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Forum: Touring
08-15-11, 01:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 529
Posted By Camel

I've used a couple of there drybags & a couple...

I've used a couple of there drybags & a couple silk bag liners for 5+ years. Good quality.
Forum: Touring
08-05-11, 11:24 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,861
Posted By Camel

I hope the thermarest pillow helps! Here is...

I hope the thermarest pillow helps!

Here is the link to a thread I had been thinking about a while ago, likely you allready read it antokelly-but might prove helpfull for other poor sleepers...
Forum: Touring
08-03-11, 12:39 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,255
Posted By Camel

I've camped illegally on tour. No big deal. As...

I've camped illegally on tour. No big deal. As others write, I also tried to leave no trace.

I've also cycle toured illegally on tour (Tibet/Xinjiang), and therefore had to camp illegally.
Forum: Touring
08-02-11, 05:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,257
Posted By Camel

Yes. Circumstances which might...

Yes.



Circumstances which might change some peoples mind:

Is this perhaps a "make a wish" type of trip (ie end of life)?

Is this trip perhaps overcoming some type of physical or...
Forum: Touring
08-02-11, 12:50 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,861
Posted By Camel

I agree. There are a bunch of solutions to this...

I agree. There are a bunch of solutions to this problem folks have had success with:

-Use the cot under the tent floor. (I don't think I would do that)
-Put something under the plastic feet....
Forum: Touring
07-31-11, 04:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,112
Posted By Camel

I had a sprung Brooks on my commuter/tourer, and...

I had a sprung Brooks on my commuter/tourer, and took it on my year long tour as well. It's still very comfy, having gone through all kinds of weather (hot & cold rains, snow & well bellow freezing)....
Forum: Touring
07-31-11, 01:35 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 7,861
Posted By Camel

-Not sure if anyone has mention these yet. I...

-Not sure if anyone has mention these yet.

I bought a Luxurylite cot (http://www.luxurylite.com/milcotindex.html) a few weeks ago. I used it for a week while family visited, and sleept as good as...
Forum: Touring
07-30-11, 01:22 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 10,421
Posted By Camel

+1 Also handy as trauma dressings.

+1

Also handy as trauma dressings.
Forum: Touring
07-17-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 730
Posted By Camel

If you have a good sized REI nearby, you might...

If you have a good sized REI nearby, you might check them out (or buy online). They carry a very nice selection of various sized bottles.

Something like this...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-17-11, 05:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 381
Posted By Camel

It will be pretty expensive, I'd imagine you...

It will be pretty expensive, I'd imagine you would pay excessive shipping to get it there.

You would likely pay an obscene Airline overweight fee for the return.

That aside, I have an older...
Forum: Touring
07-16-11, 04:45 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,163
Posted By Camel

Perhaps try some Tire Savers (looks like "loose...

Perhaps try some Tire Savers (looks like "loose screws (http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?d=single&c=Accessories&sc=Tire%20Savers&tc=&item_id=UB-TS1&id=57073873655)" carries them).

Maybe try a...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-04-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 722
Posted By Camel

It would be pretty scary to get attacked,...

It would be pretty scary to get attacked, especially if you had no idea it was coming.

If I recall correctly a fellow was divebombed by a hawk while walking around MIT recently. He allmost lost...
Forum: Touring
05-24-11, 09:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,401
Posted By Camel

I know a little bit about it. One of the ends is...

I know a little bit about it. One of the ends is nearby, and there is a great Italian restaurant a few miles away. I think after some twists, turns, ups and downs it will take you far away.
Forum: Touring
05-13-11, 12:16 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,450
Posted By Camel

I took a spare rear skewer on my year tour. It's...

I took a spare rear skewer on my year tour. It's the allen head bolt on type, so no big deal to have in my tool bag.

I also now carry a spare seat tube binder bolt on most rides (not just...
Forum: Touring
04-20-11, 11:09 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By Camel

Umm, not really. Maybe if one were to opt for...

Umm, not really. Maybe if one were to opt for crossing Xingjiang/Tibet say via the ChangTang-ala Corax et al. That would be a dream trip for sure!

Most tourists (cycling tourists included) cross...
Forum: Touring
04-18-11, 11:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 918
Posted By Camel

I would be curious if there are any issues with...

I would be curious if there are any issues with using a sealant while touring bellow freezing. In particular, if it is at/above freezing during the day while you are riding, then bellow freezing at...
Forum: Touring
04-18-11, 11:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 27,725
Posted By Camel

I have used a Jandd bag for years & on multiple...

I have used a Jandd bag for years & on multiple tours, including my year long tour. Great bag. I also used there panniers.

