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Gear Talk / Re: List of tools

« on: September 15, 2015, 06:25:16 pm »

Hahaha! Nope, this is what we brought for our > 2 year adventure / + 30.000km
But yes, we helped out a couple of other cyclists with it too.

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Gear Talk / List of tools

« on: September 13, 2015, 10:05:48 pm »

Hi fellow cyclists,

We've just wrote a short blog on the tools we pack for our (long distance) bicycle tour, might be interesting read for others. It's a list in pictures. Please have a look and if you have anything to add, we'd hope to hear from you.

You can find the article here: tools for bicycle touring

Happy pedaling!

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Gear Talk / Re: Packing a DSLR?

« on: September 12, 2015, 08:20:55 pm »

Nice! I would like a 24-70 2.8! I recently picked up a 14mm 2.8 for stars and Milky Way stuff. :-) Do you tour with front panniers? I only ask because you mention the steering. We tour with front panniers and the handlebar bag is not even noticed.

Oh, that's a really nice one!

I do, but a handlebar bag with about 3kg has the same influence on the steering as 2 front panniers of each 3kg. But, I agree, once you are used to it, you probably won't notice it anymore.

For our 2-year adventure though I'd prefer to keep it out of sight. A handlebar bag is screaming: 'he, here's all my important belongings in one easy place to grab!'

Here's our website if you are interested: http://www.bicycle-junkies.com

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Gear Talk / Re: Packing a DSLR?

« on: September 12, 2015, 11:00:06 am »

@pptouring: Hi, it's a 5DIII and I used to have a couple of fixed L-lenses, but now I have the 24-70 2.8 on it. The other lenses are tugged away in the rear panniers.

I don't tour with a handlebar bag, because it influences the steering too much, especially if you have such a weight in it.

True, those mirrorless things cost quite a lot... and me too, I'm also happy with my DSLR.

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Gear Talk / Re: Packing a DSLR?

« on: September 07, 2015, 11:47:44 pm »

Hi, I too carry a pro DSLR and a couple of lenses. I have put my DSLR in one of my rear panniers and the lenses are distributed in both rear panniers. I know, it's a lot of weight and takes a lot of space, but the quality of the images is far better than a quick clicky thingy.
And definitely no regrets of bringing the heavy camera!

The disadvantage is that I cannot quickly grab my camera, but it's way too heavy for a handlebar bag.

I'm carrying this stuff for exactly 2 years now and did send home a couple of fixed lenses and replaced them with a pro zoom one.

I might be interested in a mirrorless camera for a next trip but so far I'm not sure about the quality, I haven't really looked into that yet. And I kind of love my camera and lenses.

Good luck!

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Temporary ACA Route Road Closures / Re: GDMBR MAP 1, Seeley Lake area road closures due to fire

« on: August 17, 2015, 09:55:20 pm »

Yes, road was closed. 83 was open.
Holland Lake is reachable and campsite is open.

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Routes / Re: Biking in Yellowstone

« on: August 17, 2015, 09:31:14 pm »

We just went through Yellowstone ourselves, it is indeed pretty busy with RV's.

Our strategy is to just 'take the road'. Act like a car and ride 1/3rd to halfway in the lane. This way they just have to stop! Otherwise they think they can actually pass when another RV is approaching at the same time.

I actually feel safer this way; they might not like it and honk, but I don't really care. My life is more important. We were ok, most of them understand it.

Good luck! It's a must see! Have a look at the link if you like!