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W elcome to my homemade website. Over the years i have (like many other people) had my ups and downs financialy. I have never been a person who was very interested in becoming wealthy. I am not a person with special skills which would or might allow me to earn a "good" living. Supporting myself honestly and "dropping out" from society has always been a goal of mine and is a continual process i pursue. In the past i have enjoyed the Mother Earth News type subject matter and have learned a lot from that publication. I have also (like many people) worked at jobs which were miserable for me and i have also enjoyed some good work experiences. Generally speaking, i enjoy most having plenty of free time and some money to pay for basic necessities. I prefer my present lifestyle Gary Green Web Master

to getting up every morning and going to some gut-wrenching job which i hate. The ideal situation in my opinion is one where i can earn some money probably part-time to support myself and have plenty of free time because of my low overhead. The ideal situation is not to stop working and go on welfare or be supported by the state. My lifestyle requires one to eliminate or reduce the unnecessary expenses from life. A person can increase their discretionary income by lowering their overhead just like a business would do to remain profitable. For long stretches of time i have been unable to secure viable employment or viable sources of income especially as i have become older. In the past i have had to use the food stamp program and recycle scrap metal to make some cash. But because of my lifestyle it has not been a big disaster for me. My life would be considered an ongoing disaster by many people anyway. My believe is that life is very difficult even under the most ideal conditions. It has been my experience in life that:

1. Having access to clean drinking water is a blessing.
2. Having a daily source of clean food is also a big blessing.
3. Having adequate clothing is also a blessing.
4. Having some kind of primitive shelter is also a blessing.

The material presented in this website is based on my experience and research. I hope you enjoy your visit here.

Just so you'll know . . . This website is advertising driven. Advertising income pays the bills like hosting fees and other expenses. I am adding another quality advertising source which i like a lot - Amazon.com. If you the viewer of this website would consider making purchases of the items that interest you from my 'Amazon Ad Placements' that would be very helpful and appreciated. When you make purchases through these Amazon links, I receive a very modest sales commission on any purchase you make, but it doesn't cost you a penny. The prices are exactly the same as buying on Amazon directly, and there is no extra charge to you; Amazon pays the commission fees.

Everyone is welcome to visit my websites as much as they want even if you do not buy anything.

Also, Very Important Thing To Do . . . Please do not give a payment to any of these businesses listed here without first doing your research on them and establishing some sort of confidence that they are going to fulfill their end of the deal. I have not, nor can i screen these listings here - they are here for your use as a starting point in your search for some item for yourself. Some of them may be out of business, in bankruptcy, or having financial difficulty, or God only knows what kind of problems they could be having. Please try to go to great lengths to protect yourself - They do!

Also . . . I need to mention that this website even though it has the same title as the publication of Bert & Holly Davis' paper magazine called "Dwelling Portably" there is no association whatsoever between the two parties (myself & them). I promote the Davis publication as part of the subject matter here and there is a mutual benefit in doing so. ~gg

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THE LOST BUS At about maybe October of 2011, i saw these guys here in my hometown of Crescent City, California. They were parking the bus in a parking lot and i decided to look them up on the internet and read their story. Kind of interesting. Probably these guys are unemployed, but trying to do something creative which i think is cool.

“All three of the Lost Bus members are long time best friends and graduates of Holland Christian High School. Our dream has become a reality through establishing the Lost Bus. We purchased our bus as a 1996, International Carpenter 65-passenger school bus. It has a 444E, 7.3L turbo engine with an original 140,000 miles on it. Since the purchase back in November of 2009, it has become so much more than an ordinary 1996 school bus. Please read on to see some of the modifications and additions we have or are in the process of doing to create our bus into the most efficient and effective mobile headquarters; but more importantly, a home. All members have had to give up a lot in order to make this dream a reality, but decided the excitement of travel and their enthusiasm to make a change in the world out-weighed their losses. Here is a short background bio of all three members that you may like to know. Have you spotted the Bus? Tour the Bus and meet the crew! Invite us over to your place or out for food/drinks. We are a friendly bunch and love to meet new people, especially the locals! Please let us know if you have any suggestions or work. So what are you waiting for, give us a call! (616) 886-6799.”
The Lost Bus • Derek Evenhouse • Phone: (616) 886-6799 • Contact Form
TECHNOMADIA This cool couple have a plan and they are living it out right as i speak. The link here takes you to their popular website which documents their travels and other items of interest.

“We are two gen-X geeks who are utilizing technology to engage in a full-time traveling lifestyle – in other words, we're technomads. Technomad: Technology enabled nomad. Our journey is not one of sabbatical or retirement – nor have we set an end date. We aim to create a long term sustainable lifestyle that combines our hi-tech careers with a rich and fulfilling life full of travel, community, adventure, wanderlust, and amazing experience. We feel that the sky is the limit to where our adventures might take us, and we're still only just getting started! We intend to keep this blog as an authentic recording of our personal journey. It's a mash-up of travelogues so we don't forget and thoughts on how we make our mobile life of intent work. We share what we've learned because we're inspired to share and it will come in bursts as we have time. We have no aims to make an income stream out of this blog, and honestly – blogging for dollars just doesn't sound like fun to us. We feel we're richly rewarded for our efforts on this blog by all the amazing people we've met and opportunities that wouldn't have manifested otherwise. We blog because . . . Well . . . We enjoy it! And we'd absolutely love to hear from you and meet-up during our adventures!”
Technomadia Contact • us@technomadia.com
HOMELESS BY CHOICE I really like this Blog and wished the author would add to it occasionally. Unfortunately the last update is: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. There seems to be a lot of useful information on this blog, very practical information and advice for the wandering person. Picture on the right says: 'Homeless By Choice' Extolling the virtues of "Free Sleeping" A Blog on personal economy, Self-Sufficiency, Freedom, Extreme budget Travel and the Rent Free Lifestyle.

“Glenn Campbell is this dude who used to work as a baggage handler for US Airways until he got laid off in 2008. The good news: He still got to fly for free for three more years—without the inconvenience of working for it. The bad news: He had little money and couldn't afford rent or hotels. The solution: He became deliberately homeless, finding ways to live comfortably while paying little or no rent. This blog recounts some of the things he learned — It's all about freedom, creativity, and finding clever ways to do what you want within the limited resources you have.”
Contact • Glenn@Glenn-Campbell.com
CHRISTOPHER NYERGES I have watched this man on television as he was being featured by Huell Howser in his series "California Gold". Chris was able to identify a number of plants suitable for eating even in the city of Los Angeles, i am talking about wild plants growing in vacant lots, etc. Chris can teach you a lot of survival skills helpful even in a city situation.

“Since 1974, Christopher Nyerges has taken over 30,000 children and adults on Wild Food Outings, Survival Skills Outings, and other field trips and outdoor programs. He has worked with such groups as WTI Inc. (original sponsor of the outings), Tree People, Southwest Museum, Boy Scouts of America, The Sierra Club, Elder Hostel, and many colleges, schools, churches, and libraries. He is the author of seven books, including Guide to Wild Foods and Enter the Forest. He has had thousands of newspaper and magazine articles published since the mid-1970s, and is currently the editor of Wilderness Way magazine. His classes and workshops have been featured on all Los Angeles area television stations, including KCET's "Life and Times" and Huell Howser's popular "Visiting" show. For two years, he appeared on Fox TV's "X Show," demonstrating survival skills on the streets of downtown Los Angeles. Christopher makes his home in the out skirts of Los Angeles, California. He holds classes on a weekly basis throughout the year, where folks from all ages and backgrounds have an opportunity to learn from one of the countries foremost authorities on survival and emergency preparedness. His unique style of instruction, coupled with the out in the field classes makes for an easy to learn, way to spend an afternoon.”
School of Self-reliance • Box 41834 • Eagle Rock, CA 90041 • Phone: (626) 791-3217 or (323) 255-9502
christopher_nyerges@yahoo.com.
PORTABLE WRITING Link goes to product at Amazon. This is a new book i just found that seems (by the title, anyway) to be a very appropriate book for this website and subject matter of this website. Link is to product info at Amazon. You can visit her blog by clicking here.

“Want to be a well-paid writer but don't know how? In Portable Writing you'll find step-by-step instructions for 25 profitable writing projects. Included are creative ideas that aren't found in any other book on writing, yet are so simple any writer can profit from them. The book also provides directions for finding people who want and need your services and features anecdotal examples and illustrations throughout the book. Writers can earn income anywhere, whether they live in Muleshoe, Texas or Humptulips, Washington, or while traveling. A bonus section features information on RVing and finding writing opportunities on the road. Projects covered in the book include: an overview of writing for publication, including books and magazine articles; instructions for six types of newsletters, including the unique concept of joint newsletters for clients; news releases; ghostwritten books; ghostwritten articles for business owners and corporate executives for trade and industry magazines; organizational histories; family histories and recipe books; cookbooks; how-to and inspirational books; and weekly columns for business owners and professionals. Also included are instructions for brochures and seven smaller, but profitable projects. There are no educational requirements or geographical limits for a successful writing career. Recent graduates will learn how to find creative freedom as a writer. Military and corporate spouses will learn a new, portable career that will travel with them no matter where they're transferred. Retirees will learn how to make their retirement more fulfilling. Those who want to learn how to write will find their launching pad to success in Portable Writing. This is the only book that provides writers with both their survival guide and their ticket to freedom!”
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HOUSE SITTERS AMERICA This site specializes in "House Sitting" a little different than "Caretaking". Some of you portable dwellers might like to try this angle for finding temporary housing.

“Would you like a change of scenery for very little cost? Are you sick of paying rent? Want to save for that something special? Like to take your family on an interesting holiday? Love caring for animals? If so, then house sitting and/or pet minding is definitely for you. Our website can match your expertise with a householder looking for someone just like you!
With House Sitters America you can . . .

Advertise your house sitting services to homeowners throughout America.
Contact homeowners who advertise for a house sitter.

You can . . .
• Save a bundle by living rent free!
• Earn an income as a professional house & pet sitter.
• Travel throughout America experiencing house sits in different cities and states.
• Enjoy the nomadic, exciting house sitting lifestyle.
• Start that much put off project e.g. write that novel or book, paint or sculpt that masterpiece.
• Feel great knowing you are minimizing the home & pet owner's worries & concerns.

What is house sitting?
House sitting is living in a person's house for an agreed period of time while they are away. You maintain the house as if it were your own, doing any household jobs that need doing such as pet care, garden maintenance, forwarding mail etc. House sitting can vary, from a weekend up to 3 years (or longer) and anything in between.

What is caretaking?
A caretaker is a person who is paid to manage a property that is involved in a business. This may include positions such as ranch sitters, bed and breakfast hosts, or managers at resorts or campgrounds. A caretaker is generally distinguished from a housesitter in that they are involved with running the business while the owner/manager is away, and they may or may not reside on the property. Caretakers are not licensed, and are therefore paid according to a private agreement between themselves and the owner/manager.”
House Sitters America • #2556, 455 Route 306 • Monsey, NY 10952 USA • info@housesittersamerica.com
HOUSECARERS Looks like another quality house sitting site providing a good service to hopefully many people. This business based in Australia, but provides service worldwide.

“HouseCarers invites you to join one of the fastest growing popular trends in the world today - House Sitting. HouseCarers provides the most comprehensive information available on house sitting. We guide you through the process of successfully matching homeowner with sitters. Housesitters list their preferences through a simple registration process. Homeowners communicate with sitters through our confidential message system to preserve privacy and security. Whether you're a house sitter or a homeowner, HouseCarers brings peace of mind closer to home.”
Access 2000 Pty Ltd trading as HouseCarers • 41 Hill St • PO Box 404 • Belmont NSW 2280 • Australia • Phone: 61 2 9913 1844
MIND MY HOUSE Billed as "Bringing home owners and house sitters together". Nice website based in New Zealand.

