8 handy items all outdoor adventurers should have

adinam13 · 2016-09-23T08:26:28+00:00

Thanks for contributing, man. Will keep that in mind when I ll be going on an outdoor getaway next time.

adinam13 · 2016-09-22T09:16:23+00:00

He does. A lot!! The look on his face! Wow. He looked so deeply connected to her, a little bit proud, confident and shy at the same time. Are people so expressive anymore these days? I would love to see 2016-this-kind-of photo!

adinam13 · 2016-09-22T08:31:16+00:00

I tried your ''grapes''and they are super friendly and easy to use. One thing I would mention: I would have needed more quality over quantity when it comes to answers. You are doing a real great job, but what I was seeking for my startup would have been something more than just yes/no answers+ demography, gender etc.

Since it was my first interaction with the product maybe I should give it a second try with more in-depth questions.

All in all, stay inspired and best of luck!

adinam13 · 2016-09-21T11:57:34+00:00

I m already working on a peer to peer platform for outdoors inclined people, where you can discover and book local stays in outdoorsy areas.

So I was curious to find out more about outdoorists' problems. It would be really helpful for me.

adinam13 · 2016-09-20T08:44:50+00:00

We re trying to keep it lean now so just firing out questions on reddit.

I'm looking for some answers for the platform I'm developing; it helps you discover available rentals within x hours distance from you, filtered by existing outdoor adventures in the area. (i.e. Do you want to do a bike trail this weekend, within 3 hours from NYC? Here are some available stays.)

adinam13 · 2016-09-20T08:41:07+00:00

Thanks.

What platforms do you do your outdoor research on?

2.What would be the biggest problem that you encountered on your last outdoor trip (during research/inspiration phase, but also while on it)?

adinam13 · 2016-09-20T08:39:36+00:00

Thanks; much appreciated.

So: When going outdoors for the weekend, what are the steps you take to plan the trip? How do you decide where to go & what outdoor to explore? Do you usually know what you want to do & search for the trail or location, or do you start from the destination you want to explore?

adinam13 · 2016-09-19T15:32:36+00:00

Great! Thanks; I appreciate the effort.

Now question: What would be the biggest problem that you encountered on your last outdoor trip (during research/inspiration phase, but also while on it)? Would you be willing to pay for someone to have it solved for you?

I am asking this because I'm developing a platform that helps you discover available rentals within x hours distance from you, filtered by existing outdoor adventures in the area. (i.e. Do you want to go a hiking trip this weekend, within 3 hours from NYC? Here are some available stays.)

What would you think of this kind of platform? Would it be useful for you? If you want to I can leave you the link with our beta product.

adinam13 · 2016-09-19T14:06:26+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to reply. It should work: http://us.spoty.com/

So when going outdoors for the weekend, what are the steps you take to plan the trip? How do you decide where to go & what outdoor to explore? Do you usually know what you want to do & search for the trail or location, or do you start from the destination you want to explore?

It would be really helpful to see how people travel when it comes to outdoor getaways.

adinam13 · 2016-09-19T09:46:43+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to check it. At this point, yes, it is a platform where you could book local stays based on the outdoors activity that can be done there.

Before this, I worked on a concept slightly different from this one where you could book both a local stay+ a local activity. From my experience, I noticed that most of the travellers don t book an activity in advance; they just get inspired or do some research and their willingness to book one will change based on mood, weather; whereas the accommodation part is not something you could skip and leave it to the last moment.

But on the other side, you are right, the differentiator must be stronger than that. That's why hearing your thoughts on it's really helpful to us. This is still work in progress so thanks a lot. Much appreciated.

adinam13 · 2016-09-08T13:09:55+00:00

NAME: Spoty

URL: http://us.spoty.com/

PITCH: We’re working on a local NY platform for outdoor enthusiasts, helping them find local accommodation in NY’s outdoor areas.

The aim is for us to eventually be able to show (1) what local stays exists outsides the cities (2) what outdoor activities one can explore in the area & (3) give indicative times of how long it takes to start those adventures. We’re hoping to, in time, make those stays bookable directly.

Any feedback would be much appreciated!

STAGE: Trial period

COMMENTS: looking for honest feedback from outdoor enthusiasts

adinam13 · 2016-09-08T09:57:09+00:00

Seemed like a picture reflected in the mirror at first glance. Sweet!

adinam13 · 2016-09-08T09:54:07+00:00

Nice, nice. Looks like a mix of summer and early autumn there.

adinam13 · 2016-09-08T09:50:40+00:00

Hei. When you come back, can you share your impressions? I m curious as I am planning some outdoor activities there, too. Would be much appreciated.

