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  1. benjysirois

    Music while travelling

    That's the one!
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    Music while travelling

    I've got the biolite stove so whenever I fire it up I plug in whatever I've got for music at the time. A bit slower than a wall outlet but it does the trick when you're out in the middle of fuck nowhere.
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    Cyberpunk pack

    El wire is also pretty damn easy to work with too! Though I'm sure someone out there's doing it already, I'd love to see well thought out fusion of primitivist and cyber aesthetics in craft and, if possible, utility wear. Goddamn...love getting into projects! Aha
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    Your Personal Travelling Soundtrack?

    Have you been able to catch Slowdive on tour!? If you can, get yourself a ticket to a show. I cried...it was soooo beautiful. I agree with ya on Mule Variations. I always used to start the day with Pony when I was feeling down.
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    The StP Bandana Project

    I agree! Otherwise the bandana seems a little dry and empty. Let's focus on picking the main highlights of course but once that is done it'd be excellent to fill out the pattern with some classic mandala/paisley bandana patterns. Looks great already though! In the transfer it'll look a little...
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    Let's talk about doing a real StP gathering :)

    Awee guizzee, nobody I'd rather spend a shmalentines with than you folkzz <3 :)
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    Let's talk about doing a real StP gathering :)

    I'd be down to get down for a gathering. Winter Slab City gathering sounds epic...I've been meaning to check that place out for quite a while now. :D
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    North Face Prophet?

    North Face makes great products! I have the Backtrack 50 for flying. Still looks like the day I bought it! It's not a tonne of space though. I consider myself to pack light (No more than 20lbs) and I struggle getting everything into my 60. Nice pack though and it looks comfy :) I guess if...
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    News & Blogs The reasons why you aren't and will never be a gypsy...

    Though it is tumblr, I thought it was a really well done and important read. I’m sorry, but no you cannot & never will you be. "Gypsy" What is a “gypsy”? Some will have you believe that simply moving frequently, or wearing boho-esque clothing will make you a “gypsy”. I have read countless...
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    Another(re?) Introduction

    Best of luck on the adventures man! Keep well
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    Go With Your Gut: Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Diet Primer

    "A nutritional regimen to heal the gut, repair immunity, and make a damaged body whole again." Here's the first published version. Keep an eye out for the new edition and a recipe zine. Be well"
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    Foraged Favorites

    So I just came back from a little hike and was able to forage three of my spring favorites: fiddleheads, chives and wild leek. Back in the kitchen cooking 'em up right now. Sautéed with some butter and they're delectable. Made me wonder what your favorite seasonal forages are and what recipes...
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    Who here writes music?

    On writing, I sorta have to take my time generating my material. Most of what I've been working on has been supplemental to dreaming habits which get documented and then I look back and see what I can cohesively make out of it. It works out well, as I'm looking for surreal dreamlike themes that...
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    what do you want done with your body when you die?

    This but with psilocybin, so instead of a funeral it can just be a bunch of folks trippin' out and having a grand ol' time ahah http://infinityburialproject.com/burial-suit
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    Craziest places you've slept for the night?

    Caught a mad fever on the road when I was heading out west last. Landed in Regina and slept on a heating vent outside of the Justice building. Made it through the night and my fever broke too aha! Got woken up by some hostile staff though who threw me off the premises. I'm like "WOAH I'M ALIVE...
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    Völur - Toronto Doom Metal

    Heya this is my friend's doom metal act. They're a three piece group that has six string violin, electric and upright bass and drums. They just released this epic album online and on limited edition tape if you want that extra apocalyptic lo-fi ness. They draw from european folk music, pagan...
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    I bought a decent cheap-o violin for $20.

    You can also DIY your own case humidifier :) http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Guitar-Humidifier/
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    I bought a decent cheap-o violin for $20.

    Pick up Carl Flesch's violin method. Should be easy to find in the books section of most decent music stores. Everything you need to know to start playing violin is written in that intro and through the book. Wonderful to work with, it's german school rather than russian but the advantage of...
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    How to get camping supplies/equitment for free:

    You're gonna want something to keep away the Black flies. Those things get crazy around this time of year. I remember passing through North Ontario last time and no matter how much bug spray I used, they would still come for you. Crawl up your clothes and all that. Peppermint keeps 'em away...
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    Where can I find a free sleeping mat?

    Stack that cardboard! It's also super insulating. You can also usually find those poncho style blankets at value village for relatively cheap as well. They hold a lot of heat I find and are nice to sleep on. Wool is your best friend for your top blanket. Old DND wool blankets are so comfy and...
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    Camping in Cali

    I second Mt Shasta. Epicly beautiful free camping and hiking round there. Super easy to get rides out of as well. :) There's also tonnes of spring water spurting everywhere around there and it's lovely to drink.
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    Oogles.

