Formerly 50 of 64 years a hobo. I made it almost a science for my survival gear. The very basic because I walked many miles and every pound I could shave was helpful. A backpack that would hold my sleeping bag.and a can of bean. A camp pad rolled up in a tarp. Then a couple lengths of ropes to strap the roll to my back pack. A empty quart bleach bottle for water. It helped purify water and gave it that city water taste. My pockets carried little odds and ends like a pocket knife, spoon, paracord, P-38 can opener, and a church key. Most anything else I could get along the way. Of course planning my movements as well as possible was at least 50% of it.
@@ahilbilyredneksopinion Opps. my bad. Was actually 50 of 74 years Started when I was 15. Stopped riding at 65. I've written on Quora and various UA-cam sites. Stopped writing on Quora because of all the haters and trolls that Quora turned into.
Always interesting videos. I have tested a lot of gear. A Hobo once told me, be able to throw your pack 10 feet, if not, then it's to heavy, mainly for hopping freight. In the desert it's 1/2 weight for water. Water purification. Shade Tarp. Knife #1. Knife #2. And I always have Coffee! I never camp in town unless absolutely necessary to do so. Hygiene Kit! Pocket First Aid Kit. Flashlights Fire Starting Kit. All of which are common sense items to have with you. There is no such thing as an overall survival pack, unless you have a truck to haul it all in, to wherever. Survival items are based on the environment a person may find themselves in. A lot of pocket carry items. Always modify to improve on your gear again depending on your environment. Adaptable Clothing. Boots, leather. With extra Socks! Flask, for fuel, lightweight. Read! Watch Everything possible about Survival! Stealth Camping is important, learn as much as possible! It will improve your odds!
I appreciate you and your channel. You give real advice, tips, and tricks. Thank you for sharing and keeping it real! I hope your day doesn't suck for ya!
Great advice. Having been homeless quite a bit, I kind of cringe when I see some of these 80-100L military backpacks loaded with gadgets, fire kits that are half the size of my compressed sleeping bag, etc., but then they have a sil tattoo and a 50⁰ sleeping bag as their entire shelter (or worse, their rain gear AND tarp is a single poncho. First thing I learned is that shelter (starting with your clothing) is 100% the most important thing to get right. Oh, and seriously, a small bottle of Gold Bond powder.
Going lightweight is the only way to go anytime you’re carrying a pack on your back. Your list is comprehensive and makes a lot of sense. Field tested and proven under real conditions, Thanks!
Great advice Sir! I've done backpacking for decades and become "stuck" trying to reduce my pack weight... Going to try some of your tips with my go bag to reduce the weight! I'm a truck driver looking for a gear list to get me 140 miles home in a worst case scenario... Great video!
my kit in my pickup, in my highway tractor for work, the bag at my front door for hikes: all the cutlery sets are mismatched stainless steel from 2nd hand stores. they clean up like any other, they work, and they're cheap.
Is it tho? Thermarest makes some of the warmest pads and this guy suggest cheap blue pads.. and no tent stakes. There is a reason tent makers give ypu tent stakes. You dont put a log in your tent..
Not sure if you covered this, but when homeless and find yourself with some money, what kind of food from the supermarket would be easy to take along with you??
Sure thing. With EBT I get stuff like Tuna packets, crackers and some kind of hard candy. Every now and again I will pick up a ready to eat sandwich or salad.
My fave meal is a can of beans and saltine crackers. I use the crackers like a spoon for the beans. Add a little hot sauce for pleasure. Or if I feel like splurging, a can of chili.
On the east coast it's easy to be homeless...on the west coast it's tougher you do need a bike too to get around ... you'll never have a problem getting food cause Americans they waste so much of it
The biggest difference I've noticed in America is that on the East Coast is people have sympathy for the homeless. But here in the pnw people treat the homeless like crap
Thats true, but it's a go bag and if I'm travelling it's better to have something lightweight. Also many homeless folks have taken to carrying their tent and gear during the day because of the grants pass decision.
Formerly 50 of 64 years a hobo. I made it almost a science for my survival gear. The very basic because I walked many miles and every pound I could shave was helpful. A backpack that would hold my sleeping bag.and a can of bean. A camp pad rolled up in a tarp. Then a couple lengths of ropes to strap the roll to my back pack. A empty quart bleach bottle for water. It helped purify water and gave it that city water taste. My pockets carried little odds and ends like a pocket knife, spoon, paracord, P-38 can opener, and a church key. Most anything else I could get along the way. Of course planning my movements as well as possible was at least 50% of it.
Thanks for sharing brother!
Very interesting about planning is a big amount of the "bag".
All but 14 years a hobo? That sounds like a story I'd like ta hear?
@@ahilbilyredneksopinion Opps. my bad. Was actually 50 of 74 years Started when I was 15. Stopped riding at 65. I've written on Quora and various UA-cam sites. Stopped writing on Quora because of all the haters and trolls that Quora turned into.
Always interesting videos.
