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Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 434
Posted By gauvins

Yep. But as I said, fast install/removal isn't...

Yep. But as I said, fast install/removal isn't what I am looking for. What I'd like is an efficient way to attach dry bags. Although this is perhaps the wrong way to see the question. Small panniers...
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 434
Posted By gauvins

rivers Agree with your comment wrt Tailfin (still...

rivers Agree with your comment wrt Tailfin (still unable to justify replacing my Tubus Cargo -- just 1 bike used to commute and tour. The Cargo is very competent and if the strap holders...
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 08:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 434
Posted By gauvins

Provisioning prescription drugs in Europe for non...

Provisioning prescription drugs in Europe for non EU residents is a crap shoot. Regulations stipulate that pharmacies must honor prescription written by a doctor who is licensed in a EU member...
Forum: Touring
05-02-24, 08:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 434
Posted By gauvins

Thanks for the list. ​​​​​​Could you...

Thanks for the list.

​​​​​​Could you elaborate on your silnylon jacket? I assume that it is close to 100% waterproof. Vented?
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 03:47 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 434
Posted By gauvins

Same process here. I've noticed that for...

Same process here.

I've noticed that for the first trip (2-months long with kids) I overestimated what is "necessary". I carry less than a third of what I would have, back then. And the process...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 03:38 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 434
Posted By gauvins

... Not entirely clear. Like body weight....

...

Not entirely clear. Like body weight. Not paying attention, to many burgers, you become overweight. Paying too much attention, strict diet, you become anorexic.

As I said, I was motivated...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 03:30 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 434
Posted By gauvins

Unfortunately unable to follow your link. in...

Unfortunately unable to follow your link. in Chrome. Not even possible to edit https > http.

Thanks for you very comprehensive list.

Question of the moment -- you write "moist towelette" (AKA...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 434
Posted By gauvins

:) Not 100% clear what's best. Ursack warns...

:)

Not 100% clear what's best. Ursack warns that small rodents can open holes in the kevlar. My understanding is that these holes are small (teeth size) and your food is more or less safe. Looks...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 434
Posted By gauvins

Interesting. It is everywhere in my feeds. Was...

Interesting. It is everywhere in my feeds. Was mildly interested, but not to the point of taking a second mortgage (well -- actually not necessarily, but you get the idea).

Then, yesterday I came...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 03:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 434
Posted By gauvins

Thanks for your list. 1. I usually toured...

Thanks for your list.

1. I usually toured with a "reasonable" rain outfit. This summer I'll perhaps see if a windbreaker with DWR (and "similar" pants) will do. I could never really stay dry under...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 02:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 434
Posted By gauvins

(1) Insignificant weight difference (2)...

(1) Insignificant weight difference (2) indestructible; (3) I have it


Totally inappropriate and condescending. Try diabetes for a while and get back to me WRT sleeping bags.


There is a...
Forum: Touring
05-01-24, 09:31 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 434
Posted By gauvins

Packing list

[in reaction to the rear rack (http://url=https://www.bikeforums.net/touring/1292470-rear-racks.html) thread, where cavernous panniers (https://www.bikeforums.net/23227857-post30.html) are...
Forum: Touring
04-27-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,309
Posted By gauvins

Perhaps take a look at Tumbleweed's...

Perhaps take a look at Tumbleweed's (https://tumbleweed.cc/collections/products). They sport bottle cage mounts so you can fit anything cages.
Forum: Touring
04-25-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,097
Posted By gauvins

I've pulled the trigger, yesterday, on a pair of...

I've pulled the trigger, yesterday, on a pair of Ombraz (brown polarized lenses). One thing I've learned from this irreverent review video (absolutely worth watching) is that lenses can be swapped...
Forum: Touring
04-24-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,097
Posted By gauvins

... robow Thanks for the detailed...

...

robow Thanks for the detailed information. WRT to industry consolidation, I remember vaguely. 2017. I thought (assumed) that Brussels would have blocked the merger. Then obviously forgot...
Forum: Touring
04-24-24, 07:58 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,097
Posted By gauvins

yes... somewhat mysterious. IIRC, the lenses...

yes... somewhat mysterious. IIRC, the lenses manufacturing is dominated by Essilor (quasi monopoly) and the sunglasses market is also very consolidated (Luxxotica (sp?)). I've searched for quotes...
Forum: Touring
04-23-24, 04:32 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,097
Posted By gauvins

Great! Then can you help me understand price...

