9 mo. ago • 96%

Went on a 20 mile round trip to test out a new tent I bought

My everything was sore when i got back because I'm out of shape but it was worth it. Had some oatmeal after setting everything up and enjoyed myself.

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No floor?

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- You need to pay a monthly subscription to activate premium features like the floor function on your new eTent Pro.
  
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- I have a similar tent and was surprised how little I missed having a floor.
  
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  I'd guess that it'd be different in wet conditions, right?
  
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  We have scorpions here. Tent floor is a necessity
  
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Nice!

Just curious, but is your seat high enough? Obviously I don't have enough information to tell you otherwise, but it just looks low to me even for someone with short legs.

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- Could be a lens effect that distorts the proportions of the bike, the front looks a bit weird.
  
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- It might be. I need to mess around with it a little to make sure.
  
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  Top tip, when sat on your saddle place the heel of your foot on the pedal (even though you should actually pedal with the ball of your foot).
  
  Your leg should be straight when the pedal is in the 6 o'clock position.
  
  Once you have adjusted your saddle to the correct height, your proper pedal stroke (using the ball of your foot) will leave a very slight bend in your knee at the bottom of the stroke.
  
  This gives you the most efficient pedal stroke in terms of butt and leg muscles used, and minimises the stress on your knees.
  
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I envy you. I had some things happen, both positive and negative, resulting in me not getting out nearly as much as I'd love to (and need to).

Trying out some new gear, taking some pictures, recording bird audio, baking bread in a fire, simply riding or whatever else justifies being out there... every little trip just adds so much.

Kudos on the 20 mile trip, keep going, you'll be back in shape in no time. Hope you like your new tent as well.

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Is that the tent that's built to have a wood stove/heater in it?

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- Yep! I don't have the wood stove yet since they're expensive and heavy but if I consider going camping in the winter I would definitely grab one.
  
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Tight! Which tent? I just got a Durston Xmid 2 at the end of last summer and am looking forward to checking it out this spring.

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- Onetigris Gastropod, mostly got it for the ability to peel the front up into an awning since I bought it for festival camping.
  
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  It looks like a great tent! GoLite used to have one like that back when they were a new company and I really wanted one, but couldn't afford it. Is that a trekking pole in the center, or does it have a dedicated pole? Is there an optional floor and bug liner?
  
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