I have tested a lot of gear. A Hobo once told me, be able to throw your pack 10 feet, if not, then it's to heavy, mainly for hopping freight.
In the desert it's 1/2 weight for water.
Water purification.
Shade Tarp.
Knife #1.
Knife #2.
And I always have Coffee!
I never camp in town unless absolutely necessary to do so.
Hygiene Kit!
Pocket First Aid Kit.
Flashlights
Fire Starting Kit.
All of which are common sense items to have with you.
There is no such thing as an overall survival pack, unless you have a truck to haul it all in, to wherever.
Survival items are based on the environment a person may find themselves in.
A lot of pocket carry items.
Always modify to improve on your gear again depending on your environment.
Adaptable Clothing.
Boots, leather. With extra Socks!
Flask, for fuel, lightweight.
Read! Watch Everything possible about Survival! Stealth Camping is important, learn as much as possible! It will improve your odds!
Thanks for the advice.
I appreciate you and your channel. You give real advice, tips, and tricks. Thank you for sharing and keeping it real!
I hope your day doesn't suck for ya!
Thanks 😎
Great video . Its goven me a few pointers so i know if people take this journey seriously it will be a big help to everyone.
Thanks!!
Great stuff! I'm gonna snag a couple of gems from ya.
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Great advice. Having been homeless quite a bit, I kind of cringe when I see some of these 80-100L military backpacks loaded with gadgets, fire kits that are half the size of my compressed sleeping bag, etc., but then they have a sil tattoo and a 50⁰ sleeping bag as their entire shelter (or worse, their rain gear AND tarp is a single poncho.
First thing I learned is that shelter (starting with your clothing) is 100% the most important thing to get right.
Oh, and seriously, a small bottle of Gold Bond powder.
Thanks for sharing!
I love your show. Keep this going. It might save you.
That's the plan!
Going lightweight is the only way to go anytime you’re carrying a pack on your back. Your list is comprehensive and makes a lot of sense. Field tested and proven under real conditions, Thanks!
Thanks for your comment!
Great advice Sir! I've done backpacking for decades and become "stuck" trying to reduce my pack weight... Going to try some of your tips with my go bag to reduce the weight! I'm a truck driver looking for a gear list to get me 140 miles home in a worst case scenario... Great video!
Thanks!!
Much appreciated 👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. Good advice.
my kit in my pickup, in my highway tractor for work, the bag at my front door for hikes: all the cutlery sets are mismatched stainless steel from 2nd hand stores. they clean up like any other, they work, and they're cheap.
Great thinking!
Wonderful ❤️🔥
Thank you!
This is tried and tested advice folks. Pay attention.
Is it tho? Thermarest makes some of the warmest pads and this guy suggest cheap blue pads.. and no tent stakes. There is a reason tent makers give ypu tent stakes. You dont put a log in your tent..
Thank You
Some good ideas
Reflectix slip and slide can be fixed with those bathtub stick on treads. I found that it helps might not be perfect.
Great idea, thx
Do you have perimeter alarms ?
I don't but Im fairly close to the city and rely on awareness instead
Down takes forever to dry. Keep in dry bag it is a life saver
Better yet, synthetic down, a real game changer. Plus you'll never get a true night's sleep knowing what you did to those birds.
Not sure if you covered this, but when homeless and find yourself with some money, what kind of food from the supermarket would be easy to take along with you??
Sure thing. With EBT I get stuff like Tuna packets, crackers and some kind of hard candy. Every now and again I will pick up a ready to eat sandwich or salad.
@@hoboroadand just out of curiosity, what do you use to record and edit your videos??
An out of date prepaid phone. It's a moto g5 and I use the app youcut
My fave meal is a can of beans and saltine crackers. I use the crackers like a spoon for the beans. Add a little hot sauce for pleasure. Or if I feel like splurging, a can of chili.
BTW please don't eat tuna. It's so freaking bad for you, you do not want Alzheimer's.
I will share your show
Thanks!
What about a good cart?
Like one of thous garden carts.
I've tried multiple carts over the years, but they are simply not meant to last.
Good stuff
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Hope you're weather it out ok up there.
0:40 your right about keeping the pack weight down
Ounces equals pounds & pounds equals PAIN
@jeffanon1772 so true 😄
One year later, are you still vertical?
Not sure what you mean by vertical but I'm alive and making my way the best I can.
There is a red light app for smartphones.😊
On the east coast it's easy to be homeless...on the west coast it's tougher you do need a bike too to get around ... you'll never have a problem getting food cause Americans they waste so much of it
The biggest difference I've noticed in America is that on the East Coast is people have sympathy for the homeless. But here in the pnw people treat the homeless like crap
Hoo-Yah
I’ll take durability in weight every time, you’re talking about thru-hiking, not homelessness
Thats true, but it's a go bag and if I'm travelling it's better to have something lightweight. Also many homeless folks have taken to carrying their tent and gear during the day because of the grants pass decision.
@ true but a homeless person probably doesn’t have the money to replace anything
Call center hobo
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Hike ur own way , we’re all different , sorry again I haven’t learned anything from you