Skinny goes Touring. Bike and gear.

Thanks.

I think I'll take the big sleeping bag, I'll put it on my rear rack with tent. In a dry bag

I've gone for front rack and front ortlieb bags. I don't need much space and ed persuaded me front racks would be better. Then some stuff on the back and split the weight.

I've got some pots and pans from Alpkit and a MSR pocket rocket.

I got a Vango Banshee 2man tent. And a karrimor roll mat, looks the same as the expensive ones, feels good too. I don't think I'll bother with a pillow. I never use one at home, plus i sleep on my face and hand anyway, as if I sleep on my back I get sleep parlysis. But If this is wrong I can always pick one up somewhere.

I'm borrowed a garmin 800 off a mate, so I'll have 2 of them. That should last me 6 days of following a made route, still need to make a route!!. Then I've a charger recommended by ed from amazon. Then I can charge somewhere when I stop at a house if needed. Also got a Nokia 105 as the battery lasts ages and it's got FM radio, for when I get bored. AS my ipod nano battery runs out quick using radio.

I'm still undecided on cycling/top. I'm thinking of getting a Torm top, but unsure. I only have race fit lycra cycling tops really. So not sure what to do there. I might just get some merino T-shirts. But can't see any cheap ones?

I've got a lightweight down coat. I'll take my goretex cycling jacket and rapha softshell. That should do me on and off the bike.

I'm trying to find a non vented road helmet???, so my head will stay warm and dry when it rains every day. As cycling caps are great, but only for a few hours.
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