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Living Without a Car
Nov. 15th, 2023 12:43 pmAs someone who has never owned a car, I have a few thoughts for people who are either considering this as a lifestyle choice or have been forced into it. Firstly, I cannot stress how important good clothing is if you don't have a car. But you will also want food, water, and navigation info. Here's a more detailed breakdown of some things you will almost certainly want and need:
1. Umbrella -- this is not the end all be all of water avoidance but it can be very, very important for it. Have one on you at all times when travelling. All times.
2. Waterproof boots -- not water resistant. Waterproof. I cannot emphasize enough that if you get caught walking or cycling for long enough in a bad enough rainstorm, your socks are still going to get soaked. Sorry. But you can and should be trying to prevent this as much as possible.
3. Waterproof rain jacket and rain pants. Absolutely essential if you are doing any serious cycling in the rain, still very important even if you are just walking a lot in the rain. Do not ever depend on the umbrella alone--sometimes wind can render umbrellas unusable.
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1. Umbrella -- this is not the end all be all of water avoidance but it can be very, very important for it. Have one on you at all times when travelling. All times.
2. Waterproof boots -- not water resistant. Waterproof. I cannot emphasize enough that if you get caught walking or cycling for long enough in a bad enough rainstorm, your socks are still going to get soaked. Sorry. But you can and should be trying to prevent this as much as possible.
3. Waterproof rain jacket and rain pants. Absolutely essential if you are doing any serious cycling in the rain, still very important even if you are just walking a lot in the rain. Do not ever depend on the umbrella alone--sometimes wind can render umbrellas unusable.
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