druiseeker
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I'm a broken overweight Marine vet looking for some change. I need to take off somewhere. With the VA’s help, I’ve started fixing myself and loosing weight. It has drastically helped by allowing me to be more mobile and with less pain. Once the physical therapy/weight loss is done in about 6-12 months, I plan on taking off to somewhere preferably with a lot of time spent in the wilderness. I’m looking for recommendations on destinations, equipment, and budgeting. And anything else I might not know about.
I'll be living off about $600/mo from the VA. Is that enough to live on? What would be my main budgeting concerns? Any cheap and lightweight food ideas?
I have some money saved up and also don’t mind selling some things to get gear that is lightweight, practical, and durable. At the bottom is the kit that I already have. I don’t know if any of it would be practical gear for prolonged use/traveling. All the other gear I have is too heavy or flimsy to be of any real use. Any suggestions on stuff I should buy? I'll start thinking about clothing when I've stopped loosing weight.
Gear I already have:
Osprey Aether 60 Pack
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Tent
Big Agnes Buffalo Park Sleeping Bag
Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core Pad
Katadyn Hiker Microfilter
Goal Zero Solar Charger
GI Canteen Kit
I'll be living off about $600/mo from the VA. Is that enough to live on? What would be my main budgeting concerns? Any cheap and lightweight food ideas?
I have some money saved up and also don’t mind selling some things to get gear that is lightweight, practical, and durable. At the bottom is the kit that I already have. I don’t know if any of it would be practical gear for prolonged use/traveling. All the other gear I have is too heavy or flimsy to be of any real use. Any suggestions on stuff I should buy? I'll start thinking about clothing when I've stopped loosing weight.
Gear I already have:
Osprey Aether 60 Pack
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 Tent
Big Agnes Buffalo Park Sleeping Bag
Big Agnes Insulated Q-Core Pad
Katadyn Hiker Microfilter
Goal Zero Solar Charger
GI Canteen Kit