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1  Forums / Bikepacking / Re: Laugh at the roaide time... on: May 17, 2011, 05:59:29 PM
I'd drop the deodorant and pack a second spare tube in its place, but that's just me.  Also it looks like you have enough soap and shampoo for a week AND shower wipes.  I guess I'm not the most hygienic cyclist on tour icon_biggrin  I'm just sayin' roadie tires loaded with an extra 20 pounds may flat more then you are used to.  Enjoy!
2  Forums / Bikepacking / Re: First time pitching a tarp in the wild on: April 29, 2011, 07:16:13 PM
This looks like a nice set up.  I really like the idea of using the structure of the bike to give you a little height when there may not be a tree around.

I use a large rubber band (like they wrap a bunch of celery with) around the grip and over the rear brake lever to lock the brake.  I find this little "parking brake" quite handy with a loaded bike and I'd guess it could help you with your pitch.
3  Forums / Routes / Re: Routes For Pisgah Nat Forest in North Carolina? on: April 26, 2011, 08:03:52 PM
sb- I  have about 1/2 of a sweet detailed route description written out for you.  I'll post it here when done, and probably add it to the routes stuff in the header.  I've got some time on my hands (injured), so I'm probably going to write up 3 or so Pisgah 2-3 day bikepacking routes of varying challenge and contribute to the site.  

Yes please.  That would be much appreciated.  I am planning a long weekend in late May or early June and have been
looking at my Ranger District map for a 3 day/ 2 night route.  I'll need a good place to leave my truck for 3 days and a route that takes me back there.  I've ridden some of this area at least a dozen times but not much in last 5 years and never bikepacked it. Ideal water collection points would be a added bonus.
Thanks
4  Forums / Bikepacking / Re: Forest Fire Lookout Trip on: August 11, 2010, 07:27:23 PM
Thanks so much for sharing.  I enjoyed thumbing through it so much, I hit it again tonight.  Stuck here on the East Coast for now.
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