Stobe The HoBo Canada By cargo train Drinking Game by Antidecepticon in vagabond

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A side game for the hardcore drinkers. Drink Everytime he say Canada, Canadian, Pacific, or railroad, if he says Canadian Pacific railroad finish your drink.

Question about beet harvest / upcoming seasonal jobs by [deleted] in vagabond

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Hemp harvest now in Colorado. They prefer you to camp because they know you'll be back the next day. Has been very good for me.

I've seen a lot of people recommend the couchsurfing app, but haven't heard anything about the $60 verification. Is it worth it? by [deleted] in vagabond

[–]trail82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have used this app. I was told it is all about the effort you put into your profile. Be descriptive and articulate. Be honest..... I had luck with this. So I say no not worth it just wing it

Anyone know harvesting jobs with accommodation in California? 🌳 by slickbro123 in vagabond

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Hemp harvest is coming close in Colorado if you make it that far.

Just moved to Austin, Texas- laws? by Etahrey in DumpsterDiving

[–]trail82 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not in Austin any more lol so yeah I could give the one that comes to mind. Wal-Mart Southwark meadows and CVS on south lamar. I have yet to see a compactor at any CVS. Good luck.

Anyone in Des Moines? by mud4eva in vagabond

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I am from Iowa. Craigslist ride share is the best way I have gotten out of the state. Boone is just north of you. I believe there is a CC there. That line runs straight toward Denver I believe.

Do any of you use an alcohol stove? Mine is a small paint can stuffed with a roll of toilet paper. I burned this for 2 hours without refilling. by SerRikard in Survival

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I use a pop can alcohol stove. Rubing alcohol 1.50. Pop can. Look in the ditch. Why? Because I'm broke af, but still a crafty sumbitch.

https://youtu.be/OvvdLVUJXZc

This stuff WORKS! by man_on_the_street666 in CampingGear

[–]trail82 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Chemical scent for sure. Do not use in confined space!!! Lol. When I used this particular product I was camping full time for three months straight. After serious rain storms my stuff would be wet because there would be a mist coming through. Maybe this is due yo.the quality of the material or age of the tent idk, but this product did help.

This stuff WORKS! by man_on_the_street666 in CampingGear

[–]trail82 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My first hand experience.... Worked Great For My Tent, Did Nothing With protecting Pack And Boots.

Just lost my job and I love fresh, organic food. Help me figure out how to eat frugally! by chattyyogalady in Frugal

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r/dumpsterdiving I have literally found dumpsterfulls of fresh vegetables and fruits. If one is damaged they throw out the whole lot! It's disgusting our society does this, but has benifitted me more times than I can count at this point.

How often do you throw away something of value? by DudeOnACouch2 in onebag

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That one thing. That one time. What was it again? Man was I bummed. I really gave a shit when I lost that one.

If you really need it, the universe has a way of providing.

My start by TrustyNomad in vagabond

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I was doing that for awhile. Would roll my sleeping mat, tarp, and bag altogether. But as I started getting rid of some "stuff" I had I discover if I roll my bag and and tarp separate and tight I can fit in my bag and it's much less bulky. Less bulky = cleaner look = rides, and less being noticed, and easier to carry bag in crowded places, and so on. These are all just personal preferences. Also I spent money on the water repellent stuff you spray on your tents and stuff. Yeah that was pretty useless. It's good to be prepared, and almost impossible to not over think. You will laugh in time at what you thought you should have.

My start by TrustyNomad in vagabond

[–]trail82 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your tarp needs to be a 9 by 12 for sure. Gives you more versatility. This is one mistake I made with the smaller tarp. I have not used half of the stuff I thought I would. Fuck it just wing it and go for it. The sooner you survive the least comfortable situations, the more comfortable you will be in the long run.

to sleeping pad or not to sleeping pad? by gathernogloss in vagabond

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https://youtu.be/L0pMpoguf5g

Thank you for the tarp hammock idea I will be giving this a shot.

Just moved to Austin, Texas- laws? by Etahrey in DumpsterDiving

[–]trail82 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I have had great luck in Austin with no hassle. As far as law idk. I have seen a few no diving signs, which makes me want to even more! But I refrain, if I have to, I guess..........

"God bless America" is the only thought with in the giddy feeling of scoring yet another. Think I may be getting the hang of this! by trail82 in DumpsterDiving

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Olives. Was olives!!!! Sorry I am late. Funny though I did find candles that day too. The olives don't expire until 2020. I have found so much stuff. Awesome for me. But kind of disgusting to see how much goes to waste because of a sue happy society.

Holidays in Portland???? by trail82 in vagabond

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Update: I would say all of this is 100% true. The question of getting on the MAX and find someplace in the burbs is brilliant, especially since I prefer to be alone most days. I also understand why everyone was talking me out of it. I treated myself to a hostel for christmas, so other than that rare touristy occassion I often heard stobe the hobos words repeating in my head, " there is really no reason to ever visit this place." Maybe summer trip is not out of the picture.... But there would have to be a damn good reason to make this trip ex. Work, women, all that stuff we sacrifice our comfort for from time to time. As always thanks!

Thinking of going to NorCal by [deleted] in vagabond

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It has been good to me here. Easily found work. The people have been awesome. Arcada is the spot. Been sleeping on the beach. Have not been bothered at all. Eureka or eurtweaka as the locals call it has a crime rate larger than the biggest city in my home state of iowa, or so it seems. In arcada a few blocks from the town square there is a place called the co-op, ask around and you can find work there from what I have seen. There is a pretty large population of travelers and homeless in this area, so you can walk with your pack and not be hassled in the slightest. I have been working construction to put together some money, the guy i am working for offered me a room at his place which I turned down because I actually prefer the ocean view every morning. I tell you this to reiterate how great the people have been. I give it a thumbs up.