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Heh, told ya! There's so many internet cafes and very little wi-fi that I know off that it really isn't worth carting one about. Apart from the weight and taking up room, every time you leave your tent or hostel room, you'll be worrying if it will still be there when you get back.

And besides, do you want to be watching videos or seeing South America....??


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Im nearly 2 months into my South America trip now and already have a list of things id wished Id left and things id wished Id brought. At the top of that list is my laptop. Its heavy, fragile and takes up way too much space. Its going home asap. Fun for music and vids when bored but really not worth it..
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Maybe some spare Metal Mule pannier mounting pads. I see you rubbished one of your pads, I did the same when I hit a rock outcrop in the Atlas. The good thing about the low-tech build approach of the mules is I could do a running repair on the spot.

I was running 45-litre 'fat mule' on one side, 38-litre 'classic mule' the other which is really a bit too wide. I've now bought a 31-litre 'skinny mule' for trips that involve rocky pistes, so I can run 38/31 rather than 45/38. The 14-litre lower capacity will force me to be more selective about what I take which in retrospect isn't a bad thing.

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Yup, I killed it.. Im very impressed how it stood up to the crash though, very impressed indeed.

I can do a running repair in theory and I have tried. These boxes are sooooo tough and flexible, i cant bent it back though. Me and 2 German dudes were bouning off it to get it straight with no luck. Iv managed to shut it now but Its not really usuable. Plus, the back is battered and needs hammering flat and the fixing were ripped out and destroyed. I cant start work on it without taking all the rivits out which will have to wait until i "swing" passed buenos Aires in January. The lovely folks at metal mule have sent my UK contacts a full fitting kit and bag of stainless rivots to be sent over for the repair.

The frame will be fun to straighten too

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Maybe some spare Metal Mule pannier mounting pads. I see you rubbished one of your pads, I did the same when I hit a rock outcrop in the Atlas. The good thing about the low-tech build approach of the mules is I could do a running repair on the spot.

I was running 45-litre 'fat mule' on one side, 38-litre 'classic mule' the other which is really a bit too wide. I've now bought a 31-litre 'skinny mule' for trips that involve rocky pistes, so I can run 38/31 rather than 45/38. The 14-litre lower capacity will force me to be more selective about what I take which in retrospect isn't a bad thing.

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Going thru some rough times I read on your site! Its supposed to be summer down there but it even then its always chilly! I remember running around there in December in the same outfit I would use here for wintersports! It very beautifull though ! And Ushuaia has a nice atmosphere! Happy holidays and a good ride!

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Looks like you're having a fine time! I'm so jealous...it was about a year ago I left on my trip and do miss it!

Speaking of which, I do disagree with you about the laptop though...it all depends on the one you pick and what you do with it...

I found it essential...as it was one of the top three things I wouldn't do without...It helped keep my trip glued together in many respects: financial, geographical, family and friends, website, planning, etc.
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