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  1. Dmac

    Shanty Boat Living on the Hook in the Mississippi and Atchafalaya River Basin

    I find this very interesting. I've been watching a YouTube channel "back waters and back roads" who is doing the great loop in a shanty boat. I think it's his second time trying it.
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    What are some cheap, /low costing home remedies for female chafing in groin/upper thigh area?

    I used to get chaffing on road marches in the army. As someone mentioned wearing boxers helps, but nothing beats a good pair of spandex biker shorts. No friction at all! Good luck and hope you are better soon.
  3. Dmac

    Made It 2 New Orleans!

    Congratulations! There was s a ton of info here about New Orleans, use the search and you'll have what you need. Good luck!
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    Homemade raft boat.

    I'd look around for an old pontoon boat, or at least for the metal pontoons, so I could build something. Those pontoons hold up well . They usually have several air chambers, so one puncture won't sink the whole pontoon. If you had access to plastic or metal 55 gallon drums, you could also build...
  5. Dmac

    Cowboy Trail

    If you are between Newport and Basset , it could be a mileage post.
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    Bike Tramping Southeast Ohio

    Thanks for sharing your journey! I have had more problems with aggressive dogs than anything else on my trips. FYI , Those small, pocket sizes cans of mace will stop a dog in its tracks and doesn’t cause any lasting harm to the animal. Works well on their owners too.
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    Cowboy Trail

    That sucks amazon lost your order. How are your wheels holding up?
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    Cowboy Trail

    That sucks amazon lost your order. How are your wheels holding up?
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    Cowboy Trail

    I was car camping, not biking The guy I saw walking east with a cart, had a beard and I think he might have had a us flag flying.
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    Cowboy Trail

    By the way, once past Valentine there is a distinct lack of trees along the trail. You might want to pick up an umbrella so you have shade whenever you want it. There are golf umbrellas that will attach to the handle of your cart, so you can walk n the shade, that would be a great addition to...
  11. Dmac

    Cowboy Trail

    I was just up along the cowboy trail this weekend. Are you going east-west or the other way? I passed a guy walking with a cart who was going east. He was on the shoulder of the road, not the trail itself. I guess many people find the pavement easier to ride on, all day, than the crushed...
  12. Dmac

    Website Updates Squat the Planet will be shutting down at the end of 2023

    All good things come to an end. Thanks Matt, for all your hard work throughout the years this site has been up. I came here way back in 08, after that old digihitch site went down. I learned a lot from the people Here, and was lucky enough to make a great friend. Good luck to you, matt, Hope...
  13. Dmac

    Ground sheets, are they necessary?

    I agree, a ground sheet helps to keep the every day wear and tear down on a tent and helps to keep it clean and servicable longer. If expecting rain or sun/heat having a tarp is an excellent addition. It gives you lots of options on camp set ups. If weight and space permits I'd take all 3...
  14. Dmac

    Hey

    tents kind kind of suck in a storm, but are better than nothing. I have a large one I take car camping ⛺️. It’s great if it isn’t windy. It’s 9 x12 and I can set it up like a small apartment inside with air mattresses, chairs, folding table and even my portable toilet. When it is windy I use a...
  15. Dmac

    Question just bought a van. any advice?

    A simple platform for your bed can make a big difference in usable space. It also makes sitting in the back a little easier. If you are going solo, you can dismount the passenger seat and turn it around. That way you have a good place to sit and chill. It also makes the back seem a little...
  16. Dmac

    Methods of removing ridiculous amounts of trash.

    Did you happen to take any before or after photos? The tarp seems like your best bet, unless you can find a big trash can somewhere.
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    greetings

    You will find lots of info here! Have fun on your upcoming trip.
  18. Dmac

    flip-flops are the best

    Why do the upside-down ones look bigger? Or do I need to recalibrate my eyes.
  19. Dmac

    Build up of 1994 dodge b350 460 000 miles on engine

    That sucks dude! Had the same type of accident with a Cherokee I used to own . I had to replace the rear axle rod and wheel but it drove well after that. Good luck with it.
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    Photos My intro to the newbies as well as my reintro to the old timers that have been here 6 years or longer

    @AussieTimm , I looked it up, it’s a space ship used in pitch black. I looked up movies filmed in Cooper pedy, ( quite a few filmed there including mad max beyond thunder dome) and a lot of pictures of that thing popped up.
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    Photos My intro to the newbies as well as my reintro to the old timers that have been here 6 years or longer

    Welcome back! What is the thing you are parked by in the third picture? Love the truck, looked ready for adventures in the bush. Getting stuck in a four wheel drive is a rite if passage for off roading. A hand winch or high rise jack are great to have with you.
  22. Dmac

    Cat litter vs Toilet Gel

    Wood ash work well for covering feces and it helps with the smell. You might be able to rig up a composting toilet fairly cheap. There are dyi videos on YouTube about it. Good luck.
  23. Dmac

    Hi i'm RaT!

