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Just an update: I went with the US Military patrol bag (+4c) over the One Tigris (0c) ultralight. They weigh roughly the same at ~1000 grams but I was worried about the down filling and it getting wet. The patrol bag packs down very small and the temp rating as well as my bivy and base layer...

Sorry I couldn't quite follow you. Are you using the patrol bag or the intermediate? Im thinking of using only the patrol bag (with bivvy and sleeping pad) come early April in Canada. Its rated for +5C but I figure with wool thermals and layering it should do just fine. Any thoughts anyone?

Follows the same template of every other article written about crusties; panhandling, drugs, dogs, side-walk sitting, places trying to criminalize being poor - musta been a slow day for this particular journo.

@Raggamuffin Hitch out. Smooth sailing until you hit Montreal.

Fredericton, my second favorite place (was there a few weeks ago!). I'm in Alberta and going west on Tuesday, will be in the AB/BC regions till late summer early fall.

I always have some Kratom on me. You're probably familiar but it's an mu-opiod agonist and basically acts as any regular opiate minus the destructive properties. It's a godsend when my muscles are aching or my ass is sore from sitting on concrete all day - the pain just disappears.

No, not really.

No idea but I'm attempting the same thing. I'm going to build a yurt in the woods. Worst that can happen is someone tells you to leave.

@oak moth From my view there seems to be a great backlash against moral crusading occurring within the anarchist diaspora, which I myself am a participant in. Obviously anarchist activity and culture is wide ranging and extensive, and undoubtedly the militant-chique "radical as fuck" crowd is...

The response to this has made me all warm and fuzzy inside.

@Wyle E Coyote You don't get it bro, travelling is a secret brotherhood that only the worthy ones can be given the key to. *gives sign of the road /sarcasm

I feel I know you like a brother now.

I found an old pair of red wings boots. They were well worn in but became my everyday work boots for 4 years.

How do you deal with the constant rain?

"No justice, just us, comrades united." No idea where I saw/heard that from, but I think it's a concise enough sentiment. Personally, coming from a utopian pov, the concept of justice is negated in an idealized fraternity founded upon the basis of solidarity and autonomy for the individual...

@Toadandspur Fair enough, I kinda see where you're coming from now. Never looked at travelling as a secret society type deal.

@Matt Derrick magical response, so, "what he said." Furthermore, it astounds me how far reaching the ethos of ownership is. My mind can't comprehend how "I got mine" could penetrate into a predominantly homeless culture; this is both crude entitlement—ironic—and pitiful gatekeeping.

Here's one I came upon through years of alcoholism: Just met the fella/gal? Don't get blackout drunk. Bad, every. single. time.

Nihilist. I have a hard time grasping the concept of "value" period. I don't recognize inherent or ontological meaning in any sense as the strands of thought that expound upon its existence and importance are as varied and conflicting as rival religious factions. That's not to say I wallow in...

In my case, as a fellow working class anarchist, I've purely given up on the idea of being "upwardly mobile" in the sense that I can't see myself sacrificing my spirit to wage slavery long enough to gather the necessary rubles. My own radicalism is in a cartoonish fervency now. I simply won't...

Camp stool. I honestly feel like this is a revolutionary game changer for me. Instead of aimlessly fading off down the highway I pick a spot and sit there comfortably.

Ooh oh, my favorite subject. I'm not really sure "dry" anarchist literature exists, but that may be due to my proclivities, there is a unique "evocative" quality that imo is special unto the "classical anarchist canon." https://theanarchistlibrary.org/ What is Anarchist Communism by Alexander...

Starting my eastward (then west again, to Vancouver) journey from Lethbridge, Alberta on the first if any other canucks wanna meet up for an adult beverage or (hopefully) some relaxing herbal smoke.

Me and a buddy got stuck in the city and he convinced me it was too late to hitch out (which I'm of the opinion it's never too late, but I digress) so we happened upon this big horse racing stadium near the edge of town. We laid down near the wall and it started getting super cold and raining...

Woah fuck how did I forget about earplugs

Just google the name of the book you're looking for followed by the file type, so like "Brave New World .epub download" etc.

Just found the song on YouTube.

From the guy who brought you the cold beer song.

I'd just go with a waterproof tarp and wrap up in that bitch. Also if it's not exactly a heavy rain but enough to make you uncomfortable, string up that bitch or make a leanto, sit on your mat and enjoy a beer whilst pondering the mysteries of the universe.