SpiderWJ, I have been quite happy with it. Easy to ereect, long enough for me (I'm 6' or 182cm). It could be a little wider (maybe 6"/15cms), but that is a nicety. It packs quite small. Handles the weather alright. Some photos can be seen here on a kayaking trip that I did.

Revolution has shown up and it looks pretty good. I haven't gone for a test run at the moment, as I still need to buy a couple things.

I ended up buying a pair of Shimano SH-MT91 Mountain touring boots. I chose these, as I could ride, walk and step out in them, which means I have one boot to pretty much do it all.
I found that this is a very comfortable boot to ride and walk in, but have noted one major issue with these boots. They are Gore-Tex lined. Awesome if you step in a puddle, mind blowingly fucked if you step in deeper than a puddle (e.g. A creek crossing for example) or your are caught out in the rain.

Why are they mind blowingly fucked you ask, well once water runs down your leg in the rain or comes in the boot when the water is deeper than you expect, it stays in there. For days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yep once wet it takes numerous days to dry them out. Can anyone say foot rot!

So what are my options? I could make/buy some ankle gaiters, or I could look for a better boot. Now if they just made a boot, that you can wear out/ride/walk in, that was quick draining/drying, then I may be on a winner.

Hmm, looks like the RX II will be a camera to have.

Waterproofing is a nicety, not a compulsory, as I realise that it would be highly unlikely to find something that ticks all boxes.

That is dead sexy

Thanks.

This my new rig. Took it for a test ride today.

Frame: Muru B.N.T. Tourer with Paragon Machine Works 142x12 Swinging drop outs
Fork: Salsa Firestarter Carbon Rigid 29er Fork
Front Hub: SON 28 15mm thru hole Dynamo hub (32 hole)
Rear Hub: Hope 142x12mm Evo hub (32 hole)
Rear Skewer: DT Swiss RWS X-12 Alloy (142x12mm)
Spokes: DT Competition 14/15G (Black)
Spoke Nipples: DT 14G Brass nipples (Black)
Rims: Stans ZTR Arch EX 32 Hole
Rim Tape: Stans No Tubes Rim Tape
Valve Stems: Stans No Tubes Universal 35mm Valve Stem
Tyres: Maxxis Crossmark MTB Tyre Black, 29", 2.1", Folding Bead, 70a
Headset: Chris King® InSet™ 7 GripLock™ NoThreadSet™ Headset (I7) – Red
Spacers: Ahrens Bicycles
Spacers: Chris King 1-1/8 inch Red Spacer Kit
Fork Expander: Aheadset Expander 1 1/8"
Bars: Salsa Woodchipper 2. 46cm
Stem: Ritchey Comp 30 Degree Stem Black (Grey Logo) 060mm x 31.8mm
Levers: SRAM Apex
Gear Cables: Goodridge Gear Cable Kit
Bar Tape: SRAM SuperCork Bar Tape
Bar Gel: Fizik Bar Gel Set
Seat Post: Kent Eriksen Ti 27.2 x 360 mm (Red caps)
Seat Post Clamp: Chromag Non QR Seat Clamp Red 32mm
Saddle: Charge Scoop Titanium Saddle (Black)
Brakes: Avid BB7 Road SL Mechanical Disc Brake Falcon Grey anodised
Brake Cables:Goodridge Brake Cable Kit
Brake Pads: Avid Avid Juicy-BB7 Disc Brake Pads (Sintered)
Front Der: SRAM X9 2x10sp Low Clamp Front Mech 31.8mm/34.9mm, Top Swing, 42t - Top Pull
Rear Der: SRAM X9
Cassette: SRAM PG-1070 12-36t
Chain: SRAM PC1091 10 Speed Hollow Pin Chain
Crankset: Truvativ X0 2x10sp GXP Chainset Silver, 120mm, 39.26t, 175mm
Bottom Bracket: Hope MTB Bottom Bracket – Ceramic Red, 68/73mm
Bottom Bracket: Hope Bottom Bracket Truvativ/Sram GXP Converter
Pedals: Shimano XTR Trail Clipless SPD M985 MTB Pedals

I don't rate it, for what I want to do with with the camera.
To understand what I mean, you probably have to look at my Photostream on Flickr.

I have a Lumix TS-4, but it doesn't cut the mustard for me.
I am looking at the new Canon G1-X atm to see what that would be like.
I have no issues in storing a camera in a waterproof bag.

