| Part of equipment |
Comment |
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| bicycle CUBE Ltd. LX/XT alloy; Marzocchi Bomber75; Padlock Kryptonite |
heavy duty alloy-frame, gears last longer, when using 3 chains and changing every 1000 km; the fork lost oil soon + didn't absorb much then; padlock too heavy + this kind is not really necessary
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| rack Tubus Cargo |
extremely stable - recommendable |
| lowrider-rack Zefal |
I had it fixed with home made links |
| rear mirror Zefal |
broke several times 'cause was fixed exposed |
| backpack Lowe Summit |
heavy duty pack, a bit too heavy for cycling |
| tent VauDe Hogan |
comfortable for 1 person, small for 2; very easy to put up alone; no self standing construction; very waterproof but not very windsafe |
| sleeping bag ME Glacier, down |
the downs started sticking together soon - didn't keep warm after very well; now trying artificial filled ME sleeping bag |
| bike panniers Ortlieb light |
superb construction, there's nothing better; totally waterproof; Classic-version might be slightly better, being more durable |
| GoreTex jacket TheNorthFace |
was 2 years waterproof, then the membrane came off a little; hard to clean, otherwise superb |
| rainpants JackWolfskin |
very good fabric, good membran; lasted until today |
| pump Topeak MasterBlaster DX |
indispensable, still works today |
| bike computer CILCLOmaster CM414 ALTI |
lots of functions incl. temperature and altimeter - totally recommandable; wireless mount not recommended - not reliable |
| petrol cooker MSR XGK + bottle |
high performance, burns everything; a bit noisy, fell in bits'n'pieces after 2 years continuous use - still though recommendable as very reliable |
| pots Relags Biwak Alu 2 |
coating didn't last long, a bit heavy |
| water filter Sweetwater |
not very necessary, saves money in Asia (no need to buy water); housing became unproof after 1 year |
| knife Opinel |
superb knife, easy to sharpen |
| bike tool Topeak Alien |
very durable tool, workshop quality |
| Grundig worldreceiver radio; ear plugs |
luxury, humidity made it unrelaible |
| boots Meindl Borneo |
good for cycling 'cause not to high and stiff; need much care also in dry reagions to preserve the leather |
| Teva sandales |
well known and durable; sticking straps need to be replaced from time to time |
| compass Recta DS 56 Turbo 20 |
very recommended utility, works in northern and southern hemisphere, devitations can be pre set |
| waterbag Ortlieb 3x |
2x 4ltr is enough; for shower, drinking water etc.; bought for Australia 2x 5ltr cans extra |
| rucksack bag Bach waterproof |
unfortunately not waterproof |
| GPS receiver eTrex Garmin |
my personal hobby; only necessary in empty areas and for mountaineering |
| Solar charger Scotty |
unfortunately not working ... ? |
| sunnies Bolle; nose protector |
absolutely necessary, try in wind! |
| mobile Siemens M35, Vodafone prepaid card |
send & receive SMS cheaply in most countries, prepaid cheap 'cause no mounthly fee; attention: use tri-band mobile for America |
| head lamp Petzl Zoom, LED |
batteries lasted up to 6 months; heavy and bulky |
| trekking pants Royal Robbins |
surprisingly durable; recommendable |
