A third set of eyelets comes in handy, here carrying an MSR fuel bottle. Other uses of the eyelets adopted by the group included various accessories for carrying tools and pumps using this width of spacing for attachment.

For the bikes provided on this trek, the Poseidon X, frames include three mounts on the interior, and one on the underside.

Speaking on the task of creating fire, there are many options depending on the type of trip you’re venturing on, your comfortability with mechanical devices and the geography of your adventure.

The MSR WhisperLite Camping stove has long been the default choice for providing the heat for meals for many touring by bike. The ability to use a range of fuel types found around the world, dependability and repair-ability explicate this choice, and was the source of heat for meals on this trip. The price/weight/ruggedness measures up in a way that we haven’t found matched.

A less gear intensive option that came in handy were hexamine fuel blocks. The cheap and convenient tablets provide 20-25 minutes of burn and can be found in most sporting good retailers, big box stores and even some gas stations. The silent fuel-source provided a camp-fire atmosphere, and a welcomed source of warmth for the evening. Definitely, going to pack on all future trips, even with the MSR.