Show me yours, lots of pics wanted

[middleagecyclist]

...the one thing i would like to see with you budding movie makers is
when you get to your campsite lets have a better look at tent setup and gear...

I'll remember that on this years tour!

 

[Sara_H]

I'd like to see the camp set ups too.

Me and OH are planning our first camping tour this year and are researching tents at the moment - would love to see what others have and how it looks set up!

 

[jags]

I'll remember that on this years tour!

i'm serious MAC your pretty good with the camera but i think its a mistake not to include the camping end of things.. hope you didn't think i was been a smart ass i wasen't.

 

[chrtho]

its a great little climb

and a complete contrast to the endless lumpiness of the northern route off Applecross

 

[middleagecyclist]

i'm serious MAC your pretty good with the camera but i think its a mistake not to include the camping end of things.. hope you didn't think i was been a smart ass i wasen't.

Not at all. The vids are done for me and I already see a lot of my tent. If others have an interest in my camping kit I will be more than happy to oblige. Look out for the Summer tour!

 

[jags]

Not at all. The vids are done for me and I already see a lot of my tent. If others have an interest in my camping kit I will be more than happy to oblige. Look out for the Summer tour!

thanks i sure will, can i just ask what sleeping bag did you use on that tour.
just that i camped in the mourn mountains last december using my alpkit pipedream 400 down bag and man i nearly died with the coldso always interested in other peoples gear what works and what's rubbish.

 

[MontyVeda]

thanks i sure will, can i just ask what sleeping bag did you use on that tour.
just that i camped in the mourn mountains last december using my alpkit pipedream 400 down bag and man i nearly died with the coldso always interested in other peoples gear what works and what's rubbish.

I pack a pair of fleecy leggings and close fitting fleece top in the event my bag/liner combination isn't keeping out the cold... packing layers more versatile than just buying a thicker bag.

 

[jags]

cheers montyveda but i did have evert bit of clothing on me that night still bloody freezing

 

[middleagecyclist]

...what sleeping bag did you use on that tour...always interested in other peoples gear what works and what's rubbish.

No problem.

I've got a Mountain Hardwear Lamina 35. Good pack size, weight and warmth for UK three season cycle camping IMO. I would also second MVs suggestion about layering as well. I have some thermals I wear if it is cold and am considering getting a silk liner for 2012. Ground insulation is important too. I like self inflating mattresses. Just make sure to take a repair kit if you use one. Not had a leak yet but they are next to useless if flat!

 

[jags]

cheers i was looking at buying the snugpac bivy bag only cost £40 and putting my pipedream into it if things get that cold again. as long as it wouldn't cause condensation inside the bag i think it would save me the cost of a new bag.i have the exped 7 down mat

 

[middleagecyclist]

Here's my bike all packed up after a night of wild camping at Wuthering Heights on my 100+ Miles Mini Cycle Tour last year.

 

[betty swollocks]

Here's my video of my mini cycle tour along the Coast and Castles route on my Santos Travelmaster last year.

I enjoyed watching that and recognised many of the places. Thanks for sharing

 

[middleagecyclist]

I enjoyed watching that and recognised many of the places. Thanks for sharing

Glad you like it.

 

[middleagecyclist]

MAC .. nice video and even nicer bike

The Santos Travelmaster is my dream bike (maybe one day)

Still want a Travelmaster? I'm selling mine...

 

[IaninSheffield]

I'd like to see the camp set ups too.

Me and OH are planning our first camping tour this year and are researching tents at the moment - would love to see what others have and how it looks set up!

If it's not breaching forum etiquette, there's a long running and extensive thread over here which might help.