“Welcome to MindMyHouse – a global house sitting matching service. We provide all the online tools for home owners and house sitters to find each other from around the globe (or around the corner). And it works! Our house sitters provide their pet and house sitting services for free in exchange for the privilege of accommodation in the owner's home. Home owners join for free. House sitter memberships are the cheapest on the web at only US$20 or equivalent per year. Dual memberships are perfectly respectable.”
MindMyHouse • 87B Stokes Valley Road • Stokes Valley • Wellington, New Zealand • support@mindmyhouse.com
CARETAKER-JOBS This website is owned by the house sitting website called Housecarers.com above. It specializes in Caretaking as opposed to House Sitting.

“Caretaker-Jobs.com is dedicated to serving the needs of property owners and caretakers world wide. Our focus is providing a secure environment where property owners can quickly match, screen, and select caretakers; and caretakers can achieve their financial and lifestyle objectives. We also help fill, related live-in horse jobs, ranch jobs and summer jobs. We guide you through the process of successfully matching property and estate owners with caretakers. Candidates list their preferences, experience, and motivations through our simple registration process. Property owners may list free caretaker wanted ads and communicate with caretakers through our confidential message system to preserve privacy and security. Whether you're a property owner or a property caretaker, Caretaker-Jobs.com will help you find a match you can trust.”
Access 2000 Pty Ltd trading as HouseCarers • 41 Hill St • PO Box 404 • Belmont NSW 2280 • Australia • Phone: 61 2 9913 1844
CARETAKER GAZETTE This very useful publication has been around for a long time and been of help to many people i'm sure. Consider it a resource and possible option in locating a place to live if even temporarily. Some people even become professional caretakers as a way of life. But you have to establish a good name for yourself as someone dependable, reliable and trustworthy.

"THE CARETAKER GAZETTE is a unique newsletter containing property caretaking and house sitting jobs, advice, and information for property caretakers, housesitters, and landowners. Published since 1983, it's the only publication in the world dedicated to the property caretaking field. The GAZETTE provides its subscribers with thousands of house sitting and property caretaking jobs each year. We have housesitting jobs in all 50 US States, Canada, Mexico and dozens of other countries. All of our subscribers also receive, at no extra charge, email listings of new rent-free living opportunities (when property owners need to find house sitters very quickly) several times each week. You can enjoy rent-free living as a property caretaker in desirable locations. Positions on estates, mansions, farms, ranches, resort homes, retreat centers, camps, hunting and fishing lodges, vacation homes, private islands, and any other kind of property imaginable are listed in The GAZETTE." The Caretaker Gazette • 3 Estancia Lane • Boerne, Texas 78006 USA • Phone: (830) 755-2300
caretaker@caretaker.org • Contact Form
DWELLING PORTABLY Link goes to product at Amazon. This publication has been around for a long time and the authors live the life believe me. You can buy back issues on Amazon.com and they have a book available for sale. See below.

"This legendary zine has been crammed full of information about living without a permanent residence for nearly thirty years - tips for biking, tents, showering, cooking, etc. It is written by many folks who have lived the lifestyle far outside of cities and bereft of technology."

Dwelling Portably 1980-89
by Bert Davis; Holly Davis
PUBLISHER: MICROCOSM PUBLISHING ©2008
ISBN-10 1934620084
ISBN-13 9781934620083
FORMAT: Paperback
PAGES: 168
Size 8.25 x 5.25 x 0.5 Inches
PUBLISHED: 06/01/2008

SPECIAL OFFER! The newsletter, Dwelling Portably, published since 1980, has a special offer for readers of THE CARETAKER GAZETTE. For only $19.95, you will receive 20 issues of this publication; the current issue plus 19 back issues. Dwelling Portably is a newsletter that provides information about how to live comfortably without high rent/mortgage and taxes, in tents, tipis, vans, etc. Readers tell what works or doesn't. It provides practical advice about living on a low-budget by choice - camping on the edges, living simply, getting by on the road and loving it. With concise typing and line drawings, Dwelling Portably crams many tips into each issue! It's for modern nomads choosing alternative lifestyles to the 9-5 rat race. This is really an incredible publication written by the editors and letter contributions sent in by the people experiencing it. Send in only $19.95 for 20 issues of Dwelling Portably to:

THE CARETAKER GAZETTE
3 Estancia Lane
Boerne, TX 78006

(please write your check or money order for $19.95 out to THE CARETAKER GAZETTE) or use your debit/credit card for the $19.95 payment. You must provide a mailing address along with your $19.95 payment for 20 issues, since Dwelling Portably does not offer any electronic issues.
KNOWLEDGE HOUND I include this website here because it may be a very good resource of information for many of you. It is one of the most comprehensive sources of "How To" on the internet.

“In January of 1946, Pearl Baum debuted the first of her popular radio shows, How To Do It, giving her listeners advice on everything from how to improve their vocabulary to how to stop thumb-sucking. In September of 1997, her granddaughter, Heidi Allen, began building what was to become the Web's most comprehensive how-to site, Knowledge Hound (www.knowledgehound.com). But until this year, Allen had no idea that providing free access to do-it-yourself advice ran in the family. The discovery came to light while she was going through a dusty box that had been hidden away in a storage locker. Inside, she found a tattered magazine article detailing her grandmother's career. "I was speechless when I saw the original name of her show," says Allen. "It was almost spooky. But it makes me want to work even harder, because now I have a tradition to carry on." The newest chapter of that tradition began when Allen tried to use the Internet to teach herself some new skills. After repeatedly spending hours picking through thousands of search results with little luck, she decided to take action. Knowledge Hound was born. The site is the Web's biggest directory of free how-to links, and the wide variety - from alternative energy to programming to crafts and more . . . Offers something for everyone. "I've had visitors just stumble onto something they weren't even looking for and, suddenly, they see a whole new world of possibilities. That's the beauty of it, putting all of those possibilities in one place.", says the upbeat entrepreneur. The response to Knowledge Hound proves that others agree and serves to strengthen Allen's commitment to expand an educational tool that would already make her grandmother proud.”
Knowledge Hound • San Antonio, Texas • Contact Form
CITY-DATA This might be a great resource for those of you looking for a place to go to live or visit. Could be used in conjunction with the house sittings websites above or just for your own personal research.

“We've collected and analyzed data from numerous sources to create as complete and interesting profiles of all US cities as we could. We have over 94,000 city photos not found anywhere else, graphs of latest real estate prices and sales trends, recent home sales, home value estimator, hundreds of thousands of maps, satellite photos, stats about residents (race, income, ancestries, education, employment...), geographical data, state profiles, crime data, registered sex offenders, cost of living, housing, religions, businesses, local news links based on our exclusive technology, birthplaces of famous people, political contributions, city government finances and employment, weather, tornadoes, earthquakes, hospitals, schools, libraries, houses, airports, radio and TV stations, zip codes, area codes, air pollution, latest unemployment data, time zones, water systems and their health and monitoring violations, comparisons to averages, local poverty details, professionally written city guides, car accidents, fires, bridge conditions, cell phone and other towers, mortgage data, business storefront photos, a forum and a social network with 1,000,000 registered members and 16,000,000 posts, blogs, 5,000 user-submitted facts, 27,000 exclusive local business profiles with photos, restaurant inspection results, and more demographics.

If you ever need to research any city, zip code, or neighborhood for any reason, from considering a move there to just checking where somebody you know is staying, this is the site for you.”
City-Data • Contact Form
BLTP SANDWICH This is really a modified BLT Sandwich, the "P" stands for "pickle". Don't like dill pickle? Don't include it on the sandwich, simple huh? I love BLT's (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato sandwich. The recipe below is for 8 people - 1 sandwich each, but it is possible to make just one sandwich for yourself: Divide the ingredients by "8", i guess.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds thickly sliced bacon (at least 3 slices per person)
16 slices white bread, toasted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 ripe tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 small head lettuce
4 dill pickles, thinly sliced lengthwise

Cooking Directions: Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium-low heat, working in batches, until crisp. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Spread each slice of toast with mayonnaise. Top half the slices with the tomatoes, lettuce leaves, pickles, and bacon. Top with the remaining toast.
Real Simple • Toll Free: (800) 881-1172 • Contact Form
FREE GAS USA This might be something worthwhile for some of you that qualify. First, check their website to see if you are in the right category for aid, and then send them an application downloaded from their website. Please do not try and abuse this generous program.

“Free Gas USA, Inc. is a Kalamazoo, Michigan-based 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation, established to provide gasoline grant assistance for poverty-stricken individuals and families residing in the United States of America. Founded in 2008 during the height of the gasoline crisis, Free Gas USA partners with public, private, philanthropic and other religious organizations to help resolve the daily transportation needs of low-income, elderly and disabled American consumers. Free Gas USA, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Baptism USA Ministries. Free Gas USA, Inc. provides gasoline grants in denominations ranging from $50 to $1200 dollars. Grants are need-based and restricted to fuel purchases only. Recipients are assigned coded fuel cards thus limiting their purchases. Gasoline purchases are permitted to provide for basic necessities such as employment, educational and medical conveyances. Fuel acquisitions for grocery shopping is permitted and strongly encouraged. Gasoline grants are awarded monthly. Fuel cards are distributed based on donations received, geographical restrictions of funds processed and the location(s) of participating gasoline distributors. In order to minimize corporate expenses and maximize grant awards, Free Gas USA does not distribute gasoline grant applications via United States mail. Therefore, grant applicants must obtain an application via this website. All applications must be submitted with an agency referral form or they will not be processed.”
Free Gas USA • PO Box 2632 • Kalamazoo, Michigan 49003 • info@freegasusa.org
OFF-GRID Link goes to product at Amazon. This here is a relatively new website featuring the subject as the title says: Living off the grid on your own land. Possible future source of low cost real estate. Contains input from people currently living off-grid. Link is to product info at Amazon.

“Off-Grid reports on the people, technologies, events and influences throughout the global off-grid community. The Landbuddy section helps you find others to go off-grid with and the free classifieds are full of ads for off the grid real estate. The Off-Grid101 section is packed with basic information from the right kind of solar cooker to how to gather rainwater. With daily news stories and a busy forum, off-grid.net is an indispensible part of daily routine for many off-gridders. The brainchild of author and campaigner Nick Rosen, the site now has 75,000 visitors a month, mainly from the US and UK, and continues to expand. Off-Grid.net is an eclectic mix of practical advice, news from the on-grid world and issues rarely covered by the mainstream media. It promotes the many enterprises that are working for a sustainable future. It campaigns on issues affecting people who live or work off-grid, including zoning/planning permission where we are calling for changes to allow people to receive special permission to set up off-grid homes in places which do not currently have residential permission. We want to see large-scale off-grid developments in towns and in the countryside, so that the hundreds of thousands who would like to live this way are free to do so. The UK edition of the book "How to Live Off-Grid" is published by Bantam. Off-Grid is currently preparing a book for publication in the US in April 2010. The site flourishes thanks to the support of its loyal readers in the form of advertising and retail sales. We encourage you to join in the forum, and post comments about specific stories. Donations are welcome from individuals and organisations who wish to provide greater support for our work and can be made online through PayPal to nick (at) off-grid.net. You can also email us this way or phone: +44 (0) 7971 543703.”
off-grid.net • Toll Free USA: (877) 706-7423 • Phone UK: +44 207 729 2749 • nick@off-grid.net
I HATE MY LIFE I found this website to be quite interesting. It is the story plus lots of information about this one man's bout with homelessness. This guy is not a substance abuser or mentally ill or a criminal. His story is proof of how easy it is for someone to become homeless in today's society even if you do not have severe personal addiction problems.