I'm pretty sure mine is the "mountain pack IV" as seen here on the Jandd...
Forum: Touring
04-15-11, 02:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,515
Posted By Camel

Caution should be excersized when planning a...

Caution should be excersized when planning a route into and/or through the Autonomous Regions of China. Slight political discord can cause all kinds of havoc/closures etc. Have a plan B.

Same goes...
Forum: Touring
04-08-11, 01:17 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,010
Posted By Camel

Ohh but YOU could see my information and sell it...

Ohh but YOU could see my information and sell it to gangs of thieves where I'll be going. I'm onto you now. You can't fool me...
Forum: Touring
03-26-11, 02:19 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,095
Posted By Camel

Hammocks make it easy for bears to eat you....

Hammocks make it easy for bears to eat you. Obviously.

--I use the stuff sack method to make a pillow, not super comfy but works. I'm thinking of buying one of those inflatable pillows.

I find...
Forum: Touring
03-22-11, 10:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,337
Posted By Camel

I don't know that there is such a thing. ...

I don't know that there is such a thing.

CranBrothers makes a seat post with a remote adjuster button you can attach to your handlebar. I think this post only adjusts up/down.
Forum: Touring
03-19-11, 04:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,791
Posted By Camel

On my long tour I just taped them to the stays...

On my long tour I just taped them to the stays and forgot about them. -And if I recall correctly that bike did have the spoke holder also brazed on to the left stay, I wanted to bring more spokes...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-16-11, 04:15 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 4,531
Posted By Camel

I allways ride side saddle, so there is no...

I allways ride side saddle, so there is no dismounting involved.
Forum: Touring
03-13-11, 04:02 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 10,512
Posted By Camel

I don't know about the perfect wheel...probably...

I don't know about the perfect wheel...probably just multiple choices depending upon the use.

I ended up using a 9speed wheel built up more for tandem specifications. Phil Wood hub, 48 spokes,...
Forum: Road Cycling
03-11-11, 04:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 969
Posted By Camel

Nice. I was on a "road" in Kazakhstan which...

Nice.

I was on a "road" in Kazakhstan which looked like it had been mini-bombed for miles. Like what I assume a bombed out airstrip would look like.

Made for entertaining cycling though, trying...
Forum: Touring
03-10-11, 08:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,785
Posted By Camel

As Gus suggested above, give some type of brake...

As Gus suggested above, give some type of brake lock a try. I used a velcro type strap, others go with bungee/rubber band.

b) If your plestcher/ESGE double leg is lifting the front wheel off the...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
03-06-11, 11:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 11,965
Posted By Camel

That protein powder is whey protein. So yar if...

That protein powder is whey protein. So yar if one is sensitive to milk, I'd recon they would be uber sensitive to whey.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-11, 02:41 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,583
Posted By Camel

Shhhh....

Shhhh....
Forum: Road Cycling
02-17-11, 03:56 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,841
Posted By Camel

I have not financed when buying a bike. ...

I have not financed when buying a bike.

Perhaps give a long hard thought to buying a used bike? I have bought all of mine used, and have saved several hundred percent over retail & learned a bit...
Forum: Touring
02-16-11, 01:58 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,312
Posted By Camel

Sounds like your gear should fit without...

Sounds like your gear should fit without panniers. Barbag/framebag (easier to get at stuff for the day)/seat bag. Like the bike packer folks do.

Camera? Waist bag, or perhaps a chest harness with...
Forum: Touring
02-11-11, 05:49 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,292
Posted By Camel

Jandd...

Jandd (http://www.jandd.com/search_results.asp?txtsearchParamCat=3&iLevel=2&subcat=10) Has several nice handlebar bags, including a completely waterproof one. I used there tour pack II for quite a...
Forum: Touring
02-10-11, 12:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 667
Posted By Camel

ooOH! Nice plate. I liked the ones I had in...

ooOH! Nice plate.

I liked the ones I had in Oregon. Massachusettes no longer carries any sort of cycling advocacy license plates (but if u like cats/lighthouses/whales/fenway pahk...)
Forum: Touring
01-29-11, 03:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,701
Posted By Camel

I'd choose a 10am arrival into any city over 10pm...

I'd choose a 10am arrival into any city over 10pm any day.
Forum: Touring
01-28-11, 02:19 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,913
Posted By Camel

This stove seems similar to the old SVEA123. Nice...

This stove seems similar to the old SVEA123. Nice stove!

?I thought we used to preheat our SVEA with a few drops of gas. Just meant carrying along a plastic pippette, or burping the jet. But not...
Forum: Touring
01-27-11, 03:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,030
Posted By Camel

I've cycled along various portions of the Danube...

