Touring Equipment

Do you have cantis?
A few of these would work in that case.
Either way, you could do a work around with clamps.

http://www.sjscycles.co.uk/page/find/?name=front%20rack&page=1

yeah.
had a look at SJS, Spa, Wiggle, Evans, CycleSurgery, Halfords, Freshtripe, HubJub, UKBikeStore, Sprockets.
now considering the Blackburn MTF 1, but looks a bit bulky...

This one?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/NEW-Ostand-Front-Carrier-Rack-for-Panniers-Bar-Bags-and-Tents-ALLOY-/190847465419?nma=true&si=bevaVHCqk3SqnW0aQUj1igGaUWk%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

^^ Why go that big if you're only putting a bag on top?
Go with a cantilever mount or something like Ed linked to.

^^
Thanks, that looks better than the Blackburn.

^^
Want something that can handle 10-15kg.

Nitto and VO are so lovely looking but so pricey!

i just got a blackburn mtn and am please with it, its not pretty but is pretty sturdy. I just strapped a back pack to the top of it but would be interested in better bags for it.

roll mats, talk t'me

dont want to spend alot and is for backpacking more than bikebacking so rolled size isnt too big a deal

Alp kit

roll mats, talk t'me

dont want to spend alot and is for backpacking more than bikebacking so rolled size isnt too big a deal

The Vango Trekmat and Ultralight ranges are reasonable in price and quality, also fairly widely available

cheers both!

I was searching around for a power solution for the increasing number of gadgets I seem to have accumulated and came across this Hydrogen Reactor, not available until next year. Will be interesting to see final specs and price

8500mAh per cell that cost $8 to replace, doesn't sound appealing whether a batterypack of the same mAh is smaller aand can be charged anywhere with a plug.

What battery pack do you use/recommend ed?

The one I've used that I found fairly reliable are the Pebble version, however I was recommended the TeckNet iEP392 12000mAh battery that's cheap in Amazon by a passing cyclotourist at work.

8500mAh per cell that cost $8 to replace, doesn't sound appealing whether a batterypack of the same mAh is smaller aand can be charged anywhere with a plug.

Thats the point though, with this you can be 'off grid', not relying on solar etc
The cost of the cells is unclear as it mentions that they can be 'recharged' by the user

What about battery pack with AA battery? Granted they're likely to be heavier, but much more readily available from any shop when you go back "on the grid" to stock up.

I think it's a good product thought, only issue is simply the cell itself.

more pics?

i just got a blackburn mtn and am please with it, its not pretty but is pretty sturdy. I just strapped a back pack to the top of it but would be interested in better bags for it.

got thisTRIMMLITE MAT. only tested on hard flat ground but it is surprisingly good (i have no experience of anything other than full on inflatable air mattresses).

roll mats, talk t'me

dont want to spend alot and is for backpacking more than bikebacking so rolled size isnt too big a deal

I haven't started packing yet but sitting here bored I made a list of what I think my equipment is going look like. When it's all packed I hope not to forget to weigh it. I'm leaving this Sunday for a 6 week trip From Eindhoven to Málaga through Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Andorra and Spain. Did I forget anything?

Handlebar bag (Ortlieb Ultimate 5 Compact):
Windstopper jacket
Leg & armwarmers
Warm gloves
Overshoes
Wallet (cash, debit card, credit card, EHIC) & keys
Phone
0.5litre PET water bottle
Camera
Rear light

Frame bag (Revelate Designs Tangle):
Tent
Screwdriver
Allen keys
Tire lifters
Spare tubes
Missing link
Swiss knife
Expensive spoke tool for internal nipples
Spare spokes
Pliers
Maybe ill bring the multi tool as backup, but its quite heavy
Locks
Lezyne patches
Electrical tape
Squirt lube
Zip ties

Backpack strapped to saddle (Osprey Talon 22):
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
2 pans + stove that fit into each other
Lighter & matches
Zip-off pants
2 boxer shorts
1 pair socks
Flip-flops
Teva light walking shoes
Shirt or t-shirt
Ray-Ban shades
Spork
Sawed-off toothbrush
Toothpaste
Toilet paper
Deodorant
Bar soap
Gillette Razor with 2 blades, one for legs&balls and other for face
Shaver for head and armpits
Assos chamois creme
Assos washing liquid
Thread & needle
Micro towel
Chargers for phone, GPS, camera
2 spare compression straps (might use one as belt so I wont have to bring one)
Mini Mag-lite
Pen & notebook
Earphones
Snus
Passport

Bike:
2 Water bottles in cages on frame
Pump on frame
Front light on bars
Garmin Edge 800 on bars
Garmin Edge 500 on stem

Body:
Helm
Glasses
HR-strap
Icebreaker merino base layer
Assos bibs
Jersey
Mitts
Socks
Bont Vaypor road shoes

Fuel for stove? Unless it's part of the thing that packs into your pans?

I'd also store lighters and matches in a different bag or a different part of the bag to any fuels.

Yeah the fuel container fits in the pan and the stove itself sticks out a little bit. Lighter and matches will go in a different part indeed. Safety first :)

Added some tube patches, electrical tape and lubricant to the frame bag

shaving your legs and balls?
lol at dropping the brand name with sunglasses

zipties!

shaving your legs and balls?

And armpits?!

Thanks for the zip tie reminder, and thanks for making fun of my manly habits.

When spending serious hours in the saddle surely it's best to avoid any irritation of the area?