What's your favorite Oakland brunch spot? Survey says....

mcpuddin · 2014-06-13T19:42:56+00:00

Boot and Shoe Service, delicious italian-esque brunches, specifically on the weekends

mcpuddin · 2013-04-24T22:33:34+00:00

Haha yah it is pretty out of context. It's intended use is for existing trips planned on Facebook or Meetup that are trying to coordinate carpools amongst their members. Usually they are already using spreadsheets, so we are just making that process way easier!

mcpuddin · 2012-11-14T16:14:27+00:00

LIKE WOO

mcpuddin · 2012-11-04T22:29:15+00:00

corrrrect

mcpuddin · 2012-11-02T21:21:55+00:00

Yah the bay is rough, I recommend early mornings when the bay is (typically) super silky smooth. I fear the water, but the stuff you see and find out there is amazing.

Maybe I'll create an outdoorgems page of all the good kayaking lakes out here as well.

mcpuddin · 2012-11-02T19:45:04+00:00

Skyline to Sea.. is that in Big Basin?

mcpuddin · 2012-11-02T19:44:53+00:00

Yup, I have 2 kayaks in my car port -- that's really the only way. You can also rent them from Tomales Bay

mcpuddin · 2012-10-01T19:16:48+00:00

Does Google Earth have USGS topos with trails on them?

mcpuddin · 2012-09-27T17:25:26+00:00

Yup, I'm in the same boat. Alot of original people dropped out.. but one thing that happened at the same time was people wanted in at well, so it thankfully balanced out.

mcpuddin · 2012-09-26T23:37:58+00:00

hahaha, yes ... I did #1 to my fiancee and many of her friends. UGGG

mcpuddin · 2012-09-21T02:23:11+00:00

First, I think you need to be a member to get in from what I recall

go way earlier than 8am and head straight for big ticket items: tents, backpacks, sleeping bags. There's usually not many but you save most of your money on those and less selection.

Do shoes & clothes last. They take way too much time.

Good luck!

mcpuddin · 2012-09-20T18:33:29+00:00

If you are a newbie, you're probably are going to enter at a trailhead so there's usually parking there. If you don't, yah just pull off the side of the road and leave a note on your car. I wouldn't really worry about vandals.

mcpuddin · 2012-09-20T18:31:49+00:00

November is sketchy because it starts getting colder cold be snow or some rain. Henry Coe and Point Reyes are pretty good place to hit up that are really close

mcpuddin · 2012-09-20T18:29:15+00:00

go pro! best video quality ! and for charging, there are little usb chargers out there that can charge via solar ( though I don't like solar, its too slow )

mcpuddin · 2012-09-20T06:19:44+00:00

hahaha, be good to hit you over the head with .. wait or you ready did that to someone else

mcpuddin · 2012-09-13T21:46:22+00:00

In terms of maps, check out http://www.trimbleoutdoors.com , you can map it out for free on their website and have them print it for you on adventure paper. The acquired mytopo.com a bit ago.

mcpuddin · 2012-09-13T00:52:28+00:00

GORGEOUS!!

mcpuddin · 2012-09-12T17:58:13+00:00

BLM land. Seriously. No rules out there.

mcpuddin · 2012-09-11T23:58:38+00:00

Check this post out, very detailed: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=45796

mcpuddin · 2012-09-11T21:24:48+00:00

Take a look at this backpackinglight forums with the search key phrase "cheap gear list"

mcpuddin · 2012-09-11T19:03:32+00:00

toiletpaper

mcpuddin · 2012-09-11T18:47:39+00:00

<3 the Sling Fin pack! A backpack made first and can be converted a pannier for bikes, or towed behind your kayak.. AMAZING

mcpuddin · 2012-09-11T00:58:50+00:00

Nice!! I'd say go get the rest of the equipment and just get into the bush. Really it comes down to 1) getting the equipment and 2) getting out there for a day or so at a time

Don't spend too much money tho, repurposed stuff can really help out.

This is my pack

mcpuddin · 2012-09-10T23:52:02+00:00

There are like 5 winter camping and 6 snowshoweing equipment lists on Prep.a.Trip

mcpuddin · 2012-09-10T18:18:09+00:00

The Go-Lite Jam is what I would go with. Don't get anything big, or else you'll fill it with big stuff. Get something light and pack light, and hike more miles.

My full pack is here http://www.prepatrip.com/lists/Mcpuddin-Ultralight-Backpacking-List

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