misc gear

Hey folks. Im headed out on a big trip across the ocean in a few days and was suddenly struck with the idea that I may or may not be able to bring my own stove along with me. Its just a simple single burner propane stove (no tank), but what I've been reading on the internet says that customs...

So I'm looking to buy some nice winter boots that can withstand winters in the dakotas and stuff, while still holding up under wet winter conditions common around the northeastern US. Obviously walking a ton is a must. Anyone have any suggestions? I've had my eye on some keens, some rocky...

Xylem is a type of material in wood that trees use to filter out tiny air bubbles or whatever out of them. It is also an effective and reliable way to filter water. Really simple- Just cut yourself a thick branch, skin the bark and cut a sizable cylinder of wood that will be short enough for the...

What do you guys take with you for winter? How does it compare to what you take any other time of year? I'm currently in southeast Georgia, and I want to go west along the southern states all the way to California. I'll be walking/hitching most of the way, but I want to train hop at some point.

Right now I've only got a guitar with no case and need to get strings. A average backpack and a tote bag attached. I'm already on the road. I was fine in summer when I was in the central valley but yea... Winter and I'm up in northern Cali. Any ideas on places I might find stuff cheap or...

This book can be downloaded from pirate bay and comes as a PDF... I have it on my phone but don't have a clue how to upload it.. Anyways this book will be the deciding factor in weather or not you survive in critical situations.. It has how to live without outside contact.. Just saying if it...

So I got really bored the other day at school and started writing a list of the shit that I'm planning on taking with me when I finally leave. I wanted to know what you guys think of it. In bag: 4 pairs of socks 2 underwear 1 long pants 1 long sleeve shirt sleeping bag 1 tarp (and a couple o'...

Hi! Just a question that came to my mind ... I'm testing my gear right now in the garden :rolleyes: and of course the sleeping bag or tarp gets wet from time to time. From rain or condensation. Here it's not a problem, I just take my stuff home, unfurl it and it'll dry over the day. But on the...

My gear so far.I am building up gear and weeding out the junk that doesn't work. I'm wanting to basically have a bicycle setup and tour the country on the cheap while hopefully not returning to the 9 to 5 life for several years. Y'all have any suggestions or recommendations on gear? Keep in mind...

Hi! For my trip to UK I plan next month I have tried out what I'd like my gear to be: Ajungilak Sleeping Bag Army Backpack I bought today, € 25 :) Sleeping pad (will replace this, it's too bulky I think) Inside: Bandanas Thin long sleeved hoodie Thicker hoodie jacket Pair of jeans T-Shirt...

I was walking around a neighbor hood and came across an old fiberglass canoe laid in someones yard with a free sign posted to it so I grabbed my buddies and carried it almost 5 miles to where we are staying. we set it up on a table and put water in it, doesn't appear to have any leaks. the...

Best place to get gear if ya don't wanna steal, or don't wanna risk stealing large items. I went to one of REI's quarterly garage sales (almost every REI has one), and got: A $200 2013 "Mars 80" internal frame backpack (80L?) - got it for $60. A $80 "Polar Pod" sleeping bag (it's fuckin green...

This isn't especially relevant to train hopping, but its the basics that work for most situations. I'm in Europe. I've traveled through most all of western southern and eastern Europe, some of Russia and Mongoliaa, Turkey a little of north Africa all by hitch hiking, fare dodging, a lot of...

Ok. I think I need to cut some equipment because it seems like a lot for train hopping. Also I plan on doing this for at least a couple years nonstop and will not have a house to go back to sometimes (unless I squat one.) Actually in the bag Clothes (what I'm wearing is included) 2 pair jeans...

I'm tight on fundz and thinking of urban spring camping in northern Ontario, so wondering, what is the best way to get everything I need for cheap or free? need mainly a cell foam pad, sleeping bags, wool blanket, etc. Already posted online ads for something and asked aquitances if they got...

This should be something anyone who likes the idea of lock pics.

http://i.imgur.com/qS3aIU2.jpeg Done this, still do. Great for during the summer, assuming you have the necessary supplies and equipment.

These things aren't necessarily IN your pack. Like personally I prefer sunglasses to be on my face. :) anyways yeah, these are some things I try to always have while on an extended journey.. Which is every journey. P.s. I tend to wander off the beaten path so if you're always in cities some of...

I don't how to tag ppl on here but I'd like it noted that last summer when I met Monterey(a member) out in p-cola @ the kaboose...he had a really great idea.other than his standard pack he toted a 5 gal. Bucket with a lid.If I remember he kept his dog food laundry soap and other shit in it.but...

Came across these videos today, kinda surprised I hadn't heard about this yet so I figured it might be of interest to others on here. Basically, this guy breaks down how to turn the smoke from your wood stove into crude oil and syngas that can power your generator, truck and even your...