Phil TK
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- Nov 1, 2013
- Bikes
- FZS1000
One thing I've sometimes wondered about, especially when riding in SE Asia, is what would I do if I suffered a major bike breakdown in the middle of nowhere and with no prospect of reaching 'civilisation' by nightfall I'm forced to camp for the night.
Like many others I don't usually carry a tent or bivvy with me, let alone emergency food and a sleeping bag. (although I always carry a plentiful supply of water and biscuits) I think if it was getting dark and I was stuck, all I would do is wrap up, slap on the deet and perhaps sip from a whisky bottle around my fire all night. Not sure if I would sleep.
What sort of things could I pack that would make this situation more comfortable? I guess a small tarp and some guy ropes would be useful to rig a shelter around the bike, waterproof matches and perhaps a canteen set to make soups would help I think. I'm not sure the sleeping bag liner I always carry would be warm enough, are these plastic 'survival bags' worth carrying? I'm sure people out there have some better ideas than me.
Camping without permission and lighting a fire could be an issue in some parts but aside from worrying about that what would you put in a small easy to pack 'kit' to make an impromptu overnight stop more comfortable?
Like many others I don't usually carry a tent or bivvy with me, let alone emergency food and a sleeping bag. (although I always carry a plentiful supply of water and biscuits) I think if it was getting dark and I was stuck, all I would do is wrap up, slap on the deet and perhaps sip from a whisky bottle around my fire all night. Not sure if I would sleep.
What sort of things could I pack that would make this situation more comfortable? I guess a small tarp and some guy ropes would be useful to rig a shelter around the bike, waterproof matches and perhaps a canteen set to make soups would help I think. I'm not sure the sleeping bag liner I always carry would be warm enough, are these plastic 'survival bags' worth carrying? I'm sure people out there have some better ideas than me.
Camping without permission and lighting a fire could be an issue in some parts but aside from worrying about that what would you put in a small easy to pack 'kit' to make an impromptu overnight stop more comfortable?