We curently have a 3 liter bladder from supply which I’d like to set up the framework case, however the straw is just too quick to attain the handlebars. I’ll probably get an alternative from a equipment shop or on the internet and mount it on the website, perhaps with an ID card springtime thing to help keep it in position. Having a straw to take in from means I would personallyn’t need to stop to take in as frequently, makes it possible for me to stay better hydrated, a massive plus. With 3l into the framework case, I’ll also provide 3 containers from the bicycle. One regarding the downtube dealing with the floor, and two to my seat pack that is rear rack. This will be probably sufficient for such a thing I’ve done or planned into the past. We brought more about my ride to Yosemite via the 395, but didn’t drink significantly more than perhaps half, as I managed to resupply usually on the way. The only modification we need certainly to make to your system before my next big journey is i have to replace the cages regarding the chair pack rack with Lezyne energy Cages, that I currently have. These bottles that are retain much better than traditional cages, and are usually much sturdier. I experienced supposed to drive to Mt Baldy this weekend, one thing We bailed on. I became at first likely to leave at 1am, trip through the early morning, and reach the start associated with the climbing around 7am. Across midnight I became exhausted through the work that is frustrating the bicycle that time, therefore I decided to go to sleep with my alarm set for 6. We figured i did son’t require aaaaalll day to drive 30 kilometers to your begin. Upon getting up, we said screw this and went returning to rest. Today i was fine with my decisions until I went on my ride. Frequently once I ride, we smoke and consider every thing, bad and good. We ended up being much harder I smoked than when I was sober, and often am about many things on myself when. We gradually accepted that i did son’t get it done and therefore it is maybe not an issue while riding along the mountain. I’m glad used to do that, up eternally about a great many things as I tend to beat myself. This system is just starting to have problems, thus I will conclude this post. On the mountains… This last weekend…to California City. My buddies and i needed a wilderness trip, so that they drove to Cal City while we rode. Up R39 to Adam’s at Crystal Lake for coffee and a talk, then as much as Deer Flat or over the dust road that goes up Mount Mount Hawkins. Turned left to hike the trail up to Windy Gap, of that we forced the whole method. As much as the PCT where we forced my bicycle to minimal Jimmy campground, where we connected using the dust road down ( Many Thanks Mark). Down seriously to ACH, off to Baden Powell, down Big Rock Creek to Bob’s Gap and north that is straight a hamburger at DJ’s in Lake Los Angeles. Ate a club sandwich and fries (it had been good), stretched, and rode east towards the side of Adelanto where we bivied about 100 meters through the road, if that far. We brought the small Inertia X Lite resting pad, which packs down seriously to the dimensions of a Red Bull can it is just large enough for the butt to arms. Hence, you need to learn to optimize its convenience. I experienced my Hill People Gear Mountain Serape (tactical snuggie) as always, but temps had been allowed to be into the high 30-40’s, and so I brought my problem poncho liner, simply the same old boring one everyone makes use of, perhaps not the dope 3M one which may well not really be dope cause I’ve never utilized them, just seen em. Aim is a poncho was had by me liner that we doubled up, and place atop the resting pad (which often ended up being atop my bivy sack). I got myself a little mammut pillow from Backcountry not long ago, and used that. We don’t think I became cool, when I slept well, but i might have simply been exhausted sufficient for that to the office. I’ve had an unhealthy evening resting in the tiny mat prior to, so i will be attempting to make things better without incorporating a lot of bulk. This setup is wonderful for now. Woke up before sunrise, and simply chilled until I was hit by the sun and might keep me personally hot while we stuffed my levels. That’s one of many things i like that we can’t do unless I’m alone. I will move ahead my time and do all of the little items that make me perthereforenally so comfortable exterior. I did son’t prepare break fast, just drank water and stuffed. Got some treats in Adelanto before switching north and riding as a strong headwind until 3:40pm when we reached Ca City and our camping spot. Brian brought my big comfy resting case, pad, and pillow inside the vehicle, thus I just needed to bother about resting like shit for example evening. We had a campfire and chilled down. Had some beers. Talked some shit. Happy times. I’m changing exactly how We carry all my material on my bicycle from racks and panniers to type that is backpacking with periodic utilization of a rack. I am hoping to possess a framework case for Vostok before my next big journey, whenever that’ll be, as however could eradicate racks and panniers entirely for trips where I’m perhaps perhaps not carrying climbing gear. I’d a chair pack and handlebar case setup about this journey, with two tiny Arkel panniers for a Tubus low driver rack gently packed right in front. I did son’t hate it, and I also think it could’ve been a lot better than a rear biased load once I had been on dust going uphill, as a top back load may have poor stability. I could’ve placed all of the material I experienced within my front side panniers into a framebag. More income. Brian asked me personally why we don’t simply make my very own, relatively cause it’s easy. We have an inferior framework case from Oveja Negra on Bike Jones, and so I have actually one thing i possibly could learn. Im too sluggish and We don’t have a sewing machine, but We bet i possibly could probably sew a buncha dope shit if used to do. We have a buncha some ideas for soft items and garments etc that i really could make fairly effortlessly. Wonder how much a great dependable device is…