Retrobike Touring.

[The History Man]

Tried lots but ended up using a stuff sack full of clothes wrapped in a t shirt.

 

[The History Man]

Got a few here of different makes and sizes. Best was suedette inflatable

 

[widowmaker]

Thanks chap !!

 

[KayOs]

I have been testing my sleep set up in the house, ready for a few 'tours' in the spring.

Sleeping bag, pillow etc all ok.

One things I cannot live with is the sleep-mat, IIRC its an early thermarest type/Mountain warehouse ?

Its killing my back, I wont be doing very long tours and weight not an issue - I would rather cut down somewhere else and have a decent sleep.

Any recommendations ?

I use this one for three years now. I find it very comfortable and yet small and light. It is also inflated very quickly. I have size L and am 1.80m tall.

https://www.decathlon.de/p/luftmatratze-trekking-mt500-air-l-180-×-52-cm-1-person/_/R-p-189392

 

[R-V]

I use this one for three years now. I find it very comfortable and yet small and light. It is also inflated very quickly. I have size L and am 1.80m tall.

https://www.decathlon.de/p/luftmatratze-trekking-mt500-air-l-180-×-52-cm-1-person/_/R-p-189392

Nice cheap one. I have some thermarest, it's good and lightweight

 

[widowmaker]

Thanks chaps !

 

[hamster]

Sleep mats are definitely in the category of 'light/strong/cheap - pick two'. Also like saddles, you have to buy what works for you.
I've an inflatable Mountain Equipment one that works well, but for the rest of the time a 3/4 length foam Karrimat from about 1980 serves.
Clearly pitching on lush grass is much better than bare ground.

 

[widowmaker]

Anyone do hiking as well as cycle touring?

I've been talked into a multi day hike and need a shortlist of small lightweight tents, less than 2 kg ideally nearer 1.5 kgs and not super expensive. I'm compact so not looking for too much comfort, porch space.

My mate has a Wolfskin Gossamer I'd I remember, he says it's a few years old but would recommend them.

Any others I should check out.

Thanks

 

[Joe_Rides]

Alpkit soloist

https://alpkit.com/products/soloist

 

[Rod_Saetan]

Not cheap I know, but if you think you will get plenty of use out of it then worth the investment:

https://www.msrgear.com/ie/tents/backpacking-tents/hubba-nx-solo-backpacking-tent/06203.html
I bought one about 5 years ago (at trade price!) and it is so good, just the right size, taller than most tiny tents so you can manouvre a bit and not get claustrophobic and so easy to pitch, and super light.