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Jan Penfrat

After a couple of wonderful adventures this summer I’d like to acknowledge some of the best equipment I have used, some of them for decades. A thread. 🧵

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Jan Penfrat

The award for most long-lasting stuff goes without a doubt to bag maker , whose nearly indestructible bike panniers have accompanied my rides since 1998 – including my 10,000km ride from Belgium to China. (1/7)

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Jan Penfrat

Almost equally reliable has been my down sleeping bag, for which the formerly German manufacturer had given me a free down wash and refill – after over 15 years of use. (The company seems to be now part of .) (2/7)

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Jan Penfrat

It is with sadness that I say goodbye to my heavy-duty which now starts falling apart. I have been using it since 2004 from the Sri Lankan lowlands to the mountain tops of & . It was an extraordinarily voluminous yet comfortable bag. (3/7)

Jan Penfrat

For years I have been amazed by the ingenuity of every little detail in ’s tents. Both my II and the I (which sheltered me for over 120 nights on my trip to China) have so far not let me down, although I pushed them to limits at -12°C at 4,000m altitude. (4/7)

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Jan Penfrat

Last but not least, a shout out to bicycle maker whose travel bike carried me reliably 10,000km from to a few years ago. This summer I used it again for a 4-day trip with my 2-year old kid and can confirm: it’s as good as new. (5/7)

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Jan Penfrat

I’m less impressed by the dry bags and a water bag from : they quickly got holes and the material wore down faster than it should have. I assume in an attempt to make it ultralight, they threw out durability. (6/7)

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Jan Penfrat

Disclaimer: I had and have no sponsorship from any of the above-mentioned manufacturers. Just happen to use their gear for my adventures. (7/7)

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