3 day bike tour
Discussion
I currently think i'll need....
Small hand pump
Mobile phone + Spare phone
RAC card, does my car RAC cover allow me to use it for bikes too?
Puncture repair kit (Never used one before mind you)
wallet
Bivi bag
Small sleeping bag
Spare socks
Spare pants
Long Johns and long sleeved top
Spare bulbs
Very basic tool kit (I'm thinking a Gerber and a small can of WD40)
Couple of ration pack meals (Loved these) I think Menu E was the best.
What else would I need?
I'd like to go to Torridon in Scotland which is roughly 600 miles from Peterborough. I'll be taking just a 30 litre fully waterproof daypack, all the gear up there I can fit into the pack. I'll be doing this in September.
So, anything i've forgotten which a biker must have?
Dave|
Small hand pump
Mobile phone + Spare phone
RAC card, does my car RAC cover allow me to use it for bikes too?
Puncture repair kit (Never used one before mind you)
wallet
Bivi bag
Small sleeping bag
Spare socks
Spare pants
Long Johns and long sleeved top
Spare bulbs
Very basic tool kit (I'm thinking a Gerber and a small can of WD40)
Couple of ration pack meals (Loved these) I think Menu E was the best.
What else would I need?
I'd like to go to Torridon in Scotland which is roughly 600 miles from Peterborough. I'll be taking just a 30 litre fully waterproof daypack, all the gear up there I can fit into the pack. I'll be doing this in September.
So, anything i've forgotten which a biker must have?
Dave|
I'd rather use a Bvi bag, plus it's far far smaller to carry 
I used to sleep under Bashas etc a lot in my youth, I much prefer Bivi bags, only annoyance being now I have leather trousers and jacket to pop in there aswell, plus helmet, boots etc, fingers crossed the one I get has enough room haha
Dave!
I used to sleep under Bashas etc a lot in my youth, I much prefer Bivi bags, only annoyance being now I have leather trousers and jacket to pop in there aswell, plus helmet, boots etc, fingers crossed the one I get has enough room haha
Dave!
Some sort of Midgie repellant, a snorkel might also be of use in September (judging by the current weather). Maps?
I wouldn't bother with the bulbs etc, if one blows garages usually stock them. You're not going into the wilderness!
Puncture repair kit and RAC/AA card will probably cover most eventualities.
You get a thing called a power chimp that charges up your phone from normal batteries if needed. You may have issues getting a siginal though.
I wouldn't bother with the bulbs etc, if one blows garages usually stock them. You're not going into the wilderness!
Puncture repair kit and RAC/AA card will probably cover most eventualities.
You get a thing called a power chimp that charges up your phone from normal batteries if needed. You may have issues getting a siginal though.
Edited by Speed addicted on Sunday 13th July 09:31
I was going to get a Sat Nav unit for the bike, I don't have one in the car and thought it would be worthwhile. I have no real schedule though so i'm not sure if it's worth the 350 pounds.
Good call on the Midge repellant.
My phone batteries should last me fine, i'll only send the odd text to the missus when i've got a signal but otherwise I wont use it.
Dave!
Good call on the Midge repellant.
My phone batteries should last me fine, i'll only send the odd text to the missus when i've got a signal but otherwise I wont use it.
Dave!
Howitzer, just my thinking but some of the list might be un-nessecary
Small hand pump- why? puncture repair kits have a can of gas has to inflate the tyre
Mobile phone + Spare phone- spare slightly over the top? surely there's a phone box/pub or you'll find someone to borrow a phone from. 12v power supply on the bike, so all you'd need is a charger lead and 12v socket (cigarette lighter type)
Bivi bag- ok but I'd consider a tent, if the weather has been poor then the extra space of a tent will be invaluable to try and dry off at night 2 man tents pack up quite small really and can be fixed to the bike rather than being in a rucksack- personally though i'd also consider using a b&b for the 2/3 nights
Spare bulbs- most petrol stations sell them
What else would I need?
