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Pants are high on my list too, heard good things about the race face agent, and the fox options look good too, they're all expensive though :(

Honestly the showers pass waterproof socks would make a good gift. I put off getting waterproof socks forever thinking spending that much on socks is silly but they're the only 'wet feet' solution I've used that works, and will probably last longer than my shoes.

There's a full 24 minute episode on red bull tv and it (and the whole series) is really good!

I was using one daily at work, similar black diamond model, and just found it a pain dealing with batteries over time and switched last winter and will never go back. Frequent use, USB is the way to go for me!

USB rechargeable head lamps can be had for similar or less than that one, much more convenient if you use it a lot

Ha, my favourite part is both of them together  cost less what 1 bike in this article would cost

I'm sure everyone's frothing over my cheap,  stock, black, Toyota matrix and my cheap (ok- mid range aluminum),  stock, black trek remedy

My package didn't work for me, Lululemon athletic does though

My new move for winter has been wearing a pack, which these days seems like the least cool thing to do. But when I pull out a puffy, spare gloves, toque, lights, etc... Makes me glad I'm not going minimalist like in summer!

Then all the friends that would rather freeze or wear too much then have nowhere to put things because they wouldn't be caught wearing a pack are jealous lol

Edit, also doubling up with nitrile or latex gloves from your first aid kit or whatever is a good way to beef up your gloves in a pinch, I've been putting them on the outside of regular bike gloves in downpours, lose a little grip but dry hands are nice, seen people putting them as the first layer too but haven't tried myself

Careful with what you stash in those elastic side pockets, lost a multi tool out of there. Added another Velcro strap around that part so it doesn't happen again.

I now fit ; zip ties, tire plugs +poker, quick link, multi tool, patch kit, 27.5 tube in mine.

Filzer 'mini zee' pump when riding with a pack because it's basically a small floor pump and inflates super quick, it's well worth carrying if possible. Had a similar topeak model for a year or two until it broke, this filzer one has been better though.

Park tool micro pump mounted to the frame when riding without a pack. Takes ages to pump up a tire but it's small and light, and the frame mount is pretty minimalistic too, doesn't get annoying when I ride without the pump there.

I've hardly ever used c02's, feel like I would only find them useful in a race situation of some kind. And a pump lets you make adjustments, you can help out others who need air (90% of the time I use my tools on the trails it's helping others) without wasting your own c02's.

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I rode Ride Concepts this year. I lost my footing on my Chromag Dagga pedals a few times in really shitty places (hi Crab 4).

The Impact Pro Vxi or whatever the hell they're called these days have been my go to shoe for years, and I'll be going back. Sucks they're pricey and don't last that long.

My experience as well, but ride concepts has another stickier compound I haven't tried yet, might do the trick. Fiveten is the gold standard in grip but the durability isn't great, especially those impact vxi!

I have a pair of the ride concept transition clip shoes that are still in mint shape after a season of use, and the grip is great with clips haha. But if they make a sticky compound with that durability that would be a winner for flat shoes.

If you liked that list of trails there's a bunch on Seymour you'd like too, definitely check it out.

According to this like 70% of truck owners never tow, haul or go off road

https://www.thedrive.com/news/26907/you-dont-need-a-full-size-pickup-truck-you-need-a-cowboy-costume?fbclid=IwAR00gMEFHSd6mtgFN6Ql3yqw01r-0PnUvgUYqNu6eu8_XA2bOKz546TRgFQ

That new 'hangover' light looks perfect

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Posted by: DemonMike

I,m looking to get the flash light models. Tired of having to strap a battery to my helmet , and frame. With the new LED,s and battery's you can get several hrs of quality light and burn time. Just undecided on model , brand and lumen's.

I wouldn’t want a heavier battery and light on a helmet. I find the weight hard on my neck.

I find if it's pretty well centered I don't notice, if it's mounted right at the front of the helmet maybe. I have a portland design works lars rover 810, and used to use a nite rider lumina 650. And I've lost or broken most of the mounts so I do DIY ski strap mount to the helmet haha. If I was getting something new the niterider lumina series is pretty straight forward, they make a mini version that might be nicer on the helmet. Heard the bontrager light is really good too.

Fat tug is fun and has a bit of everything I'd lean that way.

I think about 80 but some is work

The other week it snowed a lot up there so obviously makes sense if it's completely unrideable, don't know about today it was really cold and barely anyone in the park.

Closed today, maybe snowed last night I think it's probably a day by day basis with the weather.