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Didn't really read my post very carefully did you? Or put it in the context as a response to a previous post, huh? And what makes you think after a lifetime of backcountry travel (sans luxury 4x4) that I lack the wilderness acumen to stay alive? I responded to a post asserting that a gun can be...

I haven't had an shifting issue on any of my bikes in...can't remember. All of them have performed perfectly for the last 20-30 bikes I've owned. I'd probably have to go back to the early 90s before I can remember a bike that had nagging shifting issues and that was likely chain suck.

The reality is, whether you're talking about a $200 drivetrain, or a $1500 drivetrain, they both use $3 cables to actuate each shift. Maintaining those cable system is a once or twice a year necessity that takes all of 30 minutes to do, but can have a system shifting flawlessly for thousands of...

Stump, Many people who have derailleur issues instantly think the remedy is a Rolhoff hub system. The reality is, derailleur woes are rider influenced 99.9% of the time. It's either a neglect to maintain cables and housings, not knowing the hanger is tweaked, or just riding until all of the...

But...you can in the near future pair a IG hub with belts, even on the new Boost hub spacing. I think you're completely nuts to do it, but it can be done. It will be heavy as an anvil and require a mess of cables, but possible. You'll be like that guy trying to fit carburetors on a Prius, but...

Stump, we just missed meeting each other at the OJ open house. I was within arm's reach of you, but we missed. Having owned belt drives and Rohlhof hubs in the past, the pairing of the two sounds like complete crap to me. I wanted to love both, and both came with giant helpings of...

I was soooo bummed I couldn't go. I was all ready to show up on the Julian household doorstep and hit the camp. Bummer. Next year. Sounds like a few ExPo members were there. Dang.

Soon I hope. I'm looking at the Cutthroat to replace my Ti Fargo, but that's a tall order. In other exciting news, I meet with another ExPo member in the bike industry to arrange for a long term test of their response to the Pony Rustler. I'm excited about that one. I'll know more next week...

I put about 300 miles, if not more, on the Deadwood and rode it one last time an hour prior to putting it in a box headed back to Salsa HQ. Loved it. It is spry for what it is, even under load.

You'll want those tires way below 12-14. That's pretty darn hard for a fat bike even in dry conditions. I tend to run 9-11 front/rear.

This is why I love to motorcycle camp and bikepack. When I bikepack, I take 20 pounds of gear...max...and can have a full camp pitched in under 15 minutes and dinner ready in 25. When we car camp...er...excuse me...overland, I often take way more stuff, but still keep it very simple. Again, camp...

Over the last year, I have propelled myself over a thousand miles of bikepacking travel with Justin's Almond butter packs and Epic meat bars. I throw in some fig bars, morning oatmeal and Good to Go dehydrated dinners and I can go forever. I also throw in Cheese Heads, Jelly Belly jelly beans...

I knew you were a strong feller, but backpacking with a Dutch oven. Yeeoowza!

Another excellent point. One of my friends said he carries for those reasons: in the event he has to spend days in the wilderness due to an unforeseen incident. I get it. I also asked him if he uses anything like a SPOT or inReach and he looked at me like I had three heads. :) I use an inReach...

We can probably add this stove to the list. It's awesome. http://expeditionportal.com/field-tested-appalachian-titanium-alcohol-stove/

I have a Lauf on route for my BG. To be honest, not sure what I think of that thing. I'll have to wait and see.

I have Van Helgas on my Beargrease and now on my Bucksaw. I also have some Dillenger 4s I used on my BG and some Vee Rubber that I thought was average at best.

I think this is highly influenced by where you live, the areas you frequent and other variables. I spend about 30-35 nights a year in the backcountry and have for the better part of twenty years. I can't think of a single negative encounter. I can however remember scads of opportunities to meet...

Ya, I did my Iceland trip on Nates. Ooof. Not a smart idea.

I've been using the Sony 4K Action Cam lately. The images are great, but as that review states, the menu navigation is terrible.