Jimminycricket
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Thanks for the advice, i was also think off getting a handlebar system (wildcat gear mountain lion). What are your thoughts on them?
I have toured with my mtb and an 8 litre Alpkit drybag attached to the handlebars with Gelert adjustable straps. A much cheaper option than the wildcat system, and currently used by many. You can easily attach a 13 litre bag (or bigger) as long as it does not interfere greatly with your brake and gear cables.Any thoughts on the handlebar systems?
No, at least not yet. But I owned another similar (and bigger) bag from Alpkit that started to get torn when carried on the rear rack with similar straps. They kindly send adhesive patches that you iron on to the bag and problem solved. I guess gaffer tape would do too, if you were worried about contact points before the problem actually happens.Those straps may be a possibility for me thanks, does you dry bag not get torn on your break lines (or other)? If so can you do anything to stop it if possible
No, at least not yet. But I owned another similar (and bigger) bag from Alpkit that started to get torn when carried on the rear rack with similar straps. They kindly send adhesive patches that you iron on to the bag and problem solved. I guess gaffer tape would do too, if you were worried about contact points before the problem actually happens.
On that trip we did not carry a tent, but usually a Zephyros 1 if travelling solo.I see you like to go light. Out of interest which tent do you use?
What are the ratings for the temperature. I have recently got the 700 and it is perfect for what I need, the extreme temperature rating is 0 but I am going to put a cotton liner in it.