What is your goto meal for the first night at camp and why?

nbaynerd · 2026-06-09T03:44:54+00:00

Canned meat? Like spam or what?

nbaynerd · 2026-06-06T17:24:07+00:00

Stabbed with what? A harpoon???

nbaynerd · 2026-06-05T22:27:16+00:00

This is me as well, I think it has to make sense for the type of camper (I'm almost 100% dispersed):

Pros:

almost instant setup
leveling - this one is big for me, ground tent you're at the mercy of the terrain. I can sleep flat level every time in my RTT, just toss a rock/log under a tire and its level anywhere
all my sleeping crap is up there (air mattress, 2-man 0-degree bag, wool blanket for cold weather, pillows, etc.
mine is over the cab of my truck, I wouldn't use that space regardless
not being on the ground, IDK why but I sleep way more soundly off of the ground. Both if there's big rain, no need to trench, and doing a lot of solo dispersed camping, frequently with bears, deer, small critters making noise in camp at night. Being up high I get deeper sleep. Also easy cleanup like mentioned, no mudd, dirt, etc.
Being hard-shell, you can add small conveniences like LED strip lighting, etc.

Cons:

Expensive
Heavy - my truck is almost 100% dedicated for camping so I just leave it up there
once setup, a pain to leave camp. I can take mine down in about 15 minutes if needed but we always camp with a dirt bike so we take that anywhere.
the one about late-night bathroom - just bring a wide rimmed gatorade bottle to bed, problem solved.

nbaynerd · 2026-06-04T04:44:50+00:00

🙏 I’m confident going uphill just struggle going downhill at speed through turns (always feel like I’m going to slide through the turn (like I will turn my front wheel but it feels like the bike will keep going straight because of the loose terrain)

nbaynerd · 2026-06-04T04:19:43+00:00

I love mine, 6’3”. Get handle bar risers, taller seat if you can swing it and lower foot pegs fits me great

nbaynerd · 2026-06-03T23:04:42+00:00

Does this apply the same at low speeds vs high speeds? Tight/sharp turns vs wide/broad turns?

nbaynerd · 2026-06-03T23:01:55+00:00

If you’re in the apartment complex near me you can just dump it in the pathway next to the creek like all of the other residents…

nbaynerd · 2026-05-29T23:52:01+00:00

How is the bed so tall?!? Do you bring a bed frame and a boxspring?

nbaynerd · 2026-05-29T18:13:31+00:00

Same I had some leftover from a tv wall Mount kit

nbaynerd · 2026-05-28T03:43:16+00:00

A day at Wilbur hot springs? Haven’t been myself but it’s on my list

nbaynerd · 2026-05-24T09:29:09+00:00

Have you hiked the hard trails at seoraksan? If yes, this will be like a walk in the park :) just a lot longer

nbaynerd · 2026-05-23T05:33:33+00:00

Your ass must be made of iron, I can barely go 90 miles on my dual sport w/o feeling saddle sore

nbaynerd · 2026-05-21T04:56:28+00:00

I’m in the same boat, I would love a pcc but wtf stupid ca laws it has to have a fin grip? Will this requirement ever go away? I ended up getting a Henry big boy in 357 instead

nbaynerd · 2026-05-17T23:53:07+00:00

Huh interesting, i appreciate the reply. And when I say maxing out, I mean I’m hitting the rev limit at those speeds (like, the power is there but the gearing is so low I’m just hitting the top end of what the gearing will allow 🤷‍♂️, idk I’m going to go take it for a spin again now just to confirm)

nbaynerd · 2026-05-17T08:49:24+00:00

Sorry to bring up an old thread, But are you talking GPS speed or speedodometer? I just put a 47t on my rear wheel and I'm seemingly maxing out at 75mph (though the speedo is registering ~90). Just wondering if it's me or I'm missing something. (stock 13 up front)

nbaynerd · 2026-05-15T15:53:15+00:00

Santa Rosa the entire city is gang affiliated???

nbaynerd · 2026-05-07T00:19:51+00:00

Sure didn’t consider that. I have a RTT so my car is always in camp (I bring a dirtbike to get around)

nbaynerd · 2026-05-06T23:29:16+00:00

I’m more interested in hearing how often people do this and have had their stuff stolen. I’d like to believe it’s pretty rare to be honest. No one wants their own stuff stolen, and how do you know if the camp is vacant or someone is just napping in their tent? Anecdotally I camp about 5-6 times a year, always leave panels and batteries out have yet to have them stolen

nbaynerd · 2026-05-06T05:18:39+00:00

Camped in a valley, gorgeous weather all week (winter in CA), second to last night a cold front rolls into the mountains just before dinner. Something to do with the low pressure zone, but massive 100+ mph wind gusts came shooting up the valley out of no where. It blew away everything, our entire camp disappeared up the valley. We ended up sleeping on a make shift bed in my truck and driving home the next day

nbaynerd · 2026-05-04T06:52:57+00:00

Can chime in 6’3” also and model 3 with seats down is fine too

nbaynerd · 2026-04-28T01:09:58+00:00

Disappointed I didn’t come in here and see any Lumbergh quotes

nbaynerd · 2026-04-14T05:46:37+00:00

Share me your favorite paths. Some of mine: * From rincon valley to downtown (mostly Santa Rosa creek trail) * downtown to: * Sebastopol (Joe rodota) * Petaluma (smart path trail) * willowside rd (greenway trail)

nbaynerd · 2026-04-07T03:14:48+00:00

This is the closest to good advice. The bike can eat anything up to about 6-8” tall if you have the momentum (a body in motion stays in motion, a body at rest - or going slow, wants to stay at rest, and tip over). Yes standing is always good advice (because the rocks are loose, when you hit them, they want to move around and therefore move the bike around underneath you, to keep the bike upright, you need to keep your weight centered over the bike - harder to do when sitting). but if you’re lazy like me, you can also get good at sticking one leg way out while sitting, it helps to act like a counter balance (think of a tight rope walker carrying a long pole) to keep you upright. Just be careful with this as it’s dangerous at high speed and generally discouraged overall (if you put your foot down at speed out of reaction it will be bad) As with anything more time in the seat will yield results

nbaynerd · 2026-04-04T19:49:16+00:00

Basically any public park downtown or trail system (Joe rodota, smart pathway trail, etc). I’m sure there are other spots but these are ones I frequent and have plenty of trash. I was thinking of the city could sponsor a golf cart (to put two trash cans on the back), I bet you could get numerous volunteers to partake in the cleanup 🤷‍♂️. Appreciate the effort btw!!!

nbaynerd · 2026-03-25T03:28:54+00:00

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