“I became homeless in March of 2002 through a series of bizarre events (that I am not posting here as I am trying to sell the story or the screenplay). But it was a happy ending; I got off the streets April 1, 2003. I was not (and am not now) a drug addict or an alcoholic. The fact is working/sober people can become homeless too. Indiana Congresswoman Julia Carson knows this to be true. A member of her staff found my web site and wrote me an e-mail informing me that "40% of the homeless in America are employed." I'll be honest, before I became homeless I knew very little about homeless people. While I gave them money occasionally, I was really ignorant about their situation. Why were they homeless? Didn't they have any friends or family to help them? Well, I had "friends" and I was homeless. The worst part about being homeless wasn't living on the streets or being hungry, it was having my friends, or the people I thought were my friends, turn their backs on me. When I called these people they treated my situation with absolutely no urgency. It was as if I told them I just "had a cold" and it was no big deal. What was really amazing is many of them would tell me how hard they had it. Here is the very phone I called people from . . .”

Contact Thanksforsavingmyass@yahoo.com
AIDPAGE Some of you may have a need for this service occasionally. It is still an active website and might be a useful communication device for locating a place to stay or something. Billed as "The biggest mutual support community on the web - Join Now - it's free!"

“Looking for help. . .? Just need to talk to somebody. . .? Want to help somebody. . .? Make an aidpage about whatever is on your mind. Tell about yourself. Add pictures. Making an aidpage is easy. . . technical skills are not required. . . and Aidpage is free. Then. . . browse other people's aidpages. Use the comments section on their aidpages. Write to them. Post web links and pictures. You can send them private messages too. Some of them will reply to you. At the same time, other people will be visiting your aidpage and will be writing to you. Write back to them. Talk to each other. Make aidmates. Come back on Aidpage every time you need to share something. On Aidpage, people are real - it's not like TV. Real people talk to each other and help each other. That's what Aidpage is about. How can people help each other on Aidpage? Aidpage doesn't tell you how to help each other... It's up to you to decide. Advice, good information, and friendship are easy to share right here on Aidpage. But you can do whatever you want. . . or whatever you find necessary. . . in whatever way you want. Use the information and web links contributed on Aidpage by other people. Add your own web links and resources. Be a good aidmate. Tell your friends and relatives about Aidpage. The more people know about Aidpage, the better for all aidmates. This is the easiest way to help each other.”
People Networks Inc • 16192 Coastal Hwy • Lewes, Delaware 19958 USA • Contact Form
GREG RODGERS Here's an example of a man who escaped the system and found a better life vagabonding. He has a couple of websites and one blog. "Before I started vagabonding I was working 60+ hours a week at a miserable corporate IT job. For 7 years I sat in a cubicle, wasted away my 20's, and succumbed to the Rat Race. In 2005 I was able to sell my things, save money, break ties, and escape Corporate America for good. On January 27, 2006 I got off the plane in Bangkok, Thailand and life has never been the same since. I created this site to share my story with others in the same situation and to offer encouragement. Don't give up, its never too late!"

“In 2006 I quit my corporate job after 7 years of working as an IT engineer for one of the most vile corporations in America, I managed to save enough money, sell my house and my things, and unplug myself from the Matrix before being consumed. Sure, I miss things like the camaraderie, luxuries such as a steady paycheck, and knowing that the IRS isn't hiring soldiers of fortune to look for me. . . but the trade for life freedom was worth it. Since 2005, I have been showing people that anything is possible, that there is a door left open in the giant Rat Race maze, and that there is always the hope of escape. It has become my personal mission to help others wake up, escape the cubicle, and to make themselves happy. I do this by sharing adventures and my own vagabonding stories through travel writing and photography. My name is Greg Rodgers. I'm no one famous and no I didn't make it rich selling widgets on the internet . . . I'm just a guy that made a big life change and managed to find a new path to happiness. I want to share that path with people that know there has to be more to life than accumulating junk. I no longer own a place to live in the US. My home is anywhere that my backpack is and even while in my hometown of Lexington, Kentucky I still feel like a visitor. I am more or less someone just passing through. Travel has left marks on my heart, mind, and even body. I am a firm believer that any experience is good experience, and so I have tried to share all these life changes with my readers. If you are an old reader, then welcome back and thank you for sticking with me. If you are here for the first time, then welcome friend. May there always be a road. My blog is: Vagabonding Life.”
Greg Rodgers • bucho_ky@yahoo.com
STREET ROOTS I was wondering if it would be possible to resurrect some of the old fashioned ways for unemployed people to make money, not a lot of money but some money. One such method that comes to mind is the old method of going to the local newspaper office and making a deal with them to sell their papers on the street or at a mall or some other location. I have seen this in Las Vegas where maybe a disabled person might be selling newspapers from his/her wheelchair.

“Street Roots is a nonprofit, grassroots newspaper that assists people experiencing homelessness and poverty by creating flexible income opportunities. Through education, advocacy and personal expression, we are a catalyst for individual and social change. Street Roots, published in Portland, Oregon, has been Portland's flagship publication addressing homelessness and poverty since 1998. The paper is published every two weeks. We are a nonprofit, 501(c) 3 organization and a member of the North American Street Newspaper Association (NASNA). We have two paid (part-time) staff members.
Where does your $1 go?:

• 75% goes to the homeless vendor who works to distribute the paper.
• 20% goes toward the cost of printing.
• 5% goes toward rent and office expenses.

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RECREATIONAL GOLD PROSPECTING [Link is to product at Amazon] There are people if my memory serves me correctly, that actually make a living doing this (modern day person). They are not getting rich, but simply able to make enough money to pay the basic bills you need to live on, plus they get to enjoy a lot of outdoor living in beautiful surroundings. I think there are people doing this around Redding, California, but remember you need to buy a permit from the government for a small fee (permit to pan for gold). There are a lot of people who love this lifestyle. But, then again this one man said . . . “I've never broken even over many years of prospecting and searching for the Lost Adams Diggings. But I wouldn't trade a moment of it. This book will help the reader by giving an excuse to go into the wilderness. The first time you look into the bottom of a pan and see glitter will be a moment you'll remember the remainder of your life.”

“Become A Member of the largest prospecting organization in the world today and get started in Gold Prospecting. Your membership to the GPAA will include the Mining Guide. The largest guide for gold, gem and treasure hunters. Packed with hundreds of locations to go: Gold Panning, Sluicing, High Banking, Dredging, Metal Detecting, Gem Hunting, Treasure Hunting.”
Also included with your membership kit:
1 year subscription to the Gold Prospectors Magazine
Gold Pan
Snuffer Bottle
Instructional DVD's
GPAA Hat
Bumper Sticker
Patch
Window Decal
Gold Prospectors Association of America • 43445 Business Park Drive Suite #113 • Temecula, CA 92590 • Toll Free: (800) 551-9707 (To Join) • Phone: (951) 699-4749 • info@goldprospectors.org • Contact Form
WENDY USUALLY WANDERS For those of you considering living on the road in perhaps a: "Van". This very interesting woman may have some good tips for you. Lots of good pictures and even several Yahoo! groups managed by her. Picture on the right is of her 1985 Chevrolet Van.

“I do not like spending a whole lot of time in towns and I generally avoid cities like the plague. For me, I prefer spending as much time as possible out in the boonies. Van Living Made Easy. Why are you living in your van? Is it to see a certain geographic area or travel the country and beyond? Do you want to travel or stay in one place? Do you work or need to? Are you a city person or a country person? Do you thrive on change or routine? Are you trying to live on as little as possible or do you have money to spend? Once you assess yourself and your situation, it's time to explore the options. I have been in all of those circumstances and more. Every year brings new goals and realities.”
Wendy Martin • wendy.s.martin@gmail.com
FREE BLM CAMP If you click on this link it will take you to a map of a free campground area near Joshua Tree California. I have never visited it. I do not know what it's current status is. But it is something to consider if you are living in your car or truck. This area aroung Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree and 29 Palms may be good if you are homeless or living in your vehicle. The summers can be pretty hot though. There are lots of good grocery stores in the area. Wal-Mart and the Home Depot also. And Fast Food restaurants in this very remote area of California.
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EARTH CLASS MAIL This website specializes in providing it's clients with a physical mailing address for those who are living a mobile lifestyle. "With an online PO Box you'll manage your postal mail as easily as your email. View scanned images of your sealed envelopes online, then choose to have your mail securely scanned into a PDF document, recycled, shredded or forwarded to you or someone else". They offer other mail services as well.

“Earth Class Mail provides postal online mail management solutions designed to meet the needs of individuals, small businesses and international license partners. Through an address network of PO Boxes and street addresses in 19 cities across the U.S., and with users in over 170 countries, Earth Class Mail provides complete online mail management services including document scanning and storage, check deposit, mail and package forwarding, will-call services and secure shredding and recycling. Our software license partner, Swiss Post, has launched Swiss Post Box in Europe, with addresses in 5 countries, providing their users with secure postal boxes with on-line access. Earth Class Mail is headquartered Seattle, WA. Earth Class Mail is committed to providing an outstanding customer experience, to being a great place to work, and to the continued development of integrated online mail management solutions designed to make it easier for users to securely manage postal mail without ever having to handle a piece of paper.”
Earth Class Mail • 93 S Jackson St • Seattle, WA 98104 USA • Toll Free: (866) 625-6245
Phone: (971) 250-5000 • Fax: (971) 228-2154 • support@earthclassmail.com
CAMPING COMFORTABLY! I like this website because they really do have a large inventory of products to sell.

“Camping gear with quality and value are top priority, whether you are a casual camper or you have been camping for years. At Camping Comfortably you will find both, at affordable prices. If you do not see the gear, equipment or supplies you are looking for on our website, just ask! If you are looking for comfort, we are here to help you! Just click here to search and we will guide you to our recommendations and help you find just the camping supplies you are looking for! 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! Here you'll find a large selection of dependable camping supplies and camping gear from many well known manufacturers. You'll want to take a look at the fine brand-name camping equipment and outdoor gear from companies including Aerobed, Advanced Elements, Aquapac, Atwater Carey, Coleman, Black Pine Sports, Brunton, Bushnell, Camp Chef, Chinook, Eureka, Fiskars, Garmin, Giga Tent, Grand Truck, Grizzly, GSI Outdoors, Hennessy Hammocks, Humminbird, Intex, Kamprite Tent Cot, Katadyn, Lodge, Mosquito Magnet, Motorola, Mr. Heater, Nikon, Optimus, Pelican, Potable Aqua, Prest-O-Fit RV Patio Mats, Primus, Princeton Tec, Reliance, Repel, Sevylor, Silva, Sportz Truck Tents, The Backside, Travel Chair, Travel Hammock, Travel John, Truck Bedz, Vaude and Zodi. We offer affordable brand name quality products so that you can have everything you need to enjoy your outdoor experience. Our Coleman products include Tents, Sleeping Bags, Lanterns, Camping Stoves, Coolers & more! Our Camp Chef products include Cast Iron Cookware, Camp Chef Stoves, Griddles, Grills, and more. For some people camping comfortably means having dependable gear, sleeping 6 in a tent comfortably and an enjoyable trip. For others, it means having some of the comforts of home while you're enjoying the outdoors. Our large selection is sure to please every type of camper. We have the full range of equipment that you need to make all your outdoor adventures the best they can be! All purchases made from Camping Comfortably are covered by the: Yahoo Buyer Protection Program.”
Camping Comfortably • 122 Depot ST • Gardner, IL 60424 USA • Toll Free: (877) 730-2267 • Phone: (815) 237-2850 • info@campingcomfortably.com
METAL DETECTING Link goes to product at Amazon. In a effort to provide different ideas for portable people, i want to include low-cost ways for someone to generate some income if possible. Most of you know that using a metal detector is a popular way for some people to spend time looking for stuff of value. A while back i watched this guy who appeared to be homeless carry in the trailer behind his bicycle a metal detector which i guess he used to try and find coins and anything else of value. I have never tried this method out so i do not really know how productive it is. This link takes you to Amazon.com where this Metal Detector has good reviews.

“Introducing the ALL-NEW Garrett ACE series - not just a new line of detectors, but a new way of thinking. We've taken much of the leading edge technology and well thought-out features from our GTI and GTAx lines and packaged them into the most aggressive, rugged outdoor design in the industry. These attention-stealing detectors are turning heads and sending the competition back to the drawing board. But put aside their aggressive good looks and you'll see just how much amazing technology we've packed into these NEW machines. From custom notch discrimination, pinpointing, adjustable sensitivity and depth settings to the newest addition of the Performance coils series, the 6.5x9" ACE coil, these detectors will never stop impressing you - or finding treasure!”

