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Yeah, I never got that argument either. My line of work is statistically more deadly than cops. But that's an occupational hazard. We sign up for that. The risk/reward is worth it to me. And the same is true of numerous other occupations. Only with cops does anyone make the argument that they...

For those interested in a smaller pack that's neither cheap nor expensive (if that makes any sense) the LL Bean Continental is 33L, 2.5 pounds plus whatever you can strap to it (I've seen a couple of cool mods to accommodate extra gear). It's like a shrunk-down version of a larger trekking pack...

There's a combination motel/drive in in Monte Vista, CO called Movie Manor. Hyde Park, NY has a drive in too.

Where you headed abroad?

Indiana! Got the cops called on me twice by truck stop employees.

Thanks for the welcomes! Imma check out Rain Dogs tonight, maybe head to St. Auggie tomorrow. I've been reading as much content on here as possible. TBH it's peeked my interest in trains. Thinking about heading out of Jacksonville... I know I'm not really supposed to ask for info as a greenhorn...

This cop is searching my for some non reason I can't even remember. He pulls condoms out of my pack and, glaring, says with a totally straight face , "Getting lucky?" Edit: When I start laughing he asks, "You think this is funny?"

Down by Gordo too. Got stuck on some totally dead forest road trying to get to the I4 for dayssss. At least I had a nice camp down by a creek. Also, went from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia down to the border with Kenya. I figured there was somewhere along the way to get the yellow fever vaccine I...

Oh, my bad. Jacksonville, Fl. Yeah, friends keep telling me about StP and I'm trying to be less of a loner.

Hey y'all, I'm Red. Sometimes leathertramp, sometimes salt punk. I work on boats so I can write and do audio art and travel. I met a few folks from here maybe two years ago at the library in the slabs. I've been meaning to say hi since then. I'm headed to JAX and don't know anyone. So get at me!