RE: 4x4 Advantage While Living in a Truck
I know it has nothing to do with your post, but that beard is rad! How long did it take to grow that long?
Now, living in your truck in the freaking desert, that sounds both terrifying and delightful to me, I don't know if I would have the balls for that, but seeing stories like yours do offer me a healthy slap on the face to remind me to get out of my comfort zone and push through my own limitations (but who knows, maybe is just your beard that's having a hypnotic influence on me 😉)
By the way, a random and unasked recommendation, that occurred to me as I wonder how you pack enough food to sustain yourself in the desert! Have you heard of Sampa? It's a wonderful Tibetan food, basically balls of grounded seeds and honey that last 5 years, it's easy to do, tastes great and provide plenty of energy!
Anyways, I just wanted to share that in case you need to find creative ways to stay nourished. I wrote a post with the recipe a few days ago, or I'm sure you'll find more info looking online.
Thanks for the inspiration mate! Please take care and may your 4x4 be always with you (and in optimal conditions)
Thanks for the beard props! I can't even remember now how long it's been growing... probably almost two years.
I think about how this lifestyle would have blown my mind 5 years ago, but nowadays it just feels so natural that it's hard to remember why I was worried about it. I had a pretty long transition time into this simpler life though.
I'm planning to make some videos about what I eat out on the road very soon. In summary, I eat a lot of ghee, coconut oil, eggs and rice. I pick up vegetables like romaine or celery whenever I move locations.
Sampa sounds fascinating! I'll check out your article.