Did you get out and bikepack lately? with weekly updates

[Colorado Cool Breeze]

Hey Bob!  I would notice your outstanding pics anywhere.  
Yes, the bike might be fast but it's the engine that keeps slowing it down
I've already got plans for a frame bag and seat pack for the new ride.  I plotted out two paths I can take on my way home to do some practice setups.  It might make my commute home a little longer but all the better.  I've got a good chunk of $$ paid toward it and my LBS is holding it on layaway for me.  Pics when I get the bike. I promise.

To outfit your new ride will you be doing DIY projects, having the forum vendors make them, or going with big bike outfitters?
This site has a lot of guys with design and thread injector talent for making custom bags and offer their work for a very fair price.
Two I used was Jandd and Jpaks there are many others.

I've found a ton of great info and advice here on bikepacking just look at  Eastman's or jbphilly rigs in this thread
tells you these guys have been doing this awhile and know what works.

This site is a little different than the one we frequent in that you will see 1000+ views on a particular thread but only a hand full of
guys posting their thoughts or ideas. I'm not sure why that is. I'm hoping threads like this one on short bikepacking trips not necessarily epic rides
will get the group riding, taking picts, and posting.

[syb]

To outfit your new ride will you be doing DIY projects, having the forum vendors make them, or going with big bike outfitters?
This site has a lot of guys with design and thread injector talent for making custom bags and offer their work for a very fair price.
Two I used was Jandd and Jpaks there are many others.

I've found a ton of great info and advice here on bikepacking just look at  Eastman's or jbphilly rigs in this thread
tells you these guys have been doing this awhile and know what works.

This site is a little different than the one we frequent in that you will see 1000+ views on a particular thread but only a hand full of
guys posting their thoughts or ideas. I'm not sure why that is. I'm hoping threads like this one on short bikepacking trips not necessarily epic rides
will get the group riding, taking picts, and posting.

The initial plan is to start out with some DIY.  Frame bag and seat pack specifically.  I've got plans already and this weekend will be roughing some of them out. 
I did see Jeremy's (jeremy11 here) work here and might go with his packs if I screw up too badly. He's got the right attitude and rocks a beard like nobody's bidness.
I recognize jbphilly's nick from HF and he's got a great setup.  Great things to aspire to.  (I love grammar)
There is some great info here and I'm on overload with it all.  The differences are strange but even more so than hammocking, this just might be an even smaller niche. 

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[jbphilly]

I've found a ton of great info and advice here on bikepacking just look at  Eastman's or jbphilly rigs in this thread
tells you these guys have been doing this awhile and know what works.

Actually, I don't know about Eastman but I'm pretty new to bikepacking...I've done a few bike trips before but the gear I used on my NJ outing was all on its first overnight ride! Of course I use the framepack for day rides as well, but in any case I'm still pretty new at this!

Also, I'm jbphilly on hammockforums.net as well

[Colorado Cool Breeze]

Actually, I don't know about Eastman but I'm pretty new to bikepacking...I've done a few bike trips before but the gear I used on my NJ outing was all on its first overnight ride! Of course I use the framepack for day rides as well, but in any case I'm still pretty new at this!

HaHa well you could have fooled me. Oh! I guess you did.  (insert smiley face here)

It must have been when I took a hard(detailed) look at the bike you built. I have assembled a few from parts myself.
I don't think you are giving yourself enough credit.

I am still accessorizing my new 29er for railroad bed to paved bike paths and after reviewing your
Pine Barrens of southern New Jersey trip report I finalized my decision for a rear rack to hold panniers for longer trips, OMM Sherpa on order,
or a Dry Bag like you are carrying you SB.
I know seatbags are all the rage and for some types of trips, they are the best choice
but not for my type of riding.
Life has beat me up enough over the years, I seek comfort at the end of the day and so far I haven't found away
to get that in a Viscacha seatbag.

 

[Colorado Cool Breeze]

Almost ready for a trip. I have my tent, big agnes ul1, and am making my own straps.....feels good, preparedness, if it wasn't for these posts, I wouldn't have a clue. 

