Homeless Travel

Being homeless is being on the go. Whether living in a shelter, a tent city, or camping. You don't have anywhere to be, so you have to keep moving. This means carrying a lot of stuff and you need a bag for that.

But, what kind of backpack? Do you want to pretend you have a sensible reason to be carrying camping gear in an urban setting? I mean, other than the fact that you are homeless? Or, maybe you don't care. I know some homeless take pride in their condition, some see themselves as martyrs, others as adventurers, and advertising their status is a point of pride.

Personally, I see being homeless as painful and humiliating, and I would as soon other people didn't know. When directly confronted about it, I am honest, but I do what I can to avoid those situations. This means hygiene, clothing, and carrying a sensible bag.  Sometimes, the homeless in the tent city I live in, think I am a volunteer - that makes me feel good. But I am very careful to not be in denial about my situation. My life is broken and I won't fix it by pretending 'everything is fine'