I prepared my trusty Koga Worldtraveller (2021) for the current adventure from Bangkok to Europe. Before starting, it had done more than 34,000kms and it was time to change a few things. Gearing I’ve lowered the gearing to make it easier to get up the big hills in the Stans. Lowest gear is now almost …
This is a very simple piece of gear, but it holds one of my bags and is a key part of my setup. I’ve had the handlebar sling from Bike Bag Dude on my handlebars for every trip since November 2021. Thats more than 35,000 kms on all sorts of terrain over more than three …
This is my uncoolest piece of equipment, and I don’t care what any of you think or say (I’m looking at you Greg), it’s brilliant. Depending on the conditions, it can do different things. In South East Asia I’d put it on during some of the tropical downpours. I’d stay dry and also cool. A …
I have the saddlebag overnight from Ena Bags of Athens- and I use it on my handlebars (Jones Loop bars). In short, I’m very happy with the bag and very happy to support a guy like Yiannos of Ena Bags. During the European leg of my three year trip, I was looking to streamline my …
Like most people, I’m addicted to coffee. I just love a strong coffee with a dash of milk in the morning, then again a short time later, then again, … The issue for me is – how to have a great coffee when I’m not near a cafe. Or possibly, how do I trade off …
Coffee while travelling – one of life’s essentials Read More »
(above photo from Sea2Summit) I’ve used this pad for more than a year on the European leg of my bike trip. Right now, I would have camped ninety times or more in that time so I think I’m qualified to review this sleeping pad. TLDR: I love it and hate it but love Sea2Summit. It’s …
Review – Sea2Summit Etherlight XT Insulated Sleeping Pad Read More »
I’ve had the tent now for five months and have camped in it more than fifty times, so now is a good time to review it. I have the X-Mid 2 with footprint attached all of the time. I also have the Durston Z-Flick poles (as I travel by bike and don’t have hiking poles). …
Just to recap, I have the 2021 Koga World Traveller with Rohloff and Gates Belt. I’ve changed the handlebars and put on my trusty Brooks saddle but that’s about all that I’ve modified. I’ve published earlier reviews here on this site. TLDR: It’s a great bike. Both fun and dependable. Really well thought out and …
UPDATE – I’ve just passed 20,000 kms but I’ll update my review after the bike has been serviced next month in the Netherlands and any parts replaced etc. That detail should be of more value to readers. I’m still super happy with the bike though ! On my five and a half month South East …
Koga World Traveller (2 of 3) – Review after 12,500 km Read More »
I used the Trifecta from 2gosystems primarily as a sleeping bag cover for those colder nights. That was only one of the reasons I bought it. My first use of it, was in summer in fairly warm weather, and it’s all I took to sleep in. I’ve also combined it with a thermal liner in …