Looking forward to your next trip report WHS.
Looks like you are getting your bikepacking gear assembled pretty darn fast.

[syb]

if it wasn't for these posts, I wouldn't have a clue. 

Agreed.

[stumpyfsr]

ColoradoCoolBreeze, glad you're enjoying those fall colors and riding. Do you use tripod with that long lens or just handheld?
Pic with "boys" could easy be a cover for NG

[stumpyfsr]

Slim, great trip report. Glad you two had fun there.
Have a few questions about your trip. How exactly bike must be packed for transporting? Box, bag?
Was water available at every campsite?
What was a frame bag on your bike? Relevate?

[Slim]

Stumpy:

I will put the stuff about railroad travel in that topic, as it makes it easier for people to find it on purpose. the camp/water stuff will go on the Route page.
Yes, I Used a Revelate Tangle bag S. note my frame is an XL 29er. I will put up a set-up page when I have time. I want a custom frame bag though.

http://www.bikepacking.net/routes/maah-daah-hey-trail/

http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/topic,4862.0.html

[Colorado Cool Breeze]

ColoradoCoolBreeze, glad you're enjoying those fall colors and riding. Do you use tripod with that long lens or just handheld?
Pic with "boys" could easy be a cover for NG

OK NO LAUGHING...
This is me in hunting mode. If you look behind my left shoulder you will see a fat mono-pod.
When I use the 500 I always use some kind of support.



I will shoot the 300 free hand with the ASA set to 800 and a SP of >1/250

[Bedrock]

For the second year in a row I set out on a short bikepack trip in the John's Canyon area outside of Mexican Hat, Utah. The trip began when we left Durango after work on Friday and camped out on Comb Ridge. We woke up to a beautiful sunny morning, made coffee and headed for the start of the ride.



Most of the riding consists of a dirt road that has the canyons of the San Juan river on one side and the cliffs of the Cedar Mesa on the other.



Along the way there are several petroglyph panels with rock art from the Anasazi people that lived in the area until around 800 years ago.



We crossed John's Canyon and then headed up canyon on the other side of the stream bed. We found a spring, filled our water bladders and then set up a camp in the cottonwoods. For the rest of the afternoon we wandered around exploring old mining sites, remnants of old homesteads and other cool stuff.



Yours truly enjoying my one smuggled PBR. Which in this case stands for "precious beer resource."



I'm normally not a big fan of electronics in the backcountry but this little speaker is kind of nice every once in a while.



I added linelocs to the circus tent based on Dave Chenault's blog here. He is right, they should be standard equipment.




Sunset



The night was chilly and in the morning we climbed high up the slope across from camp to get to the first rays of the sun. Only when camp was out of the shade did we venture back down for coffee.



Time to head home.



Its amazing how much fun you can have in 48 hours.

[Colorado Cool Breeze]

Wow, what a wonderful trip report thanks so much for making my Monday morning coffee extra good.

[Colorado Cool Breeze]

Nothing special just Tuesday morning breakfast on the trail. 64 degrees no wind.



Man I'm getting good at this. Yum Yum



Three pict stitched from the ride home. Hope you got a big monitor sorry phone guys
The trail I was riding is in the upper right of this pict.

[Bedrock]

That skillet of goodness cooked on a tiny little camp stove is most impressive! Nice work.

[Colorado Cool Breeze]

That skillet of goodness cooked on a tiny little camp stove is most impressive! Nice work.

Thanks greenwater,
I only allow myself that much cholesterol once a week and only after a +10 mile exersize ride.

Loaded 30# of gear on my new OMM rear rack and road up an old railroad bed turn dirt road. It's about 6.3 miles
of steady 3% grade. Man does a work out like that make those eggs and bacon taste extra special.

Blind curve mirror on road.


That little 10" crepe skillet has been the best camping skillet I have ever used and I have tried many over the years.
It cooks trout perfect as well. It's not light weight but some trips it just worth taking.