• Large 10" Scan Area For Quick & Accurate Scanning
• Electronic Pinpoint Feature With Coin Depth Gauge For Quick Target Retrieval
• Graphic Target Id With 12 Element Notch Discrimination For Greater Accuracy
• Touch-N-Go Technology
• Headphone Jack
Garrett electronics Inc • 1881 W State ST • Garland, Texas 75042 • Toll Free: (800) 527-4011 • Phone: (972)-494-6151 • Fax: (972) 494-1881 • sales@garrett.com
HITCHHIKING Hitchhiking, Rail & Road Travel - the site of the subcultural movement.

“digihitch.com was created in February of 2001 as an interactive place on the web where hitchhikers and road travelers could meet and share resources. Using a new web portal system called PHP-Nuke (then in version 4), the site was organized into topics and categories most relevant to road travelers. The original idea and content for digihitch came from Morgan 'Sal'man Strüb. Inspired by the hard work of hitchhikers like Bernd 'The Thumb' Wechner of Suite101.com, Vladas Sapranavicius of Vilnius Hitch-Hiking Club and others, Morgan decided to build a website that reflected the subculture of travel. Our slogan, 'the site of subcultural movement,' says that you can connect with people, stories and tips of uncommon travel to go further. Now, digihitch.com has over 7500 registered users, with over 30,000 unique visits each month and well over 10 million pages viewed since its start. We've reached critical mass, thanks to each and every member who has chosen to pitch in a voice and make digihitch a home on the web. As interaction is the key part of digihitch.com, we've provided some great features, allowing users to get involved and share stories. The Great Campfire is our message forum, with thousands of posts and dozens of new topics each week. The Stories section allows road travelers to share their stories, tips and news- now with hundreds of articles available. Web Links has become an exhaustive resource for sites related to the mode, with over 1500 sites/pages featured. Our goal at digihitch.com is to continue to provide a welcome place on the web for hitchhikers and extreme road travelers. At the same time, we want to promote a more positive image of the nature of hitchhiking and 'road questing'. We hope to accomplish this by offering up quality resources and promoting those people and organizations who carry the spirit of the road on. That is... to trust each other, go further, share freedom and help those in need along the way. After all, a hitchhiker is a kind of road bard, carrying a message of possibility and- often- inspiration to the drivers and onlookers he or she meets. As we say on digihitch... we provide the space, you chip in the voice. We hope you'll contribute to the community, and find the resources that will allow you to go further...”
digihitch • Contact Form
OFFICIAL SLAB CITY WEBSITE Unless things have changed since i last visited Slab City, a person could live or camp there for free and for as long as you like. There are people living there who have been there for years. The place seems to attract both good and bad. So a person has to decide for themself whether or not it is worth it. As far as i know the place gets very hot in the summertime. Great in the winter months though.

“Welcome Snowbirds and Slabbers of all ages, this is the official Slab City website. Slab City is a free RV oasis located in the desert southwest near Niland, California. We are an organization dedicated to the clean-up and preservation of Slab City. We have assembled vital information for our registered members about Slab City and the surrounding community on our website. Such items include local maps, 24-hour weather conditions, and RV services. This website also contains the only known "Slab City Search Engine" to look up items of interest, and we have an extensive online library of Slab City video clips and photographs on display. The Slab City Organization is privately funded and relies upon donations from members to operate.”
Slab City Organization • PO Box 1122 • Portage, IN 46368 USA • info@slabcity.org
MORE SLAB CITY This website has some more good pictures of the "Slabs".

“The Slabs is short for Slab City, in the desert next to the Salton Sea in Southern California. Slab City is not a city, just a collection of RV's scattered around a large area. It is on the site of an old abandoned Navy base called Camp Dunlap, used during World War II. All the buildings have been leveled and only the slab floors remain, thus Slab City. Camping is free and RVers of all types gather to socialize and hold flea markets. The Slabs is not for everyone, but it's worth an overnight stay. The Salton sea is an inland Sea about 125 miles from San Diego, and about 35 miles from the Mexican border. Slab City has a Christian center, a Library of sorts, a Hot Bathing pool heated by Geothermal Energy, and a shower which is the outflow from the Hot pool. There is no electricity, water, or sewage facilities. Water is collected from the Gas Station in Niland or behind the grocery store where you turn onto Main street. Sewage can be dumped at Niland fairgrounds located west of highway 111 at the south edge of Niland. The charge is $3.00 payable at a red post located at the exit. Another dump is available at the rest stop just outside Calipatria.”
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FREE CAMPGROUNDS This is a page from Eugene Casey's website featuring free campgrounds and free camping throughout the US only. Plus some practical camping tips, recipes, camping checklist, fire and animal safety. Lots of nice pictures of many outdoor sites.

“The free campgrounds reviewed on this page are some of the best in the USA. They might have incredible views or impossible landscapes. All these campgrounds are free unless otherwise specified. And yes, we camped at all these campgrounds and many more. Someone told us that you can camp anywhere on National Forests, so we did. Unless there are signs that specifically say otherwise, and as long as you stay on established roads, just find a good spot and set-up your camp. Follow the same regulations as below, and leave no trace.
BLM REGULATIONS: You are welcome to camp almost anywhere on public lands. Certain restrictions may apply, so check with the local BLM office. Pack out all you bring in, including your trash and cigarette butts. Use only down and dead wood for camp-fires, unless otherwise restricted. Use existing fire rings when possible. Bury human waste 6 inches deep and 200 feet from camp, trails, streams, or washes. Avoid camping in undisturbed areas.”
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BOONDOCKING.ORG I like this idea a lot but i fully realize that if someone has a great camping spot that they wish to keep to themselves private they are very unlikely to partipate in this program. So, put up information that you do not mind being public information and keep your secret places to yourself. I guess that's just commonsense anyway. I tried entering some coordinates but was not able to find anything. I suspect that this site has not had much use. And also going back to what i mentioned here before - if someone has a good camping spot in a forest somewhere it is unlikely they are going to make it public information. I don't think i would.

“Welcome to boondocking.org! What is Boondocking? Boondocking is free camping, generally out in the boondocks. My name is Andrew Koransky and I love to travel by car around the USA. And one thing that allows me to travel is being frugal. Call it a pet peeve, but it sure seems ridiculous to pay for camping. You may have noticed, our wonderful National Forests really like to charge you for primitive camping. But did you know, usually just a mile or two away from the "developed" campground, you can find a secluded spot in your National Forest that's perfectly legal to camp? Many times, in these National Forest campgrounds, campsites often have nothing more than a pit toilet and a fire pit with a grill. The way I've set up my travel rig, I only need a flat spot to park. The great outdoors (used responsibly of course) serves as my toilet, and my stove serves as my cookery. Why pay for camping for nothing more than a stinky pit toilet, when just a few miles away, you can legally camp in a secluded spot? Back in September 1998, I took a year off from work and started traveling around the USA. Being a computer geek, I brought my laptop and started one of the web's first travelogues. I had plenty of adventures in technology, finding a phone line for internet access, playing with cellular modems, trying to use mapping programs, GPS's, etc. . . It was great fun, but it couldn't last for ever. I returned to society in September 1999, taking a job, and eventually got married. While dreaming about an upcoming year off (2006), I also started to dream about ways of making my free camping experience easier. During a few jaunts out west (using what little vacation time I had), I realized how difficult it is to find free camping, especially when you are constrained by time. I also realized that I had lost track of some of my GPS coordinates that I had recorded for free camping. (Anybody know where that spot is pictured above near Carlsbad Caverns/Guadelupe National Park??) So here you go. This little web application will allow you to enter GPS coordinates for your favorite camping spots, and find spots near your current location. Combining a mapping program and a GPS, now you should always be able to find free camping on your favorite public or private lands.” Happy boondocking! - Andrew
Andrew Koransky • andrew@koransky.com
QUARTZITE, ARIZONA Looking for some free camping close to some grocery stores or other amenities? This place is very popular and contains lots of "Boondocking type land".

“Quartzsite Arizona, is a little town in the Southwest desert. It is located at the crossroads of Highway 10 between Phoenix and Los Angeles, and Highway 95 between Lake Havasu City and Yuma. It's history shows that this area was always a gathering place for pioneers on their way to the rich gold fields in California, way station and hub of activity for travelers going in every direction. Quartzsite is known these days a gathering place of a different kind. In the hot summer months, it is a place where weary travelers can make a stop on their for food, lodging, fueling, and shopping on the way to places east, west, north and south. The summer temperatures here get to be in the 100s and up, and Quartzsite is just another sleepy town in the south of the desert. . . In the winter months, when the temperatures are often in the 70s most of the time, the town turns into one of the biggest gatherings of people in the country. Over one million visitors, some of them called "snowbirds" because they migrate here from the northern climates, converge on Quartzsite in the winter. Quartzsite hosts thousands of vendors at its famous indoor and outdoor swap meets, where shoppers can find anything and everything they could possibly want to buy. You can shop until you drop. Music is a big thing in Quartzsite, and you can always find a jam session going on somewhere in town. The Q.I.A. and Senior citizens halls have something going on every day and night. There are dances, bingo, crafts, pot luck dinners, rock classes and jam sessions all the time, and many special events and shows as well.”
Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce • 101 W Main St • PO Box 2566 • Quartzsite, AZ 85346 • Phone: (928) 927-9321 • info@quartzsitebusinesschamber.com Contact Form
MAPSPORT If you need to order Topographic Maps for your project or location this is a very good online place to order maps. "Printed Topo Maps - $6.95 with Fast & Free Shipping!" I have ordered from this business before and i have had no problems with them.

“WELCOME TO MAPSPORT! MapSport is a Registered Trademark of MapSport, Ltd. Co., a Texas Limited Liability Company and is the number 1 seller of paper USGS DRG topographic quad maps to sportsmen, hikers, hunters and outdoorsmen. Maps are high resolution scans printed using ink jet technology on 24 lb high quality durable paper. We ship fast, usually the same day if received by 12:00pm ct. All printed maps are $6.95 which includes USPS First Class shipping. Normal map size is about 24 by 29 inches, but varies depending on the map. We also carry a modest selection of accessories such as Garmin GPS units and pack accessories that you can throw in your pack with your maps and road maps to get you to where you are going. We guarantee your satisfaction or your money back, we have thousands of satisfied customers, much of our business is with return customers. MapSport, Ltd. Co. has over 100,000 maps available for sale. If you have special requirements, do not hesitate to call us toll free at 888-417-4792 or send us an email. We accept MC, Visa, Discover, American Express. Thank-you in advance for your business.”
MapSport • PO Box 131705 • The Woodlands TX 77393 • Toll Free: (888) 417-4792 • Phone: (281) 715-1346 • Fax: (281) 292-6447
CANCOOKER This really is too big for individual use, it is 4 gallons in size. Best to use with small groups of people or maybe a family of 4 or 5 could benefit from the size of this cooking device. From what i can surmise by reading their website is this cooker works similar to a pressure cooker in principle, but without the high pressure utilized by a regular pressure cooker.

