Henri Lloyd Ensign Wet/Dry Holdall

Advantages: Easy to put up
Disadvantages: Slightly drafty

...with pegs. As mentioned in the other review there is a seperate inner tent for the sleeping area. This is also very easy to set up and simply attaches to the main tent. The groundsheet for the inner tent is very heavy duty and leak proof (unlike the other reviewer said). As far as weight etc goes, the whole thing folds up (again easily) into its own bag about the size of a normal holdall. It is not heavy. I found this tent to be lightweight, easily assembled and waterproof and also airy. However because of the way it is designed, during windy weather the gusts will come under the tent. The poles effectively keep the tent slightly raised and even pegging it down thoroughly it is far from air tight. The sleeping area however is very snug having a built in ground sheet. There are also plenty of useful pockets and loops on the interior. Also... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use squeezy bottle and works great
Disadvantages: It might be a little pricey, so shop around

...Before reading this review, it is necessary to understand a bit about bicycle lubricants. There are a number of different kinds, each with their advantages and disadvantages. The first, most basic kind is the venerable wet lubricant, which is petroleum-based. Such lubricants have been around in one form or another for over 100 years. They work well over a wide temperature range, and are water-resistant, but they collect dirt. For this reason, wet lubricants are best for fair-weather road riding, but not optimal for bad weather and off-road riding. The second kind of lube in common use is a dry lube, which is a wax-based lubricant. Such lubricants are designed to repel dirt, particularly from bicycle chains. But they do so by flaking off as you ride, which requires you to apply them more frequently than wet lubes. They also must... Read review

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Advantages: Doesn't wash off in wet conditions
Disadvantages: Does attract dirt and mud

...Before reading this review, it is necessary to understand a bit about bicycle lubricants. There are a number of different kinds, each with their advantages and disadvantages. The first, most basic kind is the venerable wet lubricant, which is petroleum-based. Such lubricants have been around in one form or another for over 100 years. They work well over a wide temperature range, and are water-resistant, but they collect dirt. For this reason, wet lubricants are best for fair-weather road riding, but not optimal for bad weather and off-road riding. The second kind of lube in common use is a dry lube, which is a wax-based lubricant. Such lubricants are designed to repel dirt, particularly from bicycle chains. But they do so by flaking off as you ride, which requires you to apply them more frequently than wet lubes. They also must... Read review

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