I had a question and comment on your 48 hours of fun.
One of my tarps has LineLoc 3s on them and they are so easy to adjust or re-tension I really like them also.
In your BedRockBags business do you offer tarp mods like adding lineloc3's?
In the photo with you enjoying your PBR what stove are you using? When I first looked at that pict
I thought the iPod speaker was a DIY alky stove. Then I saw your next photo on the ipod.

[Bedrock]

CCB,
I don't generally do mods or repairs with through Bedrock bags at this point. Adding linelocs to a tarp is pretty light duty for a sewing machine so any household machine could do the job. That said, if you can't find a machine and get into a pinch send me a PM or an e-mail through my website and I'm sure we can work something out.

You asked about the stove I am using. Boy do I have opinions on stoves! I'll try to keep it short. After having used just about every type of stove on the planet, including several home made beer can stoves, I have settled on the Trangia/Clikstand combo. www.clikstand.com

Just to be clear, I am not associated with these guys at all. I am just a happy customer.

The stove/stand works for me for several reasons. It boils fast in windy weather due to the design of the pot stand/windscreen combo. In calm conditions it boils as fast as any beer can stove I have used and almost as fast as any propane/butane stove I have ever used. I never have to buy canisters and fuel is available in any gas station. Fuel can be stored in the stove body so dumping unused fuel is out of the picture. The stove simmers, which is a tall order for most alcohol stoves. Lastly, and most importantly, the Clikstand is a work of art and it is made in america. A win win.

Hope I didn't give you way more of an answer than you asked for. Great to see you are getting out to enjoy this incredible Colorado Fall weather!

Cheers,
Andrew

[Colorado Cool Breeze]

CCB,
I don't generally do mods or repairs with through Bedrock bags at this point. Adding linelocs to a tarp is pretty light duty for a sewing machine so any household machine could do the job. That said, if you can't find a machine and get into a pinch send me a PM or an e-mail through my website and I'm sure we can work something out.

You asked about the stove I am using. Boy do I have opinions on stoves! I'll try to keep it short. After having used just about every type of stove on the planet, including several home made beer can stoves, I have settled on the Trangia/Clikstand combo. www.clikstand.com

Just to be clear, I am not associated with these guys at all. I am just a happy customer.

The stove/stand works for me for several reasons. It boils fast in windy weather due to the design of the pot stand/windscreen combo. In calm conditions it boils as fast as any beer can stove I have used and almost as fast as any propane/butane stove I have ever used. I never have to buy canisters and fuel is available in any gas station. Fuel can be stored in the stove body so dumping unused fuel is out of the picture. The stove simmers, which is a tall order for most alcohol stoves. Lastly, and most importantly, the Clikstand is a work of art and it is made in america. A win win.

Hope I didn't give you way more of an answer than you asked for. Great to see you are getting out to enjoy this incredible Colorado Fall weather!

Cheers,
Andrew

Hi Andrew,
Absolutely not. I love talking gear I can carry on my bike and light weight stoves are one of my favorite topics.
Thanks for the conversation.
I have a picture of my stove collection although not complete since I add to it weekly it seems haha
With all the Colorado Fire Bands this year I added LPG canister stoves to my collection.
Never thought I'd own one, hate the waste of spent fuel cans.

That clikstand looks great. 
I haven't settled on any one stove yet. Depending on the trip I might take a wood / alky combo or
white gas. It's fun to have a selection to choose from.

EDIT to add stove collection photo.



Now,  I hope I didn't give you way more of an answer than you asked for?

[Colorado Cool Breeze]

Based on your circus tent idea, over the weekend, I put together something similar for when I can't find two trees
to hang my hammock. Like most of Utah where I ride.
What do you think? It's considerably lighter than bring the tent part and if there's no bugs who needs a tent?



I have a suggestion in the forum suggestion section to add a few specific folders or stickies to discuss specific item we take bikepacking
like one for stoves/cooking, one of shelters pads sleeping gear, one for clothing riding and in camp.
If that is something you would like to see please join in the discussion here.
-Bob

http://www.bikepacking.net/forum/index.php/topic,4876.0.html

[Bedrock]

Looks great!