Comments on: Fall S24O http://littlecirclesvt.com/2009/10/fall-s24o/ velo vermont Thu, 16 May 2013 13:32:10 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Apertome http://littlecirclesvt.com/2009/10/fall-s24o/comment-page-1/#comment-571 Apertome Fri, 30 Oct 2009 20:03:07 +0000 http://littlecirclesvt.com/?p=1167#comment-571 Hey, thanks very much for posting all that information. Really useful list!

]]> By: mb http://littlecirclesvt.com/2009/10/fall-s24o/comment-page-1/#comment-559 mb Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:35:44 +0000 http://littlecirclesvt.com/?p=1167#comment-559 Apertome -

Thanks, was needed… especially before the snow flies!

I’ll have to do a post in the spring on the kit, as I’m building it up.

The short version:

Shelter:

  • Big Agnes Fish Hawk 30 deg bag
    Big Agnes insulated Air Core matress (15 deg)
    Hennessy Hammock Expedition Asym (didn’t carry it this trip, but it packs small and is lightweight) and I’m eyeing a bivy or tarptent.

    • Cook:

  • Trangia Alchohol Stove or homemade Starlyte type stove
    Homemade post stand (bicycle spokes!)
    Homemade wind screen (aluminum flashing from home center)
    Guyout designs squishy bowl and cup
    MSR folding spork
    Swedish FireSteel firestarter
    Small fuel bottle if I think I need more than the Trangia can carry or if using the Starlyte
    Wish list – Steripen Adventurer (I bought extra water in town before rolling to the campsite)

    • Tools:

  • Standard long distance / minimal kit that fits in a small stuff sack
    Tube(s), fiber spoke, multitool, Wipperman chain tool, extra quick link, etc.
    Lezyne road pump (on frame)

    • Extra clothing:

  • I thought I overpacked on the clothing – brought my XC ski pants, extra heavy wool layer, thinner gloves, wool cap, neck warmer, extra socks, etc. Just right for this trip – but bulky. For summer trips I’ll dial this in better…

    • Food:

  • Enough for dinner and breakfast, with some tea, coffee, and a sugary treat thrown in for comfort…
    The grand plan will be fast / light touring with daily or every two day reloads… depending on location.

    • Personal stuff:

  • Up in the front pocket – contacts, glasses, map, leatherman, bike snacks, headlamp, etc.

    • For a longer trip:

  • Jandd frame pack to carry tools (easier access than diggin in the seatbag) and cook kit – which will free up seatpack space
    The shoes I picked up when studying tai chi – they fold flat, are very light, and will make a great camp shoe
    More food
    Small hydration pack for carrying more water and giving me options for more gear / food / town grabs (beer, hot food, etc.) I’m eyeing a Wingnut Gear Enduro or Hyper… I could have carried my Camelback… but knew I’d be able to buy bottled water to cook dinner and have enough for breakfast.
    • ]]>         By: Apertome http://littlecirclesvt.com/2009/10/fall-s24o/comment-page-1/#comment-558 Apertome Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:49:14 +0000 http://littlecirclesvt.com/?p=1167#comment-558 Glad you got out for a camping trip. Looks like a lot of fun … I need to get out soon.

    Your camping setups look pretty compact/minimal, care to post more about your setup sometime?

    ]]>         By: Steve http://littlecirclesvt.com/2009/10/fall-s24o/comment-page-1/#comment-557 Steve Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:28:49 +0000 http://littlecirclesvt.com/?p=1167#comment-557 Very cool! Wish I was there.

    ]]>         By: jim http://littlecirclesvt.com/2009/10/fall-s24o/comment-page-1/#comment-556 jim Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:46:07 +0000 http://littlecirclesvt.com/?p=1167#comment-556 http://www.flickr.com/photos/56666330@N00/

    I’ll upload a few more tonight. Sounds like you had a great time! :-)

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