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SOLD Brand new, un-used Revelate Designs Sweetroll (2013 version if memory serves), LG Pocket, SM Pocket. $195 Paypal, shipped USPS Priority Flat Rate.

PM me email address for photos and any questions you may have, Thanks!

Last years Mitts? Message inbound.

I had a hunch that the Zimmerbuilt might be the most appealing, I am sure Chris Zimmer would be willing to tweak or build a pack to one's desires as well!

May be nothing like what your looking for but some other similar styled packs:

http://www.zimmerbuilt.com/halfpack-20.html
http://www.bisongearonline.com/page/page/2957669.htm
http://www.coaxsher.com/Search-and-Rescue-Pack-p/sr102.htm
http://www.thielsen.net/category.php?id_category=5
http://www.truenorthgear.com/catalog/products/packs
http://duluthpack.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=lumbar
http://mountainsmith.com/index.php/lumbar-packs.html#page=1
http://www.mysteryranch.com/fire/hotshots-packs/hot-3-pack
http://www.mysteryranch.com/fire/hotshots-packs/hot-top-pack

Another for both here, especially if your traveling in thick under brush or canopy with no moonlight. If in the open or a moonlit night a helmet mount only would certainly do the job but its nice to have one illuminating where your traveling (bar mount) and another where your looking. My first few night rides I had the same conundrum and it wasn't until I purchased another light that it all made sense.

Welcome hooverGiant! Your not alone in your enthusiasm to get out and do some bikepacking, what better way to get out and enjoy the outdoors right? Cache Valley is right out my door, offers quite a bit of opportunity to see some beautiful country and I look forward to exploring more of it this season.

I ride a heavy Surly Moonlander year-round and have been gathering bits for some extended trips myself. Have a full Revelate bag setup and racks if I should ever decide to try panniers someday. Using BB7's as well, they have been suitable for me and require little maintenance to date as has been the Rohloff. Enjoy the ride!

Congrats Karma on the weight loss and getting out riding! Was in a similar situation myself 315lbs and experiencing chest pains...bought a Surly, changed my diet drastically and pedaled off 80lbs in a year. Feels good but I still have another 30 I'd like to lose so will be enjoying many sights by bike again this year, enjoy your travels on the Katy Trail and best wishes to you for better health!

Got back into cycling much more seriously a little over a year ago and have intentions of doing some travel this year, the ACA will be a beneficial resource. Thank You!

PM on the Revelate pocket sent.

I don't necessarily have a "kit" but I carry/have some of the following items on my person, in my pack and in my bike bags regularly:

I always have a knife, light and lighter on my person...always. (Small Gerber, Maglite Solitaire, Bic lighter in a cordura sheath I made, about the size of credit card wallet)

-Tapioca straw sealed and filled with Petroleum Jelly Cotton balls. (Make them up any length you wish)

-K&M Brass Matchcase with Stormproof matches http://www.kmmatchcase.com/

-Gobspark Armageddon Firesteel and scraper http://firesteel.com/gobspark-armageddon-firesteel/

-"Tinder Tube" they can be made from a variety of materials and designed differently. A couple of examples:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsI6H0zx0BA and

Tinder Tube - a Fire Steel's best friend

-Orion Signal/Fire Starter especially handy for Winter months:

ORION EMERGENCY SIGNAL FLARES/FIRE STARTER

-Wetfire, Trioxane, Weber Firestarter blocks, all work relatively the same.

-Char cloth, candles (the white Menorah candles are small and affordable) "Magic Re-lighting" birthday candles are another option.

-Fire ribbon/paste (nice for priming SVEA123 stoves)

-Small vial/container of Coleman's camp fuel, Oil Lamp fuel or similar. HEET can be used but be careful about getting it on skin (methanol poisoning IS a possibility)

-Fatwood

-Small folded piece of aluminum foil is nice to have and takes up little space as well.

Any combination of the above will do the job, I like to pick a compilation that provides quick fire, sustained lighting ability (wind, snow, moisture situations) and ability to be easily re-ignited. Remembering that "one is none, two is one" mantra works. Have some on your person as well as your bags so if by chance you are separated from your other gear, you still have a few of the basics. Just some ideas to throw out there, others may have something that works better for you....

Along the same lines bmike is the Hill People Gear "Mountain Serape" albeit more expensive:
http://www.hillpeoplegear.com/Products/tabid/762/categoryid/11/Default.aspx

knife.
Mg firestarter.
whistle (all three above in the one tool)
cash.
gel/goo/honey tube

Nice addition A54. I also take "Tapioca Straws" or the really big diameter straws, seal one end and fill them with a variety of "food" items. Flavored honeys, Agave nectar, Sugar, thin Caramel, Hot Chocolate, Spices, et cetera. They pack securely in spaces that you might not get them in ordinarily.

Magnesium Firestarter's are handy if you have full dexterity when you need them, same with Firesteel/scrapers.

CCB you don't happen to hang out at BCUSA do you?

Northwest Woodsman Folding Bucksaw, Gransfors Bruks SFA, Bahco Laplander? Great kit there!!!

I might also add that much of what I listed is preparation for those times when a backcountry/winter ride my be interrupted regardless of the situation. Many find themselves just riding with a minimalist amount of gear, which is fine BUT luck normally favors the prepared. In my case if troubles arise it will be when I lacked preparing properly, so I take a bit more than many. Ma nature during the winter months is not very forgiving if one finds themselves broken down, hoofing it or worst yet hurt.

Every rider, area of travel, length of trip, et cetera is different but in addition to your listed, some other items to consider:
*Mylar space blanket
*Lighter/matches depending on elevation and a small candle (Menorah size)
*Multi-tool w/saw blade (Leatherman/Gerber) or a small folding saw like a Opinel/Silky/Bahco
*Duct tape rolled onto itself or section of straw stuffed with Petroleum Jelly Cotton Balls and sealed.
*Button compass
*Empty Altoid tin to hold most of the above
*Hard Candies
*Laundry softened hankerchief/bandana (ever wiped your cold face with a brand new one...sucks)
*Lip balm and similar sized sunscreen (Dermatone)
*Heavy duty safety pin
*Pea-less whistle (Fox 40)
*Small head lamp/button light
*Folded portion of heavy duty Aluminum foil
*..........

Excited to follow Eric's journey!

http://www.ericlarsenexplore.com/expedition/cyclesouth

Eric Larsen Biking Example

Appreciate the post and photo Jeremy. I realize it's not "rocket-science" so to speak to add pogies to bars but it's nice for visual folks to have a reference when using a product for the first time, not to mention experience with it.

Wondering if any of you have experience with Pogies/Bar Mitts on Jeff Jones Loop H-Bars and/or the Titec version of bars? I and a few others that are using these bars on Fat Bikes and Surly Big Dummy's are looking for feedback on which of the manufacturers are best fitted for the aforementioned. If you have them on said bars, a few photo's would appreciated as well.

Thanks in advance for your time.

Inspirational, beautiful scenery, Thank You for taking us along!