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  1. StrictlyFreights

    Gear for riding in the winter?

    Avoid cotton anything. Like mentioned, polypro or polyester long johns work great and even insulate when wet. They wick moisture instead of soaking it up like cotton, which keeps it against your skin and could potentially cause you to get hypothermia. They hold odor pretty bad though. The...
  2. StrictlyFreights

    favorite place to go in the winter?

    Too wet in SLO in the winter for me. Same with most of the central and northern CA coast, which is why I never stay past November. I tend to hit up the Southern CA and AZ deserts in winter, Southern tip of NV isn't bad either. Padre Island is cool, but you have to get away from the people...
  3. StrictlyFreights

    Sleeping bags

    true that on down being more compressible, but if it gets wet you're SOL. Sleeping bag size, and weight both depend on what kind of temps you're going to be expecting. I always get a bag that's at least 10-15 degrees below the average low in that area. For instance, say I'm going to be sleeping...
  4. StrictlyFreights

    cheap living in south america?

    So often, Uruguay is over looked. If you like the idea of being in a more European-esque area (think North Carolina meets Spain), you would love Uruguay. It's the safest of ALL Latin American countries, and has the most progressive laws and policies. Abortion has recently been legalized...
  5. StrictlyFreights

    Anyone know any good spots along the Gila River?

    I'm wanting to post up on the Gila for awhile, probably near Big Burros. Has anyone here done any back country camping in that area or have any useful info? The Salt River is also an option. Also thought of hitting up Padre Island TX for a few weeks, so any info on that area is welcome as well.
  6. StrictlyFreights

    New to the site.

    I'm all over, but I've been kicking it in Charlotte for awhile.
  7. StrictlyFreights

    New to the site.

    Hey what's up everyone? I needed some fresh resources for information and a chance to meet some like minded heads, so I thought I'd drop in on you guys. I've been squatting off and on for over a decade now, and it's definitely a lifestyle for me, not a hobby. This winter my lady of 5 years...