Long Journey in a Caterham
Discussion
I am looking for a bit of advise.
I am going to be taking a long journey 500(ish) miles, lots of it on motorways and would like some feedback on what headgear to wear. BTW I will be a passenger most if not all the journey.
Helmet ? I can use one but as I will be flying one way I would prefer not as I want to have just hand luggage, and with some clothing it might be too much.
Close fitting beanie hat type thing ? That seems a decent option.
A Trapper Hat? Would keep my ears warm
A Tilley Hat ? That would be my preference for sun protection, possibly rain protection too, but would it stay on ? The Caterham is a full screen, not aeroscreen.
Any advise appreciated
I am going to be taking a long journey 500(ish) miles, lots of it on motorways and would like some feedback on what headgear to wear. BTW I will be a passenger most if not all the journey.
Helmet ? I can use one but as I will be flying one way I would prefer not as I want to have just hand luggage, and with some clothing it might be too much.
Close fitting beanie hat type thing ? That seems a decent option.
A Trapper Hat? Would keep my ears warm
A Tilley Hat ? That would be my preference for sun protection, possibly rain protection too, but would it stay on ? The Caterham is a full screen, not aeroscreen.
Any advise appreciated
With a full screen and doors I've found a cap is fine, so a Tilley or similar should also be fine if you prefer that. Other stuff - sunglasses, even if it isn't very sunny. Earplugs are useful too especially on motorways. Beanie hat if it's going to be cold. If it is very sunny, think about sun protection for arms etc as you tend to sit in one position so can get burnt easily. Also hydration, for long journeys I hang a camelbac-type thing off the back of the seat.
My longest day in a 7 was 745 miles from Chamonix to Bath - one advantage of the relatively small fuel tank is stopping every 150-200 miles or so (petrol station dependent) to stretch legs.
My longest day in a 7 was 745 miles from Chamonix to Bath - one advantage of the relatively small fuel tank is stopping every 150-200 miles or so (petrol station dependent) to stretch legs.
Make sure you pack everything in a squashy bag, that can be bungeed to the roll bar (in the outside quarter to preserve rear view) and make sure everything in that bag is in a waterproof bag too! I have a pair of canoeing drybags that we pack stuff into and strap to either side of the roll bar. Surprisingly practical.
I used to wear a trapper cap when in mine in the winter to keep my ears warm, but switched to a beanie because it's easier to look around you with one on.
I would just wear a jacket that will stop the wind getting in, you'll be glad of that if it's cold.
Definitely take some ear plugs and don't forget a few bottles of water.
Gloves are very handy too.
I would just wear a jacket that will stop the wind getting in, you'll be glad of that if it's cold.
Definitely take some ear plugs and don't forget a few bottles of water.
Gloves are very handy too.
I'd recommend some in ear headphones and an MP3 player. I use a splitter from mine and a set of headphones for the passenger and the driver. You can still hear what is going on, any emergency services etc as the car's so open, you can still hear the engine, but it takes the edge off the noise which over a long haul can begin to tire. It's not the easiest to have a conversation unless going slowly anyhow, so isn't too rude!
A towel!
Ok, so not had much experience in a caterham but plenty in a westfield. If its wet you get more wet from water coming up under the doors than over the top when moving.
I have an old towel on stand by to stop the water in it's tracks and stop my right sleeve getting a proper soaking.
Does it have a heated screen or just heater? something to wipe the inside of the screen dry can be useful if really wet!
Dave
Ok, so not had much experience in a caterham but plenty in a westfield. If its wet you get more wet from water coming up under the doors than over the top when moving.
I have an old towel on stand by to stop the water in it's tracks and stop my right sleeve getting a proper soaking.
Does it have a heated screen or just heater? something to wipe the inside of the screen dry can be useful if really wet!
Dave
k of a long way, I'd get it delivered!
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