Bikepacking - a viable alternative to racks & panniers

I assume you’ll be using a shopping cart for the longer tours.

Those poor suitcase wheels must be shredded!

Only a short step from that to the Airnimal suitcase trailer.

last thing I'd expect to see on here was an ov-fiets

They held up better than expected. I did balance the thing on three rack for the return journey though :-)

wrong thread, my bad etc

I was thinking just two cases?

Oh, hands free trekking, that's an option too.

Pi hole blocked this here, that or your url was wrong. Possible spam?

New member, one post, wierd link.
@Velocio, maybe a bit dodgy?

French Decathlon getting some goodies - https://www.decathlon.fr/p/harnais-sacoche-de-selle-bikepacking/_/R-p-323959?mc=8579468

Don't know if we'll get it here.

I have one of these, I find it weirdly comfy as an extra hand position/finger rest too.

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Question on lightweight locks. I bought a hiplok z-lok a while back, I think when they were first released. I liked using it but the pins of the "key" snapped off, so I don't use it anymore. Does anyone know if I bought a new z-lok, does it have a more durable key now?

Wanting to have some bags made for my wife's Stumpjumper project, really want to use some period windsurf sail material in the bags.

Anyone recommend someone to do this sort of thing?

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How many years has that been exposed to uv rays?

Quite a few but most windsurfer stuff is stored in sheds and garages, so not as bad as standing rigging. This sail was just for example. I actually have my dad's sails from the 90s that could be used too. They're used but not 100s of hours in the sun.

I'd guess Dirtbags might do it: https://dirtbagsclimbing.co.uk/custom-work/

We got a couple to lock up my son's bike at nursery. The key is still fine after six months or so on my keyring, but the locks are just terrible - it's possible to wiggle them open by hand without too much difficulty. I don't know if you ever experienced that, but we've stopped using them in favour of proper locks.

Had same. Broke one. Bought a new one so I'd have another key.

Keys are same. If you email them they send you a spare. Pretty sure I have one if you need

@cake @OrkneyDullard thanks both for the reply. I will give it a shot emailing them!

Yes.

Strong Dear Susan vibes.
Yesss!

My recent summer bikepacking trip through Italy.
I do love Rusjan ❤️

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@cake @OrkneyDullard they responded immediately to my email and have already posted a replacement, good customer service from Hiplok to be fair