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Toyota motorhome with airbrushed landscape mural
found on the roadside in Natomas
Sacramento, California
Covering the wheels like that is smart cover for a stealth camper who wants to fit in on the curb of a secure neighborhood street and not be banished to the stretches of road where the city tolerates RV-lifers congregating.
14-wheel RV, not totally unlike anything I've ever seen, but certainly this goes waaay beyond anything like it that I've seen.
Found in the back of the Haggen supermarket parking lot. Bunking down for the night, I assume.
I have dreamed of owning a GMC Motorhome, and I've followed this one for years, from when it had been parked on the residential frontage road along Watt Ave just north of and across the street from Lou's Burgers. It looked like it got occasional recreational use back then. But then it started moving around between areas where stealth campers would often park along Roseville Road, Walmart, Arcade Creek, and the low-density road grid between North Highlands and Rio Linda. It began to deteriorate. I hadn't seen it since moving north last year, but on this visit, I've found it further deteriorated. Still lacking that side glass and now tilting back over its rear axles.
I bet this was his dream motorhome at one time, too. Now on a day that was forecast for 111°F and an AQI score well into the unhealthy range, it must be more like Langston Hughes' dream deferred, drying in the sun.
I dropped the pin on the map and it's saying Lacey, but this is in Olympia. Ensign road is crammed on one side with a quarter mile of RVs from Martin Road toward the hospital. This is the main street for the most deeply entrenched RV encampment in the area since the boulevard along Capitol Lake was rousted out last year.
Entrenched RV encampments now a feature of every city present some even harder challenges; some people living in RVs can be among the hardest to reach in terms of accepting services. A lot of crass homeless-hating people often say of people on the streets "tHeY cHoOsE tO LiVe tHiS wAy!", which overall is a gross overgeneralization, but not as much with the RV population which includes a lot of people whose journey began with optimism and craving the independence of RV living, and for whom it was a healthy lifestyle until perhaps their health took a turn for the worse, and/or the money to maintain the RV ran out, and now the vessel of their nomadic retirement dream is now becoming a decrepit hulk that can't move under its own power. Some people here may not actually think they're homeless.
Just like how most Americans are one banana-peel-slip away from housing insecurity, there are people you can meet in online "stealth camping" communities living high-functioning lives with careers and socking away money for eventual home-owning or entrepreneurial dreams or rapidly paying down mountains of student debt with the money they'd otherwise be spending on rent, and those people are likely one slip away from this. I have seen a solar-paneled Mercedes-Benz Sprinter nestled amongst dilapidated class C's and showing signs of ruin before.
The most frequent kind of comment I get when I post an old RV like this invokes Cousin Eddie in Christmas Vacation (or Walt and Jesse of Breaking Bad getting ready to cook up a new meth batch in the desert), and I always hate it. When I see a whole curb chock-a-block with decaying RVs, I do hope that while viable solutions to homelessness primarily addressing its root causes in the housing affordability crisis are being developed, the city is at least providing porta-potties and that everyone is using them. The gutter drains here carry water straight into a salmon spawning creek a short distance from where it empties into the Puget Sound. Fortunately, there is a beaver-influenced wetland, though, which can filter much of the effluent out. (It's interesting, however, that so many homeless-haters suddenly sound like dyed-in-the-wool environmentalists when it comes the ecological effects of homeless encampments, and then a moment later parrot conspiracy-media's dismissal of any future wherein fossil fuel reliance is diminished.)
This was a mid-1980s Heritage 2000 motorhome before it went up in flames near the Plantation RV and Trailer Park on Stockton Blvd in South Sac
found on the street
in Oakland, California
The maker of this RV was Cabana of Forest Grove, Oregon, circa 1972-1974.
I got to Pine Island really late, and hadn't done any good research on where good stealth camping sites might be found. Seeing no good options, I settled for a baseball diamond that was kind of secluded and wasn't too close to any major roads. I slept hard.
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The Flite is our most lightweight tree tent. This two-person tree tent is the perfect size for hiking and adventuring deep into the wilderness.
The Flite comes with only one ratchet to save on weight, and because of its handy size can be set up between most tree configurations - even in dense forest. We have worked hard to make the Flite the lightest two-person suspended camping solution you will find on the market. Go forth and experience a whole new level of freedom for your next camping adventure.
It features a full insect mesh top with 2 doors and a removable rain fly for unbeatable views. This rain fly can be pegged outwards to the ground, creating a covered porch area to become a multi-story camping base. The rain fly flaps can also be folded underneath the tent and hooked to each other, creating a second windbreak and a thermal buffer.
