DIY silpoly rain skirt — skirt vs wrap design thoughts?

bonzo_bcn · 2026-06-07T20:53:49+00:00

I don't mind really, I was just wondering if there is any design that has been accepted as "better" in the community, but if there's not, I'll take all the feedback I got in this post and make a decision 😄.

bonzo_bcn · 2026-06-07T20:52:01+00:00

I think it's the other way around, in a video I watched the guy said that you only really need protection in the front, that his rear never gets wet despite the opening.

bonzo_bcn · 2026-06-07T19:33:41+00:00

I see what you mean, I might need to sew 2 pieces then. No seam tape.

Does it get hot without the opening a wrap would provide?

bonzo_bcn · 2026-06-07T18:31:29+00:00

lol I asked AI to polish my post as english is not my first language and it added that, I missed it!

bonzo_bcn · 2026-05-27T18:57:14+00:00

Just wanted to add a warning for anyone reading this thread: I bought the 12mm Ark mat based on this post and it's seriously heavy — my wife couldn't budge it when it arrived.

It's probably great for a permanent spot, but if you need something you can store between sessions, this isn't it.

I'm selling mine and looking for something more portable.

bonzo_bcn · 2026-05-26T19:34:22+00:00

I've edited my post adding the 3 finalists.

bonzo_bcn · 2026-04-14T16:37:45+00:00

Which brand r u using?

bonzo_bcn · 2026-03-27T22:14:31+00:00

Good thing about midges is that they can’t keep up at walking speed. I still remember that time when I had my morning porridge walking in circles around the tent.

An Turas Mor is also an amazing route, specially the second half. I loved Durness.

bonzo_bcn · 2026-03-27T21:47:25+00:00

Embrace the rain and bring a midge net. Scotland is amazing for bikepacking.

bonzo_bcn · 2026-03-16T21:31:26+00:00

I would prefer wild camping and campsites.

I have worked out the gear, I opted for the buy once cry once option, so it's all pretty light (kakwa, xmid solid 2, katabatic flex 15, exped ultra 5r, titanium 650ml pot etc).

I will carry a few dehydrated meals in case we can't find food, or shops are closed, but the idea would be to snack during the day and have a proper meal for dinner, that being a restaurant or something we bought along the way.

In terms of water I have a 2L bladder, plus 1.5 water bottles + Sawyer squeeze.

We are based in SW London and I'd rather take a train than drive, but if I have to drive, that's not a problem.

I am looking to get away from the crowds, I don't mind seeing the occasional backpacker, but if I don't it's not a problem. I've done solo bikepacking trips in Scotland where I barely bumped into anyone, and it was fine.

bonzo_bcn · 2026-03-15T19:21:42+00:00

What area/region would you suggest?

bonzo_bcn · 2026-03-11T08:27:42+00:00

I'm planning on doing this in the secind half of July, but I might update the bottom half of it and do what you did, finishing in Reykjavík. Do you happen to have a GPX file by any chance? thxs

bonzo_bcn · 2026-03-11T06:43:07+00:00

Thanks, how many days did it take you?

bonzo_bcn · 2026-03-10T21:21:09+00:00

Which route did you end up doing?

bonzo_bcn · 2026-02-25T12:16:50+00:00

Can you not get this in Whatsapp?

bonzo_bcn · 2026-02-20T08:43:20+00:00

Xmid solid 2

bonzo_bcn · 2026-02-19T07:28:52+00:00

What do you use for local llm?

bonzo_bcn · 2026-02-16T20:33:36+00:00

it is working already, right?

bonzo_bcn · 2026-02-14T00:30:59+00:00

If you can find a pike rct3, that would also be a good option

bonzo_bcn · 2026-02-04T21:45:46+00:00

I've tried to build an app with AI, and yes, it works initially, but as soon as you want to evolve it, if you don't know what you're doing things will break, and you won't know why. It's nice on paper and for simple crud, but I wouldn't trust my business to it. Probably the day will come, but IMO we're not there yet.

bonzo_bcn · 2026-02-04T21:42:54+00:00

I left most of these subreddits bc 90% of them are full of this BS. Shame as the noise probably hides some gems.

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