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Forum: Touring

09-02-21, 05:57 AM

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Reduce a newbie's packing list

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Posted By Cheeseftw

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Here's the tent I got. What I'm worried about is that when it's...

Forum: Touring

08-29-21, 02:27 PM

Replies: 52

Reduce a newbie's packing list

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Posted By Cheeseftw

Actually the only really valuable thing in there...

Actually the only really valuable thing in there is my laptop, but that wouldn't fit in a handlebar bag and if I brought along a backpack it fits into then I would've to pack a backpack almost the...

Forum: Touring

08-29-21, 10:00 AM

Replies: 52

Reduce a newbie's packing list

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Posted By Cheeseftw

Thanks a ton again for all the continued support...

Thanks a ton again for all the continued support and advice! I've just spent another couple hours sorting through things and playing tetris and I've now managed to reduce the load significantly. As...

Forum: Touring

08-28-21, 08:10 AM

Replies: 52

Reduce a newbie's packing list

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Posted By Cheeseftw

I've just measured the thing and it came out to...

I've just measured the thing and it came out to 38cm diameter and just about 60cm height when rolled up. Did the math and came close to 70L so checks out? Anyway, only reason I went for this large...

Forum: Touring

08-28-21, 05:24 AM

Replies: 52

Reduce a newbie's packing list

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Posted By Cheeseftw

Sorry about that, I got several people commenting...

Sorry about that, I got several people commenting on my packing volume and figured I'd best start a separate thread. Yes the black bag is the 70L dry-pack, I think it's got something around 35 cm in...

Forum: Touring

08-27-21, 02:27 AM

Replies: 52

Reduce a newbie's packing list

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Posted By Cheeseftw

Thank you so much, your post is very thorough and...

Thank you so much, your post is very thorough and insightful! I will take a lot away from that, I really wish I could pack that lightly as well and I'm going to try my best.

As to your questions:...

Forum: Touring

08-27-21, 02:19 AM

Replies: 52

Reduce a newbie's packing list

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Posted By Cheeseftw

I'm not sure what you mean? It says it right...

I'm not sure what you mean? It says it right there exactly in the two lines you quoted from my original post?

Total volume: 2x 20L pannier bag + 70L dry-pack strapped on top.
Total weight: 2x 5kg...

Forum: Touring

08-26-21, 07:13 AM

Replies: 52

Reduce a newbie's packing list

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Posted By Cheeseftw

The two small rolls of tape I had lying around...

The two small rolls of tape I had lying around and they don't take up space. The large one I got for free to fix stuff on the road, but I agree I should just wrap a little of it around a bottle or...

Forum: Touring

08-26-21, 05:12 AM

Replies: 52

Reduce a newbie's packing list

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Posted By Cheeseftw

Reduce a newbie's packing list

Couple days ago I made a thread discussing anti-theft measures and had several people commenting on my packing volume because I'm planning to run with 2x 20L pannier bags plus a 60L dry-pack strapped...

Forum: Touring

08-26-21, 05:09 AM

Replies: 36

Solo travelling and theft-protection

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Posted By Cheeseftw

Thanks everyone for the advice, I'll keep your...

Thanks everyone for the advice, I'll keep your tips in mind for sure.

People have commented on the packing volume now so I'm getting a bit concerned. I'm opening another thread now to discuss that...

Forum: Touring

08-23-21, 04:36 AM

Replies: 36

Solo travelling and theft-protection

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Posted By Cheeseftw

Solo travelling and theft-protection

Getting ready for my first ever long-term bikepacking journey and am worrying about keeping my gear protected. I'll be travelling solo and right now I imagine supermarket stops to be a concern and a...

Forum: Touring

06-01-21, 08:03 AM

Replies: 24

My first bike - can I make this work?

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Posted By Cheeseftw

Thanks I appreciate that. Sounds like trial and...

Thanks I appreciate that. Sounds like trial and error is really the best I can do! Regarding stoveless camping: I was planning to do the same thing, especially because I love campfires and will want...

Forum: Touring

06-01-21, 07:59 AM

Replies: 24

My first bike - can I make this work?

Views: 1,610

Posted By Cheeseftw

Thanks for the tips, I'll keep that in mind for...

Thanks for the tips, I'll keep that in mind for sure and I'm already planning test rides with a friend of mine. The 40L was perfect for my backpacking, but I stayed in hostels then, so the camping...

Forum: Touring

06-01-21, 07:56 AM

Replies: 24

My first bike - can I make this work?

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Posted By Cheeseftw

Thanks, that's good info. I'll keep the tyres in...

Thanks, that's good info. I'll keep the tyres in the box for now while I'm gathering the rest of my gear then decide whether I want to use them.

Forum: Touring

05-30-21, 04:12 AM

Replies: 24

My first bike - can I make this work?

Views: 1,610

Posted By Cheeseftw

Haha that's exactly what my mind is doing at the...

Haha that's exactly what my mind is doing at the moment, yes! I'm generally over-plan too much, always want to use all resources available to get everything perfect before starting - but in the end...

Forum: Touring

05-30-21, 04:06 AM

Replies: 24

My first bike - can I make this work?

Views: 1,610

Posted By Cheeseftw

Thanks for sharing those stories and the...

Thanks for sharing those stories and the pictures. Lovely inspiration and gets me super excited to head out there!

Forum: Touring

05-30-21, 04:03 AM

Replies: 24

My first bike - can I make this work?

Views: 1,610

Posted By Cheeseftw

See that's what I've been thinking as well. I...

See that's what I've been thinking as well. I used to backpack for years with one piece of luggage that holds 40 liters. Now two panniers with 20L each should be enough to store my personal travel...

Forum: Touring

05-29-21, 11:09 AM

Replies: 24

My first bike - can I make this work?

Views: 1,610

Posted By Cheeseftw

Thanks a lot for your thoughts! I'm located...

Thanks a lot for your thoughts!

I'm located in Germany and am planning to tour down south through France in August/September. My first tour will be around 700 km to visit a friend of mine, then...

Forum: Touring

05-29-21, 04:25 AM

Replies: 24

My first bike - can I make this work?

Views: 1,610

Posted By Cheeseftw

My first bike - can I make this work?

Hey everyone,

I'm a complete newbie to bike touring and biking in general, but am so excited to gear up and plan my first tour! I've gathered some advice from a friend of mine who's more...

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