    So done with this topic...
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    The Edible Mushroom Book

    Nom nom, I love mushrooms! Thanks for posting this. Safe and tasty mushroom hunting for all!
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    "What Was The Plan Again?" Copycat

    Hey Tude! We're looking for festy's we could play. Are they any around Rochester? We'd love to expand a lil' bit without straying too far from Ontario for the time being.
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    Trans* travelers

    A similar thread was made a while ago. Might have some good info :) http://squattheplanet.com/threads/any-advice-for-a-queer-kid-hitching-solo.17869/
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    Long Time Traveler

    Goddamn that was beautiful. *deepbreath
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    News & Blogs Cops dressing up as homeless ...Hobocop??? Really

    I saw this guy when I was cruising around town the other day with my friend. :/ Ughh I love this city but it really has gone downhill.
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    Mushroom Growth and Innoculation

    That's an idea! What were you using as substrate? Rice or rye? Different substrates may have different humidity release and retention points. As I've read so far, Oyster mushrooms are very versatile though they prefer straw or grain, wood or coffee grounds. I think I'll end up using coffee...
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    Mushroom Growth and Innoculation

    So as spring approaches and I am evidently not going to be on the road this season, I've decided that I'd do some gardening. I've begun assembling my boxes and doing some preliminary planning. I have also been very interested in growing mushrooms; the edible kind I mean. Though some trippy...
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    Busker playing amazing slide guitar

    This is truly wonderful. Thanks for posting this.
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    News & Blogs Floating Cities That Sail The Seas to Travel and Perform

    Boat punks and squatters unite! http://www.mtlblog.com/2013/10/floating-cities-that-sail-the-seas/ Floating Cities That Sail The Seas The Fat 30 artists create Swimming Cities to travel and perform. by Michael D'Alimonte · October 15, 2013 · 11,443 views · 13 Pirate ships are out and...
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    Has anyone tried the Biolite camp stove?

    As an addendum to this relatively dead thread. I had mine all summer and it kicked ass. I kept some dry kindling with me just in case the mornings were moist or a rain had soaked a lot of the foliage. It was a major blessing most of the time. It charges your devices rather slowly so you...
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    Water filtration-Sapwood Tree

    Thanks kash! Always trying to find the best stuff :)
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    Tarpology

    So much more versatility :) love it!
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    Water filtration-Sapwood Tree

    Neatoooooo! How to Build a Plant Xylem Water Filter Cheap, simple water filters made of plant xylem could dramatically reduce the incidence of water-borne diseases in places without access to clean drinking water, say engineers. One useful tip to avoid food poisoning while travelling is...
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    "What Was The Plan Again?" Copycat

    So I play in this 10 piece dancey art rock band here in Toronto and we released an album this past Friday! Weeeeeee, hope y'all enjoy!
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    Photos Ukraine Riot Photos 2014

    All I have to say is...Holy fuck The whole slideshow is here http://imgur.com/a/lnawg#0 http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/20/world/europe/ukraine-protests/index.html Kiev, Ukraine (CNN) -- Ukraine's capital remained in a tense standoff Monday following clashes between anti-government protesters...
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    Photos Sidewalk Slam! Fuck yeah!

    Oh god, I'm actually crying inside...
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    "Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500?"

    It was icy as hell! But I had a cuddlebuddy and some leftover NYE liquor to get me through :D
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    "Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500?"

    ahahah that's Toronto for ya...silly city. Would Windsor be a better situation for this sort of thing? The housing situation is certainly not the same I'm sure.
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    "Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500?"

    Good points Though having lived in Southern Ontario for most of my life I can definitely say that -30 conditions and insane amounts of lake effect snow (4-6ft sometimes) are not a rarity whatsoever.
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    "Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500?"

    @Matt Derrick @Kadidlehopper It's a really tough call...In Canada there sure ain't nothing like this. Even the worst parts of our country are beyond expensive for housing. Between everyone's travels, can you think of a place that's a blank slate, cheap, safe, widespread and that's warm close...
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    "Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500?"

    Interesting article... Why I Bought A House In Detroit For $500 After college, as my friends left Michigan for better opportunities, I was determined to help fix this broken, chaotic city by building my own home in the middle of it. I was 23 years old.posted on January 9, 2014 at 11:01pm EST...
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    What ever happened to Home hostels ?

    I never had any luck with couchsurfing. The people who use it always responded to me 2 weeks to a month late.
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    What ever happened to Home hostels ?

    For the same reasons bottled water exists...your money... Also might have to do with society's idea that if you have money...you're a better person.
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    Lets talk about world drums

    Get some contact pickups, a looper, some basic effects and you're on a pretty neat start to creating some intense music. :)
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    Death Metal

    I love these guys. By far the most insane pit I was ever in.
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    Wonderful Photos of Folks off the Grid

    These are pretty neat http://www.viralnovelty.com/amazing-photos-reveal-world-people-living-outside-system/# Amazing Photos Reveal the World of People Living Outside the System Eric Valli typically pays his bills by working for the likes of Hermes and Vuitton. But the most stunning photos...