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I’ve pitched a hubba hubba in the rain and the trick is do it quick!! Also I can’t see the inner of a pitch outer first tent can stay that dry when you actually get in. If you have been cycling in the rain you yourself are wet before you climb into the tent. Surely you take a lot of water in with you?

That is a shame to hear. I have a msr hubba hubba from around 2008 and it is still going strong.

Are you still looking for tent and or considering the vango helium. I have the helium carbon 200 with very light use. Think it weighs in sub 1kg. Used for a few nights on some walking trips. A couple of nights on peddars way and a week on sw coastal path. https://www.ldmountaincentre.com/camping-c13...

Just to add a comment that css rims and swiss stop blue pads will go on and on but are a bit weak when dealing with very wet conditions. I have used them with xt rim brakes and levers on Andra 30 rims

Thank you Mick F for the very thorough reply. I like the idea of a big ride like Lejog but also like to just go on a long ride and see what I see. Might just go on another lowestoft to lands end route. Last time I came into Devon from Marlborough to Wells to Minehead to Barnstaple to Wadebridge to s...

In 2014 I cycled from Lowestoft to Lands End and from Barnstaple went along A39 and then A30. It suited me at the time and got me to where I wanted to be but wasn't the best. Any other options that are flat-ish to pass through Devon and Cornwall?

Recommendations most welcome.

I use something very similar to this between two tree with 6 pegs and some paracord. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Camping-Tarp-Shelter-Lightweight-Basha-Bivvy-For-Bushcraft-Scouts-DOE-Survival-/232188714579?hash=item360f869e53:g:kwAAAOSwt5hYY7er Less than 500 grams. from the advert - never slept in a ...

I've found ergon gp5 bar ends very comfy

While watching a YouTube clip about walking I saw the phrase "hike your own hike." It was used in the context of make your own choices and do things your way. Other people can do things differently and both can stil be valid.

So if the article represents something different then so be it.

I think there are bugs outside London. Maybe you need to get out a bit more

I agree with people's comments but i did enjoy "Free Country" by George Mahood. Lejog with no money, bike or even clothes although I think they started with pants!! No exploitation involved

Sweep wrote:I continue to marvel at the tendency of some to totally ignore an OPs question.

This is supposed to be a forum of helpful advice, not FB/twatter me me me

Fortunately we live in a society where people are allowed to speak freely.

If you google 'camping quilt' you'll find plenty of choices. Backpackinglight.co.uk have a range: http://www.backpackinglight.co.uk/category-56.html There are two different types - Alpkit and PHD do one that is rectangular while others do something that's more of a cross between a sleeping bag and ...

Pete75 has said the burner is brass.

I was making general statement of principle. If you buy an aldi stove it is a personal purchase and does not need to come under the scrutiny of a self appointed ethics committee. Also I didn't see anywhere listed on the box saying it was a disposable stove. It's not a use once tray bbq. Why do peopl...