clothes for the night time?
toothbrush,towel,etc
something to sit under the stand of your bike if it's parked on grass , to spread the weight and stop it toppling over(squashed coke can will do)
Small hand pump- why? puncture repair kits have a can of gas has to inflate the tyre
Mobile phone + Spare phone- spare slightly over the top? surely there's a phone box/pub or you'll find someone to borrow a phone from. 12v power supply on the bike, so all you'd need is a charger lead and 12v socket (cigarette lighter type)
Bivi bag- ok but I'd consider a tent, if the weather has been poor then the extra space of a tent will be invaluable to try and dry off at night 2 man tents pack up quite small really and can be fixed to the bike rather than being in a rucksack- personally though i'd also consider using a b&b for the 2/3 nights
Spare bulbs- most petrol stations sell them
What else would I need?
clothes for the night time?
toothbrush,towel,etc
something to sit under the stand of your bike if it's parked on grass , to spread the weight and stop it toppling over(squashed coke can will do)
Edited by Brite spark on Sunday 13th July 15:40
Brite spark said:
Howitzer, just my thinking but some of the list might be un-nessecary
Small hand pump- why? puncture repair kits have a can of gas has to inflate the tyre
Mobile phone + Spare phone- spare slightly over the top? surely there's a phone box/pub or you'll find someone to borrow a phone from. 12v power supply on the bike, so all you'd need is a charger lead and 12v socket (cigarette lighter type)
Bivi bag- ok but I'd consider a tent, if the weather has been poor then the extra space of a tent will be invaluable to try and dry off at night 2 man tents pack up quite small really and can be fixed to the bike rather than being in a rucksack- personally though i'd also consider using a b&b for the 2/3 nights
Spare bulbs- most petrol stations sell them
What else would I need?
clothes for the night time?
toothbrush,towel,etc
something to sit under the stand of your bike if it's parked on grass , to spread the weight and stop it toppling over(squashed coke can will do)
Ahh I never realised ths about the puncture repair kits, I presumed it was a gouging device and a rubber plug with some glue.Small hand pump- why? puncture repair kits have a can of gas has to inflate the tyre
Mobile phone + Spare phone- spare slightly over the top? surely there's a phone box/pub or you'll find someone to borrow a phone from. 12v power supply on the bike, so all you'd need is a charger lead and 12v socket (cigarette lighter type)
Bivi bag- ok but I'd consider a tent, if the weather has been poor then the extra space of a tent will be invaluable to try and dry off at night 2 man tents pack up quite small really and can be fixed to the bike rather than being in a rucksack- personally though i'd also consider using a b&b for the 2/3 nights
Spare bulbs- most petrol stations sell them
What else would I need?
clothes for the night time?
toothbrush,towel,etc
something to sit under the stand of your bike if it's parked on grass , to spread the weight and stop it toppling over(squashed coke can will do)
Edited by Brite spark on Sunday 13th July 15:40
I've since looked at a tent and I can get a 2 man one which will easily fit in my rucksack, i'd prefer to use a bivi bag though still if it wasn't for the fact I have boots, bulky trousers and jacket and a helmet.
Good point on the sidestand rest, i'll find something suitable.
I'm glad no-one has said ooh, you will need far more than that haha.
Cheers guys
Dave!
Ortlieb (or similar) bags are great, totally waterproof so you can keep your dry kit in there and cargo net it to the bike, or put your helmet and leathers in it when you crawl inside your bivi. Personally I always prefer a 2 man tent as there's enough space for me and my kit in it, but then again I also carry an air bed and electric pump so on a slightly different scale to yourself.
Unless you're used to doing a lot of miles with a rucksack consider a cargo net to strap your bag to the bike, it's a lot more comfortable.
Don't forget your stove and mess tins plus a decent sized water bottle. If you're going for boil in the bag those little jet boiler jobbies that heat a mug of water are ideal, alternatively the Coleman Sportster runs on unleaded so if your fuel tap's easy to get at fuel is never a problem.