Great! Then can you help me understand price differences (and/or the material differences of various transitional techs? For instance, I've purchased dirt cheap (25$) polychromatic glasses on...
Forum: Touring
04-23-24, 11:12 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,097
Posted By gauvins

For reference: o Optical Factor (wrap +...

For reference:
o Optical Factor (wrap + photochromic Rx inserts) 147 CAD
o Zenni (folding transition Rx) 366 CAD
o NewLook (physical store nearby - transition Rx Polaroid frame) 373 CAD
o...
Forum: Touring
04-21-24, 09:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,097
Posted By gauvins

I've looked at their store a few times and get a...

I've looked at their store a few times and get a major sticker shock. Other sources propose what appears to be equivalent, for a fraction of the price. The problem is that, obviously, no one wants to...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 02:05 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,097
Posted By gauvins

Interesting. IIRC I had looked into in years ago...

Interesting. IIRC I had looked into in years ago but, back then, laser surgery was not able to correct these problems. Given the prices of progressive lenses, surgery might be a money saver...
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,097
Posted By gauvins

elcruxio Would you happen to have a link? I land...

elcruxio Would you happen to have a link? I land on a page describing fairly large sunglasses but they wouldn't be compatible with my prescription glasses
Forum: Touring
04-20-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,097
Posted By gauvins

Glasses

I can legally drive without glasses, I don't need reading glasses either, but (1) I wear prescription glasses when I drive; (2) I wear (different) prescription glasses at the computer; (3) I...
Forum: Touring
04-19-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 630
Posted By gauvins

:) which is another definition of being cool :)...

:) which is another definition of being cool :) (but yes, definitely a chic factor. I took a look at the Hermes catalog. $500 for a Carré Hermes... I wish I could say that I'll think about it...)
Forum: Touring
04-17-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 630
Posted By gauvins

Interesting -- silk absorbs more water? Is more...

Interesting -- silk absorbs more water? Is more durable? comfortable?
Forum: Touring
04-14-24, 05:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 630
Posted By gauvins

Cooling scarves

Lots of products to stay warm, not so much to stay cool. What about cooling scarves? (cooling socks?)

They seem to come in several forms, including one which relies on water absorbing crystals...
Forum: Touring
04-14-24, 03:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,059
Posted By gauvins

HelpSingularity Sorry for your loss...

HelpSingularity Sorry for your loss...
Forum: Touring
04-13-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 3,059
Posted By gauvins

Can you expand? (stolen, unlocked?)

Can you expand? (stolen, unlocked?)
Forum: Touring
04-11-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,435
Posted By gauvins

Probably because touring is about enjoying a low...

Probably because touring is about enjoying a low intensity ride. For instance, you may want to read this blurb (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Race_Across_America) about RAAM & Tour de France, both...
Forum: Touring
04-11-24, 04:20 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,435
Posted By gauvins

I wear (and navigate) with a fitness watch...

I wear (and navigate) with a fitness watch (Garmin Enduro), keeping track of my heart rate. I don't remember ever getting to the stage where suggested recovery times would be more than a few hours. I...
Forum: Touring
04-11-24, 11:56 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,435
Posted By gauvins

Most of my tours are bracketed by immutable...

Most of my tours are bracketed by immutable dates, so I schedule zero days to not miss a meeting, a flight or something else.

Zero days are useful to deal with lousy weather (ex: miserably cold...
Forum: Touring
04-09-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 467
Posted By gauvins

I've accidentally overstayed Schengen at least...

I've accidentally overstayed Schengen at least once if not twice. Nothing happened, which provides no guarantee but may suggest that you'll board the Calais - Dover ferry without problem (assuming...
Forum: Touring
04-09-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,135
Posted By gauvins

Just wanted to add that weight per se is not much...

Just wanted to add that weight per se is not much of a problem in the context of bike touring. OTOH, there's a qualitative difference between the standard 4-pannier, the compact 2 (front) panniers...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 839
Posted By gauvins

As always, incredible picture. (albeit totally...

As always, incredible picture. (albeit totally inappropriate :)

You have an opinion on the aesthetics of fork packs vs dry bags? And more generally, on packing systems? Not that I care much about...
Forum: Touring
03-31-24, 05:25 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 839
Posted By gauvins

I have them. Very pleased. I also carry 2 x 5L...

I have them. Very pleased. I also carry 2 x 5L dry bags attached to the rear rack. Fork packs can be attached/detached much faster. They also provide easier access to content. No sign of wear after...
Forum: Touring
03-28-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,854
Posted By gauvins

mev (1) I didn't realize that distances were...

mev (1) I didn't realize that distances were bogus. Indeed related to spatial organization of data. Interesting. (2) RAG is another interesting avenue. Not clear if these models have integrated...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 10:21 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 2,854
Posted By gauvins

Interesting. I am considering Mistral and Llama 2...

