Patterns - Abstract-Factory

In this series of blog posts I'd like to go through some of the well known design patterns and make a comparison between the implementation in Scala and Common Lisp. Scala is a statically typed, multi-paradigm language running on the Java Virtual Machine. Common Lisp is a dynamically typed, multi-paradigm language running natively on many platforms.

Bikepacking Gear List

One of the main motivations on writing such a list is that if you search online for bikepacking gear tips most of the times you find accurate descriptions of the gear used by ultra endurance bikepacking riders in epic self supported races like the Transcontinental race or the Silk Road race. These gear tips may be useful in general, but you need to keep in mind that the main goal of those riders is to win the race: their gears are very minimalist, ultra lightweight, and comfort is not the main priority. The main goal is to cover the most amount of km in the least amount of time, resulting in often sleep deprived nights of riding. If you’re travelling for fun, you’ll cover the same amount of km in much more time (often 3/4 times what those guys take), and probably comfort is one of the top priority. This results in different needs and different trade-offs regarding the gear you’re willing to carry.