Take a camera! Keep it wrapped up in a freezer bag.
For puncture repair either carry a kit with plugs and CO2 canisters or you can get very small 12V compressors if you've got a power socket, alternativly give Ultraseal a try. No idea if it really works but I've never had flat since I started using it.
Unless you're used to doing a lot of miles with a rucksack consider a cargo net to strap your bag to the bike, it's a lot more comfortable.
Don't forget your stove and mess tins plus a decent sized water bottle. If you're going for boil in the bag those little jet boiler jobbies that heat a mug of water are ideal, alternatively the Coleman Sportster runs on unleaded so if your fuel tap's easy to get at fuel is never a problem.
Take a camera! Keep it wrapped up in a freezer bag.
For puncture repair either carry a kit with plugs and CO2 canisters or you can get very small 12V compressors if you've got a power socket, alternativly give Ultraseal a try. No idea if it really works but I've never had flat since I started using it.
Edited by RizzoTheRat on Sunday 13th July 15:59
Forgot duct tape and tie wraps, you can fix most problems with these (like a smashed blackbird fairing after it's been cartwheeled through a peat bog in the north of Scotland, for instance).
I used a dry bag from Hein Gericke for a few trips untill stones kicked up by the back wheel shot holes in it. If you're not carrying much the Kreiga packs are good and strap pretty securely to the pillion seat. Mine has been completely waterproof in some horrible conditions.
I now use the Ventura system rack and pack, expensive but worth it.
A tom tom or similar is very helpfull, I got mine for £50 in a halfords sale! Good if like me you have no sense of direction!
I also take thin nitrile gloves, if you have to fix a puncture or something they save getting your gloves dirty on the inside, and you can use them under your gloves as extra insulation when the weather is awfull.
Chain lube? you get small cans from some bike shops. 3 days will probably be OK though.
Visor cleaner, baby wipes are good if you're camping.
I used a dry bag from Hein Gericke for a few trips untill stones kicked up by the back wheel shot holes in it. If you're not carrying much the Kreiga packs are good and strap pretty securely to the pillion seat. Mine has been completely waterproof in some horrible conditions.
I now use the Ventura system rack and pack, expensive but worth it.
A tom tom or similar is very helpfull, I got mine for £50 in a halfords sale! Good if like me you have no sense of direction!
I also take thin nitrile gloves, if you have to fix a puncture or something they save getting your gloves dirty on the inside, and you can use them under your gloves as extra insulation when the weather is awfull.
Chain lube? you get small cans from some bike shops. 3 days will probably be OK though.
Visor cleaner, baby wipes are good if you're camping.
Wasted Bullet said:
Just eat all the Biscuits Brown at the beginning day 1...
Then eat the Biscuits Fruit when you get back, That way you don't need toilet roll...
"Sorry for lowering the tone"
I used to teach the fold the toilet paper in 4, tear off a small corner joke on cadets, it was amazing how many indeed did it.Then eat the Biscuits Fruit when you get back, That way you don't need toilet roll...
"Sorry for lowering the tone"
Biscuit browns were deadly, far more painful than a Thunderflash could ever be, the seemingly glow in the dark er.... exhaust it gave was also mightily impressive.
Dave!
I was wondering about what I'd take if I was to do a camping trip, so started looking for tents which pack down small. The best I've found so far is the Terra Nova Laser Competition which packs down to only 46cm x 12cm and weighs less than a kilo. It's not cheap though.
http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/Product_Type/Tents/1_P...
http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/Product_Type/Tents/1_P...
surfsofa said:
I was wondering about what I'd take if I was to do a camping trip, so started looking for tents which pack down small. The best I've found so far is the Terra Nova Laser Competition which packs down to only 46cm x 12cm and weighs less than a kilo. It's not cheap though.
http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/Product_Type/Tents/1_P...
This is what i've ordered.http://www.terra-nova.co.uk/Product_Type/Tents/1_P...
http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/tents/3138522039318
Dave!
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