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Originally Posted by nerrrd

Hey that all looks like good stuff to me , really like the waterproof bags (I already had similar 30L and 45L givi ones but yours look way better, especially that one with the valve on the bottom, that's a good idea - and I can't fit the tent in either of mine and they cost more).

Most of that you should be able to use whether you're camping or not - sleeping bag saves on linen etc. I'm using a 30 year old one I inherited, so not sure how it "rates".

Putting up the tent shouldn't be a problem, getting the pegs in was for me but I'm going to have a go at making sharper tips on mine and take a largish rubber mallet with me next time just in case.

how did you put the pegs in?

Hey that all looks like good stuff to me , really like the waterproof bags (I already had similar 30L and 45L givi ones but yours look way better, especially that one with the valve on the bottom, that's a good idea - and I can't fit the tent in either of mine and they cost more).

Most of that you should be able to use whether you're camping or not - sleeping bag saves on linen etc. I'm using a 30 year old one I inherited, so not sure how it "rates".

Putting up the tent shouldn't be a problem, getting the pegs in was for me but I'm going to have a go at making sharper tips on mine and take a largish rubber mallet with me next time just in case.

Originally Posted by FJRider

The Gear looks good ... but the sleeping bag is only rated to +6 degrees C. Minus 6 deg being stated as "Survivable". That means temperatures above zero is comfortable (wear your wooly hat to bed). So summer/(early)Autumn use recommended.
A two person tent is good for one person. Very cramped for two (with gear) people though.
The rest looks good. Use zip-lock bags to store clothes you really want/need to stay dry. And dirty/wet clothes you don't want to get your clean/dry clothes dirty and wet. (plastic rubbish bags are good for that)

I figured if I wore lots of layers when I was sleeping it would be ok? the better ones were too big when folded up... dilemma? the bags are plenty waterproof too

The Gear looks good ... but the sleeping bag is only rated to +6 degrees C. Minus 6 deg being stated as "Survivable". That means temperatures above zero is comfortable (wear your wooly hat to bed). So summer/(early)Autumn use recommended.
A two person tent is good for one person. Very cramped for two (with gear) people though.
The rest looks good. Use zip-lock bags to store clothes you really want/need to stay dry. And dirty/wet clothes you don't want to get your clean/dry clothes dirty and wet. (plastic rubbish bags are good for that)

Originally Posted by Grant`

Looks good always good fun to get away.. Be able to do the cold kiwi or something similar where camping during winter is the thing :-)

dunno if the tent would hold up to that though...

Looks good always good fun to get away.. Be able to do the cold kiwi or something similar where camping during winter is the thing :-)

Originally Posted by arcane12

I was not sure if I'd ever be confidant enough to wave/wave back at bikers, rather than just 'the nod', but now I wave most of the time. I am still unsure of the exact practice of the 'kiwibiker wave'.

I just do it all the time now lol

Originally Posted by Zapf

"STALL, try again, STALL" Happens to the experienced too. Riding a 1000cc sports bike at the lights... watch the lights for other traffic turn red. Count down on my lights to green. Its GREEN.... GO!... STALL. The scooter next to me takes off and beats me to the merging lane. FAIL.

awww lols

Originally Posted by FJRider

Well written. A trip well rode. Quite a few milestones in that trip. Be proud of your effort. An epic journey for an L plate'r.

Take sun tan lotion (and a back-door key on the bike key-ring) next trip

good idea!

Well written. A trip well rode. Quite a few milestones in that trip. Be proud of your effort. An epic journey for an L plate'r.

Take sun tan lotion (and a back-door key on the bike key-ring) next trip

Originally Posted by Grashopper

Lol, you should tell 'M' it doesn't look rich, it just looks very lonely

We don't want to hurt his feelings...

Originally Posted by insomnia01

well done the both of you but man O man your avatar is becoming disturbing

I hope you have pleasant dreams of my avatar

well done the both of you but man O man your avatar is becoming disturbing

Lol, you should tell 'M' it doesn't look rich, it just looks very lonely

Welcome- and thank you also

Yeah, it is really neat how you suddenly get into conversations with random strangers about motorbikes (Quite often they tell you that they used to ride a GN ).
And yes, it was yellow. Perfect description of his bike. I knew exactly what you meant.

Thanks again for the great weekend

Originally Posted by wasiler

I don't think that putting your pants inside your boots is a fashion error. Be a trend setter. I would do the same with those type of boots. Now if you start riding Po's scooter, that will be a fashion error.

I must admit, looking back at that picture, it does look pretty dumb And hey, stop hatin on Po!

Originally Posted by Gremlin

You should be able to get cheap knock offs of Skins type gear on trademe, try searching for compression or something...

I might just TRY and save up for skins, skins, trying to buy as much quality gear as I can and being a brand whore, obviously this does not apply to my choice in bikes... hah!

Originally Posted by Grashopper

I still can't believe you managed to order everything fitting aside of the helmet.

Hm what about extending the velcro straps or rather changing them against longer straps somehow that fit under your boot?

Yea I am probably pretty lucky but I seriously went over multiple types of sizing charts multiple times and watched youtube videos, reviews etc. And I'll have to have a think on my velcro/pants situation cause it's def starting to annoy me..

Originally Posted by strumpet

Honest and funny as blog. Loved it Well done.

lol thanks!

Honest and funny as blog. Loved it Well done.

A back protector. There's 3 things I won't get on a bike (any bike) without - helmet, gloves and back protector.