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Yeah I'm settled down unfortunately in California of all places. Went from trucking back to office work after a shoulder injury. Really need to get that bike going. Ugh. But yes the world is going to help real fast. I have a feeling it's about to get a whole lot worse. Stay safe. I'm stocking up...

I need to get my bike into the shop actually. Gas is supposed to go something crazy this year. Where you planning on going?

"Ride freight look great" - Chris Upham

Hey man I'm an Iraq vet, we all did our part. I don't put any other vet down ever, no matter who they are or what they did. It was a terrible experience for me, nine years of my life lost to it. Anyways just wanted to let you know your not alone. I've been crazy to go lately too. I'm getting...

Every 100 years or so a virus comes through and wipes out the population. It's a very well known event. Goes back since the beginning of our written history. Had the bubonic plague, typhoid, cholera, smallpox, spanish flu, covid19, and countless others. So you don't believe in history? You...

I believe history and science, not some rando that has absolutely no evidence to back up their idiotic opinion.

I've been settled down for the past three years, it feels like I've broke a cycle, but I feel the nomadic life calling to me. I love my life, my gitlfriend and the people around me. but theres nothing like having a new horizon everyday. I feel life is full of so much meaning, and definetly is...

Man how is Chester Cheeto still ruffling feathers. That dude is old news, let him go.

Can you explain? I think you are very wrong sir. And I have no problem asking you additional questions why you think your opinion is more intelligent than the CDC? What credentials can you provide to back up your opinion?

You guys have an in and out in Colorado now! Don't become a trucker man. I did it for two years, and it is some of the worse paying shit in the world. Yeah, you'll make upwards of $1k a week. But your working 70+hours a week, driving in the shittiest environments known to man, risking your ass...

Holy shit! In Barrow, Alaska? There is a new name for the town now, named after the Inuipiaq language. Utqiaġvik Weed is legal up there now, just like most places on the Pacific coast. The guy said this was in '92. For the sake of time, I would say that the guy has probably changed by now...

I understand the basic reasons, power, greed, land and resources. Why is the world so full of fuckery for so long? What can we do to resist the bullshit?

Please do not encourage people to travel with firearms on this site or any other site. That would be greatly appreciated. Im an Iraq war veteran and have not had any need to touch a firearm since I left the military. It is unnecessary to propagate that kind of information or argument on a...

My father pulled a handgun on me four years ago, thank god for that cqc training from the military. Broke his fucking hand in like six places. Suffice it to say the guy doesn't drink hard alcohol anymore. If I were you I would not carry a gun while travelling. It is a terrible idea.

How long are you hoping to go out? And when? What kind of experience are you looking for someone to join? I've been wanting to learn how to sail for awhile now, just don't want to invest in a boat if its not for me. Kinda need to find a way to get my feet wet. I have a 30lb lifting limit on my...

I hear you man, I think alot of people do. I'm seeking help from the VA for the first time in 15 years, i want out of the ptsd cycle I have been in since Iraq. I blow my life up every two years. And for some reason, this time around, it is just too much. Lost my career from a work injury...

I was at fort Irwin, 40 miles outside barstow for 4 years. Easily a hundred tines shittier than 29 palms.

My Army base was in the mojave. Barstow is 10x worse than Bakersfield.

Just realized some necro posted this thread. disregard my post, i do not know how to delete messages.

I truly think we need to eat the rich in order for this country to keep moving. When you have headlines like the one below it just shows that the people are screwed...

I agree entirely that the system is broken, now more so than ever. My house was my late mothers house that was and a will be the only thing I have ever inherited in my life. Probably not worth much honestly by California standards. But for someone like me, a combat veteran who has struggled...

Freezing rent is preposterous, our president is a real estate developer. Hes also a fascist piece of shit but it doesn't matter. Politics is fueled by property taxes. Fuck almost every government branch is fueled by property taxes. You don't see any government in the middle of nowhere like...

I saw that a few weeks ago. I've been renting my house out in the ln the pnw for relatively cheep to get it repaired and fixed primarily. Ive already made the decision to not boot anyone if they cant afford it. Which has not been a problem yet. But with property taxes and repairs in order...

I almost wish we were communist. If we were communist at least we would have a federal government.

