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Use layers; something like a windbreaker over a fleece over a wool sweater over a good shirt if it's really cold. Don't forget a wool cap, gloves, and of course long-johns under your pants. Also keep a couple off extra pair of wool socks. ALWAYS have extra socks... One step into a puddle at...

Windows are the bane of vehicle dwelling. Sure, they can give a nice view, but that's what outside is for. As is they are heat loss magnets during the winter, and heat amplifiers during the summer. Try a layered approach to insulating them, Reflectix and foam, along with heavy fabric.

Don't just check the furniture store dumpsters; go in and ask if they have any scraps. You will be amazed at what some places will give you when you ask! While you're at it, check any place that does upholstery work. Frequently they will have things like memory foam. Also keep an eye out...

That is exactly my plan! Would be even better if it fell on a Friday or Saturday, then again those are always good times to search for dropped stuff around the bars and such.

Sounds like you'll be built-out in no time. Stay in it before finishing the build; you might find you want things laid out differently than you originally thought after a few nights of staying in it. In addition for the contractor look, I would avoid a fake decal, as in some places you might...

Life is probably best when balanced; I know mine has always been that way. If I do too much of this, too little of that, it is as if my soul gets out of alignment or something. When I do what makes me happy life is WAY better. Congrats on doing what makes you happy in this stage of your life...

I always try to treat others as I wish to be treated. I also am big on respecting the choices of others.

For whatever reason I always seem to find a lot of lost stuff, and am constantly picking things up from the ground that are of value (coins, cash, jewelry, tools, etc.) When I found $200 in cash on the ground, right after finding $40 in cash on the ground, some friends started calling me "Ground...

I would keep your fall back plan idea in place, as that would allow you both storage and time; time to think while you get out into the wilderness. In a year you may be so in love with living off the land you will decide to get rid of the place, or you may decide to move into it. While in a...

There is something to be said for blending in, as most people will leave you alone if you do and since you're not drawing attention you'll have more freedom to explore.

Go and do what makes YOU happy. I don't view it as "selling out" if you're listening to your heart/soul/gut. Maybe see if you can strike a balance between a home life with work and travel. If you decide to make any major change in your lifestyle maybe try wading in first to see if it's for...

Those amenities sound fantastic. Hopefully zoning laws and permits won't get in the way. The idea of a blacksmith shop is ingenious - not only is that a great skill to have, so are any that can be shared among travelers. I remember some of the early days on the 'net where I learned some basic...

If you are close enough for free WiFi there are range extenders and antennas that can pull in signals from quite a distance. Just don't get caught putting up the antenna if you go that route. I have a mobile hot-spot on my cell which works great and keeps me from having to keep charged and pay...

Pack light and tight, and make sure you have the ability to keep things dry. - That includes yourself. Take a few short trips first, to get the feel of what you need/don't need and see how things ride. You'll quickly learn better ways of packing stuff from experience. Bungee cords are your...

Look for dry wood and dry pine needles - they'll be under the wet stuff or under the edge of a log. - Make sure you prep well with a decent air space for the oxygen to get in, have extra kindling and wood set aside (under something that will block rain), so once you get things burning you can...

Knowledge and preparation are key. Most people fail on one or both accounts. And whenever you are alone you have to think about what will happen if you get hurt and can't get to help easily. I can't count the number of times and places I have been in where no one knew where I was and that was...