kirby
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Post by kirby on Apr 11, 2017 10:58:11 GMT -8
After years(decades) away from backpacking, I am getting back into the swing of things. I have been a very active day hiker but for many reasons, the camping component has not been included. NO MORE, I am jumping back in with both feet.
Really enjoying researching and upgrading my old gear; a Sierra Designs Flex Capacitor 40-60 was delivered to me just this week!
I hope to start making it out on a few close to home overnights to get back into the swing of things. Any good Bay Area suggestions would be much appreciated. |
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trinity
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Post by trinity on Apr 11, 2017 12:49:14 GMT -8
Good on you. Welcome to the forums, and welcome back to backpacking.
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Post by Lamebeaver on Apr 11, 2017 12:55:39 GMT -8
Howdy!
How many gigawatts can you carry in that Flex Capacitor?
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tigger
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Post by tigger on Apr 11, 2017 13:45:25 GMT -8
Welcome back. It took you that long to forget how painful it is, eh? I'm glad I have a short memory...
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Post by cuzimthedad on Apr 11, 2017 15:35:19 GMT -8
Welcome to the forum from Northern California. Like you, I have just recently gotten back to backpacking from day hiking. You've found the right place...one full of great info and a group of folks who don't take much seriously!
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rebeccad
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Post by rebeccad on Apr 11, 2017 15:49:15 GMT -8
Welcome from another denizen of the Bay Area (assuming you mean SF Bay). Good places for warm-up overnights are Pt. Reyes (my favorite, and you can actually extend that to multiple days); Big Basin has a trail camp as does Butano State Park. Those are all parks with designated sites. Henry Coe has both some designated sites and available back-country dispersed camping (I haven't yet gone and done that). Oh, and Castle Rock St. Park has a trail camp, too. I'm pretty sure there are other areas to the north, in Sonoma County, but maybe someone more familiar with that area can offer suggestions.
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reuben
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Post by reuben on Apr 11, 2017 16:07:15 GMT -8
How many gigawatts can you carry in that Flex Capacitor? It's a capacitor. I believe that the proper units will be microfarads, or thereabouts. Anywho. kirby - welcome to the pleasure dome. |
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Post by cuzimthedad on Apr 11, 2017 16:24:41 GMT -8
Sonoma County: Austin Creek State Recreation Area right next to Armstrong Redwoods State Natural Reserve has two designated "remote" campsites for backpackers. Quite a few hiking trails there too.
Hood Mountain Regional Park has a designated area for backpack camping and it is right alongside Sugarloaf Ridge State Park which offers a large selection of hiking trails in the miles category.
Sonoma Coast State Park...Willow Creek Campsite
These are all great places to take a test drive and see some beautiful north bay countryside. That is...test drive with your new gear!
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Deborah
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Post by Deborah on Apr 11, 2017 17:54:01 GMT -8
Welcome from Colorado!
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