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Dave Lomax - Over Weight is Under Prepared

I was at the 2007 HU UK meeting in Ripley. I think the best thing I saw was the Dave Lomax presentation, “over weight is under prepared” or packing light. I know it was filmed but I’m trying to find information about what exactly was in that Kriega US20 bag?

Searched the HUBB, looked on adventure-spec (dot) com and Google/YouTube can’t find anything! I'm guessing Dave is a member on the HUBB ? If you do look at this mate, post a list and please, thanks

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T-6 Chain Tool
Motion Pro Trail Tool
Gear Aid (cuts and bolts) Kit
Byrd Knife
Puncture Kit

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Using the "seach HUBB" function on the left, look for davidlomax. You can see his posts and send him a PM.
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thanks

Done that but, he was last activity on the 21st January 2010 so, might take a while for a reply, i've mailed adventure-spec as well !
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ADV rider? ever heard of it?

Dave is part of Pyndon's expedition through Africa. Austin Vince is along as well.
Nice pics and story. Those guys just don't post on HUBB it seems. I guess they can sell more books and DVD's on ADV?

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You will get him at Adventure-Spec. Email or call them.
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Down sleeping bag
bivi bag
toothbrush with half handle sawn off and drilled!!
and from what I remember looking in the bag that was about it.

Dave also carried a HD inner tube and a couple of adventure spec tyre levers and a huge bar to help change the DRZ 400 seal that often fails and a spare seal.

Then there was 4x4 with 800 litres of fuel, lots of water and food following across Dave the Sahara on the salt and gold expedition.

I think 'over weight is underprepared' is a presentation that could help everyone with a useful way to think about packing. Nearly every trip I halve the stuff I pack next time. Cant see me getting near Dave though.
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