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How to Remove the Smell of Smoke from Anything that doesn't fit into a washer/dryer. DIY Fresh Air Method Baking Soda Method Coffee Grounds Method Vinegar Method Additional Tips and Advice ~~~ Smoke smell can be strong and difficult to remove when the items cannot be washed. In these cases...

Hey everyone! So, as many 0f us have experienced, there was a nice snowfall today! Instead of getting bummed about travelling season for me ending over the winter months, I've spent the day being dreamy and imagining some three day winter ventures. I'm working now, so nothing too long ya know...

http://nononsenseselfdefense.com/ That site is very informative, and goes well with all my experiences- it doesn't talk about technique or about any particular style- more about how to avoid conflict and how to tell it is going to happen, and also why certain people get beat up a lot more than...

Ok so here is my setup. Not all items are shown but most of the essentials are in therr. This is a 35 L. Internal frame, with the frame removed. Bag packed to Max capacity with 3 liters of water storage is 25lbs. A weight just about anyone could carry. Anyone determined enough. Ok so left to...

Sorry I didn't know which section this best fit under, Basically I'll be leaving some time this month and wanted your guys' opinions on if I should keep the car or sell it. I plan on hopping mostly and I just don't wanna fuck with maintenance and insurance and gas and all that. Be nice to...

http://www.insanee.com/update/interesting/a-wild-new-product-called-neverwet Watch that fuckin video there and tell me that doesn't get your gears running. Its made in a two part application and I don't know shit about it. Like if it's bad to have near the skin or whatever? Or how long it...

Just got my first smart phone, gunna be hitting the Sunset Route next week. Any recommendations on good apps t have when travelin? (let this be an oogle free zone, if you don't like smart phones and only wanna upda punx and spend your cash on booze instead of useful shit please do not post)...

So I`m starting to prepare to hit the road here`s what Ive started to get together, any suggestions would be super helpfull. 1x Alice medium with frame 2x Tarp 1x Sleeping Bag 50ft parachord 2x military canteen 2x platypus 1 lt. water bladder 1x Gerber Multi Tool 1x Fixed blade knife (could...

Hey everyone! So starting in July I'm taking off for an extended (and possibly indefinite) walking/biking/hitching/hopping tour of the Americas. I've been slowly gathering the gear I'll need, but I'm sure I'm missing a couple things. So help me out here. What am I missing? Here's what I...

Alright so this is my first time travelling across the country homeless. I need some kind folks on here to give me some good advice on what to bring. But only things I'll really REALLY need and that's it. I want to keep my load as light as possible but not be a dumb ass and leave out something...

Basically I got fucked over at a border crossing in Mexico and the customs bastard stole over $100 cash from me. I cannot be the only one on here who does not have a bank account(I travel out of the country A LOT and the ATM fees are fuckin' insane) so now I need some ideas on where to hide...

Booze is getting to expesive on the road these days and if you are a Vet I urge you to pony up 30 bucks and join the Legion. They do good work for the Vets and you get 5,000.00 of free life insurance. Why pay 6-8.00 for a beer to drink with loaud obnoxiox people you dont like when you could get...

Just got word from a couple of local cops from diffrent areas that my fav mod camo shirt may prfile me as a terrorist or someone to cause trouble....last time i heard of this was Rambo...I am a vet (Navy) but I love quility and these shirts are quility. I hear that disgruntled Vets are on the...

I noticed that these are getting rare...Can you guys recomend good ones in the Northeast?

My well meaning mom baught a 0 degree EMS bag and when I went to go back to return it they said that it would be ) degrees if ---you got the special pad-50.00--you baught the special insert-50.00--you wore the special clothing-100-120.00 and where inside there tent 150-300.00. EMS seems to be...

To start off with, I will let you in on a few hiker secrets: 1. Your gear doesn’t get you to Katahdin. Of course if you aren’t going to Katahdin, the same rule still applies for wherever you are going. Your motivation and determination get you there. Don’t sweat the gear as much as those two...

a piece of a lawn chair, barbed wire with key rings on each end, etc. what is your favorite?

So I just got back from a few days of riding around when going over k falls got a lil to wet and cold for me and decided to turn around in Eugene and hitch back to oakland. My last ride took me all the way to Concord and kicked me down one of these ...

the compression bag my coleman came in is a peice of crap and the sleeping bag is literally the size of my alice medium standing side by side. im looking for a compression bag and i figured Walmart kus there cheap and close by. any cheap brands that compresses good wud be appreciated id hate to...

This was originally posted by the user BoxcarBobby on HipForums.com. This was intended to be copyleft and shared so since I haven't seen it on here I thought I'd post it for you all to see. I really enjoyed reading this and I hope you do too. HOMELESS? Life’s Missing Handbook With...