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2 hours ago, lutz said:
Sorry to see you can't make it I'm sure someone might be interested in it. Also there are plugins at all the campsites so you could bring a little extra heater and be nice and toasty in a tent.
Thanks Lutz. I'd love it make it work, and props to Miles for bringing his little. Potential for snow and sub-freezing nights, wife/youngins don't stand a chance.
- lutz and Mr.BlueSky
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Hey all, I thought I'd make this trip but Mrs. won't camp sub-freezing. I have a site for Saturday and Sunday so if anyone wants it and doesn't mind covering the cost, LMK and we can trade info.
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Nice! I'll go that size on my next set.
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That's pretty much the nuts and bolts. It's about not loosing heat. Some finer points I've learned over the years: Bathroom stuff. Apparently trying to hold your bladder overnight when full of fluid will cause you to sleep colder because your body is having to heat that internal liquid. One of the best points I ever learned at this age where I need pee once a night. Just let it go. Don't try and hold it. And on that point your dedicated nalgene pee bottle in the tent is your best friend.
I recently upgraded to the Exped megamat that everyone raves about after my cheapy air bed from Wally World deflated on me overnight on a scout trip. The Exped lives up to the hype. Highly recommended.
For 0 degree bags you don't have to go nuts on price anymore. You can pickup a nice synthetic zero bag from Kelty for about $100.
What you'll find is you'll end up with your 3-seaon gear, bag, tent, clothing, and then your 4th season stuff. For me, a 20 degree bag in the summer, even in the Sierra, can be too warm too. But it's the 4-season tent where you can spend a lot of money for extreme weather protection and durability.
Obviously there's a big difference between cold weather camping, which can be nice, versus inclement weather camping, which is kinda a pain.
The las thing I've learned from cold camping with kids is to always have Hot Hands and tape. We like to tape the hot hands onto our kids thermals right onto their backs. That will definitely work for adults too and keep you warm.
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Stick to 265/65 for the LR4, especially if you want to maintain your spare down there and keep it highway friendly. As others have found, best to stick to a tire that is as least more readily available if things go bad like the BFG AT or the Ridge Grappler, which I run. There's tons of info out there LR4 specific; but no need to reinvent the wheel.
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Maybe the Club programs another dunes trip mid-spring since most of us had to bail for various reasons! I've never been to Oceano ne Pismo.
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Thanks gentlemen for the constructive feedback on my low-hanging latch. I always appreciate learning and absorbing better ways. Angle of the dangle has been corrected!
- Mr.BlueSky, RobertDingli and yokrieger
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Great pics and nice to meet you Martin. We had to boogie out earlier this morning. The rain and cold was messing with the head cold that developed on Friday. Looking forward to seeing the album. It was my first time and excited to go back when we can run the full trail. Pesky gate closures. 😏 It was great seeing folks from Mojave and meeting other members we hadn’t met before!
- lutz, Mr.BlueSky, PaulD and 1 other
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Sounds good Miles. My brother and I will be departing Napa about 8:45ish headed to Chevron Cloverdale. Our radios will be on! Shaping up to be an awesome weekend. 😎
- yokrieger and Mr.BlueSky
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On 10/6/2022 at 10:45 AM, yokrieger said:
I'm going!
Will you be bringing any Club swag to sell? I’m looking for another club patch or two.
- yokrieger and Mr.BlueSky
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1 hour ago, El Chapomint said:
Well everyone, I am sad to say....the covids have finally got me. I feel lucky to have made it 2 1/2 years eluding it.
I won't be able to make it for this trip anymore but stepping into my very large shoe will be @Mr.BlueSky.
Hope everyone has a great time and make sure @RobertDingli goes through all the puddles!
Ah bummer man! Hopefully you have a mild case and get better asap.
- Mr.BlueSky and yokrieger
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I mean I love my truck but I don’t think at 88mph it will time travel. 😀
We will see you guys in Cloverdale! My bro from the Roverland is hoping to run in his…4Runner and I’ll have my 8yo with me too! Family wheeling. 👍🏼
- El Chapomint and Mr.BlueSky
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It's quite a haul from Napa but I've got a reservation in place. Probably weather-dependent for us so I'm 50-50 at this point!
- lutz, erinw.rrc, Mr.BlueSky and 2 others
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On 10/6/2022 at 1:55 PM, Mr.BlueSky said:
Henry, Theresa, and myself will be there!
In speaking with Mario, he may not be able to get up there early on Friday. So if anyone is wanting to leave early Friday morning I'm happy to lead a group into camp from the Bay.
I'll adjust meetup points accordingly based on folks attending.
I’d love to tag into the Convoy in the Geyserville or Cloverdale areas, assuming you madmen aren’t taking 1 all the way…. Yeah it’s “1” here in NorCal.
- Mr.BlueSky and yokrieger
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It’s in my Calendar and hope nothing interferes this time!
- El Chapomint and Mr.BlueSky
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Hate to say but family kid stuff popped up and I have to bail out. 😭
My site is therefore relinquished however @Motobrewer I hereby donate my site’s sampler pack to @Mr.BlueSky I figure the new dad needs it!
I hope to catch some of you all at the November MORG if there’s one happening. Have a blast this weekend!Chris
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Baofeng handheld for lowest cost of entry/most Youtube tutorials. I got my license last year and the baofeng has worked fine for all my trips. But get a magnetic antenna for your roof too. That definitely helps.
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- lithium1330 and Mr.BlueSky
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Just go it to it. I'd never heard the transition from Toyota to LR. You guys had it right. There's always a story how people found Rover vs. Toyota or Jeep etc. 👍
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Nice! Looks like you're ready for the molle panels that Powerful UK just came out with:
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So @Motobrewer, when's the East Brother pre-order going live? 🍻😁
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On 8/5/2022 at 2:14 PM, Mr.BlueSky said:
Fires and Forest Orders
Currently two forest orders are in effect, the first prohibits all open flame fires whether it be in a grill, firepit, portable pit, or otherwise.
The second and third forest order have closed some hiking trails and picnic sites but should not affect us.
Forest Orders are attached for your reading pleasure.
If you wish to have a portable gas powered stove or other device you must fill out your campfire permit here:
https://www.readyforwildfire.org/permits/campfire-permit/
22.08.05 Forest Service Order 0515002213.pdf 335.24 kB · 0 downloads fseprd1036914.pdf 375.58 kB · 0 downloads fseprd1047210.pdf 375.41 kB · 0 downloads
Am I reading the Order wrong? Doesn’t it specifically exempt the campground from the fire restrictions?
1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire, except within the Designated Wilderness Areas listed in Exhibit A and the Designated Recreation Sites listed in Exhibit B. 36 C.F.R. § 261.52(a).
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I’ll take 81, next to @drafdog frat house. 😁
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I’m hoping to make this one! But coming from North Bay it can be tough. Any chance there’s a route in .gpx in case we miss the 8 am rally?
- PaulD, El Chapomint and Mr.BlueSky
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2023 Annual Shaver Lake Snow Run
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Dang! Things went south quickly. Last year, this was my first trip with the club and while I’m currently sitting warmly by a fire this evening, I will miss tomorrow’s antics and Eric’s hard-charging damn the Toyotas attitude!! Good luck all. I’m hoping to make Bowman.