I had a free weekend so decided to get the train to Oxenholme station and do a short one-nighter in the lake district. The trip was 110km in total, with 2000m ascent (including the infamous “Struggle” from ambleside to Kirkstone Pass). About 40-50% off road.
The camping setup is a 3x3m dd tarp in a modified plowpoint. I pegged it down at the halfway loop on one side and at the corner on the other, and folded under the excess for a ground sheet. I also put a line out from one of the center loops to give myself more space. I kept the top pretty low (maybe 150 cm) for warmth and more rain cover.
I think overnight temp was around 1-5 Celsius with light rain. I stayed warm and dry in a three season sleeping bag and decent pad.
The bike is a Santa Cruz Stigmata and it is by far the best thing I own.
by Djave_Bikinus
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I love tarps, so cheap and so light. Works in anything above freezing or lass than hurricane force winds.