Article Archive for November 2014
Sleeping Bags, Pannier Bags, and Hose Clamps
Thursday November 20, 2014,December,12, 7:30 a.m.
I’m doing the usual things here in Kuala Lumpur as I wait for my tent and other things to be put in the mail. I’m shopping while altering my traveling gear and bicycle. The last couple of days, I’ve been trying to put the final touches on the oversized water bottle cages. I’ve ended up with three entirely different units …
Checking Out Ortlieb Pannier Bags
Friday November 14, 2014
6:45 a.m. Bird Nest Guest House
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Again, not much to say this morning I don’t think. I stumbled across the existence of another bicycle shop yesterday, and I went to see it, and, of course, found it closed. It was very disappointing because this shop specialized in Ortlieb pannier bags, and I very much wanted to check them out again. Getting …
Running Errands, Reading Books, Listening to Podcasts
Friday November 7, 2014
7:45 a.m. Bird Nest Guest House
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Not much happened yesterday. I spent the morning working on the Trangia X2 stove. I got my hands on a long and thin piece of wire and it was small enough to be inserted into the fuel line. The idea was to clean it out if it was clogged with soot. But, if this wire …
Bikebuddy, BBB Fueltank XL, and Sigg Bottles
Thursday November 6, 2014
6:25 a.m. Bird Nest Guest House
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Feeling much better this morning. I can tell I slept well because I woke up with strong memories of all the insane dreams I had. I can really feel the difference between the mornings when I remember those dreams and the mornings when I don’t. My body doesn’t seem to get much benefit from sleep …
Lifesystems Mosquito Net, Bikebuddy, and Trangia Adventures
Wednesday November 5, 2014
4:45 a.m.
Yes, the time is correct. It’s that early in the morning. I woke up and I just couldn’t get back to sleep.
Only the usual type of news to report. The BikeBuddy water bottle cage from the UK arrived in the mail yesterday. It is stamped October 27 in the UK and arrived here on November 4, so that’s pretty fast.
Buying the …
Gear Thoughts – Tents, Sleeping Bags, and Stoves
Saturday November 1, 2014
7:00 a.m. Bird Nest Guest House
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
I’ve conceded victory to the animals of the Bird Nest. I now feed the rabbit a slice of bread every time I sit down, even if I’m not eating any bread myself. When I sit down to have a cup of coffee, I also get a slice of bread for the rabbit. Feeding him the …