• Hey everyone, looking at spending a week in alps this July bikepacking with @amey (dont know why though :D ).
    I am brand new and not sure if I will need the stuff afterwards, so wanted to ask if anyone would be kind to lend me some/any of the following stuff :

    1. Sleeping mat --> Preferably r-value above 3
    2. Sleeping bag --> Looking at comfort temperature of 0 degrees --> Will absolutely use own new liners to not destroy this.
    3. A camping tent --> Lanshan is the word I have heard but I am open to anything that fits on the handle bar and honestly dont care too much about weight as long as the dimensions are fine.

    I know its a long shot but would really appreciate if I can try these out before I make the plunge to buy these expensive stuff.

    Thanks in advance

    Cheers,
    Gaurav

  • thoughts and prayers

  • I have a Tarptent Moment tent that would probably enjoy a trip to the Alps. You would have to pay postage to get it though.

  • Where are you heading in July to need a sleeping bag 0 degrees +

    Think this might well be a little excessive.

  • @Squaredisk that would be amazing!
    Sending a dm

  • @furious_tiles I am a mere disciple of @amey
    :D
    But I guess better to be on the safe side (and honestly : I am from India and we lot feel cold much more easily than others :D )

  • I'm gonna guess that someone on here might lend you some of the bits that you after*, I think you might be lucky for someone to lend a sleeping bag.

    If you're still struggling and like amey you live in South East London might I suggest that you visit Decathlon as their own brand kit is pretty good and won't break the bank.

    Also a 2-3 season sleeping bag will pack considerably smaller than something for zero degrees. If you were still concerned about warmth then get a silk sleeping bag liner, it'll make it much warmer and packs down very small.

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Wanted : Bikepacking camping gear for borrow or rent?

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