things don't always go as planned

njkayaker

njkayaker

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I was way out in HP on Iris. Much softer because maybe one snowmobile pass. Way out in the boonies. had a flat. lesson learned that I'll bring a tube in the future. like a 4 mile hike back where conditions were so soft walking I was sinking deep. made a poor decision and took a trail I thought would be shorter. climbing up and down cliffs pushing and carrying a bike. shit happens.
 
🙂 I carry a tube with me always just b/c of that. After I ran into you yesterday I stopped to drop the pressure again b/c I wanted to take a side trail that only had ski tracks. After a bit my front tire was flat. I tried pumping it up and I realized it was leaking through the valve. I adjusted the valve and it stopped leaking.

I carry a big "winter kit" in my saddle bag just in case:

aluminum blanket
1 big warmer pad, 2 hand warmers
fire starter & lint
1 energy bar
Minipump
1 40gr CO2 can + chuck
1 tube (380 grams!)
pair of levers
1 patch kit
1 dollar bill
blinking light
master links
derailleur hanger
a couple of zip ties

The bag with everything weighs almost 4 lbs but it brings me peace of mind. Of course, now that I say this next time out I'll find that I'm missing something...
 
way more prepared than I am. there is a crazy amount of country back in HP. replaced the tube when I got home. pin size hole. Patched it and that will be my spare now I carry with me.
 
I always carry a first aid kit with butterflies, knife, a lighter, and a marmont rain coat (cold is one thing, cold and wet is another, at like 6oz it's worth the weight and I'm always happy when I need it) on top of enough tools to fix almost anything. I don't care how much it weighs because walking cold, wet, and bleeding is worse than carrying a little extra.
 
I added a Revelate Design frame bag to my Pugsley to get the weight off my back. Heavy spare tube, HV pump, tools, and a ultra lite down jacket. Bar Mitts have been working great for my hands. I like the idea of some spare heater packs. Thanks
 
Pampa said:
🙂 I carry a tube with me always just b/c of that. After I ran into you yesterday I stopped to drop the pressure again b/c I wanted to take a side trail that only had ski tracks. After a bit my front tire was flat. I tried pumping it up and I realized it was leaking through the valve. I adjusted the valve and it stopped leaking.

I carry a big "winter kit" in my saddle bag just in case:

aluminum blanket
1 big warmer pad, 2 hand warmers
fire starter & lint
1 energy bar
Minipump
1 40gr CO2 can + chuck
1 tube (380 grams!)
pair of levers
1 patch kit
1 dollar bill
blinking light
master links
derailleur hanger
a couple of zip ties

The bag with everything weighs almost 4 lbs but it brings me peace of mind. Of course, now that I say this next time out I'll find that I'm missing something...
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Alone in these temps in HP/Stokes with anything less than Segundo's rockin here is just bad news. That survival blanket and firestarter are key if shit hits the fan.
 
greeek32 said:
I always carry a first aid kit with butterflies, knife, a lighter, and a marmont rain coat (cold is one thing, cold and wet is another, at like 6oz it's worth the weight and I'm always happy when I need it) on top of enough tools to fix almost anything. I don't care how much it weighs because walking cold, wet, and bleeding is worse than carrying a little extra.
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greeek32 said:
Oh, and a petzle headlamp from my climbing days.
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I knew I was forgetting a couple of things. I also have in there a pocket knife with serrated blade, a multi-tool and a small head lamp.
 
Would it make sense to inject some stan's (or Rick's) into the tube to take care of thorns, and other small stuff?
 
fidodie said:
Would it make sense to inject some stan's (or Rick's) into the tube to take care of thorns, and other small stuff?
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I have 4 cups of Stans on each tire. I don't think I've had punctures by thorns and small stuff since I've been riding almost exclusively in snow/ice, plus the knobs on these tires (Bud & Lou) are huge.

I've had a couple of leaks on the sidewalls from rubbing against rocks and those have sealed well with the Stans. I carry the tube in case I have a cut on the tire (especially on the sidewalls) that Stans can't handle. This has happened to me several times with regular (skinny) tires.
 
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