I've cycled along various portions of the Danube cyclway 3 times now. Each time included Vienna->Budapest.

&

I've cycled through Romania twice, both times included chunks of Transylvania.
...
Forum: Touring
01-21-11, 01:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 16,277
Posted By Camel

That trailer seems to be best suited for shorter...

That trailer seems to be best suited for shorter trips (errands/shopping & such) IMO. Seems well thought out though.

For the OP's intended purpose I would use an "Extrawheel" trailer-the older...
Forum: Touring
12-17-10, 02:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,540
Posted By Camel

I don't recall how much it cost, couldn't have...

I don't recall how much it cost, couldn't have been 1$US equivalent for ~500ml or I likely would have remembered. This was 2006-2007.

I do not recall the strength either...but I was cutting it at...
Forum: Touring
12-17-10, 12:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,540
Posted By Camel

I brought a Pocket Rocket cartridge type stove,...

I brought a Pocket Rocket cartridge type stove, and a multifuel stove (?MSR XGK) on my year tour. France to Vietnam. I never used the multi-fuel stove and sold it to a fellow tourist and BF member in...
Forum: Touring
12-11-10, 03:10 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,138
Posted By Camel

I liked the Eureka! Zeus 2 Exo tent, and still...

I liked the Eureka! Zeus 2 Exo tent, and still hope to get another one.

Freestanding, 3.8lbs. Single wall. Plenty of stake/guyout points if need be.

130$ at Campmor now--maybe for the...
Forum: "The 33"-Road Bike Racing
12-08-10, 03:01 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,082
Posted By Camel

19.99, but only if it comes with a Slap Chop.

19.99, but only if it comes with a Slap Chop.
Forum: Touring
11-24-10, 02:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,090
Posted By Camel

Driving or cycling? If driving-I have no...

Driving or cycling?

If driving-I have no opinion. Unless it's bike week...

If cycling try to stay off 17 between Myrtle Beach & Charleston (ie Georgetown North to Myrtle Beach). No shoulder,...
Forum: Touring
11-22-10, 10:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,478
Posted By Camel

I took my partially used tin on tour. Double...

I took my partially used tin on tour. Double ziplocked. The tin did get a bit melty/messy over the length of the tour, but luckily it didn't leak on my gear.

I like the idea of using a little...
Forum: Touring
11-10-10, 04:08 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 22,255
Posted By Camel

I used the integral designs Vapor Barrier Liner...

I used the integral designs Vapor Barrier Liner as linked to above. Worked great for me, I also used the Vapor Barrier Socks.

I also had a Prolight 3/4 length, supplemented with a closed cell.
...
Forum: Touring
10-31-10, 10:34 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 5,690
Posted By Camel

For my year tour France-Vietnam I called Peter...

For my year tour France-Vietnam I called Peter White and talked with him. He built me up some crazy strong wheels-suitable for tandem riding. Phil wood hubs etc. They never needed any...
Forum: Touring
10-20-10, 03:22 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 10,599
Posted By Camel

Some type of harness: Check out the gear...

Some type of harness:

Check out the gear which some of the off road cycle touring folks are using.

-I'm thinking of the Taco type roll-ups some use to go around a drybag. They then attach them...
Forum: Touring
10-17-10, 08:40 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 8,277
Posted By Camel

Interesting thread. I'm wondering if anyone...

Interesting thread.

I'm wondering if anyone has looked into using one of those "e-works" type gadgets hooked up to a sidewall generator (rather than a hub generator).

-Perhaps using a sidewall...
Forum: Touring
10-04-10, 05:02 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,653
Posted By Camel

Would switching from quick releases to those...

Would switching from quick releases to those allen head type skewers help? Those are the kind I use on my tour/commute bike. Space is tight, but I can remove the front wheel. Not sure if I could use...
Forum: Touring
10-01-10, 02:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,653
Posted By Camel

I like Jandd...Haven't used there front lowrider...

I like Jandd...Haven't used there front lowrider though.

I started a year tour with front & rear Jandd expedition racks, waterporoof panniers & a handlebar bag. The front rack was relatively new...
Forum: Touring
09-06-10, 04:22 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,782
Posted By Camel

My BB went while on tour. Kind of a bummer. ...

My BB went while on tour. Kind of a bummer.

The only cost effective way to replace it was to change the crankset as well. This was in Russia (BB which fit, but was made of cheese), then again in...
Forum: Touring
09-06-10, 02:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,396
Posted By Camel

oOoH! Neat! Bummer I'll miss it though,...

oOoH! Neat!

Bummer I'll miss it though, working 'till 9am.

I too hope there will be an online version.
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