Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice
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on: December 29, 2013, 04:01:16 AM
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Solo Bikepacker
"I don't know where I'm going, but I'm gone
Location: Viet Nam
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Putting together my bikepacking gear over next few months take look at my checklist and let me know if there things i could change or add before i buy thanks guys for your help.. http://www.gonebikepacking.com/#!check-list/crs4
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The last few years I spending a lot of time Bikepacking from over night trips to long distance tours across Asia Forcusing mainly on the Ho Chi Minh Trail
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Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice
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Reply #1 on: December 29, 2013, 10:10:25 AM
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« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2013, 10:10:25 AM » |
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Sorry, I didn't get very far. The background images make it really hard for me to read the type, so I gave up...
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Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice
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Reply #2 on: December 29, 2013, 10:12:02 AM
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Solo Bikepacker
"I don't know where I'm going, but I'm gone
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« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2013, 10:12:02 AM » |
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thanks i thought i might need to change the background
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Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice
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Reply #3 on: December 29, 2013, 10:14:08 AM
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« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2013, 10:14:08 AM » |
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thanks i thought i might need to change the background
Let me know when you get it fixed, and I'll jump back on and provide some feedback.
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Reply #4 on: December 29, 2013, 10:20:05 AM
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« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2013, 10:20:05 AM » |
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ok background changed
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Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice
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Reply #5 on: December 29, 2013, 10:46:09 AM
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« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2013, 10:46:09 AM » |
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Some thoughts:
Your parts list looks a little short. Here are some additional things that I carry. They are lightweight and have the potential to prevent a long walk back to the trailhead. brake pads (and spacer) misc. bolts derailleur hanger spare derailleur pulley & bolt spare derailleur cable (pre-cut) zip ties cord spoke repair kit needle and thread spare cleat bolts
You've got pretty much every electronic gadget under the sun. To each their own, of course, but I prefer a lighter rig. I also prefer a dedicated GPS to my phone. Phones aren't very durable and eat batteries like crazy.
Some other stuff that seems to be missing: maps? water treatment/filter? headlamp w/batteries? bar light? poop trowel (yes, it's still a good idea to bury it!) wet wipes? insect repellent?
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Topic Name: Ultralight Bikepacking Gear Checklist Advice
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Reply #6 on: December 29, 2013, 11:03:59 AM
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Solo Bikepacker
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Location: Viet Nam
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« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2013, 11:03:59 AM » |
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Thanks i update, your right forgot few things .. but do like my gadgets the go pro replacing my d2xs camera and my sony video camera , the bike has solar light work really well even on a dull day.. and the solar charger zero goal system has buit in light .. but your right head light would be good idea. plus i change the whole layout of the site easier to read. what you think of the hammock system then going for a tent and quilt instead of sleeping bag.. been using xmotion app the maps same to be ok so far that i tested.
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Reply #7 on: December 29, 2013, 11:10:25 AM
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« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2013, 11:10:25 AM » |
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what you think of the hammock system then going for a tent and quilt instead of sleeping bag.. been using xmotion app the maps same to be ok so far that i tested.
I personally don't like sleeping in hammocks, so I use a bivy bag and sleeping bag. But lots of people like hammocks and quilts. Pretty much personal preference. But if weight is your primary concern, nothing beats a bivy bag. A paper map is always a nice backup. Gadgets break and don't work well in the rain. I also generally carry a tiny compass for the same reason. You've also got a lot of typos on your site. Probably something that you should clean up once your get everything finalized. Not that I do much better!
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Reply #8 on: December 29, 2013, 11:15:46 AM
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« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2013, 11:15:46 AM » |
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Typos lol yeah for sure to much coffee and late nights and living to long in Asia where i only get to speak broken english.
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Reply #9 on: December 29, 2013, 11:38:07 AM
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« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2013, 11:38:07 AM » |
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Nice work overall. Thanks for putting it out there!
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