“CanCooker is a new, unique outdoor cooking device that allows you to cook a lot of food without a lot of work. CanCooker makes a complete meal, that will feed a group of hungry people, in about one hour. Best of all, CanCooker works on any heat source – campfire, camp stove, propane stove, charcoal or gas grill, turkey fryer, stove top, etc and it's easy to clean up! This makes CanCooker ideal for camping, hunting, fishing, tailgating, family gatherings, picnics or any outdoor get-together. CanCooker is an updated version of the old cream can which was used by farmers/ranchers to cook a hot, hearty and homemade meal while everyone worked. CanCooker cooks with steam so it's healthy. Each recipe includes twelve or more ounces of liquid which the heat source turns to steam. CanCooker's revolutionary one-piece "shouldered" design creates convection which circulates the steam for faster cooking. The circulating steam also helps keep food from sticking to the inside of the CanCooker which makes clean up remarkably easy! The food that comes out of CanCooker is fresh and very flavorful and it maintains its natural flavor better than other forms of cooking. This is because the steam does not leach away the flavors and nutrients. Everything comes out tender and tasty. Nothing comes out dry. Because CanCooker is so easy to use (load it, place it on the heat source and wait about an hour) you'll be able to play or socialize instead of cooking the meal. And, the food comes out piping hot and ready to eat. Cater to your crowd with CanCooker, the quick, convenient and healthy way to cook outdoors!”
CanCooker Inc • 925 W 6th ST • Fremont, NE 68025 • Toll Free: (877) 844-2772 • Phone: (402) 721-2665
seth@cancooker.com
WOODGAS CAMP STOVE This company has several different sizes of their product. The The WoodGas Camp Stove pictured on the right is of their LE Edition. It costs approximately $53.00.

“The new WoodGas Camping Stoves are a revolution in the outdoor cooking industry. The stove encompasses many traditional camp stove ideas and utilizes today's cutting edge engineering and technology to produce a clean, efficient heat without specialized fuels. The WoodGas Camping Stoves are unlike any other portable camping stoves on the market. The woodgas stove uses a small fan to draw in fresh air into the two stage combustion chamber, allowing for a cleaner, hotter and more efficient stove. Two AA batteries power the fan on one of two speed settings for easy temperature control. Whether your are backpacking, hiking, camping, making smores or tailgating at your favorite game, the WoodGas Camping Stoves are the all around convenient solution to your portable outdoor cooking needs. When we say "Pack the stove, not the fuel," literally we mean you do not need to take any fuel with you. No need for bulky propane canisters or messy charcoal bricks. The WoodGas Camping Stoves will burn just about any combustible material. Everything from grasses, sticks and twigs to branches and pine cones. The WoodGas Camping Stoves will burn just about anything.”
Woodgas-Stove • Toll Free: (800) 995-6631
VOLCANO COOKSTOVE This appears to be something with possibilities. A multi-purpose cookstove which can be equipt to burn propane, wood or charcoal as fuel. Very portable and for outside use, like camping.

“Great for Dutch Oven Cooking, Boiling, Steaming, Barbecuing, Wok Cooking, Pan Frying, and Grilling. The patented cook chamber is one of the most efficient of any stove. You can cook a meal with as few as 12 briquettes. Both the Volcano Original and the Volcano Collapsible can be used with three different fuels, propane, charcoal or wood. This sets it apart from almost all stoves like the rocket stove, for example. The Volcano Collapsible can also collapse to just 5", making it easy to store and transport. All Volcanoes come equipped with a top grill and a bottom grate for holding charcoal briquettes. Change from Charcoal to Wood in seconds. A method to cook, sterilize, and heat. This is key to proper sanitation and nutrition. The most versatile Multi-Purpose Cook Stove in the Great Outdoors. Easy installation and removal. Optional Propane Attachment comes complete with a burner/cradle, 4" nipple, male connector, hose, valve, regulator, and female quick connector.”
Volcano Grills • 1844 North Technology Drive • Springville, UT 84663 • Toll Free: (888) 320-2005 • Phone: (801) 420-2005 • info@volcanogrills.com
KELLY KETTLE Link goes to product at Amazon. I have never used one of these boilers before, never even owned one or seen one. They look quite efficient. They have good star ratings. This appliance is used to boil water for coffee or other hot drinks using small pieces of wood or similar material for fuel.

“Kelly Kettle USA - Volcano Kettle - Ultra Fast Boiling Kettle. Medium Aluminum Scout Kelly Kettle, perfect for Cooking, Hiking, Camping, Kayaking, Fishing, and Hunting. The Kelly Kettle is the Outdoor Enthusiasts best friend. Kelly Kettles are also ideal for Emergency Preparedness Kits and being prepared for any disaster. Not only is the Kelly Kettle the perfect camping kettle for Emergency Preparedness, but it is also the perfect camping kettle for Car Camping. Boy Scouts also love to use the Kelly Kettle on all their campouts. The Kelly Kettle comes is 3 sizes. The Kelly Kettle you are buying is the Kelly Kettle Aluminum Medium Scout, The Kelly Kettle Scout Medium holds 44 fl. oz. of water. This model is Stock Item 50003. This Kelly Kettle boils approximately 7 - 6 oz. Mugs of water at a time. The Kelly Kettle even works in stormy conditions bringing water to boil within a matter of minutes using whatever solid fuel is naturally occuring in the area - sticks, grass, pine cones, bark etc. No need to carry fuel. Ever! Users have described their Kelly Kettle as the 'Greatest Invention of all Time'.”
Kelly Kettle USA • 11035 Technology Place Suite 100 • San Diego, CA 92127 USA • Phone: (208) 359-3123
COLEMAN'S ALL-IN-ONE COOKING SYSTEM Link goes to product at Amazon. This is a very portable cooker from Coleman. You can probably use this cooker with the bulk propane tanks and hose shown below.

“You'll be hard pressed to find a more convenient cooker anywhere. Highly portable and easy to set up, this cooker is perfect for shore lunches or other duties around camp and portable living. The Coleman all in one cooking system is perfect for the campsite looking for a flexible cooking system. An all in one versatile, total portable cooking solution, anytime, anywhere. Versatile convenient and portable nesting cooking surfaces. All removable cooking surfaces dishwasher safe. Hinged dome-shaped porcelain-coated lid for cooking efficiency lid & cooking grate lock down for transport and storage. The 5000 btu burner is great for grilling, heating, and cooking on the skillet. Runs on one 16.4 oz propane cylinder (sold separatly) for four full hours. Easy clean-up with removable porcelain-coated, stamped steel grill grate helps make the camping experience fun and quick for one day outing as well as longer trips. Includes Stove Grill Grate Griddle Stock-Pot / Warmer and Carry Case.”
The Coleman Company Inc • 3600 North Hydraulic • Wichita, KS 67219 USA • Toll Free: (800) 835-3278 • Contact Form
SHIRL'S AWESOME EASY BURRITOS This Burrito Recipe has good reviews and seems simple enough to me.

Ingredients:
1 -2 lb lean ground beef
1 (15 ounce) can fat-free refried beans, with chilies
1 (12 ounce) jar chunky salsa (or one of your choice)
1 -2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, approx
salt and pepper
onion (optional)
2 (8 ounce) packages flour tortillas (8- or 10 pkg)
butter or margarine
sour cream, for topping

Cooking Directions:
1. Cook the beef in a large pot; drain well when done.
2. You can add the onions if you like, I don't always use them.
3. Stir in can of re-fried beans and approx 3/4 to half of the salsa (leave some for topping)
4. Add some cheddar cheese, I usually add approx 1 cup (leave some for topping)
5. Add salt and pepper to taste.
6. Let this mixture warm on the stove a few minutes just to melt the cheese.
7. Turn off.
8. Warm the shells a few at a time in the microwave on a plate with a slightly damp paper towel on top.
9. Place 2 ice cream scoop sizes of meat mixture in the middle of the shell, roll up and place seam side down in a lightly buttered 9x13 pan (you will need more than one pan)
10. Once you have rolled them all and placed in pans, brush lightly with butter or margarine.
11. Spread remaining salsa on top (I like to use lots and have some left over if anyone wants to add more).
12. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
13. Place in a warm oven 200-250F approx 10-15 minutes until heated through and cheese is melted.
14. Serve with extra salsa and sour cream.
15. This is a recipe that can be made for a small supper feeding 4-6 or can be made for 10 or more depending on how many shells you buy and the size of shells I buy large ones.
16. This is very filling so I don't add anything to the meal.
17. It is easy and inexpensive to make and not one person I have ever made it for did not LOVE it.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Servings: 4-6
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ZZSTOVE This stove has been around for a long time. I bought one when they first came out for sale years ago. They work well except i would recommend gathering up a pile of small pieces of wood before starting the fire. You have to constantly feed small pieces of wood into the furnace to keep the fire going. And it requires batteries to run the little fan motor thus supercharging the fire.

“Welcome to zzstove.com, home of ZZ Manufacturing and the SIERRA and SIERRA TITANIUM stoves. The SIERRA stove, (pictured right), is ideal for backpackers, distance bikers, back country horsemen and other campers looking for an extremely lightweight, dependable and powerful stove. The SIERRA is an excellent choice for Boy Scouts, providing a safe and simple way to learn the skills of campfire cooking. The SIERRA burns twigs, bark, pine cones and other woods readily available around a campsite, as well as charcoal and other solid fuels. The SIERRA incorporates an adjustable speed fan, creating a forced ventilation system that provides intense heat and efficient burning. The SIERRA weighs only 1 lb yet creates up to 18,000 BTU/hr, enough heat to boil a quart of water in four minutes. A single "AA" battery powers the fan for 6 hours. The optional "D" CELL POWER SUPPLY provides over 35 hours of cooking time.”
ZZ Manufacturing • 8971 Lentzville Rd • Athens, AL 35614 USA • Toll Free: (800) 594-9046 • Phone: (256) 729-8868 • contact@wisementrading.com
PARK STYLE GRILL Link goes to product at Amazon. For those of you who would like to set one of these heavy-duty park type grills up in your camp for your own personal use, the one pictured on the right looks like it would be a good choice for you. You have probably seen and possibly used one of these grills in a state or federal park. I know they are probably pretty heavy, but it might be worth a try to take one with you to the beach or wherever. They are usually installed on a steel post stuck in the ground, but a movable base and post is available for portable set-up.

“Guide Gear Heavy - duty Park - style Grills deliver picnic - style taste! BIG BUCKS OFF! We love cooking in the great outdoors. What we don't love is less-considerate outdoorsmen who could be better about "leaving no trace." That's why these new Guide Gear Park-style Grills are such a great idea! What you get is the classic picnic-style flavor only quality outdoor cooking can deliver. What you DON'T get is the nagging question of what the guy who got there before you must have been cooking in order to leave all that greasy, charred-black residue. All the quality, none of the questions: Constructed of heavy, 3/16" plate steel just like the ones at the park; 4-level adjustable grate; 50"h., 2 3/8" diam. mounting pole anchors into ground (concrete recommended); Perfect for backyards, cabins, hunting shacks, etc.; Two sizes available; Height: approximately 50" high, prior to installation; Put the thrill back into your grill! Order yours now! 15.3 x 15.6 x 8"h., 256-sq. in. grill surface area. Guide Gear Heavy-duty Park-style Grill.”
MARKSTAAR • PO Box 6807 • Scarborough, ME 04070 • Toll-Free: (888) 846-2693 • Phone: (785) 261-9531
COBB AMERICA This is a cool little cooking system that's been around for awhile. Looks to be a quality item, especially if you like to use charcoal briquettes for cooking.

“Welcome to the home of the Cobb Portable Grill and Cooking System. Weighing only 9 lbs., the fuel efficient Cobb Grill uses only 8 or 10 charcoal briquettes for three hours of incredible gourmet cooking. The Patented Cobb BBQ Cooking System is truly in a class of its own. Unlike a typical portable grill, the Cobb Grill can roast, bake, smoke and fry (even bake a pizza) while the safe cool-to-touch base makes it ideal for taking anywhere or place on ANY surface. No heat is ever transferred through the base. The secret is in in the innovative patented design that retains and circulates the heat just like a convection oven but without the fans. The cooking surface is designed in a way not to allow fats and juices to drip onto the charcoal. This means no smokey flare-ups or dangerous carcinogenic burned fat residue redeposited on the food. Don't let the small design fool you, the cobb grill can easily cook for a family of 4 to 6. The Cobb Grill reaches up to 450 degrees inside, while the base is completely cool outside. Whether your taste is for steak and chicken or fish and vegetables, the Cobb grill cooks complete meals to succulent perfection! Please explore our site further to learn more about the amazing Cobb Cooking System.”
Cobb America • 3840 West Hillsboro Blvd #154 • Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 • Toll Free: (800) 593-8244 • Phone: (954) 427-5202 • sales@cobbamerica.com • Contact Form
CAMP FIRE GRILL These folks like to invent superior portable grilling equipment. These grills appear to be quite heavy-duty. They have about four different models to choose from. Picture on the right is of the "Rebel" grill and is the smallest of The Perfect CampfireGrill™ products.

