Arb, that's a great looking setup and way more akin to what my overnight setups look like. Even with a basic camp setup I never figure out how everyone else crams everything in just two bags. You should see my winter setup :-X
Smitty in DC On Monday, December 26, 2022 at 1:33:34 AM UTC-5 Arb Sklansky wrote: > [image: 180E21B0-7CAF-432E-9C05-CD7CA263A11D.jpeg] > This is my Gus in bikepacking mode > On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 11:16:13 AM UTC-6 Paul Clifton wrote: > >> Thanks for the info, Brian and Scott! I'll check out those spots. >> >> I'm really only familiar with the panhandle, and have been lucky to spend >> several weeks in winter at a house on Indian Pass. FWIW - if your travels >> ever take you to the area, Leon Sinks >> <https://goo.gl/maps/RPVk6WXvfcHQdT5k9>, near Tallahassee, is definitely >> worth a visit. I don't know about the camping situation there, and riding >> there wouldn't be a joy, unless there's a back way I don't know about. But >> a couple hours of hiking around and seeing the strange sink holes is a very >> cool. >> >> Paul >> >> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 10:29:42 AM UTC-6 greenteadrinkers wrote: >> >>> Brian, here are a few places one of my friends likes to go: >>> >>> https://floridahikes.com/florida-trail-croom-hiking-trail >>> https://alafiatrails.com/ >>> https://www.floridastateparks.org/learn/biking-cross-florida-greenway >>> >>> Some of that seems a bit more intense mnt. bike stuff, but some of those >>> areas are just fun to spend a day on the green and blue trails. >>> >>> From what I gather the "Croom" area is supposed to be amazing. >>> -Scott >>> >>> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 11:18:34 AM UTC-5 brok...@gmail.com >>> wrote: >>> >>>> Ryan, thank you! Regarding the Pec Deck, I didn't actually buy the "bag >>>> 'o parts" Ronnie was selling on his site for $75... I had enough spare >>>> rack >>>> struts and Nitto daruma bolts to make the exact same thing. The only thing >>>> I changed was upgrading to a solid 3/8" aluminum rod (from McMaster) for >>>> the cross piece (I was previously using just a long Nitto strut). As I'm >>>> sure you've experienced, the rackless support method is pretty rock solid, >>>> and I find it's no less solid with the Edelux attached. Maybe there's a >>>> slight bit more bounce to the light when riding at night, but it's >>>> honestly >>>> hardly noticeable. I'm using the standard Nitto light mount for rack >>>> struts. >>>> >>>> -Brian >>>> >>>> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 11:05:19 AM UTC-5 Brian Turner wrote: >>>> >>>>> Thanks for the kind words, Paul and Scott! The past two winters, my >>>>> wife and I spent our Jan - Feb on a barrier island called Anna Maria >>>>> Island. It's close to Bradenton / Sarasota, and basically within the >>>>> Tampa >>>>> Bay / St. Pete area, but you have to drive all the way around the bay to >>>>> get to it. Her parents own property there, so we can take our dogs and >>>>> our >>>>> bikes and work remotely from there. The first year was full-on pandemic, >>>>> so >>>>> we kinda laid low. Last year, we made more of an effort to get out on our >>>>> bikes and find places to ride. Mostly just day trips to gravel routes out >>>>> on the prairie. A couple of places I found that were nice and within an >>>>> hour's drive or so were Myakka River State Park, and Duette Preserve. I >>>>> didn't really find any good overnight options, and would prefer to do >>>>> those >>>>> with others even if I did. However, this year I contacted a group out of >>>>> Orlando that does monthly s24o rides and coffeeoutside events. My plan is >>>>> to do a couple of rides with them, even though it's a bit further of a >>>>> drive from where we are living than I would like. I'm certainly open to >>>>> other recommendations if anyone familiar with the area has any! >>>>> -Brian >>>>> >>>>> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 10:32:00 AM UTC-5 Paul Clifton wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> Awesome setup and perfect kit, Brian. Thanks for sharing. Where are >>>>>> you planning to camp in Florida? I'm always interested in spots to check >>>>>> out down there. >>>>>> >>>>>> I'm really eager to get my Gus out on an overnight sometime soon, >>>>>> and there's a chance I'll make it to the state park on Saint Joe >>>>>> Penninsula <https://goo.gl/maps/SDUUSAHYtLTc1p7r9> in early January, >>>>>> but I've barely had a chance to figure out how I'd carry my gear, and >>>>>> I'd >>>>>> have to get it all sorted by this Saturday. I had a full frame bag on my >>>>>> Jones, and I pack a little heavier than you, so I expect panniers might >>>>>> be >>>>>> in order, so maybe just a nice coffee outside outing around there >>>>>> somewhere >>>>>> will scratch the itch until it warms up here in the Ozarks. >>>>>> >>>>>> Paul in AR >>>>>> >>>>>> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 8:05:39 AM UTC-6 brok...@gmail.com >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks Eric! Yes, I was happy to see Brendon's clever use of that >>>>>>> half-frame bag. In that case, the shortened section of fender is >>>>>>> crucial to >>>>>>> keep it off the tire. