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Re: Real Good, Feel Good: A Slow Coast qathet Story

Colin — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:53:27 -0000

Was a great event Emily! Thanks for organizing
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Re: Slow Coast qathet

Colin — Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:29:18 -0000

See ya there ✨

Re: A Local’s Guide to Powell River, British Columbia

Colin — Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:18:45 -0000

Great write up - moving to PR in September and I can’t wait to explore the area more 😊

Re: Dogpacking with Huesos: Packlist + K9 Sportsack Review

Colin — Mon, 31 Jan 2022 22:05:32 -0000

Love our K9 bag! Our rescue meximutt hit by a car as a puppy so she can’t go on big runs but she LOVES to go in the bag for rides. https://uploads.disquscdn.c...

Re: Charlatan points to Saudi Cup, unlikely for Pegasus World Cup

Colin — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:47:30 -0000

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Re: A Covid Debrief

Colin — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:47:24 -0000

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Re: Linda McMahon helped fund the MAGA riot

Colin — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:47:21 -0000

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Re: DNA Test Yields Surprising Results, by Dr. Robert Wallace | Creators Syndicate

Colin — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 06:47:11 -0000

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Re: Voile Straps Now Come in 7 New Colors Including Olive and Tan

Colin — Fri, 29 May 2020 02:27:22 -0000

I’ve never seen one break - I’m sure someone has done it but these things are incredibly strong. You won’t regret picking up a few.

Re: Ortlieb Gravel-Pack: A ‘bikepacking’ Pannier?

Colin — Sun, 21 May 2017 13:47:42 -0000

Panniers on racks tend to bounce around, make a lot of noise and as others have mentioned can get in the way in some terrain. Both setups have strengths and weaknesses - sometimes you just need/want more stuff or to be able to throw all your stuff in two bags and get going.

Re: Bikepacking Iceland: Landmannalaugar to Skógar

Colin — Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:02:52 -0000

What would be your estimated minimum tire size for this route?

Re: Evernew Appalachian Set Review: Ethereally light

Colin — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 22:38:14 -0000

Denatured alcohol – here's a helpful link on what that is exactly:
http://thru-hiker.com/artic...

Re: Born to Run: Whitney and Her 20/20 Cycle’s Kalakala – Kyle Kelley

Colin — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:54:38 -0000

looks like Paul's Thumbies - http://paulcomp.com/shop/co...

Re: Ultralight Sleeping Pads for Bikepacking: The Inflatable Shootout

Colin — Tue, 06 Oct 2015 15:08:12 -0000

I'm a big Exped fan myself. I have never slept on more comfortable mats and for winter trips the high R value models are impossible to beat.

Re: Wanted: A designer that can design and write code? Really?

Colin — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 19:17:56 -0000

The Design field encompasses much more than just graphic design. The demand for designers who can code exists because the web is full of websites that are more than a small business website with a blog and contact form.

If you want to take on a different kind of project you can always team up with a developer and work on some projects where you take the lead on design and they take lead on development.

It will only be so long until the average customer who doesn't want bells and whistles realizes they too can cut out "the middle man" and create great looking website without a knowledge in design or coding.

Re: Five Ten Kestrel Review: A clipless bikepacking option?

Colin — Tue, 15 Sep 2015 01:11:39 -0000

Checked em out at MEC when they first came out. Seemed too stiff for hike-a-bike and I was surprised at how heavy they were. Nice looking shoe and I have had great luck with other 510s.

Re: Bikepacking Repair Kit & Tools: Essential & Auxiliary

Colin — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 22:27:14 -0000

I prefer a strap with a more positive locking mechanism than the ladders on the Salsa Anything straps personally

Great photo in the Voile strap article :)

Re: Bikepacking Repair Kit & Tools: Essential & Auxiliary

Colin — Wed, 08 Jul 2015 20:37:52 -0000

A solid reusable strap can go a long way in holding together a damaged seat/handlebar bag and can be handy when dealing with damaged camping equipment or first aid.

Junk Strap - http://surlybikes.com/parts...
Voile Strap - http://www.voile.com/voile-...

Tenacious Tape is also amazing for fixing bags, waterproof clothes, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, tents etc. - http://www.mec.ca/product/5...

Re: 42 Bikepacking Tips from the Wilderness (Part 2): Go Light & Stay Soft

Colin — Wed, 10 Dec 2014 23:59:14 -0000

Dedicate a soft bottle (platypus or similar) as your whiskey flask. Much lighter and becomes smaller as it empties. Just be ready for it to never taste like anything other than whiskey again. My partner and I label ours the "whiskeypus" so we don't accidentally fill with water later.

Re: 42 Bikepacking Tips from the Wilderness (1 of 2): Keep Calm & Carry On

Colin — Tue, 18 Nov 2014 00:33:44 -0000

A good bear hang should see your food hanging 6-10 feet from the branch as well as 10 feet above the ground ;)

Lots of good tips though. Using the Hex as a pot stand with an alcohol stove is a great idea!

Re: Tested: Four 5L Dry Bags for Bikepacking

Colin — Fri, 31 Oct 2014 00:55:15 -0000

I really like the Outdoor Research Airpurge bags. Have had two for a few years and used them for hiking, touring, bikepacking and paddling trips without any leakage.

If you live in Canada MEC has some basic good value non-compression dry bags. The 5 litre just fits in an anything cage. http://www.mec.ca/product/4...

Re: ‘Hop-can’ Stoves: How to make 5 ultralight bikepacking stoves

Colin — Tue, 30 Sep 2014 15:49:46 -0000

You want 99% if possible - the 9% water content would slow things down for sure.

Re: Kensington BRZ needs to get with the times

Colin — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 14:50:31 -0000

I do think the the BRZ is doing a rubbish job and I share similar feelings about Kensington but I would disagree about some of the businesses you have chosen to highlight (plaza aside).

Many of the pubs and restaurants in Kensington offer nothing out of the ordinary from other zones like 17th ave, Inglewood etc. especially in terms of live music and special events.

That being said I am keenly watching Oak Tree Tavern as the owner is fantastic and they are really trying with a different menu, lots of special events and support for other Kensington area businesses and the bike community.

Re: The Nastiest Cyclist vs. Driver Videos of 2012 - Commute - The Atlantic Cities

Colin — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 01:38:10 -0000

Here's a nice little vid from a local messenger:

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

The truck driver was actually fired after this video hit the news. STREET JUSTICE

Re: Does the Plaza Theatre really need a $100,000 upgrade?

Colin — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:03:39 -0000

I agree - trying to rent the theatre has been a pain - lots of people are openly offering their business regardless of a digital system.