Due to the Flite's minimal size, the Flite is suitable for persons below 6'1"/184cm or 220lbs/100kg. Do look at our Connect Tree Tent if you are a larger individual.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Set up time: 10 minutes
Seasons: 4
Size: 2.5 x 2.5 x 3m / 8 x 8 x 12ft
Pack down size: 40 x 15 x 15cm / 18 x 6 x 6in
Floor area: 3.75m² / 40ft²
Dry porch area on ground level: 5m²/ 50ft²
Doors: 2
Interior height - unloaded: 80cm / 2.5ft
Weight: approximately 3.5kg / 7.4lbs
Poles: x1 8.5mm diameter anodised aluminium alloy
Roof: Tear resistant insect mesh
Flysheet: 70D PU coated waterproof polyester, 3000HH in a choice of colours
Floor fabric: Light grey 40D polyester, reinforced with 12m of 25mm webbing
Ratchets and straps: 25mm polyester webbing straps
Fire rating: Fire resistance meets USA CPAI-84
Maximum capacity: 2 adults and their gear
Maximum load: 220kg / 485lbs
Why Tentsile?
Because the World is not flat...
Tentsile combines the comfort and versatility of a hammock with the security and multi-person-occupancy of a tent. Our range of suspended shelters are unimpeded by wet, rocky or uneven ground conditions and will literally take your camping experience to a new level!
What is Tentsile?
At Tentsile, we create some of the world's most versatile tents. All our tree tents are made to be suspended over the ground, but in dry conditions can also be pitched on the ground like a conventional tent.
Whether you are looking for an all-terrain camping solution, a safari safe house, a mountain or beach retreat, or a portable treehouse that avoids all planning restrictions, with the Tentsile tree tent the sky really is the only limit.
What are the benefits?
The unique design provides comfortable and spacious accommodation in any environment. The Tentsile Stingray and Connect tree tents both come with a fully enclosed insect mesh roof (with opening doors) and removable rainfly sheets so you can enjoy the stars on a clear night! As our tents are designed to be suspended in tension, the tents are unaffected by topography or water, and they also provide increased separation from bugs, snakes and other, larger predators.
How's it made?
The elegant structure comprises an adjustable frame of 2.5 tonne webbing straps, a micro insect mesh roof, and a UV resistant, PU-coated and waterproof polyester fabric fly. The webbing frame is held in tension at each of the three anchor points by being ratcheted tight while internal floor straps divide the space into individual hammocks.
How can you use it?
All Tentsile tree tents provide shelter with no ecological footprint or environmental impact. We recommend that the tent is set up no higher than 1.2m/4 feet off the ground for ease of access and to minimise risk of injury. The Tentsile tree tents come with all the elements needed for instant set-up including an instruction manual.
Tentsile tree tents are adaptable for uses such as:
Camping,Expedition, Outdoor activities, Wildlife filming,
Scientific research, Festivals, Safari, Eco retreats, Humanitarian disaster relief, Conservation and more!
#Camping #Tentsile #Outdoors #TreeTent #Treehouse #Hiking #Amazing #Freedom #StealthCamping #Fun #Hammocks #Travel #Adventure #leavenotrace
Get 10% discount on EVERY purchase using the coupon code : BeFree
See More At : www.tentsile.com
+ Every 50th customers who buy a tent using this code (BeFree) will receive a free Tentsile Trillium Hammock of their choice!
The Flite is our most lightweight tree tent. This two-person tree tent is the perfect size for hiking and adventuring deep into the wilderness.
The Flite comes with only one ratchet to save on weight, and because of its handy size can be set up between most tree configurations - even in dense forest. We have worked hard to make the Flite the lightest two-person suspended camping solution you will find on the market. Go forth and experience a whole new level of freedom for your next camping adventure.
It features a full insect mesh top with 2 doors and a removable rain fly for unbeatable views. This rain fly can be pegged outwards to the ground, creating a covered porch area to become a multi-story camping base. The rain fly flaps can also be folded underneath the tent and hooked to each other, creating a second windbreak and a thermal buffer.
