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    Book Freedom! by Adam Kokesh

    Freedom is the ability to exercise your will within your rights without the threat of force from anyone else. It’s really that simple. You own yourself. No one can claim even partial ownership over you without violating your rights. By abolishing statism we will achieve a world free of miserable...
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    Book The Monkey Wrench Gang by Edward Abbey

    Ex-Green Beret George Hayduke has returned from war to find his beloved southwestern desert threatened by industrial development. Joining with Bronx exile and feminist saboteur Bonnie Abzug, wilderness guide and outcast Mormon Seldom Seen Smith, and libertarian billboard torcher Doc Sarvis...
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    Book The Most Dangerous Superstition

    The primary threat to freedom and justice is not greed, or hatred, or any of the other emotions or human flaws usually blamed for such things.
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    Book The Backpacker's Handbook, 3rd Edition

    New and Expanded All Terrains and hiking Styles Ultralight Backpacking and low impact methods Adventure travel and long distance hiking The trusted authority on boots, packs, shelters, gear
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    Zine The Digger Papers

    The Digger Papers was a free collective publication of the Diggers, one of the 1960s improvisational theatre groups in San Francisco's Haight-Ashbury district. The magazine was first published in Fall 1965. Peter Berg was one of the regular contributors to the publication. The last issue was...
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    Book Desert Survival Basics

    Desert Survival Basics by Jack Purcell 2003 The potential range of human experience includes finding ourselves in unanticipated dangerous situations. Most of those situations have been examined minutely and described in print in the form of survival manuals. Desert survival is not an exception...
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    Book Emma Goldman - Living My Life

    Living My Life is the autobiography of Lithuanian-born anarchist Emma Goldman, who became internationally renowned as an activist based in the United States. It was published in two volumes in 1931 and 1934.
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    Book Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey

    Edward Abbey's Desert Solitaire, the noted author's most enduring nonfiction work, is an account of Abbey's seasons as a ranger at Arches National Park outside Moab, Utah. Abbey reflects on the nature of the Colorado Plateau desert, on the condition of our remaining wilderness, and on the future...
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    Book The Koehler Method Of Guard Dog Training

    William Koehler has combined a lifelong love for dogs with his jobs as chief trainer for the Walt Disney Studios; Director of obedience training for the world's largest dog club, Orange Empire of California; Instructor for the US Amy K-9 Corps; and inventor of revolutionary training methods...
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    Book First Aid

    Army Field Manual: This manual meets the first aid training needs of individual service members. Because medical personnel will not always be readily available, the nonmedical service members must rely heavily on their own skills and knowledge of life-sustaining methods to survive on the...
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    Zine Making a Strong Hook Knife

    Scott will show you how to make a hook knife that will keep its razor edge through hardwoods, that is strong enough for two hands and will not snap.
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    Zine Making Cordage by Hand

    Cordage (rope and string) can be made from many different fibers including (Bast) Dogbane, Milkweed, Nettles, Hemp, Flax; (Leaves) Cattail, Yucca, Agave, Douglas Iris; (Bark) Willow, Maple, Basswood, Cedar; (Root) Leather Root, Beach Lupine; (Whole stem) Tule, straw, Juncus. Each material has...
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    Book Civil Disobedience

    Resistance to Civil Government (Civil Disobedience) is an essay by American transcendentalist Henry David Thoreau that was first published in 1849. In it, Thoreau argues that individuals should not permit governments to overrule or atrophy their consciences, and that they have a duty to avoid...
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    Book Guide to Canning

    Preserving food is more than an art; it is a science . Scientists and home economists have established that certain procedures are essential for a given food to make it safe, as well as retain its color, flavor, texture and nutrients . Standard recipes are designed with these research findings...
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    Book Dutch Oven Cookbook By Mike Audleman

    Originally Compiled for the BSA. Everything you need to know about Ducth ovens as well as recipes. The reason for this book is to provide reference material for an individual who is planning or cooking a meal for six to ten people. For larger groups, most of the recipes can be easily doubled or...
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    Book Northern Bushcraft

    Provides practical information on the important crafts used in every day bush living in the northern forests. Discusses the basic existence skills that allow you to live in the bush on an indefinite basis with a minimal dependence on technological materials and tools. Includes chapters on trees...
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    Book No Wall They Can Build

    A Guide to Borders & Migration Across North America No Wall They Can Build scrutinizes the borders that control movement around North America. Drawing on nearly a decade of solidarity work in the desert between Mexico and Arizona, the authors uncover the real goals and costs of US border policy...
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    Book A Sand County Almanac

    A Sand County Almanac: And Sketches Here and There is a 1949 non-fiction book by American ecologist, forester, and environmentalist Aldo Leopold. Describing the land around the author's home in Sauk County, Wisconsin, the collection of essays advocate Leopold's idea of a "land ethic", or a...
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    Any tips for rubber tramping with chickens?

