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I've been using that RoadPro 12v oven for a month or so in my van. It burned out my cigarette lighter fuse, but the accessory port of my Chevrolet Express handles the amps. I've been cooking veggies, pork loin, chicken breast, etc. Just modify the recipes to adapt to the 300 degree max heat...

Been rubber tramping in LA since June 1st. I pay 609 a month on a killer class B Roadtrek I picked up used. I found a 2005 model with 21,000 miles. The last rent I paid was 1,300 a month for a house in Burbank... and that was about 1,500 below market. I split up with my old lady and in the...

Been rubber tramping in LA since June 1st. I pay 609 a month on a killer class B Roadtrek I picked up used. I found a 2005 model with 21,000 miles. The last rent I paid was 1,300 a month for a house in Burbank... and that was about 1,500 below market. I split up with my old lady and in the...

I like the smell and the romance of a wood burning stove, but I only use 21 dollars worth of propane a month in the van running a furnace , a stove and a refrigerator. It's a nominal cost for a ton more convenience. I'm sure if I had less resources and lived in a more extreme climate, I'd...

Good luck with that city of LA! LAPD doesn't have the manpower to enforce this. The only real way someone would get a ticket is if they parked in a ritzy neighborhood and someone called to complain, left trash around, or if their vans/RVs were in poor repair. I've been homeless in this city...

I'm kind of a CB nut. Every truck/van I've had in the last few years has had one. Don't get a firestick. The fiberglass core breaks with any sort of impact. They also degrade in the sun. If you have the room, the 102" stainless steel whip antennas will give you the most range. They're also...

Stayed for a few days. Super cool crowd. All ages and persuasions. Learned a lot.

There's an old desert rat with a blog called "woods roamer." He homesteads on the TX/Mexico border and argues that the machete is the most useful tool he has in his area. It's good for processing cactus, clearing brush, and whacking logs that may hide scorpions or rattlers. The longer the...

I have the ESEE-4. It's kind of an albatross. The blade is too fat for fine work. The length and shape of the blade is too short/too straight to be a very good chopper. It's more like a sharp pry bar... probably great for combat... not great for hoboing. The handle is also too short for large...

Last time I checked, a lot of rubbertramps overnighted around Venice Blvd and Fairfax Ave

I'll see ya'all there. Probably bring the little lady.

Pepper spray is way better than a knife. Pepper spray is also way easier to defend in court. Highwayman, had your buddy hosed down that motherfucker with pepper spray, the ADW charge would have gone away. knives, not so much. Also, keep in mind the cops are there to collect evidence...

I tossed the punk-as-fuck uniform years ago. Whether I'm working or riding, I always wear a collared work shirt, a pair of jeans or tan trousers, a wide brim hat, and work boots. That way I look respectable enough to go into small towns and not freak out the locals. I can also keep protected...

I ended up getting a pair of Thorogood boots on a discount. They're like Red Wings but cheaper. The upper is just unlined leather, so with a good pair of wool socks, I should be golden during the summer months. This is the first pair of boots I found comfortable right out of the box.

About as articulate as I expected from offended crusties... "Peace and fuck off." To each his own. I'm a water/soap/needle-thread kind of guy.

The police chose to escalate rather than de escalate the situation, and after they gained compliance. The cops I've heard talking about this think it was a bad shooting. Will it be prosecuted? Of course not. Cops get away with whatever they want... 'Merica.

Hey Matt, thank you for researching this stuff for all of us and keeping this site secure.

Wholly shit...

Are you using those SMC surplus boots for the warmer months then, highwayman? Rugburn, are you running those walmart specials year round?

Well shit, that about answers it. How about those IDF scout boots? They're kind of like heavy duty converse. Maybe those and an insole? I'm using lined leather hiking boots right now. My dogs are going to be miserable in a few months.

Does anyone have any experience with surplus jungle boots for summertime freight adventures. I used tennis shoes last summer for about a week and I need something a little more durable. Something like these: http://www.altama.com/categories/18-jungles

Used a bear suit top for awhile. It's bulky as fuck. I'd rather use a heavy fleece shoplifted from somewhere.

If you bought your ruck from that surplus store in SLO, it's probably not mil-spec. Those guys sell some real shit. Of course, the straps on the CFP suck. I ripped mine after a few months. Picked up a yuppie pack (Gregory Savant), and it's tough like a brick shithouse.

What's up with all of these silly questions lately? Wear whatever color you wish. After a week, everything is the color of dirt.

Have you tried the whiskey with the cobra in it yet?

MRE spoon. When it gets lost or fucked up, I steal a new spoon from a fast food place. It's a disposable item. No sense in spending money better spent on whores and the bottle.

Best thread here, hands down.

Down. Lightweight. It goes in a bivvy, so no trouble on ripping. Compresses to burrito size.

Without a doubt, the casualty blanket is the most versatile piece of kit I own. I put some paracord and mini bungies on each corner to rig it as a rain shelter. 12 oz. and 16 dollars at a surplus store. When I travel, I use it every day.

Holy shit, how are they still in business?

There are always things to pick up on the road. After a few days you'll know what you're not using. The best advice I would give is go as cheap as possible your first time out. That way, anything you toss isn't a big deal. If you're going to be wilderness camping, pick up a book at the library...

Coast line=home=beautiful scenery=fucking cold

Not weird at all... nope, pretty fucking normal.

Sigh... fucking junkies... the same logic over and over again.

Go cheap. It's going to get fucked up/lost while travelling. Plus, having a computer on your wrist makes you a target for thieves.

oooooooohhhhhhh yeah.

Has anyone tried Pointer Brand work wear? It's still made in the USA. It's also ridiculously cheap. Pointer Brand: Product Catalog

I use it. It's easy to load light at the bottom, heavy on top. It is more than adequate for my winter load. Compression straps keep everything tight on your back. I've used it for loads up to 50 lbs. Pocket on the side fits my cut down sleeping pad. It's not a golite, but it's durable, and works...

I use the CFP-90. I picked it up at a surplus store for 70 bucks, issued and in good condition. I've read the mil-issue ones are more robust than mil-spec PLUS. Weighs 6 pounds, 1000 denier nylon, can carry 70 liters of gear, toploading, ALICE attachments, internal aluminum frame, a false bottom...

I travel with a military issue CFP-90 I found at a surplus store for 70 bucks. I like the design, it's pretty light at 6 lbs., it's hydration compatible, has a sleeping bag compartment at the bottom, compression straps all around to consolidate the load, and the large size requires discipline...

I'm not sure if carrying a .357 mag is worth the trouble of getting pulled off of a train, being searched, and having to explain why I have a .357 mag. That and, if your crackhead is within 20 feet, chances are you won't be able to squeeze off a round before he's got you pinned. The quandary of...

How about Los Angeles to Santa Barbara without popping for a Surfliner ticket? I've been able to get to the Highways 33/101 junction in North Ventura, but no farther. That gap between Ventura and Santa Barbara is killing me.

I dig on the Therma-rest Ridge Rest. I'm a big guy, but I bought the small one and trimmed it to torso length. It's light (9 oz., less with my trimming), cheap (20 dollars), indestructible, and relatively compact fitting in the tent pouch of my CFP-90 rucksack. I don't like having equipment that...