“The Perfect CampfireGrill™ / grills. Our growing line of high-quality, steel-constructed campfire grills all feature our unique one-inch raised edge that prevents food from rolling into the campfire. Each grill also comes with its own easy-to-clean nylon carrying case! The Perfect CampfireGrill™ products are a growing line of high-quality, steel-constructed outdoor grills that go over the open campfire. Their durability, ease of use and variety of sizes have made The Perfect CampfireGrill™ products a favorite of campers, hikers, bikers and adventure seekers. A main selling point of the products is a one-inch raised edge that prevents food from falling off into the fire and hence, the company's slogan: "OUR HOT DOGS NEVER FALL OFF!". 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you are not satisfied for any reason, send the barbecue grill back for a full refund.”
CampfireGrill LLC • Ortonville, Michigan • Phone: (248) 253-0300 • Contact Form
LODGE CAST IRON Link goes to product at Amazon. This site features Lodge Cast Iron cookware. On it you will find the lastest collection of cast iron cookware and recipes for use with your Lodge cookware.

“Today, Lodge Cast Iron remains a family owned, family operated business producing the most extensive selection of quality cast iron goods on the market. Lodge now offers an expanded line of cast iron cookware for America's kitchens—Dutch ovens, the largest selection of cast iron skillets on the market, deep fryers, country kettles and more. When cooking outdoors, Lodge Cast Iron goes too, with camp Dutch ovens, griddles, combo cookers and grills of unparalleled quality. Well into our second century in business, Lodge now imports two lines of enamel coated cast iron cookware from China. The Dutch ovens, casseroles and skillets are made to our strict standards and have earned positive reviews from Good Housekeeping and Fine Cooking magazines, test kitchens and our valued consumers. Not even the most expensive stainless and aluminum cookware can rival the even heating, heat retention, durability and value of Lodge Cast Iron. Its legendary cooking performance keeps it on the list of kitchen essentials for great chefs and home kitchens alike. For more than four generations Lodge has been making cast iron cookware. And, much of the cookware made generations ago is still in the kitchens of fourth generation cooks. That's why we say that when you choose Lodge Cast Iron Cookware, you've made a friend that will last more than a lifetime. The Lodge family appreciates your patronage and hopes that if this is your first piece of Lodge Cast Iron, it will be the first of many.”
Lodge Cast Iron • South Pittsburg, Tennessee USA • Phone: (423) 837-7181 • lodgemfginfo@gmail.com • Contact Form
WAGNERWARE I have owned this beautiful little 2 quart casserole cast iron pot w/Glass Lid, Item #1272 pictured on the right. They still sell it and it is worth the $36.75 they charge for it. Wagnerware is an old company and probably the number one Lodge Cast Iron cookware competitor i imagine. This cast iron casserole pot is probably big enough for one or two people at most - that is why i like it.

“These legendary craftsman are proud recipients of more Gold Medals and International Awards than any other cookware manufacturer in the world. Additionally, many books have been published about Wagner and Griswold which has the largest collectors following of any cookware, true testimony to Wagner's heritage of innovation, design and quality craftsmanship. The unparalleled Wagner advantage begins with yet another proprietary blend of metals developed just for cast iron cookware. Research with chefs and culinary experts to understand the most critical cooking factors has led to our current design. Precision crafted mold dimensions insure maximum heat transfer and retention. Ergonomically designed, patented metal handles provide easy lifting, ensure safe stability and ideal for broiler, stovetop or oven use. Machine polished interiors compliment a selection of griddles, fryers, and specialty pans with a smooth, slicker-quicker surface.”
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COLEMAN PROPANE STOVE Link goes to product at Amazon. This stove has been around for quite awhile. Pictured on the right is Model Number: 2000004120. It uses propane (LP) gas as fuel. I have owned and used these very efficient stoves. In my opinion this is the only way to go. I do not like stoves that use white gas or kerosene. They are a pain and require much more maintenance. It works well with any 1 gallon bulk propane cylinder like the one pictured below. Use hose shown below to connect between bulk tank and stove. Please note: Propane (LP) gas is highly explosive and produces fumes in an enclosed area that can kill you. Great to use outdoors, but not indoors in a small confined area like a small tent or even in your car or truck. Link is to product info at Amazon.

“The Coleman's Two-burner Propane Stove with InstaStart Technology is pretty much as easy as it gets and should happily satisfy most any portable-cooking needs. This Coleman two-burner stove has individual burner controls that go from simmer to a full boil for perfect outdoor cooking, while the PerfectFlow system of pressure-regulated propane provides consistent cooking performance (without flaring or flickering) by producing a steady fuel stream, even in cold weather, high altitudes, or when fuel is low. This Coleman stove is constructed of an aluminized-steel cooktop and removable, heavy-duty nickel-chrome grate so it resists rust and is incredibly easy to clean. With an output of 22,000 BTU in two high-performance burners you won't lack for cooking heat, and with the Windblock system you can shield the burners for maximum heat or fold the shields down into convenient side tables. Powered by a 16.4-ounce propane cylinder (not included). One 16.4-ounce propane cylinder (sold separately) will last up to 4.5 hours on low, and up to 1.1 hours with both burners on high. This stove lights easily with matchless electronic lighting. This Coleman two burner propane stove is dependable, durable, and easy to use.”
The Coleman Company Inc • 3600 North Hydraulic • Wichita, KS 67219 USA • Toll Free: (800) 835-3278 • Contact Form
MANCHESTER TANK - 1 GAL LP TANK Link goes to product at Amazon. This 5 LB vertical Catalog #10054 portable LP (propane) tank is extremely useful in my personal experience. It is rated to hold at least 1 gallon of liquid propane. It can be used to supply fuel to all the Coleman stoves and lanterns for hours on end. You could probably even mount it on a bicyle for fuel for your camp cooking equipment. Easily refillable at any LP dispensing station. Available at the Home Depot. Also, as much as i love these tanks because of their usefulness - remember they are deadly. It is not uncommon for propane tanks to occasionally leak fuel from their overfill valve. I had this happen to me once while transporting a 5 gal LP tank in my car during a hot day in San Bernardino California. Thankfully, i was able to pull over near an empty lot and unload the tank without incident. Propane is highly explosive. One tiny spark and poof! Best not to transport inside the cab of your vehicle.

• All cylinders conform with strict compliance to DOT specifications 4BA, 4BW and 4E.
• All Manchester cylinders are triple tested with dry pneumatic air.
• All Manchester cylinders are steel shot blasted prior to painting.
• All cylinders have powder coat paint for maximum rust protection.
• HANDLE-EZ collar design. The only collar with a built-in, formed handle with no sharp edges.
Manchester Tank • 1000 Corporate Centre Drive Suite 300 • Franklin, TN 37067 • Phone: (615) 370-6300 • Fax: (615) 370-6150 • sales@mantank.com
WORTHINGTON CYLINDERS - 1 GAL LP TANK Link goes to product at Amazon. This Model 4.24 holds at least 1 GAL of liquid propane. I think the shape of the tank is a little different than the Manchester tank especially on the bottom portion. This brand of tank is usually available at many propane supply companies around America. I list these small 1 gallon tanks here because they are wonderful replacements for those little green 16oz propane canisters available at most sporting goods stores and Walmart which are expensive and require frequent replacement.

• Engineered design for lightweight strength.
• Rugged, damage resistant all steel construction.
• Rust inhibiting Durabond powder coat paint.
• Interiors that are clean, dry and scale free.
• Comfortable hand-holds in the collar for easier lifting.
Worthington Cylinder Corporation • PO Box 391 • 200 Old Wilson Bridge Road • Columbus, Ohio USA 43085 • Toll Free: (866) 928-2657 • Phone: (614) 438-3013 • Fax: (614) 438-3083 • Cylinders@WorthingtonIndustries.com
PROPANE HOSE ASSEMBLY Link goes to product at Amazon. Coleman item Number: Model No. 2000005062 (5ft). This hose is used to connect between a portable propane appliance and a small refillable 1 gallon propane tank like the ones shown above. Amazon has an extremely good selection of LP hoses to use with the above LP tanks. Hose is 1/4"ID. Also called: High-Pressure Propane Hose & Adapter with Swivel 1"-20 Male Throwaway Cylinder Thread x Soft Nose Excess Flow P.O.L. w/ Handwheel - "Coleman's most popular hose; connects appliances that are designed for disposable cylinders to a 5-20 lb. Cylinder. Hand tighten swivel on both ends." Be sure to consider using items from Amazon.com because they have a number of portable products. Also, consider buying some spare o-rings for the P.O.L. end, easy to change.

“This High-Pressure hose is very important to your propane set-up. It allows you to save money and time by eliminating the frequent purchase and use of those small green propane canisters you can buy almost anywhere even at Walmart. But they are expensive and you are always having to remove and replace frequently. Using this hose allows a person to connect to a refillable tank and in my own experience they greatly lengthen the time between refills.”
The Coleman Company Inc • 3600 North Hydraulic • Wichita, KS 67219 USA • Toll Free: (800) 835-3278 • Contact Form
EXPANDED STEEL (METAL) Provided here is a link to a source for small pieces of expanded metal (in this case steel) which can be used to cover the top of a 55 gal steel drum or the washing machine tub listed below. This expanded metal piece is very helpful when building a fire in a metal receptical for reducing the amount of ash that goes up into the air and also provides a surface for placing things such as a metal cooking pan. But i think using these metal screens on a burn barrel makes them a lot safer. I fully realize the possibility of a person finding some of this material at their local scrap yard or hardware store.

“WORKABILITY - Expanded Metal is sheet metal that has been slit and expanded up to ten times its original width. The formation of the diamond-shaped pattern adds to the strength and rigidity of the sheet. This material offers savings in weight and metal, free passage of light and air, and a decorative or ornamental effect.”

Flattened - smooth & flat surface
Standard - raised surface, more rigid
Metals Depot • 4200 Revilo Road • Winchester, KY 40391 USA • Phone: (859) 745-2650 • Fax: (859) 745-0887
ENGELBRECHT CAMPFIRE GRILL This company actually makes and sells high quality large grilling units, some of them even mounted on trailers with four wheels. But i think this is their smallest unit and looks good for portable living.

“Ideal for Camping Trips or Small Backyard Cooking. Portable, quick to set up and built to last. This is the finest grill in this size and style. The 18" x 16-3/4" cooking grate has 1/4" solid stainless steel round rods for heat disbursement and durability and is large enough to feed up to six people. The cooking grate sits at a slight angle back allowing most of the drippings to cling to the grate and drip into the included stainless steel pan. This feature is especially nice if you decide to take this grill indoors to use in your wood fireplace. The grill stand folds and the handles unscrew to store and carry easily inside the included wood box. And like every grill we build, this will last generations.”
- Grill Dimensions (without handles): 18" x 18" x 15"
- Grill Grate Dimensions 18” x 16-3/4”
- Shipping Weight: 25 lbs
- Steel frame holds the cooking grate at three heights: 5", 9-3/4" and 14"
- 1/4" solid rod stainless steel cooking grate
- Stained hardwood handles with UV resistant clear coating with stainless steel handle rods
- Stainless steel hardware
- Portable, quick to set up and built to last a lifetime
- Solid stainless steel cooking rack and drip pan
- Comes in it's own wood crate for easy storage and transport
- Can be used in your home fireplace
Engelbrecht Grills & Cookers • 1432E 200 N Paxton, Illinois 60957 • Toll Free: (866) 879-3851 • info@grillsandcookers.com
CAMPFIRE TUB This item can be gotten for free or maybe a very low price at some appliance repair business. It is the inner tub from a washing machine. They are great for containment of a cooking and warming fire. Great to use camping at the beach or similar environment. The center post can be removed with some effort using a small hacksaw. You can place a piece of expanded metal (Steel) on top to use as a cooking surface for a cast iron pot or pan.

