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lifestyle:involuntary [2020/05/06 21:39]
frater_secessus [necessities] |
lifestyle:involuntary [2020/05/06 21:42]
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| ===== necessities ===== | ===== necessities ===== |
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| [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/gex1wc/simple_sleeping_setup/|{{ https://i.redd.it/rzte7u6nv8x41.jpg?200}}]]You will need **a place to [[rv:build:bed|sleep]]**. | [[https://www.reddit.com/r/vandwellers/comments/gex1wc/simple_sleeping_setup/|{{ https://i.redd.it/rzte7u6nv8x41.jpg?200}}]]You will need **a place to [[rv:build:bed|sleep]]**. Many people recommend earplugs and eye mask to block out light from streetlights, headlights, etc. Your first few nights in the vehicle will likely be rough as you get used to the idea. |
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| * seats in many cars/trucks recline for short rests. If you are by yourself you may even take out the passenger seat to make a flat spot to sleep. | * seats in many cars/trucks recline for short rests. If you are by yourself you may even take out the passenger seat to make a flat spot to sleep. |
| You will need **a place to pee**. A [[lifestyle:faq_toilet|gatorade bottle or similar]] is common. Women may want to use wider-mouth jars. You will also need **a place to poop**. With any luck you will have access to a public restroom. If not, a couple grocery bags (doubled up) will do; tie off and dispose of in the trash. You might also dig a cathole if you are in a place with grass or soil. If you have room, a [[toilet:bucket|bucket]] makes the process more comfortable. | You will need **a place to pee**. A [[lifestyle:faq_toilet|gatorade bottle or similar]] is common. Women may want to use wider-mouth jars. You will also need **a place to poop**. With any luck you will have access to a public restroom. If not, a couple grocery bags (doubled up) will do; tie off and dispose of in the trash. You might also dig a cathole if you are in a place with grass or soil. If you have room, a [[toilet:bucket|bucket]] makes the process more comfortable. |
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| You will need **[[water:drinking|water]] to drink**, to clean the vehicle and yourself up. Empty soda bottles are tough and hold water well. Rinse them out and fill in water fountains, spigots, sinks, whatever. | You will need **[[water:drinking|water]] to drink**, to clean the vehicle and yourself up. Empty soda bottles are tough and hold water well. Rinse them out and fill in water fountains, spigots, sinks, whatever. If you have space to store gallon or larger jugs, [[water:drinking|water refill kiosks]] are relatively inexpensive. |
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| You will need **food to eat**. Fast food is extremely expensive. Sandwiches made from deli supplies will be inexpensive. Since you probably won't be able to [[food:cooking|cook]] yet, focus on foods that can be eaten cold. You'll need a good can opener in any case. Peanut butter is a great bang-for-buck. Since you [[food:no_refrigeration|likely will not have a fridge]], leftovers should be kept to a minimum. Buy only what you can eat. | You will need **food to eat**. Fast food is extremely expensive. Sandwiches made from deli supplies will be inexpensive. Since you probably won't be able to [[food:cooking|cook]] yet, focus on foods that can be eaten cold. You'll need a good can opener in any case. Peanut butter is a great bang-for-buck. Since you [[food:no_refrigeration|likely will not have a fridge]], leftovers should be kept to a minimum. Buy only what you can eat. |