Due to the Flite's minimal size, the Flite is suitable for persons below 6'1"/184cm or 220lbs/100kg. Do look at our Connect Tree Tent if you are a larger individual.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Set up time: 10 minutes
Seasons: 4
Size: 2.5 x 2.5 x 3m / 8 x 8 x 12ft
Pack down size: 40 x 15 x 15cm / 18 x 6 x 6in
Floor area: 3.75m² / 40ft²
Dry porch area on ground level: 5m²/ 50ft²
Doors: 2
Interior height - unloaded: 80cm / 2.5ft
Weight: approximately 3.5kg / 7.4lbs
Poles: x1 8.5mm diameter anodised aluminium alloy
Roof: Tear resistant insect mesh
Flysheet: 70D PU coated waterproof polyester, 3000HH in a choice of colours
Floor fabric: Light grey 40D polyester, reinforced with 12m of 25mm webbing
Ratchets and straps: 25mm polyester webbing straps
Fire rating: Fire resistance meets USA CPAI-84
Maximum capacity: 2 adults and their gear
Maximum load: 220kg / 485lbs
Why Tentsile?
Because the World is not flat...
Tentsile combines the comfort and versatility of a hammock with the security and multi-person-occupancy of a tent. Our range of suspended shelters are unimpeded by wet, rocky or uneven ground conditions and will literally take your camping experience to a new level!
What is Tentsile?
At Tentsile, we create some of the world's most versatile tents. All our tree tents are made to be suspended over the ground, but in dry conditions can also be pitched on the ground like a conventional tent.
Whether you are looking for an all-terrain camping solution, a safari safe house, a mountain or beach retreat, or a portable treehouse that avoids all planning restrictions, with the Tentsile tree tent the sky really is the only limit.
What are the benefits?
The unique design provides comfortable and spacious accommodation in any environment. The Tentsile Stingray and Connect tree tents both come with a fully enclosed insect mesh roof (with opening doors) and removable rainfly sheets so you can enjoy the stars on a clear night! As our tents are designed to be suspended in tension, the tents are unaffected by topography or water, and they also provide increased separation from bugs, snakes and other, larger predators.
How's it made?
The elegant structure comprises an adjustable frame of 2.5 tonne webbing straps, a micro insect mesh roof, and a UV resistant, PU-coated and waterproof polyester fabric fly. The webbing frame is held in tension at each of the three anchor points by being ratcheted tight while internal floor straps divide the space into individual hammocks.
How can you use it?
All Tentsile tree tents provide shelter with no ecological footprint or environmental impact. We recommend that the tent is set up no higher than 1.2m/4 feet off the ground for ease of access and to minimise risk of injury. The Tentsile tree tents come with all the elements needed for instant set-up including an instruction manual.
Tentsile tree tents are adaptable for uses such as:
Camping, Expedition, Outdoor activities, Wildlife filming,
Scientific research, Festivals, Safari, Eco retreats, Humanitarian disaster relief, Conservation and more!
#Camping #Tentsile #Outdoors #TreeTent #Treehouse #Hiking #Amazing #Freedom #StealthCamping #Fun #Hammocks #Travel #Adventure #leavenotrace #Nature #Slackline #backpacking #woods #wilderness
#lifeofabackpacker #travelgram #explore #backcountry #familyfun
I think this is a 29-foot King's Highway Granada model.
These were only a notch or two below the absolute top-of-the-line in the late 1970s with standard A/C, central vacuum, and microwave oven. Maybe not the Cadillac of motor homes, but at least a very nicely equipped Oldsmobile or Buick.
Nearly 40 years later, this is somebody's roving home.
Midas RV
parked at the site of the recently demolished Orange Villa
formerly the Chicken Villa
the legendary jazz club on Stockton Blvd south of Florin Road in Sacramento
Get 10% discount on EVERY purchase using the coupon code : BeFree
See More At : www.tentsile.com
+ Every 50th customers who buy a tent using this code (BeFree) will receive a free Tentsile Trillium Hammock of their choice!
Why Tentsile?
Because the World is not flat...
Tentsile combines the comfort and versatility of a hammock with the security and multi-person-occupancy of a tent. Our range of suspended shelters are unimpeded by wet, rocky or uneven ground conditions and will literally take your camping experience to a new level!
What is Tentsile?
At Tentsile, we create some of the world's most versatile tents. All our tree tents are made to be suspended over the ground, but in dry conditions can also be pitched on the ground like a conventional tent.
Whether you are looking for an all-terrain camping solution, a safari safe house, a mountain or beach retreat, or a portable treehouse that avoids all planning restrictions, with the Tentsile tree tent the sky really is the only limit.
What are the benefits?
The unique design provides comfortable and spacious accommodation in any environment. The Tentsile Stingray and Connect tree tents both come with a fully enclosed insect mesh roof (with opening doors) and removable rainfly sheets so you can enjoy the stars on a clear night! As our tents are designed to be suspended in tension, the tents are unaffected by topography or water, and they also provide increased separation from bugs, snakes and other, larger predators.
How's it made?