It has been a couple of years that I can see since people last delved into the 'what camera for touring' thread. I thought that I would start a new thread, as I am on the scout for a camera to take with me.

Now I am particular about what camera I use. So what I am on the lookout for is a camera that:
Shoots RAW
Manual control settings
Reasonable sized sensor (APS or 4/3 would be nice)
Reasonably light and compact.
Good glass
Fast aperture

Other niceties, that would make this camera better.
USB recharging
Weather, dust, shock resistance.

Anyone have recent suggestions that may meet the above criteria?

hey mac - hope the revolution is treating you well. keep us posted on your experience with big sky international. i really liked a few of their models, i just couldn't pull the trigger. there isn't much out there about them and it would be beneficial to hear what you think.

Will do. Can't wait to try it out.

Macr

There is more to the world than Revelate bags.
Oveja Negra
Bike Bag Dude
Porcelain Rocket
J Paks
Wildcat gear
To name a few.

macr237:  The Big Sky look to be nice products.  It does really bug me that the smaller manufacturers want to piecemeal it out in terms of both cost and weight.  The Rev 1 looks to be $370 complete and 2 lbs 10 oz.  The BA Seedhouse is the same weight and can be found for over $100 less.  I do think the exoskeleton is a superior arrangement in theory, but I haven't used one.  I'm not often forced to set-up in the rain but that could be a big plus for those who are.

The exoskeleton is what won me over. I have other tents, but they have tent pole tubes (for want of a better description) and they can be annoying to get the poles through, especially when wet.

I went with the Big Sky Revolution. Hopefully it turns up this coming week.

One of the benefits that I liked about this tent is the fact that the inner is connected to the fly by QR buckles. So to the erect the tent, you clip on the fly to the poles and insert the poles in the eyelets at either and and it is erected.
Another benefit is that it is self standing, so no need to find trees to tie it to and if the spot 6' to the left is better, just pick it up and move it.

I went with the Big Sky Revolution. Hopefully it turns up this coming week.

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I really hate carrying a backpack but sometimes need a little extra space. the three pockets in my jersey get full pretty quickly and sometimes I just want some extra space for small things like food. I've been experimenting recently with some basic musettes. And a couple I messed around with.

I am considering one of the Wingnut gear backpacks. Most likely a Hyper 2.5 or 3.

Looks like I may well be the first person on this forum to own one of these tents. I have taken the plunge and ordered:

Doors: Two Door (2D) version with two vestibules - popular option
Shell: Light weight SuprSil fabric outer shell, color: granite gray
Rain fly - window option: no window
Interior: ultra light weight no-see-um Mesh Netting interior
Poles: ultra light aluminum poles, folded length 36cm (14-3/16in) [ADD 12g/0.04oz]
sacks or bags: silnylon tubular compression sack [ADD 36g (1.3oz)]
stake/peg kits - 8pc Ti "V" stakes/pegs [ADD 80g/3.2oz]
guy line kits - 4 reflective spectra guy lines & 4 Ti "V" stakes/pegs [ADD 67g/2.3oz]
guy line kit micro cord tensioners: Glow-in-Dark
Shelter Saver ground sheet - Big Sky 1P with X-cord [102g/3.6oz]

Does anyone own the latest version of the Big Sky Revolution 1P tent ? It is the double walled variant.
I can't seem to find many reviews on the tent. I like the self standing feature, but I am not so sure about how well ventilated the tent is compared to the Tarptent Moment DW.
Other thing that I like about it, is the dimensions are larger than the Tarptent.

I am interested in hearing about your experience with the tent, especially how well ventilated it is.

Hi, my name is Mark and I Live in Canberra, Australia. I am just starting into to bike packing, so I am very green. Hoping to pick up a lot of tips from this forum, which I already have.
The photo is my new frame which has just turned up yesterday.
The frame is a Muru Cycles BNT http://www.murucycles.com/#!bnt-tourer/c1kxd.

I have just received one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Satechi-Portable-Extended-Blackberry-Playbook/dp/B0089DZNS4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1395566838&sr=8-4&keywords=
I was recommended it by a mate, who has two of them.
Comes with one USB cable that you just plug in the adaptor that you require.
I have only had it for 2 days, so I have not tried it yet.