Thanks for the kind words, Paul and Scott! The past two winters, my wife and I spent our Jan - Feb on a barrier island called Anna Maria Island. It's close to Bradenton / Sarasota, and basically within the Tampa Bay / St. Pete area, but you have to drive all the way around the bay to get to it. Her parents own property there, so we can take our dogs and our bikes and work remotely from there. The first year was full-on pandemic, so we kinda laid low. Last year, we made more of an effort to get out on our bikes and find places to ride. Mostly just day trips to gravel routes out on the prairie. A couple of places I found that were nice and within an hour's drive or so were Myakka River State Park, and Duette Preserve. I didn't really find any good overnight options, and would prefer to do those with others even if I did. However, this year I contacted a group out of Orlando that does monthly s24o rides and coffeeoutside events. My plan is to do a couple of rides with them, even though it's a bit further of a drive from where we are living than I would like. I'm certainly open to other recommendations if anyone familiar with the area has any! -Brian
On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 10:32:00 AM UTC-5 Paul Clifton wrote: > Awesome setup and perfect kit, Brian. Thanks for sharing. Where are you > planning to camp in Florida? I'm always interested in spots to check out > down there. > > I'm really eager to get my Gus out on an overnight sometime soon, and > there's a chance I'll make it to the state park on Saint Joe Penninsula > <https://goo.gl/maps/SDUUSAHYtLTc1p7r9> in early January, but I've barely > had a chance to figure out how I'd carry my gear, and I'd have to get it > all sorted by this Saturday. I had a full frame bag on my Jones, and I pack > a little heavier than you, so I expect panniers might be in order, so maybe > just a nice coffee outside outing around there somewhere will scratch the > itch until it warms up here in the Ozarks. > > Paul in AR > > On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 8:05:39 AM UTC-6 brok...@gmail.com wrote: > >> Thanks Eric! Yes, I was happy to see Brendon's clever use of that >> half-frame bag. In that case, the shortened section of fender is crucial to >> keep it off the tire. >> >> Re: my camping setup, I've been bikepacking since about 2010, so I've had >> a good amount of time to acquire and test stuff out, and of course >> everything gets better and lighter and smaller each year. Over the years >> I've tried to whittle my kit down to the stuff that works best for me >> without any extraneous gear. Here's a basic setup for about 3 seasons here. >> Of course, things can get bulkier and heavier in the Winter, so I adjust as >> needed: >> >> Saddlebag: >> tent (Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 solo tent - bikepacking version with >> the short poles) >> Thermarest seat pad >> Lezyne micro floor drive HV pump >> tire kit (spare tube, tubeless repair kit, 2oz bottle of sealant, digital >> pressure gauge) >> tool kit >> small, lightweight bike lock (Abus Bordo Lite 6055) >> change of clothes (usually minimal) >> rain jacket and/or Patagonia Nano Puff depending on weather >> >> Handlebar bag: >> Big Agnes 45 deg down bag (there's no insulation in the bottom so it >> works like a quilt with a sleeve for a sleep pad) >> Nemo Tensor insulated inflatable pad >> Nemo Fillo Elite pillow >> first aid kit >> basic cook kit (MSR Pocket Rocket, Snowpeak solo Ti pot, fuel canister, >> Opinel knife, long-handled Ti spoon) >> Aeropress Go + 1-2 days worth of coffee - fits in side pocket of bag >> Electronics (battery bank, headlamp, charging cables) - fits in side >> pocket of bag >> Food (typically I go minimalist and use Good To Go meals, or similar >> dehydrated prepared meals) >> >> Snacks, electrolyte tabs, and phone typically go in the stem bag or top >> tube bag >> >> I think that's everything. Happy to answer any questions about specific >> items! >> -Brian >> >> >> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:50:45 AM UTC-5 eric...@gmail.com wrote: >> >>> Also very curious to know a typical camping set up and pack list for the >>> low weight you describe hauling :) >>> >>> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 7:49:53 AM UTC-5 Eric Marth wrote: >>> >>>> Nice rig, Brian! >>>> >>>> I'm reminded of Brendon's seat-tube bag on his Susie, this was the best >>>> picture I could find. I believe it's a repurposed top tube bag. >>>> >>>> [image: DSC_0190.jpg] >>>> >>>> On Friday, December 16, 2022 at 12:53:51 AM UTC-5 Luke Hendrickson >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Goddamn that’s SICK >>>>> >>>>> On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 7:00:09 PM UTC-8 fra...@gmail.com >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> What a beautiful setup! I can’t wait to see pictures from the next >>>>>> trip! I’ll be watching to see what the bag behind the seat tube comes >>>>>> out >>>>>> like, I’ve definitely been interested in using that space. >>>>>> >>>>>> Is your light mount solid on the makeshift Pec Deck? I was thinking >>>>>> about doing that as well but thought it might not be super stable. I >>>>>> have >>>>>> it mounted with the stock mount the Edelux came with but haven’t had a >>>>>> chance to test it very much. It has been studded riding for weeks and I >>>>>> have those on the Clem with fenders… Loving your setup! >>>>>> >>>>>> On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 1:59:16 PM UTC-8 brok...@gmail.com >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> I think I've finally gotten my bikepacking setup dialed in on my >>>>>>> Gus, and thought I'd share. My previous efforts were a bit slapdash, >>>>>>> but >>>>>>> I'm planning on a couple of overnighters down in Florida this winter >>>>>>> and >>>>>>> want to take Gus with me. After all, that's what I bought this bike for >>>>>>> (I >>>>>>> replaced my old Surly Troll with this Gus for off-road bikepacking). >>>>>>> >>>>>>> 8.5 lbs in the rear, and 5.5 lbs up front. I haven't factored in >>>>>>> food and clothing, but this is my typical weight distribution. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> All bags are supported; the rear BxB Goldback is secured to my >>>>>>> saddle via a Carradice Bagman QR, and is primarily supported by the >>>>>>> R14. >>>>>>> The front Fab's Chest is supported by my makeshift "Pec Deck", which >>>>>>> also >>>>>>> conveniently holds my Edelux. I'm also currently working with Andy >>>>>>> Schmidt >>>>>>> from Lord's Luggage in Portland to design a prototype frame bag for the >>>>>>> space behind the seat tube on Gus and Susies - more to come on that >>>>>>> early >>>>>>> next year! >>>>>>> >>>>>>> https://photos.app.goo.gl/rGKnL3BhiXeUeZGp6 >>>>>>> >>>>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/916ae8ac-8dd9-42cf-8aa8-f7eede8efe07n%40googlegroups.com.
