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Thanks for all your good work, Matt! Wish you all the best for your next projects in live! :)

Yeah, I think it depends on the cut, how they are designed. My jeans mostly rip first at the knees, then in the back around the corners of the back pockets and below the waistband, then maybe below the back pockets and only then at the crotch. Then it's time to look for new pants ...

I don't see this thread neither on the computer version. Maybe it got lost?

First of all ... thank you so much for your work and dedication over such a long period of time for this site! It's sad news, but I can perfectly understand you. Just wanted to say that StP played a big role when it comes to me having the best time of my life. About 2014 I was depressed and...

Sewing with dental floss always worked best for me. But I rarely repair my clothes. Only if I want to keep something so damaged I couldn't wear it anymore without doing some sewing. Otherwise I wear my clothes until they are almost destroyed and then replace them with something from a flea...

Yeah, that's true. Never had one pair of those, though. Actually, normal socks work fine for me as long as they are not really thick. And now in summer no need for them anyway. Last weeks I even rarely wore flip-flops, mostly barefoot ...

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Yep, I agree. I always get the dirt cheap ones (1€), though. They don't last long, but when they break I just get a new pair. Wore them even last winter with socks, lol.

Hi! Never hitchhiked in UK ... Made no sense for me, because the coaches are so dirt cheap there. If there is no reason for not taking a coach (for example traveling with a dog), I always would recommend it. With National Express or Megabus if you book a few days in advance you can go for...

Hi! Same here. Different reasons to vagabond and different location (UK, I'm from Germany) but the about three years I did it were the best time of my life, basically. Housed again since about five years now mostly because I need to care for my elderly parents. Having a job and living a more...

I always find it awesome when you surprisingly find clothes that then become favorite pieces. I remember years ago I found a pair of black jeans in a pile of trash. They were a bit ripped already at the knees and they were womens jeans. But you could only tell because the pockets were a bit...

Here in Germany masks are not mandatory anymore in public places and shops, but many people still wear them there. In public transport (bus, tram, train) masks are still mandatory and you can be fined or asked to leave not wearing a mask. Actually, most time I go for groceries and the...

There is an article about being homeless in Amsterdam, I think it is quite accurate: https://whatsupwithamsterdam.com/homeless-in-amsterdam/ I "only" got fined, not arrested, though. And it was not even police, it was "handhaving". They deal with enforcing rules and regulations and deal with...

Amsterdam is nice, indeed. But also crowded with tourists. And laws and law enforcement are surprisingly strict there. You should not expect to be okay smoking a joint and having a beer at the channels. At least not at daytime. And yeah, I got fined 150 € for sleeping rough in a quite hidden...

I traveled for some time in Europe (I'm from Germany). Had a good time in Belgium (Antwerp mostly) and also in Switzerland. But most time I spent in England. Bristol, London, Brighton mostly but also Manchester, Leeds, etc. I can only recommend it. Quite big squatting communtity there...

Hi! As I was in UK I always used the coaches (Megabus or National Express) to travel. Much cheaper than train (couldn't afford those). Indeed it was easier to make some money for the coach than to try to hitchhike ...

Perhaps this video might interest you: There are other videos alike on youtube. Quite a cool setup, I think. Just not something that would easily fit in a backpack if you like to travel lightweight. ;)

Hi @Andrea Van Scoyoc! Still here but mostly just reading, not posting much since I don't travel at the moment. Greetings from Germany! :)

Hi! Welcome to StP! Where have you been in Europe? I'm from Germany and spent most of my time traveling in UK (and a bit in Belgium, Netherlands and Switzerland). Free stuff is good stuff! :) Greetings from Germany!

A "functional alcoholic" speaking here ... I mean by that, I have a quite high tolerance, I only drink beer/cider, no spirits. I never had really bad experiences with alcohol, I very rarely got wasted in the last years. So, in my humble opinion I can control my habit. That said, I would say NO...

Sometimes train stations/bus stations have outlets you can use. Did it a few times (in Europe). Also as I was in England, there were USB outlets in some buses specifically designed for the passengers to charge their phones ...

I was lucky insofar that I never lost my sleeping bag(s). Happened that I had no shoes in February in England or ragged clothes in cold weather. I had my backpack stolen from me once while I slept, but I still had my sleeping bag always. Lifesaver. But yeah, I used to breathe hot air in my...

Cool! I use two sleeping bags. One is a summer sleeping bag, I use it mostly for insulation instead of cardboard. The other one is thicker. Not suitable really for -10°C or alike, but 0°C comfortable. :)

Yes, I did the same, basically. Just the raggedy clothes I wore and a backpack containing two sleeping bags and a few other things (small torch, spare glasses, small first aid kit, phone charger, sewing needle, dental floss, a bit of tape). Plus a few things I carried in my vest (phone, small...

