The Power of Acclimating
I SPENT THE PAST NINE YEARS running from unpleasant weather. It was one of the reasons I chose the nomadic life. Why suffer through extreme heat, high humidity, frequent rain, or freezing cold (heck, even a slight chill) when I could move elsewhere? But sometimes...
What They Think
Other Places: Boondocking in Southeast Wyoming
WHEN FOLKS THINK OF NICE PLACES to camp in Wyoming, chances are they imagine the northwest corner of the state. Grand Teton, Yellowstone, Wind River Range. The rest is just boring prairie, right? Okay, I’ll let the masses think that way. Then they’re less likely to...
Those Who Matter
Seasonal Job: $20/hr and Lodging Working for Digi-Key
DIGI-KEY IS A HUGE SUPPLIER of electrical and digital components located in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Starting in January 2023 they will be migrating their warehouse to a larger building. They need third shift workers (8:30 PM to 5:00 AM) to gather and package...
Weekend Photo 46
Coming in for a landing, Monterey Bay, California
Test: Olydon Feet Warmer Pad
I HAVE ALWAYS MIGRATED to warmer places during the winter, so heating options haven’t been much of a concern before. Just turn on the stove for a few minutes to take the chill off. But since this year I’ve committed to stay at a place that’s at about 6,000 feet, and...
Making the Trail
Bob Rebooted: Living in Tiny Spaces – How Much Space Do You Really Need?
[Editor’s note: I’ve been off the road since March, helping out a sick friend. I stay in my van next to his 256-square-foot tiny house. I feel out of place whenever I’m in his home, not just because it’s his personal space, but also because it feels unsettlingly...
Going Without Knowing
Test: No-Brand Electric Heated Vest
ONE CHILLY DAY an ad for an electric heated vest came up on my Facebook feed. I knew such a thing existed but had never experienced one. Since I’ve been writing articles about ways to keep warm I figured I’d order one to test. The seller was one of those companies...