Waterproof map case
A cheap waterproof mapcase (one pound from poundsavers) which i will use on rainy days to keep my day notes dry. – This lasted about 1 month. I din´t really need it after that, and i binned it on a...
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Keeping as dry as possible is important in the back of beyond, as once wet and cold, moral seems to drop with every degree of temperature. I'll be using a pair of neoprene Endura overshoes, which...
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On my first trip to Australia, I bought a foreign legion style hat. Its blue, with the extra material which protects the back of the neck. i used it whilst cycling to south africa, and it'll get some...
View ArticleTowel
My Mr Blobby Towel is now retired Sadly, after many many years of good service, I have had to retire my Mr. Blobby towel. My Mr Blobby towel was a constant fixture in my rucksack and panniers, but it...
View ArticleSleeping Bag
I bought a new sleeping bag for my cycling trip from Alaska to Argentina. Its a Karrimor Global 1100 Lite, 2-3 season rated for temperatures from -7 to 18 degrees. I'll use a sleeping bag liner with...
View ArticleDiary
I am using a Moleskine notebook as my diary. you nreally get what you pay for, and its a quality product.The post Diary appeared first on Dave's Travel Pages.
View ArticleTent
Vaude Hogan TentFrom the first time I started travelling, I have used Vaude tents. they are easy to put up, reasonably light and hardwearing. I've bought a new tent for this trip, the Vaude Hogan, and...
View ArticleBike tools
My main bike tool, is a Topeak Alien II multitool, which contains just about every tool needed for tinkering and repairing. In addition, I will take a couple of spanners, a cassette removal tool, and...
View ArticleFront panniers
As well as my trailer, I'll be using a pair of Ortlieb Front Roller Classic panniers. I used to have Vaude rear panniers, but despite looking for some front ones, I didn't find any that I was happy...
View ArticleWater filter
For this trip i will be using a Katadyn Combi water filter. This piece of equipment will enable me to purify water from taps, to rivers, to streams and even puddles. In the long run, this will save me...
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