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  1. Batsy

    4/20 festivities in Seattle this year?

    I’ll be passing through Seattle on 420 this year and was wondering if anyone knows of any fun events happening there around that time? Especially if they’re 420 themed.
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    Cool things to check out in a few WA cities

    I’m going to be visiting/passing through the following cities in Washington next month. I’ll be in each one very briefly, from one to 4 nights each. Anything cool to check out? Any cool bars, restaurants, venues, painting spots, shops, etc.? Aberdeen/Montesano Olympia Tacoma Seattle Spokane
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    Coolest groundscore, kickdown, item you’ve gotten for free/trade?

    What’s the coolest item you’ve gotten for free/trade? Bonus points if you include a photo.
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    Setting/asserting boundaries in your home (on wheels)

    I think a very underrated topic - that I don’t see anyone talking about - when it comes to living in a vehicle is setting/asserting boundaries with guests who enter your space. I feel like for a lot of people who you might welcome into your vehicle/home, it simply doesn’t click in their heads...
  5. Batsy

    Bum Flap

    Does anyone else rock a bum flap? This photo was taken the night mine was given to me as a 21st birthday gift by a friend, who made it. I’ve worn it almost every day since, so needless to say it’s seen some wear and tear, but that makes it an ongoing project. I’ve replaced/repaired the...
  6. Batsy

    Fixing a ripped crotch in your pants

    Every pair of pants I wear often ends up ripping between the legs, and then the rip gets bigger over time. What’s your favorite way to mend these kinds of tears in a way that lasts? When I sew to add decorative patches to clothes or to mend my bum flap, I sew by hand with dental floss. Is fixing...
  7. Batsy

    Recommendations on places to check out in East Colorado and Wyoming?

    I plan on taking this route through winning and Colorado in April. I’ve never been to either state on my travels and was wondering if anyone knows any good places to check out along the way? I’m into punk/metal/diy shows, bars, goth clubs, meeting other dirty kids as well as hippies and other...
  8. Batsy

    Lessons I learned while I was gone (Poem)

    Lessons I learned while I was gone By Batshit It’s been over two years since I hit the road This life I had long romanticized finally came to fruition And it’s been overall way different Than I had anticipated After leaving you behind So long ago I’ve watched myself grow In so many ways And...
  9. Batsy

    Homeward Bound (Poem)

    Here’s a video of this poem being performed live And here’s the written version for those who prefer to read it: Homeward Bound By Batshit After a night of drinking, dancing, moshing and debauchery, my friends tell me “Get home safe” And every time I’m told these words, They engage...
  10. Batsy

    Playlist of 50+ great documentaries

    YouTube playlist of great documentaries I’m constantly adding to my playlist of documentaries to watch for free on YouTube, and I figured y’all would enjoy it. These are documentaries covering many different niche/fringe topics such as traveler culture, punk, slab city, homelessness, street...
  11. Batsy

    NorCal and Oregon coast

    What are some cool towns/places/things to check out when heading up highway 1 from the bay to Portland? Any good traveler-friendly towns to crash at for a night? And how’s the jugging on the 1? I know Oregon is transitioning some gas stations to self-pump. Does anyone know if the ones on the...
  12. Batsy

    American Nomads (Documentary)

    American Nomads (Documentary) Heres a link to one of my favorite documentaries. It follows a retired traveler going on a road trip and interviewing a wide variety of travelers that he meets along the way. From crust punks, train hoppers, and hitchhikers, to rodeo cowboys, retired RVers...
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    Gas Jugging in Oregon

    Apparently there are now some self-serve gas stations in Oregon, but when I was there recently (in Portland and on I-5) I only encountered ones where an attendant pumps gas for you. Which made me wonder if anyone has a good method for getting free gas in Oregon when you’re not around any self...
  14. Batsy

    A story about Bay Area graffiti

    This isn’t exactly a travel story, but it’s something that I figured some of y’all would find intriguing. Many years ago when I was growing up in the Bay Area, I was learning a lot about graffiti as an art form. I found it very fascinating, so I learned everything about it that I could. One...
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    Snow-birding locations in the summer

    I drove up to Portland to get away from the heat of the Bay Area only to find myself in an intense heat wave out here as well. I assumed that since Portland is so father north that it would be cooler. Once I’m able to move again, what are some good areas to go to in the western US that stay...
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    Safety as a Queer/Trans Dirty Kid traveling in Texas?