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Re: my camping setup, I've been bikepacking since about 2010, so >>>>>>> I've had a good amount of time to acquire and test stuff out, and of >>>>>>> course >>>>>>> everything gets better and lighter and smaller each year. Over the >>>>>>> years >>>>>>> I've tried to whittle my kit down to the stuff that works best for me >>>>>>> without any extraneous gear. Here's a basic setup for about 3 seasons >>>>>>> here. >>>>>>> Of course, things can get bulkier and heavier in the Winter, so I >>>>>>> adjust as >>>>>>> needed: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Saddlebag: >>>>>>> tent (Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 solo tent - bikepacking version >>>>>>> with the short poles) >>>>>>> Thermarest seat pad >>>>>>> Lezyne micro floor drive HV pump >>>>>>> tire kit (spare tube, tubeless repair kit, 2oz bottle of sealant, >>>>>>> digital pressure gauge) >>>>>>> tool kit >>>>>>> small, lightweight bike lock (Abus Bordo Lite 6055) >>>>>>> change of clothes (usually minimal) >>>>>>> rain jacket and/or Patagonia Nano Puff depending on weather >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Handlebar bag: >>>>>>> Big Agnes 45 deg down bag (there's no insulation in the bottom so it >>>>>>> works like a quilt with a sleeve for a sleep pad) >>>>>>> Nemo Tensor insulated inflatable pad >>>>>>> Nemo Fillo Elite pillow >>>>>>> first aid kit >>>>>>> basic cook kit (MSR Pocket Rocket, Snowpeak solo Ti pot, fuel >>>>>>> canister, Opinel knife, long-handled Ti spoon) >>>>>>> Aeropress Go + 1-2 days worth of coffee - fits in side pocket of bag >>>>>>> Electronics (battery bank, headlamp, charging cables) - fits in side >>>>>>> pocket of bag >>>>>>> Food (typically I go minimalist and use Good To Go meals, or similar >>>>>>> dehydrated prepared meals) >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Snacks, electrolyte tabs, and phone typically go in the stem bag or >>>>>>> top tube bag >>>>>>> >>>>>>> I think that's everything. Happy to answer any questions about >>>>>>> specific items! >>>>>>> -Brian >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:50:45 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com >>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Also very curious to know a typical camping set up and pack list >>>>>>>> for the low weight you describe hauling :) >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:49:53 AM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Nice rig, Brian! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I'm reminded of Brendon's seat-tube bag on his Susie, this was the >>>>>>>>> best picture I could find. I believe it's a repurposed top tube bag. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> [image: DSC_0190.jpg] >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 12:53:51 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson >>>>>>>>> wrote: >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> Goddamn that’s SICK >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 7:00:09 PM UTC-8 >>>>>>>>>> fra...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> What a beautiful setup! I can’t wait to see pictures from the >>>>>>>>>>> next trip! I’ll be watching to see what the bag behind the seat >>>>>>>>>>> tube comes >>>>>>>>>>> out like, I’ve definitely been interested in using that space. >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> Is your light mount solid on the makeshift Pec Deck? I was >>>>>>>>>>> thinking about doing that as well but thought it might not be super >>>>>>>>>>> stable. >>>>>>>>>>> I have it mounted with the stock mount the Edelux came with but >>>>>>>>>>> haven’t had >>>>>>>>>>> a chance to test it very much. It has been studded riding for weeks >>>>>>>>>>> and I >>>>>>>>>>> have those on the Clem with fenders… Loving your setup! >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1:59:16 PM UTC-8 >>>>>>>>>>> brok...@gmail.com wrote: >>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I think I've finally gotten my bikepacking setup dialed in on >>>>>>>>>>>> my Gus, and thought I'd share. My previous efforts were a bit >>>>>>>>>>>> slapdash, but >>>>>>>>>>>> I'm planning on a couple of overnighters down in Florida this >>>>>>>>>>>> winter and >>>>>>>>>>>> want to take Gus with me. After all, that's what I bought this >>>>>>>>>>>> bike for (I >>>>>>>>>>>> replaced my old Surly Troll with this Gus for off-road >>>>>>>>>>>> bikepacking). >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 8.5 lbs in the rear, and 5.5 lbs up front. I haven't factored >>>>>>>>>>>> in food and clothing, but this is my typical weight distribution. >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> All bags are supported; the rear BxB Goldback is secured to my >>>>>>>>>>>> saddle via a Carradice Bagman QR, and is primarily supported by >>>>>>>>>>>> the R14. >>>>>>>>>>>> The front Fab's Chest is supported by my makeshift "Pec Deck", >>>>>>>>>>>> which also >>>>>>>>>>>> conveniently holds my Edelux. I'm also currently working with Andy >>>>>>>>>>>> Schmidt >>>>>>>>>>>> from Lord's Luggage in Portland to design a prototype frame bag >>>>>>>>>>>> for the >>>>>>>>>>>> space behind the seat tube on Gus and Susies - more to come on >>>>>>>>>>>> that early >>>>>>>>>>>> next year! >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/rGKnL3BhiXeUeZGp6 >>>>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/a487e1a4-7225-4163-8ee0-cf01957ce44an%40googlegroups.com.
