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 Since 'dwellers are mobile, we are exposed to a wide variety of places.   Since 'dwellers are mobile, we are exposed to a wide variety of places.  
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 +==== work and school ====
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 +Having an indoor job or attending school can be like winning the lottery for vehicle-dwellers.  Learn what resources are available and maximize their benefit.  
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 +In addition to having access to climate control, work/school have power outlets, water fountains and sinks, rest rooms, etc.
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 +Sometimes wifi, microwaves, refrigerator/freezers, ice machines, workout rooms, showers, or water spigots are available.  Ask around!
  
  
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 ==== commercial buildings ==== ==== commercial buildings ====
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 +=== food and drink ===
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 +Cafes, restaurants, and bars will have restrooms and often wifi and power outlets.  Ask to sit near a power outlet and charge your devices while you visit. 
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 === gyms === === gyms ===
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 ==== power ====  ==== power ==== 
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 +Carry a phone charger (with wall adapter) with you everywhere to take advantage of charging opportunities. If you have a laptop or tablet, bring them and charge whenever you see an opportunity. 
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 +In order to make most efficient use of your time near an outlet, it may make sense to:
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 +  * get a power brick or small [[lifestyle:faq_solar_generator|solar generator]] to charge from the wall so you can take more power with you
 +  * carry a gym bag, day pack, or laptop bag containing
 +    * a power strip in it;  this will allow you to charge many things at once, and will also allow you to share the outlet more fairly
 +    * an extension cord to reach inconveniently-placed outlets
 +    * devices to be charged. 
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 ==== water ==== ==== water ====
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 ==== internet ==== ==== internet ====
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 +While you have access to internet
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 +  * update devices and software
 +  * update offline maps
 +  * upload videos and pictures
 +  * download media for offline consumption (Amazon Prime, etc)
  
  
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