“These tubs do get quite messy after 6 to 10 times of use.”
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Quick Chicken À la King I really like Pillsbury Grands! biscuits. I especially like to use them for a sausage patty sandwich.

Ingredients:
1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® buttermilk biscuits
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 can (18 oz) Progresso® Vegetable Classics creamy mushroom soup
1 cup Green Giant® frozen sweet peas
1½ cups cubed cooked chicken

Cooking Directions:
Step 1: Make biscuits as directed on can.
Step 2: Meanwhile, in 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook bell pepper and onion in oil 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Step 3: Add soup, peas and chicken; cook until hot and bubbly. Serve over split biscuits.

Comment:
I would spread Real Butter on both halves of the split biscuit. Then pour the Chicken A la King onto the biscuit halves.
Betty Crocker
GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH These really very simple sandwiches so really do taste great. I make them occasionally, but i spread some mayonnaise on the inside of the bread and sometimes i add a couple of slices of dill pickle. Be sure to read the reviews listed on the allrecipes website, people will reveal all kinds of variations and additions to this basic recipe.

Ingredients:
4 slices white bread
3 tablespoons butter, divided
2 slices Cheddar Cheese

Cooking Directions:
Preheat skillet over medium heat. Generously butter one side of a slice of bread. Place bread butter-side-down onto skillet bottom and add 1 slice of cheese. Butter a second slice of bread on one side and place butter-side-up on top of sandwich. Grill until lightly browned and flip over; continue grilling until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining 2 slices of bread, butter and slice of cheese.
ALLRECIPES • 413 Pine Street Suite 500 • Seattle, WA 98101 • Phone: (206) 292-3990 • Fax: (206) 292-1793
SAUSAGE WITH ZUCCHINI AND TOMATOES This recipe is actually named "Sweet Italian Sausage With Zucchini And Tomatoes" and looks good to me. I am going to try and make it.

Ingredients:
6 links Whole Ranch® Sweet Italian sausage*
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil*
4 to 6 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh oregano, finely chopped (or 1 TBSP Dried Oregano)
1 pound zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3/4 pound mixed red and yellow cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper

Cooking Directions:
Prepare sausages according to package directions, either in a sauté pan or on the grill. While they are cooking, heat olive oil in a large heavy sauté pan over medium high heat. Add garlic and oregano, stir for a few seconds, then add zucchini and cook 3 to 5 minutes. When sausages are cooked, cut into large bite-sized pieces and add to pan along with tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Continue to sauté until tomatoes are just softened, about 1 minute more. Transfer to a large platter and serve.
Whole Foods Market • Austin, Texas • Phone: (512) 345-5003
THERMOS WHEAT This is a link to my hand written instructions on making Thermos Wheat which is something i used to do a lot.

In my experience making thermos wheat i found the best vacuum thermos to use which holds the heat best is one of those old fashioned glass vacuum bottles. Always preheat the bottle with boiling water before inserting ingredients. Always lay bottle on its side while cooking wheat berries. Pour out in the morning into a strainer or colander.

“Nothing — NOTHING — beats the thermal performance of a double-walled, glass-vacuum Dewar flask — the technical term for a Thermos bottle. It's glass — remember glass is brittle. You get the best thermal performance in return for taking care with handling. I had demonstrated to me once that the bottles are weak in the long direction. I had a thermos full of hot tea lying on the floor of my car, and I went over a hard bump, and the thermos bottle shattered. Now, I carry the bottle always upright, in a backpack. I for one am pleased that Thermos still makes these. One reviewer is correct — the weak link in this system is the plastic shell, and the gasket seal between the mouth of the glass bottle and the plastic shell. Since the plastic is flexible, too much pressure on the top can cause the gasket to distort resulting in leaks. Too little pressure, and it leaks. So it can take a little practice to get it right. Having had a number of these, I did encounter a couple where the gasket was misshapen, rendering the item useless for all but standing in the corner. This may have been the case with the negative reviewer. For me, thermal performance is king, and I put up with breaking two of these a year in order to have the pleasure the other 220 days or so out of a year, enjoying my tea exactly the way I like it, ALL DAY whenever I like it. For those for whom caring for glass in the real world is too much trouble, that's why steel containers are made. With about half the thermal performance of glass, they provide a lesser service for greater flexibility in handling. Likewise, the steel shell is less subject to deformation, and so is better able to make a seal that will handle all attitudes.”
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SHISH KEBAB COOKING Link goes to a product at Amazon. This is another idea for you to consider. Actually, there are many different versions of Shish Kabab or Kebab. I have purchased a ready-made Shish Kabab from the Safeway store and cooked it in my convection oven. It was very good and i would or will buy another one. I would think a person could cook these Shish Kebab's right over a campfire and marinate as they cook. Also, maybe using hot dog weiners for the meat part of a Shish Kabab might work.

Ingredients:
Teriyaki sauce (Any Store Brand)
One small sirloin end pork roast (about 1.3 pounds)
Fresh pineapple, cut into chunks
Red bell pepper, cut into chunks
Zucchini, washed, ends trimmed, cut into chunks
Green onions, cut into 3 to 4-inch pieces
Four metal skewers

Cooking Directions:
Using a large knife, carefully cut the pork roast into chunks about 2 x 2 inches in size. Put the chunks in a non-metal bowl and pour teriyaki sauce over top. Cover the pork and marinate in the refrigerator for an hour or two. (I didn't completely cover the pork with the teriyaki sauce, so I turned the pork pieces over about halfway through the marinating time.) Carefully thread the meat, pineapple, and vegetables onto the skewers while you're preheating the grill. When the grill is ready, place the kebabs on the rack. Cover and grill for about five minutes, then turn the kebabs over and grill for another five minutes or so or until the meat is done. Carefully remove the shish-kebabs to a platter. Serve over a bed of your favorite rice.
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HOBO PACKETS This is a method of cooking food using regular store bought aluminum foil. I will bet you that a person could cook these Hobo Packets inside a cast iron dutch oven or pot with a lid over a campfire.

“In my quest to give you a quick and easy dinner recipe each week, I am bringing you hobo packets! These are a traditional boy scout meal and with good reason. This recipe can also be modified to use chicken or even pork, but ground beef is my personal favorite due to it's taste (I'm just so used to hobo packets with ground beef!), its convenience, and it's low cost. This can even make a great Vegetarian meal simply by omitting meat and adding more veggies! Frugal and filling!”

Hobo Packets:
Ground Beef
Onion
Potatoes
Baby Carrots
Aluminum Foil
Dale's Sauce (optional)

Cooking Directions:
Make patties out of the ground beef. Peel and slice onion. Slice potatoes into chunks. Place each patty in the center of a large sheet of foil. Top with onion, potatoes, and carrots. Add 2 T of sauce, if using. Close packet and seal well. Bake in oven at 350 for 45 minutes to an hour, or until done.
Southern Plate • PO Box 2308 • Madison, AL 35758 • Contact Form
PEANUT BUTTER AND SWEET PICKLE SANDWICH This is a recipe listed on ABC Good Morning America home recipes from Linda Irby. I have heard about this recipe for many years but i have not tried it yet.

Ingredients:
2 slices white bread
2 tablespoons peanut butter, extra chunky (or whatever your preference)
3 or 4 Sweet Gherkin pickles, thinly-sliced lengthwise

Cooking Directions:
Spread peanut butter on one slice of bread, and top with slice Gherkins in a single layer. Top with remaining slice of bread and cut diagonally in half.

Recipe Summary:
Main Ingredients: bread, peanut butter, pickle
Course: Brunch, Lunch
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TOP RAMEN NOODLES Because of it's questionable nutritional value, Top Ramen is kind of controversial as use for food. But you can add some green peas and fried hamburger to it to jazz it up a bit or maybe add some other kind of meats and vegetables. Actually there are a lot of recipes and additional ingredients suggested by many people on the internet. Need to mention, but i think Top Ramen has a "Cult Following". One such site click here: Ramenlicious

“Top Ramen. The Original Instant Ramen Since 1970. The versatility of Top Ramen makes it a true family favorite. It's a soup, it's ramen noodles, and it's the best value you'll ever find in the grocery store. And with so many ways to enjoy Top Ramen, it's one meal that always stirs the appetite. Check out our recipe collection or submit your own recipe ideas. We just may include them for Top Ramen fans everywhere to enjoy.”

RAMEN BREAKFAST BURRITO

Looking for something dirt cheap, fast and hearty that will hold you through until lunch? Try this super easy Ramen Breakfast Burrito.

Ingredients:
2 cups water
1 pkg ramen noodles, any flavor you like
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup shredded cheese
hot sauce - (We use Frank's)
flour tortilla

Cooking Directions:
Bring water to a boil, add ramen. While ramen is cooking slowly pour in beaten egg, add seasoning packet (Cook for 3 minutes). Drain, reserving about 1 T. of water. Add cheese & hot sauce (to taste preference). Fill a warm flour tortilla, wrap and enjoy.

Recipe Summary:
This makes a fast, hearty breakfast on the go for 2 people. Read more: Budget101.com - - Breakfast Burritos | Ramen Noodle Recipes | Dirt Cheap Recipes.
Nissen Top Ramen
SPAM Link goes to a Spam product on Amazon. This is another one of those grocery items which has a huge cult like following. Many recipes associated with this product. I agree with those people who say that Spam tastes best when sliced very thin and fried in a skillet.

SPAM AND KRAFT MACARONI AND CHEESE
Recipe from cooks.com

Ingredients:
1 box (12 oz.) Kraft Velveeta Shells & Cheese
1 can (7 oz.) Spam

Cooking Directions:
Cook Shells & Cheese according to the directions on the box. Dice Spam and add to Shells & Cheese. Simmer 2-3 minutes.
Hormel Foods Corporation • 1 Hormel Place • Austin, Minnesota 55912 • Toll Free: (800) 523-4635
ONE EYED JACK BREAKFAST SANDWICH This is a recipe listed on ABC Good Morning America home recipes from Victoria McCracken. I have made a "One Eyed Jack" toast, but this looks better and includes a few extra ingredients.

Ingredients:
2 slices sourdough bread
1 egg
Pepper Jack cheese (slices)
Butter
Bacon

Cooking Directions:
In a skillet, fry a couple of slices of bacon until crispy. Set aside on paper towels to drain. Drain bacon fat from skillet. Cut a hole approximately 2 inches wide using a round cookie cutter (or knife) in the center of one piece of bread. Butter it on both sides and place in the skillet. Crack the egg into the hole of the bread. Flip the bread and brown again. Stack bacon slices and Pepper Jack cheese on top of the bread with the egg in it. Butter one side of your remaining slice of bread, and place on top of the egg, bacon, and cheese. Flip and toast until top slice of bread is golden brown.

Recipe Summary:
Main Ingredients: sourdough bread, pepper jack cheese, butter, bacon
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
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HENNESSY HAMMOCK People seem to like this hammock system a lot. It has a high star rating on Amazon. Seems like it would be a perfect portable sleeping bed. Click on the picture at the right to get more information from Amazon.com.