    Hey everyone. I’m on my way to Texas for trade school to become an RV Technician. I’m a bit nervous about my safety with the locals and cops. Whether it’s being a traveler and living in a van, looking alternative, or being trans and queer, I’m aware I’m pretty out of the norm, especially by...
  17. Batsy

    Albuquerque NM Halloween/Día De Los Muertos

    Anyone know of anything cool happening in New Mexico for Halloween or day of the dead? This will be my first time in NM, so any other recommendations for things to see and do are appreciated too.
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    Parking/Sleeping spots in the east bay and SF

    Hey there! I might be working in SF for an extended period of time soon. I have some apps for finding overnight parking spots, but I was wondering if anyone knows of any good spots in the east bay and/or SF that would he good for parking at, night after night? I’m hoping to be working there...
  19. Batsy

    Highway tattoo

    I remember hearing somewhere that if a traveler is gonna get a tattoo of a highway, they’re supposed to earn it by reaching a certain number of miles traveled first. Someone I met on the road encouraged me to not worry about other people’s rules for what to get inked or not. But if there’s a...
  20. Batsy

    Looking for camps in Slab City to join

    Hey everyone! I hit the road in my van a few days ago, and living on the road has been great so far! I’m gonna go to the slabs some time in November, December, or January, and I plan on spending the winter there. I’m looking for camp to join while I’m there. I’ve been to the slabs once...
  21. Batsy

    When does it reach high temperatures in Slab City

    Hey there! I’m hoping to hit the road again in April or May. I really want to visit the slabs again (I went for 4 days a few years ago), but I’m not sure if there will be enough time before it gets too hot again. I’ve heard of people leaving in April, so I’m wondering, when do the snowbirds...
  22. Batsy

    Vanlife during the pandemic

    I did a search and didn’t find this question. But apologies if it’s been asked before. How different is vanlife during the pandemic vs. during regular times? Do you find it harder during the pandemic? Also, how do you deal with loneliness, with everything being closed and it being harder to...
  23. Batsy

    Looking for some old friends from Slab City

    Hey, there! Last winter, my brother, James, and I visited the Slabs for a few days. I was going by the name Erik at the time. We arrived at night and were taken in by a group of hippies who let us stay with them at their camp, which they called The Medicine Post, since they did spiritual...
  24. Batsy

    My packing list. What are your thoughts?

    Hey, y'all! It's Bats, again. I'm hoping to hit the road for the first time soon. I hope to hitchhike and maybe freight hop, but not necessarily freight hop. I'm still trying to find a good backpack that isn't too huge, and to figure out what to bring/leave behind. Below is the packing list...
  25. Batsy

    Do you recommend traveling with or without a vehicle?

    Hey, Y'all! My name's Bats. I wrote out this post on here before, but accidentally deleted it instead of posting it. Hopefully, things will go better this time :) So I'm finishing up my last month or so of high school, and I want to hit the road afterwards. At this point I'm not sure how soon...
  26. Batsy

    Recommendations for West Coast Destinations?

    Hey, y'all! My name's Bats (or Batshit). I'm getting close to the end of my senior year of high school, and I've done a tiny bit of traveling so far. During winter break, my brother and I visited the Slabs for a weekend (2 full days, 3 nights, plus 2 days to get there and back). My spring break...
  27. Batsy

    What's up, everybody? I'm new here.

    Hey, everybody! This is my first post on Squat the Planet. My name's Erik and I've been wanting to travel nomadically for years now. For now, I'm finishing up my last year of high school, and once I'm done, I'm hitting the road! I'm doing as much as I can to prepare for a traveling lifestyle in...