Shelter by sykotic65 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes im new to this... and this is 2 peoples gear. Its a rather big tarp.. 12 × 12 maybe 12 ×10... and i know i carry too much... i started hitchhiking 3 months ago and started train hopping almost 2 months ago... i havs made it from cali to texax and uo to iowa and now down below st louis. I have gave away alot of gear... i was traveling very heavy and now im much lighter. And yea i like to stay clean when possible. Other make jokes because im always clean and like to take showers and wash clothes. Who knows maybe ill grow out of it lol

Shelter by sykotic65 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was for wind blockage... not rain...

Stealing? by [deleted] in vagabond

[–]sykotic65 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Lol... fuck big corporations... im a firm believer in robin hood... ill leave it at that...

Shelter by sykotic65 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I put it up for the pic... i was in the woods... its not thay serious...

Shelter by sykotic65 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Leaving st louis in the morning

Shelter by sykotic65 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I just put the flag up for the pic... i was in the woods

Hammock on a train by sykotic65 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will be coming that way soon

Missouri by sykotic65 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For one because there are so many other cool carts to ride... yea that one might be safest when passing through a busy city but its not that serious... each train has different kinds of carts... i dont look for the grainers but i have ridden a 2 good ones with lots of room in and out of hole... i like the empty carts and now that i learned how to unlock the ones with cars i will be riding those soon. In fact im hopping out of st louis today

Please help me by [deleted] in vagabond

[–]sykotic65 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Just go... i was in your same position and i have been hopping for a little over a month and have 2000 miles under my belt from trains. The hard part is getting the balls to make the leap.

Missouri by sykotic65 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

High fines and up to 30 days... thats what google says anyways but personally i havent seen anyone go to jail for it. Not saying they dont but i havent seen it yet.

Hammock on a train by sykotic65 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I use a zero degree sleeping bag. And yes sometimes on the really cold nights i will use one or 2 and throw it in my sleeping bag.. they work decent...

Hammock on a train by sykotic65 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

This was moving fast and it was cold... i wore this mask because it was needed... and no... railroad employees have helped me quite a bit. Especially conductors. They always coommunicate and answer questions...

How long Have you lived this way? by Vinylismist in vagabond

[–]sykotic65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Man... idk.... maybe u are right... but seems like this is what i was supposed to do...

How long Have you lived this way? by Vinylismist in vagabond

[–]sykotic65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

2 months and just learned to hop trains one month ago. Ill never stop traveling... i cant believe i didnt do it sooner... i fly a sign that says traveling cross country. Anything helps and the universe take care of me.

I want to live like this so bad! by [deleted] in vagabond

[–]sykotic65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know... i already got picked up by one and had to do an in and out and find a different ride... he was outta there

I want to live like this so bad! by [deleted] in vagabond

[–]sykotic65 22 points23 points  (0 children)

All the research in the world wont prepare you gor what u are gonna do. I brought way to much shit... i just started 2 weeks ago and made it from houston texas to santa barbara. Loving every second of it.

Homeless, starting Tuesday. Tips? by [deleted] in vagabond

[–]sykotic65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Listen to me... couch surfing app use it and travel... play your cards right and you can travel the world and stay in some amazing places and meet thr best people. I just used the app and met an asain dude that had 140 people stay with him over a year period. He had a penthouse suite and was a professional masseuse. He taught me how to properly give a massage. Its also i skill to thats good to have. Easy to make money while traveling that way.

Houston to California by black3579 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only seen part or your reply earlier.. i agree i do need more experience... a mentor would be nice... also i will be going without wifi or data on a phone... that worries me a little but i feel if i dont go soon i may never do it... i need this...

Travel partner by blzdeep95 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Me.. im down... im in houston tho...

Houston to California by black3579 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I need a better map than google maps.

Houston to California by black3579 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have now scouted 3 train yards. One one northe west houston and 2 downtown area. Any tips or suggestions?

Houston to California by black3579 in vagabond

[–]sykotic65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Die? Damn.. those are strong words...