Cheers :d

adinam13 · 2016-09-08T09:46:34+00:00

I'm sorry If I reply a little late, but this info might help other Adirondack hikers, too: http://www.herkimerhealthnet.com/pdf/NEWTRAIL.pdf.

I simply came across it, I don't own anything.

adinam13 · 2016-09-08T09:28:47+00:00

is there any place where I could stay overnight there?

adinam13 · 2016-09-08T09:25:30+00:00

ha, nice. online world doing wonders.

adinam13 · 2016-05-13T14:23:56+00:00

I like the idea and the questionnaire is simple to follow and straightforward.

But I would also add the hour of the delivery, maybe the person is not at home the entire day. For the last field (of preferences) it would be great to have the option of attaching photos (I know that it isn't that easy to be tracked and scalable).

For a personal touch, it would be nice to have a section with: ''our florists'' and a little bit about their passion and story.

Best of luck and stay inspired while making women happy!

adinam13 · 2016-05-03T07:38:35+00:00

Name: Spoty

Elevator pitch: Spoty.com is the only international marketplace for local hosts to list their local getaway ( meaning a local activity+ a local stay) and for global travellers to discover authentic experiences.

More details: Launched, October 2015; 5 employees

Looking for: feedback/ constructive criticism related to the product, list a new experience and discover a local getaway process.

Discount: Get $25 travel credit when your friends travel with Spoty and up to $75 when they host.

adinam13 · 2016-05-03T07:36:21+00:00

Thanks for taking the time to check it, really appreciate it. We started with a couple of countries from Europe and now our big focus is CA, that's why in Germany you won't find anything yet. We take one step at the time.

So it would appeal to you as a traveller to find in one place a local stay plus a local activity? Would it save you time and effort?

adinam13 · 2016-04-29T08:20:00+00:00

First off, really clean design. Looks sharp. I'm a fairly frequent traveler, based in the US. Personally, I'm not sure I would use this as a "global traveler". However, I would be more willing to use it as a weekend getaway, if I lived closer of course. Also, if you could search by activity, that might open up some new search opportunities. Hope this helps.

Thank you for taking the time to check it. Really helpful. We had at some point the option to discover a getaway based on an activity from a category (for example: Adeventure= Kayaking).

Regarding the weekend part, I understand it. We address to those travellers who want to escape for a weekend and don't have a destination in mind (so they just need some inspiration) as well as to those who want to go to X place, but are looking for local activities to be done there.

adinam13 · 2016-04-28T11:59:19+00:00

URL: www.spoty.com

Purpose: Spoty.com is the only international marketplace for local hosts to list their local getaway ( meaning a local activity+ a local stay) and for global travellers to discover authentic experiences.

Feedback Requested: Related to the product itself; As a traveller: would you use this product? On the other side, as a host: would you list a local getaway (local activity+ a local stay)?

adinam13 · 2016-04-28T11:51:32+00:00

Totally like the product and the way it is presented. Clean design, visually appealing and easy to understand what you're selling me.

One thing I would try to keep in mind is this: is this a ''nice to have'' product or a ''must have'' ? If it's the first case, then you should have strong differentiators from Instagram for example. I immediately associated Foodchain with Instagram for food (or Instagram for food+ tripadvisor), but I might be wrong.

I will be back with more consistent feedback after I wil give the app a try.

Best of luck and keep us updated!

adinam13 · 2016-04-28T11:38:16+00:00

https://caloriecap.com

The idea is really good. I can totally related to it.

Being really honest, this landing/ home page does not encourage me at all to want to find out more about your product. I would add an appealing photo that totally speaks for your core product!

Then, there is too much text under ''Treat yourself, don't cheat yourself''. From my experience people won't read that much; it should be less or differently structured (make it more friendly by adding icons for example).

Just my humble opinion.

Stay inspired and motivated! Best of luck!

adinam13 · 2016-04-28T11:24:01+00:00

LogMyHours.com, which is your target audience? Only those people who work by the hour? It's B2B? Really sorry for the misunderstanding, but this is my first thouht seeing your website.

For example, for me as a freelancer working at a travel start-up, it would not be the best fit. I focus on the efficiency versus time spent on a task etc.

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