Walking in Florida. | Squat the Planet

Walking in Florida.

pallaway

Well-known member
Joined
Jul 10, 2017
Messages
144
Reaction score
92
Location
Memphis
I don't know if this is the right place to post...

I don't like Florida because it's hard for me to travel through that state and there's always a situation every time I'm there, but it's a beautiful state and I love the wildlife. My best friend moved to tampa and I'm going to visit him. So I gotta re enter a state I try to avoid. Like deep in there. I've been thinking that I just wanna pack light and walk for awhile. No hitching even, just walking. Sounds like a good idea and a vacation for a mission. I'll probably find people along the way idk. But I was wondering about safety. Should I like bring a weapon or anything? I'm not really scared of people, but more about animals. Also, what's the best mosquito spray to use? I've stick with the same exact spray for years and don't really try other shit. I kinda just wanna break and awesome nature and fishing. More simpler things and more sobriety and exercise. I do missions and travel different ways. Wanna take it back to when I just use to walk or ride a bike or skateboard or longboard.
 
D

Deleted member 20065

Guest
I live in Tampa FL. I wouldn't worry about the animals in FL I'd worry about the people. Florida is one of the most backward ass places and one of the hardest to hitch in as I'm sure you know. Walking is my preferred way of travel but I'd hate to do it in my own state. How long you planning on being in FL?
 

pallaway

Well-known member
Joined
Jul 10, 2017
Messages
144
Reaction score
92
Location
Memphis
I have to be there on jan31, so I'll arrive a week or two before than. Very beginning of February is when I wanna start. I'm gonna do this completely sober and also take a break from smoking this walk. This guy on the freeway showed us this woman's site who walks all the trails in Florida and posted up maps and all that. I'd have to look it up.
 

Hobo Mud

Well-known member
Joined
Nov 25, 2015
Messages
358
Reaction score
488
Location
Columbia, Tennessee
Florida is one state that I try to avoid like the plague when hopping freight trains or hitch hiking. I lived in key west for about 3 months back in 1995 but Florida residents attitudes towards vagrants and the laws were much more relaxed than they are now.

I like the landscape and the weather but that is all I do like about Florida. Safe travels friend.
 
  • Like
Reactions: pallaway

pallaway

Well-known member
Joined
Jul 10, 2017
Messages
144
Reaction score
92
Location
Memphis
I actually burned a hat I got in Florida once I got out in hopes of never getting stuck there again. It took us two days to get something out of the fec yard in Jax in the rain. They said sunshine state lol. We slept under a piggyback and some good Samaritans rescued us in the morning and let us shower and wash our wet clothes and stay the night. I think I'ma buy a cheap megabus tick there in advance and avoid the confusion of things. Oh and hitching is horrible. In Miami it's like they don't even know what you mean. But it's some nice, weather, plants, animals, so I'ma just go walk trails for a month or however long I feel. I need a break.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Hobo Mud

pallaway

Well-known member
Joined
Jul 10, 2017
Messages
144
Reaction score
92
Location
Memphis
I just sharpened my machete actually=)
Never carry any weapons. I only ever run into good people. I'm blessed. I carry a trainspike for attacking random crazy people I encounter, nice too I filed it down and made it silver. And some bear spray for animals. I worry more about animals. Real beasts. They be strong. I don't want my neck torn open struggling. A gun would be useful, but I feel like it's illegal alotta places I go. I need to look at what states accept a TN carry permit. I could share animals so I can send the off without hurting them. And yes, bear sprays hurts like a bitch. I got sprayed on Christmas day last year and I was in front of a gas station pouring milk on my face and it was crazy. Almost first year anniversary of it. My sister has a video ofme getting sprayed on her phone.
 
A

Ajax

Guest
I have some bear mace btw so when I come up to Memphis lemme know if you. Want me to bring it. Also got regular pepper spray too if you need it.
 

pallaway

Well-known member
Joined
Jul 10, 2017
Messages
144
Reaction score
92
Location
Memphis
Im good with all the reptiles. Part of the reason I wanna go there. How's camping spots? Is it to swampy or will the be decent solid places around the everglades?
 

pallaway

Well-known member
Joined
Jul 10, 2017
Messages
144
Reaction score
92
Location
Memphis
If I go to Knoxville I can get my road bike back. Been feelin like a bike trip again. My last one was short. Only about 600 or so miles. I need to make up for it. East coast greenway seems nice.
 

About us

  • Squat the Planet is the world's largest social network for misfit travelers. Join our community of do-it-yourself nomads and learn how to explore the world by any means necessary.

    More Info

Help us pay the bills!

Total amount
$10.00
Goal
$100.00

Latest Library Uploads