    So after 2000 miles with chickens I really have to say they're not much fun to travel with. They ride fine and are pretty quiet. I've been using my pups crate for them but it's a real pain loading and unloading them everyday. The worst part is the smell. I have had to hose out the cages every...
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    Any tips for rubber tramping with chickens?

    We have 3 chickens. Looking for ideas to keep them happy and safe in their cages while moving. Also, any ideas or tips for quick setup/ takedown coop so we can set them up anywhere we stop. I've seen collapsible coops but any other suggestions are much appreciated.
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    We've set up shop in slab City

    Oi! do u have coupons or a menu online? do u deliver?
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    Featured Short Bus Conversion Experience

    The bus is still running great and I've learned a lot over the last two years. Seen some amazing places and met some great people. Back in the Midwest for now. No more GF so taking out the big bed and putting four bunks in. Trying to start a trash folk band and get back out one the snow melts...
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    Aussie Shepherd?

    I have a 3 yr red tri who grew up mostly on the road. @Ezra Fyre said it perfect. make sure training begins from day 1. Sweetest dog I've ever known but so much energy. Loves to chase and fetch .He's like a little rocket-dog. I've heard that they get joint issues if they aren't able to run...
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    Northern Bushcraft

    jack boy submitted a new file to the StP library: Northern Bushcraft - By Mors L. Kochanski Click here for more information on this file.
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    Making Cordage by Hand

    jack boy submitted a new file to the StP library: Making Cordage by Hand - By Norm Kidder Click here for more information on this file.
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    Desert Survival Basics

    jack boy submitted a new file to the StP library: Desert Survival Basics - Desert Survival Basics by Jack Purcell Click here for more information on this file.
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    Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey

    jack boy submitted a new file to the StP library: Desert Solitaire by Edward Abbey - A Season in the Wilderness Click here for more information on this file.
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    The Digger Papers

    jack boy submitted a new file to the StP library: The Digger Papers - 1968 Click here for more information on this file.
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    Anyone living near AshFork, AZ or Kaibab Knolls?

    I've been looking near Ash Fork as well, though I haven't looked at kaibab knolls. I've also been seeing some places in Navajo and Apache counties near Snowflake and concho. I haven't been there yet but I'm planning to check them both out this summer. I've heard a lot of rumors too but I'm...
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    JEM SHOW-jem n jam-tucson.

    I stay at Snyder Hill often. I would recommend the East side because the West side usually fills up with snowbirds and people going to the gun ranges. It is easiest to access with a vehicle from Old Ajo Rd. Last year there were travelling kids and rainbow family on that side who dug a huge...
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    Featured Short Bus Conversion Experience

    We got new license plates in AZ! had to install solar panels and a few other things to meet the states requirements but it all worked out. When we registered the EGR valve was stuck (yes, it is a 6.0) and we had an engine light on so we used a PO box in red rock, AZ to avoid emission testing...
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    Featured Short Bus Conversion Experience

    Thanks for all the positive feedback y'all. In case anyone is interested in hearing how it's going we're currently in Tucson. On the way west we definitely have some problems. Our brakes went out while going thru the Ozarks so i had to replace a vacuum pump in an orielly parking lot. Next we had...
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    Mechanics 101

    My step dad is a used car dealer and he also restores antiques (Hudson, Studebaker, Corvair, many others) so I grew up in a garage. I totally hated it when i was younger but now that I live in a vehicle it was one of the most useful things I ever learned. The most important thing I would say you...
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    Serious condensation in the mornings

    Having the same experience in Indiana. We're bundled up with the layers. A Mr. Heater portable buddy propane heater seems to keep the air pretty dry but the rear emergency exit door of the bus is still dripping condensation. We were planning on heading south to Arkansas hoping it would be a bit...
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    Featured Short Bus Conversion Experience

    Some pictures are older than others. Hopefully I managed to upload them properly. In the newer ones the windows are insulated with blankets and we got some carpet down because it got so cold out. The front of the bus is currently being used as a walk-in fridge. Our eggs were frozen this...
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    Featured Short Bus Conversion Experience

    Thanks to everyone who has contributed to this website. Squat the Planet and Skoolie.net has some great advice for anyone who is getting started on a project like this and were extremely helpful to me during the last few months. After weighing the pros and cons of a short bus, a van, or an...
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    '72 Chevy Travel Cruiser

    Just wanted to give a quick update in case any one is interested. I decided to pass on this thing. While it could've been a lot of fun I decided it would be more trouble that it was worth to me. I'm looking for other options now. thanks for the opinions tho!
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    '72 Chevy Travel Cruiser

    Thank you for your replies and yes that is the right one. It is currently listed at $5500 on CL tho. it was also on ebay for 7500 but had no bids. I also found an 83 ford 460 motorhome nearby and it only has 47k so I'm thinking it may be better, tho the chevy does look like it could be fun...
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    '72 Chevy Travel Cruiser

    Hello, STP! I am wondering if anyone is familiar with these campers. There is currently one available on FT Wayne, IN CL but I can't find any info at all on these machines, it seems to be the only one in existence. I am trying to find out what kind of engine it has for starters. This one has...