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    US West North Bay - Sonoma, Napa, Marin

    Northbay meet-up to get to know who you might be going out into the wilderness. View Rally Point
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    The Perfect Camp Stove

    I've taken my 17" Blackstone griddle camping. It works great depending on what you plan on cooking and you don't need to bring a pan. Just make sure you have something else to boil water. Nice they thought of that side-burner on the first stove.
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    Claiming Dispersed Campsites

    Essentially yes. A dispersed campsite, at least in CA, is first come first serve. If you see a spot but keep exploring, it could potentially be taken by anyone else. usually not a problem if you're far enough away from others but it could happen. That said, almost any spot in BLM/NF land can be...
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    Requesting overlanding buddy/partner

    Welcome Glen. Sounds like you've got the right attitude to get out there and just do it. Many folks have already suggested some great ideas. Taking baby steps is key. I even just go to a local campground to try new gear and stuff. It's close, easy, and if something doesn't quite work out, I'm...
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    We are driving around the world. Right now.

    So how did that picture come out? with the dust behind the truck. Did she get it?
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    How We Learn About the Places We Go

    I might have some nature guide books with me and I'll see if I can find out about what I'm looking at while I'm looking at it. When I plan a route, if something shows on a map, I might look it up through google. If I find something interesting out in the wilds, I'll drop a pin on Gaia with a...
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    Goal: simple day to day life, small(ish), offroad capable – a Jeep Gladiator build

    Curious to know your thoughts on that half-rack. This is the first one I've seen that's made to fit. I'm running an Ovrlnd Camper on my JT and it's a giant air dam. lol
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    New Navigation Device iPad?

    Timely thread since I've been looking at upgrading from my iPhone 6+. Yep! you read that right. A 6+. :tearsofjoy: Though I use my iPhone 15 as a back-up. :wink: I use Gaia almost exclusively. I like to keep my process simple. It has its bugs, but I definitely don't have the issues mentioned...
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    US West North Bay - Sonoma, Napa, Marin trip of the month

    Also bring a chainsaw if you have one. Good chance of fallen branches and trees with all the rain we’ve had.
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    indian valley reservoir trip

    Bear Creek CG is a pretty good campground. I've hardly seen anyone there, they have pit toilets, and the creek runs year round. Probably going there this weekend.
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    US West North Bay - Sonoma, Napa, Marin trip of the month

    Bummer. There will be more trips this year.
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    US West North Bay - Sonoma, Napa, Marin trip of the month

    We’re good. The roads and trails aren’t closed. Original plan.
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    US West North Bay - Sonoma, Napa, Marin trip of the month

    Looking at some alternatives. Maybe Knoxville.
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    US West North Bay - Sonoma, Napa, Marin trip of the month

    We might have to cancel. Looks like they've closed that whole area because of the rains, and looking at the forecast I don't see any real period of no rain this week. https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd1160621.pdf