tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post7058966969537000262..comments2023-10-17T05:53:50.048-06:00Comments on Pondero: S24O ReconnPonderohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-78755742522094703402008-08-04T04:44:00.000-06:002008-08-04T04:44:00.000-06:00My first and bestest tip: pack the day before you ...My first and bestest tip: pack the day before you intend to leave. It makes leaving stress free and you leave the wife in a happy mood :0)<BR/><BR/>I have done a lot of camping and a fair bit of cycle camping and I am building up to a big tour because I retired a couple of weeks ago. Which leads to my second tip: buy the best kit you can afford. Cheap stuff will always let you down.<BR/><BR/>Last tip: travel light but don't compromise on comfort.<BR/>I use a JacksRBetter quilt with an Exped downmat. The downmat is heavier than a Thermarest but so much more warmer and comfortable that it is worth the weight penalty.<BR/>HTH :0)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-75176560287996346682008-08-03T06:38:00.000-06:002008-08-03T06:38:00.000-06:00Keith, since we had talked about doing this one da...Keith, since we had talked about doing this one day, I figured this would go over well. Even so, a little hot weather anticipation is a good thing.<BR/><BR/>Billy, thanks for the encouragement and for taking the time to comment. Congratulations on overcoming the hills! I totally understand that kind of accomplishment. Since you are now a S24O veteran, maybe you could offer a few tips for me and Keith.Ponderohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16042079750126434523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-80569647231605498442008-08-02T22:24:00.000-06:002008-08-02T22:24:00.000-06:00HiI read about S24O a few weeks ago and had my fir...Hi<BR/><BR/>I read about S24O a few weeks ago and had my first one Friday night here in England.<BR/>30km to a site on the edge of the Industrial area. I went on my Bacchetta Giro 20 because when I got it 5 weeks ago I couldn't get over a couple of hills on this route. This time I conquered them carrying 20 kg.<BR/>Love the dogs and the scripture quotes. Psalm 8 is my favourite psalm.<BR/>Best wishesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7676045436294463991.post-88371036624789567922008-08-02T21:31:00.000-06:002008-08-02T21:31:00.000-06:00This looks great. I am all over this!!! It does ...This looks great. I am all over this!!! It does need to cool down a bit but this fall...I can feel the peace and tranquility easing over me already.<BR/><BR/>KeithAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com