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Or just flip-flops. Even more minimalist, dirt cheap (€/$ 1 or 2). All what you said applies to them as well. No boot rot, can be worn with socks as well and even if you feet get wet, they dry quickly. Not good for hiking in the woods, though. Obviously. Or climbing or things like that. Have...

I just wear shower slippers atm. Cheap and comfortable. Not traveling right now, though.

That's why I chose to only buy second hand (or better get clothes for free ;) ). Not giving money to the "fast fashion" industry anymore ...

Not much of an expert when it comes to nice shoes, especially for women. Currently housed as well, I use old plastic bathroom slippers as shoes, lol. Said that, my ideas: For comfort: Flip-Flops and Crocs. Many people find crocs ugly and I wouldn't wear them for going out to a club or alike...

I don't know how the future will be and I think nobody knows, even the experts in specific fields. Because the situation is unprecedented and nobody know how long the crisis will last. Of course there were pandemics before but not in the now globalized world like this. Our only hope is science...

Well I like the style and they are lightweight. But I would not recommend buying the originals anymore. Last time I bought Vans-like slip ons it was from Deichmann, regular price €15, on sale for €7 ...

Thanks for the tip! :)

Cool! Never heard of it before. I just used duct tape often, mostly for shoes.

I mostly wear mine until they fall apart.

Yep, made that experience as well. Tbh I like worn out clothes distressed by wear and tear. So when there are rips here and there I wouldn't sew it. Then the rips get bigger and I would still not sew. And then there are gaping holes everywhere and then I would sew but it's too much an effort...

Yes, I avoid using safety pins in places where there is a lot of stress and where it could hurt, like back of the jeans where you sit upon. There I always use thread or dental floss. But I like to use safety pins in other places. Yeah, it really needs practice and patience. I kind of lack the...

Just curious ... what's your preferred way to repair clothes? Sewing, patching, using safety pins or other quick'n'dirty ways? Do you keep your clothes in good condition or are you wearing them until they fall apart?

Thanks! I really enjoyed to see your photos (again). Makes me want to travel again asap. :)

I think it really depends on your tolerance for colder weather. Housed at the moment but did a week long trip recently to visit traveling friends. Temps were 10°C max during the day and I wore two t-shirts, a tattered hoodie jacket, a fishing vest and ragged jeans (almost more holes then denim)...

Yep, second that. Except that I really like Converse or Vans (or lookalikes) ... I mean those were my preferred shoes since my teenage years. But they can go downhill quite quickly. Those only held a few months. Problem was that a piece of red-hot coal fell on my shoe as I was sitting at a...

Flip flops are always cool ... :D

Well, in 10°C/50°F weather I would be fine in t-shirt, hoodie and joggers or jeans when doing some physical work or walking. When just sitting around I would add a lined vest. Thin nylon rain jacket would be good if it's windy/rainy. In my experience wearing too much can be counterproductive.

Well ... It's perhaps good that we have this 1st world problems. Just saying ... I mean there are countries in the world where woman are not allowed to drive. Where women are not allowed to leave the house without the company of either her husband or (if she is not married) with other male...

Yeah, an experience indeed. I only had two (not so severe) experiences in 4 years of traveling. Once my smartphone was stolen out of my jeans pocket in a squat in Brighton, UK ... other people missed things as well after that night. And once my backpack was stolen as I slept in Bristol, so I...

Ask someone if you can use their phone. Or ask in a shop/café if you can use the phone there. Perhaps not walmart, more like a local shop or Starbucks or alike. Just tell the truth. Having social anxiety issues I think it's better sticking with the truth then to make up a sob story and then...

No, not really. There is no loss or damage (*) for the train company, normally. Not even virtually, cause they don't sell tickets for fright trains. ;) It's illegal, of course. But for other reasons. *) well, in theory you add weight to the train, so it needs more energy or fuel. But that's...

Can relate. I often got blisters and/or hurting ankles when walking long distances, mostly cause of broken shoes. I recommend changing socks often.

I would say, don't worry so much how it looks like ... I don't care anyway. Wore rags so often, lol ... see my avatar pic on the left lol ... Look for dumpsters next to apartment buildings or student dorm houses ... they throw out a lot (especially when the terms are ending). There are also...

In general, I totally agree! Said that, in one Starbucks in Bristol I left my backpack and even Laptop (as I still carried one with me) on my table while going for a cigarette outside (no problem, cause a thief would have to pass me) or even while going to the restroom. Never got anything...

I think it's different for everyone. It depends on your personal situation, circumstances, what you want to achieve and how you feel comfortable. For me one important aspect of this lifestyle is that I don't have to care about what other people think about my appearance and that I can wear...