“Features: This breakthrough hammock/tent/chair/lounger combo is the latest in lightweight, compact, inexpensive shelter. New asymmetrical shape provides instant comfort over rocky, wet or sloping terrain and protection from sun, wind, rain, black flies, etc. Patented self-closing entrance through the bottom, which seals automatically. New comfortable shape to keep your back straight and level when resting on the diagonal. Includes Tree Hugger straps to prevent damage to tree bark. Weighs 2.5 pounds. Packaged size: 6" x 12". Patented "easy enter, easy exit" through the bottom. Patented "never-tip" center balance design: Eliminates instability by entering from the center instead of flipping over the side. Bug-proof, waterproof and windproof. Triangular mesh gear pocket, glove hooks & caribineer loops. Height Limit: up to 6'ft / up to 182.9cm. Weight limit: 250 lbs / 115kg.”
Hennessy Hammock
FIRE PIE TRAIL STORE This popular business has many categories of products conducive to the portable way of life. They appear to be the king of "Open Fire Cooking" because they sell a lot of products suitable for that kind of activity. Some of their items listed include: Pie Irons (A cooking system in itself!), Tent & Tarps, Cooking Gear, Grills & Stoves, Sleeping Gear, Campfire tools, Roasting forks, Campsite Gear, and More!

“The Fire Pie Trail Store is owned and operated by The Original Fire Pie Company, Mansfield, Ohio. Order fullfillment and customer satisfaction provided by Franks Marketing Group, Norwalk, Ohio. Cooking with pie irons is outdoor campfire fun at its essence. So simple to use, yet so delicious and versatile. Just take two slices of bread (buttered on the outsides), fill with jam, cheese, meat, etc. . . Place inside the cooking cavity and lock it closed. Hold it over your campfire for a few minutes on each side and you'll soon be enjoying a tasty toasted treat! We carry a variety of pie irons and aluminum sandwich cookers for campfire and fireplace cooking. Our rugged cast iron models are built to handle the punishment of even the largest fire, and carry a full five-year warranty. From a simple hobo pie or grilled cheese sandwich to chicken, chops & steaks, you're sure to find something here to make your next campfire meal as much fun to make as it is to eat!”
The Original Fire Pie Company • PO Box 5038 • Mansfield, OH 44901 • Toll Free: (800) 544-9815 • contact@firepies.com
CAMPIST Lots of neat items for the vagabond. The owner of this website seems to take some time off at around the end of the year and does not add much stuff until the beginning sometime of the next year. This website seems to have been in business for about three years now.

“Campist is an online magazine devoted to latest camping equipment, camping gear and gadgets.”

CATEGORIES:
- Backpacks
- Camp Showers
- Campfire Starters
- Camping Apparel
- Camping Gadgets
- Camping Pets
- Camping Tents
- Car Rooftop / Cargo Storage
- First Aid Kits
- Hammocks
- Inflatables
- Knives & Tools
- Portable Furniture
- Sleeping Bags
- SUV Tents
- Truck Tents
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DISPOSABLE TOOTHBRUSHES Disposable Toothbrushes shown in the picture at the right are about 18¢ each when purchased in a case of 144. In the past years i have had a lot of dental work on my teeth, with braces, and some oral surgery and many tooth pullings and cavities filled. I currently live in a technically homeless situation without running water that one would normally use for brushing your teeth. So i had to come up with some kind of system to brush my teeth without making a big mess. I have gone through too much pain & suffering, time & money in the past to just let my teeth & gums go to heck. I discovered "disposable toothbrushes" which saved the day. So here is my system for brushing my teeth in a situation where i have no running water, plus i must be discreet in brushing my teeth: From a plastic 1 gallon bottle i pour enough water to fill one of those 3 oz bathroom cups you can buy at Walmart. I have also ready and waiting an empty 12 or 16 oz styrofoam cup used as a spitoon for the rinse water. So here are the steps: Put paste on brush. Brush teeth for about 2 to 3 minutes. Spit into styrofoam cup as you brush. After completing brushing of teeth, rinse with water in the 3oz cup, spit into styrofoam cup. Throw toothbrush away. Set aside 3oz cup for later use or throw away. Throw out spit in styrofoam cup when convenient and save cup to dry. This is the procedure when you are living in a building without water or car and need to be discreet in how you dispose of waste water. You could probably use this method while living in a car or van. I personally like & use Dr. Fresh pre-pasted disposable toothbrushes available from Dentist.net at the link shown below.

• Wholesale Disposable 30 Tuft Toothbrushes
• Individually wrapped
• Unbreakable flat plastic handle
• Packed 24/bx and 6 boxes of 24 to a master case of 144
• Case Pack: 144 toothbrushes
• On this date 1-24-11: Price per case, $26.40
Dentist.net • Orange County, California • CustomerService@dentist.net
TEXSPORT PORTABLE FIRE RING Even though i have never used one of these portable fire rings, i bet they do increase the safety of a campfire. While i was living in North Idaho, my neighbor on the next lot started a small campfire without even using a rock fire ring and the fire from his campfire spread to the outlying brush. I happened to be nearby and eventually saw the flames as they were heading towards the trees on his property. Together, with all three of us working pulling water from the river and using my one shovel, myself - the man and his wife were able to put the fire out. Maybe if he had been using a fire ring plus scraped some dried grass away from the campfire, it would not have happened. They could have created a giant mess as there were other homes in the area. Close call.

• Texsport Portable Fire Ring:
• 23" Diameter
• Consists Of 6 - 9"X13-1/2" steel panels
• Panels easily and quickly assembled without the use of any tools
• Weighs Less Than 6 Pounds
Texsport • Toll Free: (800) 231-1402 • Phone: (713) 464-5551 • Fax: (713) 468-1535 • info@texsport.com
GCI OUTDOOR PICO ARMCHAIR I purchased one of these to carry on my bicycles for use at the beach. They really do fold down to a small size and seem to be well made. I carry it mostly on my Xtra-cycle Bicycle. It is kinda of heavy though.

“In GCI Outdoor terms, "pico" (pronounced pee-koe) means "small". With the PICO Telescoping System, the PICO Arm Chair folds down to 1/16th of its size - about the size of a laptop case - which means it can easily be stuffed into a hatchback or trunk. Those who choose to carry the PICO Arm chair over the shoulder will enjoy the stylish, self-contained carry bag, padded shoulder strap pad and lightweight 9 lbs. After quick assembly, the carry bag doubles as the Chair Back Storage Caddy, with ample space for magazines, books, a sweater, a beverage, sunglasses and more. In addition to the Chair Back Storage Caddy, the PICO Arm Chair includes a mesh side storage pocket, a media pocket and a mesh side beverage holder. Lightweight yet sturdy powder-coated aluminum and steel support up to 250 lbs. Stay cool and comfortable with 600 denier polyester and breathable nylon mesh seat and seat back. Measures 17" x 22" x 34" when open and 20" x 3.75" x 12" when folded. Ideal for camping, RVing, fishing, and watching sports. Scratch-free nylon-coated feet also makes the PICO Arm Chair an affordable option for use indoors as extra, hide-away seating or dorm/apartment living.”
GCI Outdoor Inc • 66 Killingworth Road • Higganum, CT 06441 • Hartford, CT • Phone: (860) 345-9595
CABELAS Even though you may not have very much money to spend - Cabelas still has items useful to the vagabond at a very reasonable prices and their shipping and handling fees are low also. This famous old business supplies a lot of cool items for outdoor living and camping. For those of you who like to start small businesses and sell things, take a look at the story behind this business.

“Few, if any, businesses today survive the kitchen-table dreams of their founders, especially in the outdoor industry where businesses come and go with the changing seasons. Yet, the leader in the outdoor equipment business has done just that - survived, grown and prospered from simple beginnings to become the largest mail-order, retail and Internet outdoor outfitter in the world. Cabela's, the World's Foremost Outfitter of hunting, fishing and outdoor gear, was born somewhat inadvertently in 1961 when Dick Cabela came up with a plan to sell fishing flies he purchased while at a furniture show in Chicago. Upon returning home to Chappell, Nebraska, Dick ran a classified ad in the Casper, Wyoming, newspaper reading: "12 hand-tied flies for $1." It generated one response. Undaunted, Dick formulated a new plan, rewriting the ad to read "FREE Introductory offer! 5 hand tied Flies. . . 25c Postage. . . Handling" and placing it in national outdoor magazines. It didn't take long for the orders to begin arriving from sportsmen and women around the country. In typical direct-mail style, each order was mailed out with a mimeographed catalog of outdoor items Dick and his wife, Mary, added to their product line. In the beginning, Dick and Mary ran the business from the kitchen table of their home in Chappell. By 1964, continued success and growth demanded a bigger and better location. The operation was moved from their kitchen table to the basement of Dick and Jim's father's furniture store and then on to various buildings in Chappell. In 1969, Cabela's was operating in a 50,000 square-foot vacant John Deere building in neighboring downtown Sidney, Nebraska. Initially, Dick and Mary were able to handle the growing business with the help of temporary typists hired for mail, label and catalog preparation. However, by the fall of 1962, they realized the demands of their new venture needed full-time attention. Dick urged his younger brother Jim to join the new company, which he did in 1963. Neither Dick, Mary nor Jim took any salary from the company in those early years. Instead, they invested in more mailings, new equipment and bigger facilities. Today, Cabela's main world headquarters building along Interstate 80 in Sidney encompasses more than 250,000 square feet.”
Cabelas • 115 Cabela Drive • Sidney, NE 69162 USA • Phone: (308) 254-7889
OFF-GRID This website is a fair resource for those of you trying to locate items useful for your lifestyle of living off the grid portable style; i.e. not connected to electricity or running water. This site seems mostly oriented for the cabin liver but i think you can find things here suitable for portable living such as solar items and water filters.

“Off-Grid reports on the people, technologies, events and influences throughout the global off-grid community. The Landbuddy section helps you find others to go off-grid with and the free classifieds are full of ads for off the grid real estate. The Off-Grid101 section is packed with basic information from the right kind of solar cooker to how to gather rainwater. With daily news stories and a busy forum, off-grid.net is an indispensible part of daily routine for many off-gridders. The brainchild of author and campaigner Nick Rosen, the site now has 75,000 visitors a month, mainly from the US and UK, and continues to expand. Off-Grid.net is an eclectic mix of practical advice, news from the on-grid world and issues rarely covered by the mainstream media. It promotes the many enterprises that are working for a sustainable future. It campaigns on issues affecting people who live or work off-grid, including zoning/planning permission where we are calling for changes to allow people to receive special permission to set up off-grid homes in places which do not currently have residential permission. We want to see large-scale off-grid developments in towns and in the countryside, so that the hundreds of thousands who would like to live this way are free to do so.”
Vivum Intelligent Media Ltd • 17 Scawfell Street • London E2 8NG • nick@off-grid.net • US office Toll Free: (877) 706-7423 • UK +44 207 729 2749
SIMPLY DIFFERENTLY Lots of good info about temporary portable dwellings from this man based in Switzerland. He likes to design portable structures and uses his website to document his ideas. Very cool ideed.

“My name is René K. MÜller, I have been pondering on making temporary buildings for quite a while and finally started to do my own shelters, in particular tipi and yurt, which this website features. I try to document and share all information openly in order to inspire others, like you, to do alike things. I do believe by redoing things, like re-inventing the wheel if you want, new approaches are considered. It isn't really that all things are set for all time, no, sometimes we require to redo things we have become custom so much, like in case of housing, some things can be done better. What started as personal web-site, formerly known as "Housing, Dwelling & Shelters" (no longer reachable). I moved to SimplyDifferently.org finally, also a site I started which first dealt just to provide an overview on living in temporary shelters, but now also contains all my notes, online calculators - one place or web-site to find anything I gathered on temporary buildings the past years. Some of my notes are first in handwritten form, but I personally rather prefere to make it interactively, searchable and therefore transcribe it in electronic form, and create related illustrations and those end up in on this website, kind of my personal public notebook you are exploring on this website. Here in Switzerland, where I currently reside, the land is pricey and so is building houses; without mortgage from a bank almost nothing goes, and this isn't what I have in mind - additionally, planning and building houses are heavily (over)regulated too. Temporary buildings on the other hand aren't regulated here, and this means one can build and put up as I like as long I can take it down and is thereby considered temporary; and that circumstance really made me finally go ahead and do my own projects on temporary buildings.”
René MÜller • spiritdude@gmail.com

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