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I actually like the OPs plan better. Mylar will trap moisture so having it as a middle layer may work better. It will knock out any breathability of the Gore-Tex.

this graphic does not help those who are houseless. IMO it furthers the divide. Tone, rhetoric, and language mean things.

Here are the facts: If/when a court issues an arrest warrant, the agency that requested the warrant (usually the original arresting agency) will specify what geographical area they are willing to extradite from. Most misdemeanors will be adjacent counties or occasionally statewide. Felonies...

Since the OP said lots of walking and no hopping plus back issues I would suggest an external frame but I’m bias. Either type will do the job IF properly fitted. Internal frames are a little more discreet and you will have way more choices. If I may make another suggestion? Re-evaluate what...

If you have access to tarps or plastic sheeting Google brush boats and/or folding canoes. These are time tested designs. Good luck. It sounds epic!

Not a permanent solution but if you are going to be living in it and not abandoning it you could ask permission to park in the corner of a church or non-profits lot. They are more likely to understand your situation. In general, try and get permission to leave it on someone's property. Even if...

Bad idea in many ways, IMO. 1) it's called Riot Stick. That identifies it as a weapon. 2) As mentioned, many cops will see it as a collapsible baton. 3) Between the glass breaker, crenellations, and overall construction and appearance, there is no way to pass this off as an innocuous tool. A...

To the OP question. No, you don't NEED a meter. Good radios will come with one. If not, not the end of the world. If you end up with a meter, the lower the number the better. 1:1 is ideal. 1.5:1 is really good. Anything over 2:1 is seriously degrading performance. An old trick is a less than...

Conduction sucks heat. Have AT LEAST as much insulation under you as you do over you. While YMMV in general air mattresses are colder than equivalent thickness foam pads. Good luck and please have a back up plan for extreme weather.

Google cane pole, hand lining and/or tenkara. True tenkara gear is very expensive but the technique is similar. For DIY any plastic water or soda bottle can be used to store your gear, to cast with, and as a reel. For store bought gear, all the big box stores sell collapsible rod/reel/gear...

Have any boat punk skills? Or something else to offer. Cruising boats are sometimes willing to take on a passenger or two as crew. It can be sketchy and there's not a lot of opportunity but I've hitched a ride more than once by walking the local marinas and chatting up the boaters. PS: never...

Be careful on some of the long distance or overnight trains. When possible the coach attendant (funny hat person) will try and group like stops together. So for example if you are riding the Lakeshore Limited westbound and swipe someone's slip that say Buf on it but you sit down with a bunch of...

I think Highway nailed it. Infections, sepsis, and oral/dental care are three areas that end up flooring a lot of people. I also have a feeling that our ladies are often forgoing gyn care as well, but have no proof of that, just a hunch.

My thought was corn snake as well but there are several varieties of King that are very similar.

I do carry a couple blades as utility tools. I may have a staff along depending. But everything I carry is considered disposable. Never know when you will have to ditch. So far I've lost more gear than I've intentionally dumped but it's happened. As for "prison stories" I think most here could...

I get what you're saying but even as a player I always had a bunch of books, maps, character sheets, etc. If DM'ing it would be worse. You might have better luck dropping in at the local comics/game shop and trying to find a pick up game.

If it was me, I would not put Cali plates on it. While it would be less suspicious at first glance, if you are pulled over, you have now made an overt act to hide the true nature of the situation. Any good will you might have from the Officer is most likely shot. Likewise, if you happen to drive...

You will be definitely stopping at least once for gas and won't be exceeding the speed limit, trying to be ignored and all. Best guess, approx. 8-10 hr. run. This time of year, you could do it one night, assuming everything goes fine. As someone who owns and drives an 87 RV "goes fine" is always...

The confusion comes from the family. According to reports I've seen, his last voyage started sometime in 2009. Roughly a year after breaking up with his wife. That much is pretty straight. Here is where it gets murky. There are no reports of sailor dude showing up or his vessel officially...

Don't know what you are into but all over NE PA there are old mine pits, collum dumps, and actual mines to play around in. Forest City, Carbondale, Dunmore, are some of the areas I remember having some. These are NOT SAFE but can be fun exploring.

One other thing I remember seeing......... https://bigbonedbiker.wordpress.com/2013/09/11/kitty-litter-panniers/ Plastic waterproof panniers made from buckets

Many excellent points about why draw attention to yourself? Likewise about how laws change from municipality to municipality so you would have to check regs constantly. Let me add a couple other things: Intent vs. Statute: Some jurisdictions will outlaw the carry of machetes, dirks, daggers...

In the past, I've had to do a combo jugging/spanging routine. As was mentioned above, I've only done this at larger truck stops. And it was a while ago. Pull up to the pump with your vehicle. Then go into the "oh my God, how did this happen?" routine with other drivers (not the staff). "My...

This has been around awhile and may have already seen it but...... http://mopedtrip.com/

Controlling your intake, limiting exertion, traction with legs elevated and pain control of your choice. Western, Eastern, traditional, alternative; there are many routes to pain relief. Always be aware of possible fever, redness, lethargy, or sudden onset extreme pain. These are signs of...

I like your ideas for moorings but an anecdote of caution: I knew a guy we called Captain Lowliner at a marina on Lake Ontario. This guy was always fighting with marina management and talking about pulling out. He finally decided to drop his own mooring and get off the dock. Long story short, he...

MW, you've listed a big list of wants that are almost mutually incompatible, at least in US. 1) drive train. It is not difficult to find 4wd full size vans but they are not cheap, and very little stealth. The new Ram ProMaster is FWD but beyond your budget. Many more AWD/FWD options in the...

This sums it up perfectly. Ontario, Ka-bar, Buck, Becker, all have decent fixed blade, made in USA designs for reasonable $$$. I'm sure there are others as well. IMHO some things to look for: full tang, sheath ( it is often as important as the blade), length 3-4" is enough and will keep you out...

None taken. My main reason for posting was to put up a local news article of a freight rider who was killed after apparently falling from the consist while moving at speed. In case anyone here knew him or his family I wanted the word to spread. It also serves as a potentially life saving...

Hello, STP. My handle is Eyegor and I am a middle aged Fed and a Cop. Wanted to put that out right up front. I've done more than my share of tramping around and have always befriended travelers because they have always befriended me. While I have lurked here for a few years it was never for a...