I am looking to do some weekend or 5 day touring this Fall and a longer tour next summer, can I get feedback on my equipment list.
I am looking at a reasonably priced back panniers at this point, thinking of buying front panniers in the future, will these do for someone on a budget or is there a better suggestion: Axiom Seymour DLX 45 Pannier Set.
Could someone suggest a good pannier rain fly.
For a tent, I'm considering either the Eureka Spitfire 1 tent or the Eureka Spitfire 2 tent, I would like feedback on this choice or other makes. Especially whether the Eureka Spitfire 1 tent will fit my considerations that includes comfort.
If I am going to buy the Eureka Spitfire should I also consider the Eureka Spitfire Footprint?
Look here....Pete has a very good article.
Could someone suggest a good light weight 3 to 4 season sleeping bag.
I use a Big Agnes sleep system. No insulation on the bottom of the bag. It ihas a pocket for the pad to slide into. That's where the insulation comes from. Never cold from below with Thermarest. Less fill, less weight and space. It's an "overbag" so a three season bag should be fine in winter. I have a roll of Reflectix to make a thin thermo pad on the way. More insulation underneath, fits in the pocket, doesn't weigh much at all and I'll use about 2/3 of a fifteen buck roll.
For a sleeping pad I am looking at: ALPS Mountaineering Comfort Series Air Pad, is there any other option I should look at?
I looked at ALPS, nice stuff at good prices. Apparently the founder is a former Kelty employee. I ended up with a Thermarest Pro-Light Plus off of eBarf. $40 with shipping (used).....it came in--perfect. No difference than a hundred bucks at REI.
For a camping stove I am looking at: Etekcity E-gear Portable Collapsible Outdoor Windproof Camping Stove Butane Propane Burner, same question, is there any other option I should look at?
Should I get a dedicated GPS, if so, which make / model. I have an android phone, should I get a water proof case and the GPS app for it, if so which case and which app?
I have an Android Smart thing......I do well with "Velodroid" and "Ride with GPS". Both inexpensive apps. You can't call with a Garmin anything. Not that they don't have advantages, but nothing that I miss.
Thanks