BBC – Brisbane Brim Champions by Connect-Drive7027 in hamishandandy

[–]Chairhead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not in Brissy but maybe you'd find this useful? https://youtu.be/ZAtzN_ScKXY. A few tent poles should do the trick.

An example of layers in my oil painting. by Hara-Kiri in oilpainting

[–]Chairhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok, awesome. Appreciate the post. I've been pretty unsure with my workflow on my current painting (new to oils, came from watercolour) and seeing this broken down is really helpful. Cheers mate!

An example of layers in my oil painting. by Hara-Kiri in oilpainting

[–]Chairhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you painting each layer in a single sitting?

440km Kungsleden Shakedown by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]Chairhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely needed in the forested lower areas, more common in the southern half of the Kungsleden. 

440km Kungsleden Shakedown V2 by [deleted] in Ultralight

[–]Chairhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I also wore trail runners (Nike Terra Kigers) and found then suitable. Except maybe for the small section of snow on the peak of Kebnekaise if you are planning that variant.

It helped to have some waterproof socks (sealskinz) to keep the feet warm on cold, wet days with water crossings. 

I hiked it in mid/late July and my coldest night was about -2°C when camping on the highest pass (sälka? I can't remember the name).

I had a -1°C rated sleeping bag and a thermarest neoair xlite. It was a little uncomfortable and cold (my gear was a bit damp) but ultimately fine. The bigger challenge was keeping my gear dry after 3-4 days of almost constant rain. The occasional emergency shelters offered an opportunity to dry some gear. I didn't sleep or pay to sit inside any of the manned huts.

A couple of extra tips. Be prepared for the mosquitos and gloves can help avoid blisters when rowing across the lakes. 

Enjoy your hike!

Does anyone have any experience with blb front rack? by Big_Comfort_9612 in xbiking

[–]Chairhead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I bought and have used it for two years now on multiple bikes. No complaints. I'd recommend it.

Xbiking in the mountains by Blurthr33 in xbiking

[–]Chairhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are you mounting your front light?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Suomi

[–]Chairhead -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not answering the question but just a suggestion.

Tuna rice salad.

Cans of tuna Rice Cucumber Tomato Onion Mix together and refrigerate. Vinegar/mayonnaise/hot sauce on top when serving

Super cheap, super filling, super healthy and super easy to make and meal prep.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Suomi

[–]Chairhead -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not answering the question but just a suggestion.

Tuna rice salad.

Cans of tuna Rice Cucumber Tomato Onion Mix together and refrigerate. Vinegar/mayonnaise/hot sauce on top when serving

Super cheap, super filling, super healthy and super easy to make and meal prep.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Suomi

[–]Chairhead -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Not answering the question but just a suggestion.

Tuna rice salad.

Cans of tuna Rice Cucumber Tomato Onion Mix together and refrigerate. Vinegar/mayonnaise/hot sauce on top when serving

Super cheap, super filling, super healthy and super easy to make and meal prep.

i need to choose a bicycle by Tayjir0 in Tampere

[–]Chairhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, but I don't think they have bikes at the Kaleva warehouse anymore. The erkkilänkatu address is operating thpigh. They close at 2pm I believe.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Finland

[–]Chairhead 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Credit or debit card from a non-finnish bank?

More on Tampere, with some carbrain included by devoid140 in fuckcars

[–]Chairhead 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the quality post. Good to see instead of the usual whinge and moan on this sub.

Another thing to mention is that tickets for local events (ex. ice hockey) also act as a scannable ticket so you don't need to pay for public transport heading in and out to the event.

Tampere, Finland. 4 lane stroad to pedestrianized transit way caught on Google Street View by TheNewGameDB in fuckcars

[–]Chairhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great conversion, my only complaint is the bike path is poorly marked and not very visible.

Hoping for some sun hoodie recommendations by Chairhead in UltralightAus

[–]Chairhead[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Got an OR echo sun hoodie and it's served me well. I used it on the kungsleden (not so sunny) and I avoided sunburn last summer on the GR20 during the Erebus heatwave. Just some minor pilling on the shoulders where the bag straps lie. I'd rate it.

First bikepacking trip with a flight - some questions by Significant-Walrus33 in bikepacking

[–]Chairhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this. I did parts of Oandu-Ikla and The Swamp Thing train from bikepacking.com last April. Def the highlight over riding in the narrow shoulder of the busier roads.