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I thought you knew about them all?

Clearly not as well versed as some….

I think dick measuring is scheduled for September

sorry for jumping schedule...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agcJIc0XvpQ

Can't wait for aggro daypacking

I suppose it only requires the addition of a UK train journey somewhere with your bike

for the gravelista who has everything...

https://r2-bike.com/METI-Titan-Shimano-XTR-Pedale-PD-M9100-SPD-Race-CERAMICSPEED-Coated-Titanachse

Ceramicspeed bearing XTR pedals with a custom Ti spindle. Save 50g off stock weight, pay 500e more.

Isn't that just a long ride with some elaborate food prep?

Bumped into a neighbour last year who told me he was going on a big bikepacking trip in the mountains in Austria. Except he was doing a hotel to hotel ride and a non-riding mate was taking their bags between places in a car. I guess daypacking would be a better term for that sort of thing.

I think dick measuring is scheduled for September

It is quite cold out at the moment.

that's hot!

And now they are languishing in my shed

Dibs.

That bike

It was the start of a whole new direction for me, which has seen a number of different hues of grey

50 shades of Dick

Have these people heard about coffee shops?
Should we tell them?

Edit: all that, and he made instant coffee...

I thought the whole point was coffee snobbery, foodie wankerism and show your titanium bike packing stuff and handmade bags without the hassle. And Insta of course.

I put a down jacket, fresh base layer and a couple sandwiches in my Tailfin on my Ti All Road Bicycle for long rides. My insta is on fleek hun.

If you're going to make instant coffee anyway...surely it's far easier to just take a thermos with you?*

*I didn't really watch the video.

But then how will you show off your titanium kettle attached to your saddle with a carabiner?

It's not the destination, it's the journey

People who think you can put speciality coffee in a thermos for more than about 30 minutes don't deserve the 3rd wave and may as well just make instant.

or Aldi preground in french press, start brew just as you are about to get dressed and taking the bike out, ready for Earthwell flask by the time you are stepping out

as an avid day packer supporter, im here to tell you daypacking is just bike packing for those with agoraphobia and anxiety

My method is to pour boiling water into the flask and leave for 10-15 mins before adding the hot drink. Does help it last longer.

Then put the flask in a pannier and tootle off for the day down some lanes and b-roads.

If there's some loose chippings or mud ask yourself if it would be worth getting a gravel bike, then realise it's not worth the hassle of setting up a #BikePacking specific #OutsideIsFree Instagram account and buying the right dangle mugs as it would get in the way of a nice day out.

Perhaps I should unfollow this thread again...

Shit! I thought we were just going for a picnic. Dangle if is my bell.

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