Here’s the #msr gear shed finally up in a haphazard fashion to make sure I don’t head off with incomplete kit. It went up fine. Still annoyed its a slightly different green to the HP with no chance to match it. For the money you think it’d be no issue. Anyway, maybe I’ll blend in more when I wildcamp. Rather oddly though, when I went out the next morning the guy roped had been chewed or cut. I’ll show you a picture later if you don’t believe me.

Here’s the #msr gear shed finally up in a haphazard fashion to make sure I don’t head off with incomplete kit. It went up fine. Still annoyed its a slightly different green to the HP with no chance to match it. For the money you think it’d be no issue. Anyway, maybe I’ll blend in more when I wildcamp.

Rather oddly though, when I went out the next morning the guy roped had been chewed or cut. I’ll show you a picture later if you don’t believe me.

Because of a near global recession and seemingly Ark requiring weather this summer there’s a been a few bargains to be had in the old clothing line. I was looking for something waterproof and mid layish to keep around for the occasional rainfall (ha!) in Scotland. I’m a big fan of Rab clothing and didn’t really look any further than them this time. Instead, just taking my time waiting for prices to dip a bit.  In the end I’ve settled on the Scimitar in a lose-me-on-the-grass green colour. Pprobably not a wise touring colour but excellent for the grey hue of city commuting. Full review to come by me.

Because of a near global recession and seemingly Ark requiring weather this summer there’s a been a few bargains to be had in the old clothing line. I was looking for something waterproof and mid layish to keep around for the occasional rainfall (ha!) in Scotland. I’m a big fan of Rab clothing and didn’t really look any further than them this time. Instead, just taking my time waiting for prices to dip a bit. 

In the end I’ve settled on the Scimitar in a lose-me-on-the-grass green colour. Pprobably not a wise touring colour but excellent for the grey hue of city commuting.

Full review to come by me.

I also have a Garmin Edge 800. It is turning into a thing of beauty. Its not quite as intuitive as your average iphone app, but it way more accurate and a lot smaller. You can also pre plan routes or borrow other peoples to ride.  Here is a quick approximation of September’s Scotland trip.

I also have a Garmin Edge 800. It is turning into a thing of beauty. Its not quite as intuitive as your average iphone app, but it way more accurate and a lot smaller. You can also pre plan routes or borrow other peoples to ride. 

Here is a quick approximation of September’s Scotland trip.

Finally got around to finding my password for this account so I can get chatting some new gear. First one is simple: The MSR Gear Shed which was a simple upgrade for the Hubba Hubba. Especially on this island where you may need the additional space to dry things and also maybe a place to hide the bike when camping in weirder places. Anyway, if you’ve not seen it, here is a review of it (not mine).

Amazing footage of a Scottish ride by Rapha. Looking forward to this Scotland tour now #cycling

It’s been awhile

I haven’t been here for awhile as I’ve been caught up with moving into a new home with all the fun and trappings of what that means. I’m talking to Rich about a small week long ride around Skye in Scotland. So far it looks ‘Midgey’.

The Inventory for Ireland

Tent and Sleeping Rear Right Pannier
• MSR Hubba Hubba HP Tent with groundsheet
• Exped Downmat 9 DLX
• Marmot Arroyo Sleeping Bag
• Silk Liner
• Trekmates Pillow

Clothes Rear Left
• 2 x Swrve Hiding Hoodies
• 2 x pants
• 2 x cycling shorts
• 2 x Northface trousers with zipped legs
• 1 x Northface Goretex Waterproof
• 4 x socks
• 1 x casual shirt
• 1 x Arc’teryx thermal midlayer
• 1 x Arc’teryx zipped Fleece
• 1 x Pyjama bottom and tee
• 2 x tee shirts
• 1 x remote control tent lamp
• 1 x Sleepmask/ear plugs
• 1 x Toilet bag

• 1 x Towel

Cooking Front Left
• 1 x MSR Pocket Rocket + Fuel footprint
• Fuel
• GSI Microdualist integrated cooking/eating for 2
* Firelighter
• Penknife
• Lifeventure Thermos
• Titanium Stirring spoon
• 2 x food packs
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 x first aid kit
• Spare cup with tea bags/coffee/sugar

Spares/Wet Bag/Misc Front Right
• Spare shoes
• 3 x spare inner tubes
• 1 x waterproof bike cover

Tool Bag
1 x Allen Key set
1 x spoke key
1 x puncture repair
1 x screwdrivers
6” Adjustable spanner and box spanner
Zip Ties
Spare brake blocks.