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Almost everyone out there has had close calls of this nature. It just gives you more knowledge on what to avoid next time. Yes it's scary, and yes it can traumatize you, but ita just shit you have to deal with while you are out there. The very first issue I had with this was my 3rd time...

My, isint this conversation productive? I'd just blow it off. That was a backhanded comment, IMO, and some people are assholes. Welcome to traveling. I completely agree. That is why I stick to myself for the most part. I dont want anyone else to have to experience the oogledom that I radiate...

Perfect explanation. I always tell myself I'm carrying way too much shit, then continue to prove myself wrong. Riding over mountain passes in the winter, and then going to the desert a week later requires lots of different gear.

You find one of those, you gotta let me know. Been searching the internet for years for one of those.... Welcome to the site, plenty of useful train stuff on here. Happy riding!

@Romanriff there is no necro posting on this thread. It is the Nosferatu of StP.

:( Damnit...sorry to hear about this. Hope to see her get back home soon.

^This is literally the exact same situation I was in when I travelled for the first time. Good to see ya out there. Welcome to the site. Please read all the 'Sticky' and 'Read This First' threads before you get to deep into the forum.

BAHAHAHHA....oh, the memories, @Jerrell Some bad ones: "So when does your parent's check get deposited into your account, again?" "Dont you have food stamps?" "Spare some change?" "Where are you camping?...no, like EXACTLY where?" "Can I follow you around all day spewing my conspiracies...

I have that brown/silver 10×12 from Walmart, and I love it...dont diss my baby, man! 😭 But ya, getting one of those specialty lightweight tarps is the way to go. Unfortunately if you are riding or hitching, you will destroy one of those pretty quick. Not even if you abuse it, just the...

We have VERY very many resources on hitchhiking in this 'hitchhiking' forum. Look through it. I know for a fact most of your questions can be answered here. Use the 'search' feature via the search icon at the top of the page....and use the 'advanced search' feature for more specific content...

People who are concerned there is hate speech going on should report the posters/page directly to reddit, if they are really that concerned about the content.

Thank you for that @Older Than Dirt I appreciate the response, saved me ALOT of typing lol. I dont like Joe Biden, honestly, but there is no fucking way I'm not voting in this election, literally everything I give a shit about in this country is on the line. If you dont vote, or vote third...

....I think you are reading waaaay more into Kyle and Karen than you should. Anyone can be named Kyle or Karen. It is a term used to describe dumbass, ignorant, privilaged, people. Privilage doesnt just come from white people. Privilage comes from wealth, childhood experience, access to...

Ya, the left is pissing me off almost as much as the right ATM....Especially with the division within our own ranks, and the competition to be 'more liberal' like it's some sort of contest. I feel this was a big reason for the dow fall of the Sanders campaign...again. But seriously. The...

I am planning to liveaboard, and I am definitely not going to do that on a boat less than 30'. I dont have experience, but I am planning on going out with some people and getting some experience on the sound before looking for anything to buy.

Its threads like this that fill me with existential joy.... Great advice, this has helped me as well, because I will be doing the same here in about a year. I have done a bit of reasearch and am looking for a 30-37', blue water capable craft. Probably around Port Angeles/Quilcene. Been...

You are really going to have to explain yourself on that one.

Ha! Fucking wonderful. Goes straight to r/vagabond after getting banned here. DEFINITELY hasent happened before. Especially with the user cherry picking their thread 🤷‍♂️

@Grimy Poe Gotta hit that southern transcon. Those bastards lit 75-80 on the regular going towards Winslow.

@coltsfoot I used to use just the bivy with my own sleep setup, not the 3-piece millitary system. I now have a Outdoor Research Advanced Bivy (which is expensive AF but worth it), it has a two pole system that can keep the bivy off of you and keep a waterproof opening that you can breath...

So THATS where you been, eh Lupo? 🤣 Naw I feel you though. I had a long time Asheron's Call and Counter Strike 1.6 kick when those games first came out. I'm all about that LOZ: Breath of the Wild and Final Fantasy 7/9/10 right now. Games that dont require internet, and that I can run off of my...

Aw shit am I late to the party?! I'd take those anyday @Brodiesel710 !

Post some pics of you UbEx adventures! We are always down to see some sick places out there. Welcome to StP.

At least you are posting relevant content, we appreciate that. Welcome to StP! Where ya at, and where are ya headed? What's your traveling experience?

I will go with what most others have reccommended and say both is your best option. I usually carry a 8 x 10', a 10 X 12', and a bivy. That setup allows you to string the large tarp above you, lay the small tarp on the ground, and get in the bivy for warmth/extra water protection. That setup has...