Interesting. I am considering Mistral and Llama 2 to run jobs I currently do with openai. Was there a reason behind your decision or was it just a matter of opportunity?

Have you compared with...
Forum: Touring
03-27-24, 12:28 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,630
Posted By gauvins

I've considered them but ended up getting the...

I've considered them but ended up getting the crazy creek instead. Less expensive, and can double up as a sleeping pad extension (I sleep on torso-length pad.) Can also be used inside a tent (not...
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 01:18 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,750
Posted By gauvins

I largely agree. Weight and packed size...

I largely agree. Weight and packed size differences are minimal. (150g, 1L between 1p and 2p).

One benefit of a smaller tent, though, is footprint. Easier to pitch in crowded spaces (such as some...
Forum: Touring
03-26-24, 08:56 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,750
Posted By gauvins

Minimal if at all. Tent's purpose if to protect...

Minimal if at all. Tent's purpose if to protect from the elements (wind and rain). The difference in warmth between a bivy vs an arena is inconsequential.

If you are concerned WRT to the warmth of...
Forum: Touring
03-25-24, 10:49 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 690
Posted By gauvins

Surly Bridge Club frameset

Perhaps a side effect of longer/sunny/warmer -- warmer meaning above freezing :) -- I am considering assembling a touring bike around the Surly Bridge Club frameset. Largely paved, certainly some...
Forum: Touring
03-25-24, 07:53 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 8,211
Posted By gauvins

(sorry to read this) and concerned to read...

(sorry to read this)
and concerned to read that.

Looks as if being highly visible affords little to no protection against a distracted/DUI/sleepy/aggressive driver. And that...
Forum: Touring
03-19-24, 05:40 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,630
Posted By gauvins

A small tablet + folding keyboard. If I need to...

A small tablet + folding keyboard. If I need to do heavy lifting, I'll SSH, and sometimes remote (anydesk). (academic)
Forum: Touring
03-15-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,885
Posted By gauvins

For me, Rinko is the way. Thing is, reading this...

For me, Rinko is the way. Thing is, reading this thread raises the question of conformity. Transparent plastic bags used to be widely accepted, now boxes are becoming officially mandatory for most if...
Forum: Touring
03-14-24, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 619
Posted By gauvins

I was in Jasper a 3 years ago. Couldn't book in...

I was in Jasper a 3 years ago. Couldn't book in advance because not clear I would be on schedule. Campgrounds were full, overflows as well, there are no provisions for hike&bike and the overflow...
Forum: Touring
03-11-24, 07:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,507
Posted By gauvins

(other than wear, preventative maintenance...

(other than wear, preventative maintenance usually takes care of these, except lubrication -- e.g. brake pads -- loose bolts -- frayed cables -- worn drive train components chain/cassette/chain ring)...
Forum: Touring
03-08-24, 09:10 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,651
Posted By gauvins

Reading with interest. I'll be looking for a...

Reading with interest.

I'll be looking for a 26x2" tire, riding over a mixture of tarmac/gravel/dirt (no technical rock surfaces). Currently on Almotions (no longer available in 26") after having...
Forum: Touring
03-06-24, 09:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,115
Posted By gauvins

Mine is a bit smaller than the tent, the argument...

Mine is a bit smaller than the tent, the argument being that larger footprints catch water falling down the tent walls, which could create a puddle under your floor. Makes sense
​​
Some people...
Forum: Touring
03-05-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 848
Posted By gauvins

Probably depends on your nationality. Entering a...

Probably depends on your nationality. Entering a foreign country is a privilege whereas re-entering your own is a right.

I couldn't find straightforward data on the number of border crossings...
Forum: Touring
02-28-24, 12:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,593
Posted By gauvins

elcruxio Coincidentally, my wife talked to me...

elcruxio Coincidentally, my wife talked to me about short Patagonia feature recently published on YouTube. It is about a family of 5, (parents and 3 young children, 2, 4 and 6 yo IIRC) walking the...
Forum: Touring
02-26-24, 11:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 974
Posted By gauvins

Over time I've whittled down weight and volume...

Over time I've whittled down weight and volume quite a bit. I plan to ride 2+ months this summer with a base volume of 21L; base weight in the neighbourhood of 10Kg. I use 2 x 5.5L Ortlieb fork...
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