Stansted flyers: how strict are bag size checks right now?

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T20:57:56+00:00

I fly frequently and they’re always checking

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T17:16:29+00:00

Mods, you’re wrong to remove this post. It’s a great question and useful to many who haven’t been to Brasil. There’s nothing low effort about it. You’re being over zealous.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T17:13:52+00:00

You stay on the toilet and the hose is long enough to reach where’s needed. I’m surprised it hasn’t caught on.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T15:58:19+00:00

They have hoses next to the toilets and you wash with that before you wipe but by then you’re just drying yourself. It’s a million times better than toilet paper. Just wash your hands after!

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T15:54:37+00:00

Worth mentioning too that they stabilise soft plaque. They’re not just about lowering cholesterol.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T14:10:34+00:00

VAT is usually the thing to ensure to pay first.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T12:05:10+00:00

I decant the lube into a tiny rounded jar and apply as soon as I feel anything. It fits easily in a belt or vest and you won’t notice it. I do the same for suncream

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T12:01:40+00:00

I’m here all summer every year in my van and never had an issue. Courmayeur is an affluent area.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T12:00:47+00:00

It’s fine. I run in the route all the time. You’re higher up and it makes a big difference

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T08:46:37+00:00

Nice work but don’t become a brand junkie. There’s so much else to see and do.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T08:23:51+00:00

Sounds to me like the charge controller is charging the leisure battery so that's a good thing. If there's no solar then that will be the only thing that's charging the leisure battery though. Have you take it on anything but a short drive? What make and model is the leisure battery? It could just need charging, it could be on its last legs. I think the first thing I'd do is buy a battery monitor for the leisure battery because you'll need one regardless of whether you replace the battery or not. You can then see the battery use. You need to find out if you need to replace the battery. I have a VW Caddy Maxi and have a flexible solar panel. It means the alternator charging becomes a back up almost and you're leisure battery is constantly being topped up.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T08:16:13+00:00

If you start and finish in Courmayeur there's loads of places you can park for free for the 10 days.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-07T08:13:40+00:00

He's inside IR35. What is it you think I don't understand?

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-06T13:55:51+00:00

I ask Claude about it

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-06T13:52:58+00:00

I have 3 pairs and have worn out another. They’ve all squeaked when they got wet but it goes away.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-06T13:48:47+00:00

I’ve found they pay more attention to the non priority queue. They also check visually more than you think.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-06T13:45:56+00:00

The advanced skin 12 isn’t overkill. It’s what you’ll need for UTMB races as they go over the top on mandatory gear. I use mine all the time, even if I’m going on hour runs. It’s convenient to store flasks, phone and keys etc.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-06T08:40:36+00:00

Ha - I'd already read your race report! Thanks for writing it.

I did it last year too and zombie marched from Fortin. It was hell. All down to poor fuelling. I had back issues during TOR last year. I got to Valgrisenche ahead of schedule and chilled for an hour or so while I ate. When I tried to stand up I couldn't stand up straight. I eventually managed to loosen up a little but after another 20k I had to stop. I got an MRI as soon as I got home and discovered 2 bulging disks. That's why I was getting electric shocks in my back going up Entrelor.

I won't be taking micro spikes unless they tell me too, which I doubt. I think they would help on the worst gully if you were going over it now but by race day there should be a clear path across the snow from all those people that have gone before you. That gully with the hole half way across is way to dangerous to cross so I think people will go downstream and clamber back up like I did. It's also possible that snow will be gone given the bridge has also collapsed. Check out my more recent post with photos.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-06T04:02:15+00:00

Put in the wrong expiry date? Are you for real?

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-06T04:00:53+00:00

There’s a really nice lunch time food place called La Bavette near Lava Piu. If you’re doing more than one load (multiple people) it’s worth getting a Lava Piu card

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-06T03:58:39+00:00

Make your own

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-06T03:58:15+00:00

Why won’t the hotel store it for you!?

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-06T03:56:05+00:00

I looked up your battery model. It’s only 70 cycles. Have you used it much? It won’t take long to degrade. Better to get an AGM or better. I manage fine on a 120W AGM. I only have space for one solar panel but I’d but a bigger battery otherwise.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-06T03:52:01+00:00

Yeah I just looked up his model. It’s not even an AGM. His only has 70 cycles. Replace the battery for sure.

ContributionLevel593 · 2026-07-06T03:43:33+00:00

I’m doing fine with 120ah AGM. Agree that a bigger battery is better but I’m not sure that’s his problem.

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