I finally got around to installing the new tires on our bike. I bought Schwalbe tires and tubes and as previously posted they arrived pretty much next day. They have been sitting in our hallway until I could install them today while Natasha was at work. I bought Marathon Plus HS 440 tires and matching … Continue reading Box Bike – Maintenance: New Tires
Category: Gear
Box Bike: And the parts start to arrive..
Surprisingly, we started getting parts within days of ordering them. The tires came from the US within two days. The lock within three days. Now we are waiting for the rest from MEC. Maybe I can install some tires this weekend... But oh gosh do these tires actually have tread! The ones on the bike … Continue reading Box Bike: And the parts start to arrive..
Box Bike!
Since we are expecting a child in October, and the COVID19 pandemic has really impacted public transit, we decided to go ahead and buy a cargo bike. We have been looking for a while and built a big spreadsheet of different models and costs, but in the end it is all about opportunity. There aren't … Continue reading Box Bike!
Gear Repair: Arc Haul
When we hiked the GDT the mesh panel on the back of my Arc Haul wore through, causing a strap to rub against my back for several hundred kilometers. This eventually caused me quite a bit of pain - my back had knots from everything being off kilter and rubbing. Worn Through Panel I have … Continue reading Gear Repair: Arc Haul
Gear Review: Sun Hoodies
Background Since I have been 15 years old I have had a condition (vitiligo) that, while it gives me unique white skin, hair and eyebrows, it makes me very suseptible to sun burns. This results in skin damage and can lead to skin cancer. As a result I try to be very careful with sun … Continue reading Gear Review: Sun Hoodies
For Future GDT Hikers
The GDT is an amazing trail and I think it has ruined us in terms of our expectations for other trails in the future. Here are a few resources and our perspective on the GDT. I'll try to avoid repeating things other hikers have already addressed well - definitely refer to the other hiker journals … Continue reading For Future GDT Hikers
Gear Source: Dirty Girl Gaiters in Vancouver
We have been asked several times while on day hikes about where we got our dirty girl gaiters. We had bought them online directly from Dirty Girl Gaiters, and keep advising anyone who asks. Everyone seems a little underwhelmed when we tell them that though so I've been keen to find a more local source. … Continue reading Gear Source: Dirty Girl Gaiters in Vancouver
GDT Reflection: Mid Point
We are halfway through the trail now, so now is probably a good time to reflect on how it's been so far. Itinerary We planned our itinerary in a bit of detail and it has been pretty accurate so far. We have been trying to keep to our permits so we have made sure to … Continue reading GDT Reflection: Mid Point
Gear Mini Review: ZPacks ArcHaul
I feel like I've been through lots of packs, but on reflection I think I've gotten a lot of use out of them. Previous Packs I started with a MEC pack; I believe it was a 60 L Cragalot back in 2008. I was a student. The pack was on sale (cheap), available at MEC, … Continue reading Gear Mini Review: ZPacks ArcHaul
GDT Food and Meal Planning
We have finally finalized our meal plans (as much as we can anyways), so I can stop teasing with posts about us buying food and give more details on what we actually plan on eating. Calories and Nutrition Natasha and I don't need a lot of calories hiking usually. We have planned for 3600 calories … Continue reading GDT Food and Meal Planning
Backpacks & Bike Racks 