    Hi @RAT , welcome to the site! What’s it like in India?
  24. Dmac

    I'm free

    Welcome to the site! Got any pictures of your RV renovation you would like to share? Any advice to others considering it?
  25. Dmac

    Kai, Flagstaff Arizona

    If you make it down to Roswell and have the cash you might consider going a bit further south and checking out Carlsbad Caverns. It is one awesome National Park.
  26. Dmac

    Looking to get out of New Orleans

    You should be able to find some traveling folk in New Orleans right around now. Try the search for hangouts or maybe places to busk or fly a sign. There are lots of members, here, who have spent time there and have written threads about it. Good luck.
  27. Dmac

    Time to leave (tips)

    If you are tired of being in trouble, don’t cut off your ankle monitor. Just ride out your time and then leave without all that legal stuff hanging over you. You might get a little freedom, if you cut that thing off, but it will catch up to you eventually and be way worse than what you are...
  28. Dmac

    new and unsure

    Welcome to the site! You can find answers to lots of your questions by using the search feature. Good luck!
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    Makeshift weapons

    I like to make myself a walking stick or staff. Comes in handy for lots of things and if I have to ditch if because it won’t fit in a ride, it’s easy to find another. I have never had a cop hassle me over it having one, but have had a few ask me to set it aside while we talked. Even a slender...
  30. Dmac

    turned 18 turned homless

    Welcome to the site. Most of your questions can be answered by using the search feature.
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    greyhound to phoenix, almost got run off the road by a semi

    @will eee um , Moab is an awesome place, I was there last October. Wish I had spent more time in the area. What were you doing while working there?
  32. Dmac

    Resolved Seeking input on changing some of the goals of StP

    Do what you want, Matt, it’s all good.
  33. Dmac

    Question Where to find free anchorage?

    Did you ever find a good spot to drop anchor?
  34. Dmac

    Hi my name is BANDIT

    Hi, Bandit, welcome to the site!
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    Travelogue Travel log fall 2022 to Spring 2023

    Where to now?
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    good cheap 12v van fridge ?

    Was it hobotech?
  37. Dmac

    "Liberal US cities change course, now clearing homeless camps"

    They will change back, just before the next election .
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    4 Season Shelters

    Do a search for “hot tents” , it might be what your looking for.
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    "Liberal US cities change course, now clearing homeless camps"

    I agree that there is no worker shortage, just a shortage of people willing to work crappy jobs for even shittier pay.
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    Look sick of being here

    what happened? Did your car break down?
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    A proper introduction

    Hello, welcome to the site. Interestingly I just saw an image on Reddit that looked just like your cool avatar pic.
  42. Dmac

    How to get to Slab City from El Centro as a leather Tramp

    How much did it cost, or did you get the free,pass?
  43. Dmac

    How to heat the squatt?

    Propane heater? There are many different types and would be easy to heat up a room or two, depending on the size.
  44. Dmac

    Introducing myself.

    Hello! You’ll find lots of good stuff here.
  45. Dmac

    How to fix a broken sleeping bag

    Find a nail and drive it through. Easy peasy
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    How to fix a broken sleeping bag

    You could use an awl or if its a nylon bag you could heat up a wire or end of a coat hanger and melt a small hole through it. Or cut the hanger and sharpen one end and make a loop on the other, like a big needle, and force it and the paracord through the material. Most nylon bags aren’t that...
  47. Dmac

    How to fix a broken sleeping bag

    Use some zip ties or shoe strings , poke a couple holes every foot or so and tie it closed. Then you can easily open it up again if you want.
  48. Dmac

    Introducing myself.

    Welcome to the site! I kind of miss old digihitch.
  49. Dmac

    All you DMs are amateurs!

    It helps you if you have ocd , are an introvert and are lucky enough to know people like yourself.
  50. Dmac

    Video Awesome new documentery " I Am Another You"

    Thanks for the link, this looks like an interesting show.