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  Topic Name: Finally did my first bikepacking trip on: September 04, 2014, 06:10:46 PM
pimpbot

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« on: September 04, 2014, 06:10:46 PM »
Write-up Here

Basically, Oakland on BART to San Francisco, over the Golden Gate Bridge to Rodeo Beach. From the beach through Mill Valley, up Railroad Grade to Pan Toll Station. Camp, down RRG, Sausalito, Bridge, BART, Oakland to home.

70 miles for the weekend, 6600' of climbing.

http://pimpbot.wordpress.com/2014/09/01/new-adventures/
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  Topic Name: Finally did my first bikepacking trip Reply #1 on: September 04, 2014, 08:49:26 PM
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« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2014, 08:49:26 PM »
Great trip, nice write-up: thanks for sharing! And, congrats on completing your first solo trip- well done!
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  Topic Name: Finally did my first bikepacking trip Reply #2 on: September 07, 2014, 07:22:50 PM
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2014, 07:22:50 PM »
Nice ride and report! Congrats on getting out there, especially solo.

Power to you for making changes for the better. I can't think of a better use for a bike than getting to know yourself better.

Grab a PLB or Spot? I never solo without one; now I take on most b/c rides. Stay safe, Pop Smiley
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  Topic Name: Finally did my first bikepacking trip Reply #3 on: September 09, 2014, 01:06:28 PM
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« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2014, 01:06:28 PM »
Nice job!  You'll find tons of ideas here that can help you refine your setup for more comfort and less weight
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  Topic Name: Finally did my first bikepacking trip Reply #4 on: September 12, 2014, 09:39:26 AM
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« Reply #4 on: September 12, 2014, 09:39:26 AM »
And so the addiction begins...   thumbsup

Nice job and thanks for sharing!
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  Topic Name: Finally did my first bikepacking trip Reply #5 on: September 28, 2014, 07:05:23 PM
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« Reply #5 on: September 28, 2014, 07:05:23 PM »
Nice! If you ever need a bikepacking partner in the sacramento area let me know.
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  Topic Name: Finally did my first bikepacking trip Reply #6 on: October 11, 2014, 01:20:28 PM
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« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2014, 01:20:28 PM »
Thanks for all the photos to look at.  Glad you got out there and did!
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  Topic Name: Finally did my first bikepacking trip Reply #7 on: October 12, 2014, 04:47:21 AM
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« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2014, 04:47:21 AM »
I like the macguyver bike!  As far as weight, see if you can make one thing do two things.  Like a compression sack stuffed full of clothes makes a helluva pillow and a waterproof sock in a pinch.
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