I went real cheap:   http://www.rei.com/outlet/product/767133 
Hopefully I'll be testing it next week.
I use a minus 20 bag & a fleece liner but I still always freeze my ass off.
Hopefully this will give me a little extra insulation

Here is a link to somebody's favorites:   http://cycletourist.com/book_recommends.html 
More oriented to touring but I figure people who like to bike pack like all adventure.
Just finishing Off the Map.  Not a whole lot of bike content but definitely a good read

That is real nice and would be perfect.  The $ is a little more than I can afford at the moment.

Any recommendations for a good winter use sleep pad that won't break the bank?

Gotta show off the new racks

Just wondering if anybody is thinking of this:  http://www.salsacycles.com/fargoComp09.html

Tightly moderate any forum on general discussion.  No need to let it degenerate into the usual heated political yell-fest.  There are plenty of other forums that meet that need.  Keep this one bike related.

I agree.  When I suggested general discussion,  I'm thinking bikepacking related info that doesn't fit into an already established forum. 

Maybe a winter forum and General Discussion

Somebody posted this on MTBR.  I thought I would cut and paste it over here.

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For those of you who have Snowbikes, Maines hut trail system will allow us to ride the trails this year. I spoke to someone at the main office yesturday. Described the bikes my wife and I ride (Pugs w/Endos, 1x1 w/endo). As long as conditions allow, Snowbikes are welcome.
The first hut at Poplar Stream Falls is a 2.5 mile ride in. The second Hut at Flagstaff lake will be finished this fall and opened Jan 9,2009. When finished it will be a 180 mile , 5 hut trail system. Each hut should be one, short days ride apart.
More info on the huts @ www.mainehuts.org .
     

Awesome! Thanks for the link.  I'm going to get myself one for my wife's X-mas present.

Could I get some suggestions for a digital camera that is fairly inexpensive and will work in extreme cold?

Hi,  I live in Northern Vermont and I'm seeking ideas for trips in VT,NH,ME &  upstate NY.  Weekend or multi day.

Hi,  I'm steve.  I'm a wanna be,  a weekend warrior,  and total groupie of many of the people on these forums.  I read many of your blogs and know who others are from other bike forums.  I will be logging on to ask many dumb questions and obsessing over the most minute of details.  If anyone wants to join me on any mini missions in northern New England or upstate NY, winter or summer, feel free to contact me via E mail.  This invite comes with the warning that I am slow,  sleep late,  & will be spending half the night drinking beers around a campfire and talking nonsense