I really think this may be the wrong group to find online gamers in...considering it requires an Xbox, a TV, shore power, and fast internet....but hey, I could be wrong 🤷‍♂️ @Matt Derrick might be a good person to respond to this one.

At 20 MPH with 2 dogs, a bucket, and 2 packs?! But seriously, why is your style not working?

I just picked up a hero 7 black, with enhanced video stabilization, so I have to see how that goes, I'm going to film something tonight and watch the footage.

It's all about that GoPro life for video. My Galaxy S9 works just fine for still photos. Cameras are heavy and awkward. Having the priorly mentioned equipment, is perfect for traveling/riding.

So you did it, huh? Congrats! I'll probably be hitting that line myself, before I head out to Washington.

I've found some pretty cheap land all over the place on Zillow.com

Totally going to be using that one. I just turned 32, at 31 I started to get issues with gout. GOUT. Either I'm a gluttonous saxon king, or I drink too much. Could be either. I have noticed that my diet has been severely impacting my health over the past few years. I recently quit smoking...

I would imagine your experience was something like the maybe....maybe 20% of cases that end up that way, when you find a used car dealership that isint shady. I've been to dealerships that explained away all of the cars issues as 'minor' while selling it for 200% Kelly Blue Book Value. They...

@Older Than Dirt Ya, agreed. Just wanted to quell the notion that, if you just cover your face you are good. Many people think that, unfortunately. But again, something is better than nothing. Let me also throw out there that if you have any access to disinfecting, or really any, soap at all...

While this will work (kinda) cloth face masks work very minimally. The fact that there is no seal to your face, and they are made out of porous absorbent material will allow for your breaths water vapor to escape, and for others' to seep through onto your face. My advice would be to snatch up...

Oh, and also, I have my van now. A 1993 ford E-250 clean AF, bought with 108,000 miles on it for $4000. I looked around alot to find the right vehicle I wanted. I ended up compromising a bit due to the fact I could get a great van with low milage.

That app was one of the worst experiences I've had, honestly. Not to mention anyone on there is usually really far away in a big city. And I would like to mention, that the issue of finding people to hook up with, is only an issue, for me, when it comes to women for some reason. I think that is...

3000 is more than enough to buy a good used vehicle. YouTube and Google are your friends. I would reccommend buying toyota. Always. Period. Pre 2000. If you find a vehicle you like, do some research on the problems others have had with that vehicle/year on google. The main things that will...

To be honest, I've tried to reach out to the kink community before. Never really got anywhere with it, as where I tried to reach out, most of the meetups sounded like 'we got some meth, many penises, and you have the door fee (Females free)' I wouldn't mind getting to know a community that is...

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone on this website. Helps alot in understanding the LDS religion...and its fucked up history. *wakes up dressed in silk Temple Garments (Morman underwear)* *Looks around* "What the...." *Brigham Young parts clouds in sky and addresses you* "My...

Man, I would so love to be out exploring the desert right now. Nice pics!

True, but this specific virus takes advantage of people who have compromised immune systems, as well as people who arent the nicest to their lungs. I've been hearing that smokers have been more susceptible to more severe symptoms. So there is that. I do want to let everyone know: If you have...

Ya, I've seen some kids stuck up in flagstaff and having to weather this one out up there, because they got caught up there when this all went down. I wouldnt advocate for hitching right now, if nothing else, for your own safety. There are some crazy ass people doing crazy shit during this...

@OTTERWOLF I may have missed the sarcasm, if that was the case, in your previous post. If that was the case, my bad. I have invested so much effort into the cause that may pull our country out of the money-fueled plutocracy we currently live in, that after these results, twice, I'm just...

@Older Than Dirt yes, I know that the losing candidate would probably support the candidate, the whole "lesser evil" mentality. And the reason I say what I said about the primaries, is because the government is issuing guidance that essentially says "STAY HOME" yet the democratic party issues...

That's ridiculous. That is a bullshit Dem party catchphrase, everyone who is right in the head knows that Trump won because people didnt like hillary. The idea that somehow thousands of people who wanted Bernie, didnt get him, and then voted for Trump is ridiculous. If the Dem party put...

@Eng JR Lupo RV323 I found your new brew, dawg!

Great pics and story, I'm glad you got out of Provo alright. Did you catch out of that BNSF yard, or get a UP train on that wye?

Ya, I can attest to this, pretty easy. However, if you want to get BACK to Colton and hitch back to the closest bus stop in North Shore, be careful of the dogs in that neighborhood.

I just picked up a wingnut outta Sedona to flagstaff, he was headed to Durango and said he was not having any problems. Tried to shake my hand, and I said 'naw man, corona virus and all' he went for the elbow bump! 🤣🤣