I have some money I've been saving for the past year. Quite a bit. Its either this or some kind of trade school like hvac repair. Only problem is I have a 20lb lifting limit on my dominant arm now.

How much does it cost to make a van conversion?

First time I went on an extended trip was with a car, there are upsides and downsides. Primarily gas, insurance and finding a place to park to sleep. Second and 3rd time i went out and about was on foot and freight train with some friends. I won't be the only one to tell you it is nice not...

I've only seen Montana from the windshield but I do agree its some amazing land. The images of it in spring is always going to hold a place for me. I have never seen it in the winter though. It perplexes me how people survive such ice bone cold. How cold does it get in Missoula?

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Well I'm currently in the works of upgrading my house west of Spokane. After its fixed up I'm open to suggestions. The main cost is property taxes about 800$ a year and the oil furnace for the horrible winters. Not very large, 1,278 square feet but with a full basement.

Probably postponed longer than that. Experts are throwing a lot of numbers in the air right now but one of em is 7 years for this to get under control. Go vote please. Get rid of this emperor palpatine chester cheeto jerkoff out of here.

Thanks @Matt Derrick Looks like some informative content that I'll put to use. That's what's wonderful about the internet. Power to the people man.

Right now working on making my own with a mppt charger with two 100w poly panels hooked up to 2 deep cycles to start. Price is much cheaper than thecommercial kits i have come across. I figure when I make it myself I can upgrade as necessary. And yeah got the low down on the poly vs mono...

I got a cabover for my pickup and want to run things like tv led lights laptop and phone. Pretty basic ya know. Fridge and stove is propane so thats easy. I just gotta reseal the top of the cabover.

Not really being a Karen. Do what you want honestly. Ive been following quarantine procedure this whole time and I got the dam virus ufrom my PT last week.

Its not part of the National parks it has quite a few it runs through but as a whole the pct is a loosely based organization. The communities on the trail requested that people don't come through. Here is the site where they stated their beliefs. The people who run and operate the trail are...

It sounds like a very adventurous way to sustain yourself. Im trying to reimagine myself and what I want out of the next ten years. It definetly isn't destroying my body through grunt labor for corporate profits anymore.

They closed the trail because most of the communities in the wild are very vulnerable to the virus and do not have hospitals. Not to mention the rest houses they have where they support the people. Its a nightmare for logistics. People stop in most communities along the trail for supplies. I...

Yeah I've lived in this area most of my life other than time I've traveled and my military service. Sacramento is by the the worse capital of all the state capitals I've seen. Grew up in the foothills in the Tahoe side, I guess I got very, very, very lucky with that. Was 100-109 in the sun...

Welcome to the forums Troubie. Im in the greater Sacramento area as well. How's the heat treating you?

I was under the impression the PCT was closed this year due to miss rona. What course are you following?

Good luck and safe travels Milo. Squat the Planet has multiple resources that can assist you in your adventures. Try to do your best to use the search feature in the top right hand corner of your screen before fielding any questions or requests. The majority of the staff and members of this...

Yeah, now that I talked to a friend I'm definitely planning on doing this on a diy method. Um not so sure as to making my own batteries. That takes a little bit more preparation than I think I want to invest into. Though the idea is absolutely mind boggling. I can be completely off the...

I've since contacted a friend who works in solar to help create one. Found plans for a charge controller on instructables that has plans that is based on arduino. Looks like that and some old "mildly" busted up solar panels for education purposes. Looks like its much more affordable than...

Barstow california. Just a ultimate shit hole.

I've been looking at solar generators lately to put on top of my camper. The price point is pretty high but seems kind of relative once you buy everything theres no need for fuel other than the sun. Has anyone had any experience with these or any success stories? Right now the generator I...

Immunity with 7% of the population. I dont know about you but im crossing the border north before this shit blows.

Doing something commercially would probably be beyond me. I have 12 screws and two plates in my left ankle and am now still recovering from a double surgery in my dominant shoulder. Wish I didn't treat my body so rough but I'm thankful for modern medicine. I don't think they would even let...

Good essay on the other end of this link about this subject.

I was looking at the commercial diving outfits for a bit they seem to be pretty expensive for schooling and as far as age goes 35 is like the highest age which is what I turn this year. After that they need a waiver. Im just looking for an alternative career path that can get me outdoors...