The elegant structure comprises an adjustable frame of 2.5 tonne webbing straps, a micro insect mesh roof, and a UV resistant, PU-coated and waterproof polyester fabric fly. The webbing frame is held in tension at each of the three anchor points by being ratcheted tight while internal floor straps divide the space into individual hammocks.
How can you use it?
All Tentsile tree tents provide shelter with no ecological footprint or environmental impact. We recommend that the tent is set up no higher than 1.2m/4 feet off the ground for ease of access and to minimise risk of injury. The Tentsile tree tents come with all the elements needed for instant set-up including an instruction manual.
Tentsile tree tents are adaptable for uses such as:
Camping,Expedition, Outdoor activities, Wildlife filming,
Scientific research, Festivals, Safari, Eco retreats, Humanitarian disaster relief, Conservation and more!
#Camping #Tentsile #Outdoors #TreeTent #Treehouse #Hiking #Amazing #Freedom #StealthCamping #Fun #Hammocks #Travel #Adventure #Leavenotrace #Nature
Barth was a maker of custom-built upscale motorhomes from the early 70s til the late 80s. This 70s model has been stealth camping in North Highlands and advertised as FOR SALE, but Boksr had different plans for it.
The new super twinkie (seat bag) is from Epic Designs Alaska (as is the red gas tank bag).
The main frame bag is custom sewn by my moms. Thanks mom! :)
This whole thing has inspired me to work on my sewing skills. I intend to attempt to sew my own handlebar bag to complete the setup. Sketches posted here to flickr.
Also thanks to my brother Joe and Eric from Epic Designs who's own frame bag designs inspired me.
This bag was also designed to fit on my Salsa Campeon. More pics to come soon.
BTW, the rear rack will come off soon. Just haven't had a chance to remove it. The front may stay on for my oversized winter bivy roll or untill I design and sew a handlebar bag capable of handling it.
didn't sleep here, would have frozen my toes off, merely showing a local some of my gear and making some coffee
Living in a Ford Mustang next to some of Sacramento's newest and most hyped and desirable urban dwellings.
I've gotten a little stove obsessed since we had a cold snap and some frost a few weeks back. It's time to get in winter touring mode.
First, up on the left I was trying out Esbit tablets with an improvised windscreen and stand. My initial impressions were while they burned long and are compact they're not very hot.
It took me three Esbit tablets just to boil down some cinnamon apples.
On a side note apples are another of my favorite fall touring foods right next to Apple cider. Notice the theme. Lower Michigan is a haven for apple orchards. :)
Next up, my Heineken can pot.
On the near right is my Heineken can pot, complete with lid and fiberglass wicking which allows it to easily be picked up with bare hands even when boiling hot. The wick also insulates the pot from cooling winds.
I liked everything about it except the fact that small bottom pots take considerably longer to heat. :(
Finally in the background is the wood gas stove made out of a large Fosters beer can and a bean can.
I absolutely love the efficiency and heat wood gas produces though I don't intend to every use it for cooking. (too sooty)
Since it will burn all night on just a few branches it has allowed me to become a conisour of exotic woods instead of just grabbing any old wood I can find. Hickory, Pine, apple, pear... I'm just beginning to find out which woods burn best and give off the best aromas.
I'd been planning on building a woodgas for a while but it was Ryan Jordan of backpackinglight.com that finally inspired me to make the leap.
Will likely continue to experiment with esbit tablets to suplement my alcohol stove.
My current favorite stove far and away is the side jet alcohol stove made out of a thick wall, bottle shaped alumium can. For more google Mini Bull Designs. That guy rocks.
I also got a chance to try out a "super cat" alcohol stove. (made out of a cat food can). It's produces a fair amount of heat, but not anywhere near as much or nor as efficiently as the side jet alcool stove.
I intend to contine to experiment with caldera (cone shaped) wind screens to increase the efficiency of my stoves.
I'm hoping I can come up with a setup that will work extremely efficiently wit a narrow can like te Hienken can pot or a Titanium Snowpeak 700 type model.
Am also planning on making a forced air stove inspired by the "Brush Buddy". I think I'd like something a little bit larger then the Fosters can woodgas stove that requires a little less maintence (not that the Fosters wood gas stove is a huge hassle) and radiates a little more heat for winter touring.
I'm hoping I can come up with something that either rolls up like my current alumium flashing windscreens or brakes down flat yet when setup is bigger and more open then the Fosters can stove. I think I can achieve nice hot and long burns with limited fuel by adding in a computer fan powered by a AA or 9-volt battery to keep it consistently hot and free of smoke. The idea is enspired by the wood gas stoves and the "Bush Buddy" or "zip stove".