http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Tag: cycle touring - Recent Topics en Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:23:54 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=19417#post-300146 Sun, 27 Jan 2019 17:53:41 +0000 Claire 300146@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hello folks, I know there is a wealth of knowledge on this forum for cycle touring and camping. I am looking to upgrade my woeful camping sleeping accommodation and am torn between synthetic vs down bags. </p> <p>Because I am basically a lizard in human form and am constantly freezing, I was initially going to go for a down bag as it's warmer and lighter, packs smaller etc. However, warnings from folk about down being affected by damp and wet conditions is putting me off a bit. Especially because of Scotland's notorious drizzly weather.</p> <p>I am keen on an Alpkit bag, as they receive consistently good reviews and seem to be excellent value for money. However, I am not sure whether to go for synthetic or down.</p> <p>Does anyone have experience/recommendations on a down vs synthetic bag for cycle touring and camping in Scotland? Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thank you! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=17898#post-254562 Thu, 06 Jul 2017 13:04:02 +0000 unhurt 254562@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Been following this nerdy Twitter goodness - some of you may also like:</p> <p>"1 bike, 4 countries, and the 100 great geosites of the U.K. Follow a hydrogeologist's adventure on 2 wheels, visiting the 100 great geosites (and more)!"</p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/GreatGeology" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/GreatGeology</a> </p>