bit of extra sleep and attended to some sores etc so hopefully tomorrow I can set off fresh. I’m going to give it my all to remain in the race. But I’m not going to ruin myself to race hard and not finish. Thanks so much for the support, sorry I can’t reply to messages. Mostly no signal and no time to stop. Cheers all."

About Seb Dune,
"Hi guys.
Seb here. I’m all good but am out of the race. I’ve been managing the usual sorts of ailments that come with riding 18+ hours a day but the real problem is my head just isn’t in the game unfortunately.
I keep on thinking how I’d love to stop briefly and check out a spot or smell the roses but the self-imposed expectations/pressure and the knowledge the internet is always watching you makes me feel somehow unable to do that in a TD context. It’s a slog out there if you want to be touring with your wife but somehow feeling resentful because I’ve made the choice to race. I think I just need to get back to the joy of going out and enjoying the beautiful simplicity of riding bikes.

Having a few days to relax and might swing past Yellowstone and contemplate other adventures before heading home.
Hope everyone is well, thanks for all the support and sorry to (again) disappoint those following.
Seb"

Facebook has a TD page. With no reroute (for Santa Fe NF or Gila) put out by TD organizers yet, maybe they are waiting until the SOBO riders are closer to see if it reopens?

From Irvine's Facebook page..I think he is serious about this race...

"It’s taken almost two years of preparation to get to the start line, and I am indebted to Professor Simon Jobson (Coach), Dr Jonathan Paulus (bike designer), Paulus Quiros bikes (bike builders), Rianne Costello (nutritionist), fat lad at the back (kit, thanks Ricardo and Lynn), Nigel Harrison (friend and colleague), Jo Davies (Psychologist), Bob Campbell (technical advice), Bike-Bag (Jon and Helen) for their support. I have also been the lucky recipient of the most amazing amount of love, encouragement, support from my family,...

Whether I make it a mile or get to the end, it’s already been an incredible journey and adventure.

Dom"

Dom Irvine must be in the dark blue/gray long sleeve shirt and black backpack? post 24

Buzzard fire https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/5814/
https://www.facebook.com/GilaNForest/videos/2125544217721600/