by Bob | Aug 1, 2015 | Adventure, Alaska, Boondocking, Fear, Security/Safety Versus Freedom
After my encounter with the mountain lion I promised to write a post about practical ways to stay safe in the backcountry, here it is! While I’m specifically talking about safety from four-legged predators and snakes, most of what I’m saying can also be applied...
by Bob | Jul 12, 2015 | A, Adventure, Boondocking, Dogs-Pets, Fear, Inspiration-Spirituality, Security/Safety Versus Freedom, Vandwelling Philosophy
I told you all about my encounter with the mountain lion in my last post and this time I want to tell you my thoughts about it a few days after it happened. But first, let me thank you all for you kind comments about being glad we were okay. It’s very nice to know...
by Bob | Feb 3, 2014 | A, Planning for the Future, Security/Safety Versus Freedom, Survival, Vandwelling Philosophy
This is the second in a series on Survivalism and Prepping for a vandweller. The first question I have to address is “What are you Prepping for?” The simple answer is I am prepping for continuing and increasing high oil prices (and the economic problems that will go...
by Bob | Oct 25, 2013 | Budget, Fear, Inspiration-Spirituality, Security/Safety Versus Freedom, Simple Living--Getting Rid of Excess Stuff, Travel, Vandwelling Philosophy
The question for each person to settle is not what he would do if he had means, time, influence and educational advantages; the question is what he will do with the things he has. The moment a person ceases to dream or to bemoan his lack of opportunities and...
by Bob | Jun 23, 2013 | A, Fear, Inspiration-Spirituality, Security/Safety Versus Freedom, Vandwelling Philosophy
I get lots of emails from readers about safety; it is probably one of the most common topics. People write me and ask if they will be safe or if they can be vandwellers/RVers if they aren’t mechanics. I often get letters from women asking if they will be safe. Fear is...
by Bob | Jun 19, 2013 | Boondocking, Camping Locations, Security/Safety Versus Freedom
I recently posted about my Williams, AZ camp, and I mentioned it was too difficult for big rigs to get into. That led to several comments and emails about what was a good vehicle to get into the back-country! I realized I had never blogged about the important issue of...
by Bob | Jun 9, 2013 | A, Security/Safety Versus Freedom
I recently got a question from a reader that I thought should be answered to the whole group. Here is his question: I like the new site very much. I found the disclaimer very interesting too. What dangers are you referring to? You don’t actually mention any of...
