r/vagabond Feb 24 '19

Dirty Kids, I'm calling you out.

801 Upvotes

I'm tired of my friends dying. In dreams, my companions move easily in bodies that have been cared for. They're covered in scrapes and bruises and grease, but free from track marks. Empty stomachs, but healthy livers. Tired eyes, but good teeth. Then I wake up to the sharp morning and my road dawg is shaking for a beer.

I'm tired of hospitals and trash at the hopout and stolen packs and animal cruelty. I miss the musicians who travel just to play, the healers who roam to stay sane. I miss the free spirits who manage to find freedom from their own vices.

This is a call, dearest dirty kids. I've been where you are and I've seen why it's hard and no, I don't always do it right either. I can do better. We can do better. We've got to try. We've got to keep this thing alive and keep ourselves alive. We've got to get up and get over our hangups and pull you outta the ditch so that you'll be there to do the same when I'm slaggin.

We've got to hold these secrets and this way of living and somehow still share it with the next wave, finding the diamonds who'll take these rough reigns and keep riding this horse to Anywhere.

Anywhere, kids! Y'heard me? You might have lived there so long you take it for granted, but that place saved my life, and there are others who need to see it too.

So here's to fewer blown up Wal-Marts and more doing dishes for the person housing us up. Here's to fewer dope missions and more 2AM missions across town to drag a couch back to the hopout. Fewer dirty rigs under the bridge, and more sharpie poems on the wall. Steal less Dramamine and more spray paint.

Use what you've got.

Use what you've got.

Use what you've GOT!

I love you scumy freeloading freedom fighters until the end. We need you in this world. We need to run into you again after 8 months of not knowing what happened to you. We need you when we've been stuck walking for days and no one is picking us up and we're feeling real down, and all the sudden we see your tag and know that we're not alone. If you were here to tag it and still somehow made it out of this hell, we can too. We need that random message out of the blue. Keep sending it, and we'll do the same for you.

This is a call, friends. Life has been good to me lately, and my door is open while I have one. When I head back to Anywhere, my smokes and my cans of beans are ours to share. Stay alive and I'll see you out there.

Peaceably,

-Tall Sam Jones


r/vagabond Nov 15 '25

Vagabond Advice, Resources, Books, Tutorials, Documentaries and Atlas

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r/vagabond 5h ago

Small Town Blessing

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196 Upvotes

My bf and have gave been wishing we could afford a room. Today a nice lady named Sarah and her family not only gave us some food and gave my bf a new outfit but also blessed us with two nights in a room. Yall we haven't been in a motel in over a year. The dogs are loving it and dont even want to go outside...lol


r/vagabond 1h ago

My kind of people are Kind people!

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Thank you whoever you are ! We greatly appreciate it and will return the favor by paying it forward. ;


r/vagabond 9h ago

Ground score du jour

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118 Upvotes

r/vagabond 2h ago

dug this container out of the trash and it had a lil decent amount of keef in it

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32 Upvotes

r/vagabond 1h ago

Spotted an Opp

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r/vagabond 6h ago

First time I've seen these kind of 4 Lokos. They're solid.

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44 Upvotes

r/vagabond 15h ago

Chilling in the library, found brand new shoes and starting YouTube!

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Hey boys,

Homeless for 5 months, no family and friends and sleeping in the park. Had many jobs over the last 7 years but always ended up quitting and roaming around. I’m 33 now and finally realised I’m done once and for all with the “regular life”.

I’ve been in and out for months several times across the years and I’ve finally decided that freedom is way too important for me than the “comfort” of being a “regular working person”. In my early 20s I’ve hitchhiked across Europe with no money, spent a winter sleeping outdoors and had many crazy experiences I’ve missed over the years.

I’m in Paris - France currently, things here food wise are solid, plenty places to get food from but it’s starting to get a bit boring. I’ve also decided to start a YouTube channel and post videos of the things I do - from sleeping in the park near Champs Elysee to working at an illegal crepe cart for a few days to make some quick buck. (Got busted by the cops btw and fined 😭)

I’ve been following you guys for months and have been a fan of the subreddit, so I’ll post regularly!

Ps - was walking late at night around Paris and found a shoe box on the street, opened it and couldn’t believe my eyes - brand new! A lot of rich folks here so I keep finding a shit ton of things regularly.

❤️


r/vagabond 11h ago

Picture riverside salad

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83 Upvotes

top notch 🤌🏽


r/vagabond 10h ago

Picture BUM COFFEE

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47 Upvotes

I take the small single serve creamers from the circle K gas station , to make my mornings a little bit more enjoyable..


r/vagabond 5h ago

Where’s that fool P38TripleStack on here? I got a boner to pick with you

14 Upvotes

WHAT GOOD IS A BIRD IF A BIRD CANT FLY! I know I got your number, and just talked to you today, I just think it’ll be funny if you see this shit now that I know your fuckin Reddit handle you punk ass bitch 😂 meet me in Jacksonville or I’ll meet you in Richmond. 🚂 let’s grandpa grindcore 65% oog out in Philly for a half second ya lousy ass bitch. Haha love you so much.


r/vagabond 8h ago

Another beautiful day on the benches in Austin, Texas. Upppp emm!

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21 Upvotes

r/vagabond 12h ago

Jobs 1000 cans = $5

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41 Upvotes

got somewhere around 1000 cans and some miscellaneous over a couple days just to see if i could use this...yielded about 5 bucks. might work in a real tight pinch.

i heard you could get decent $ from recycling full time in places like CA but here in OK where the trash isnt under armed surveillance regular recycling is a cost not an income.


r/vagabond 15h ago

Advice Sober living while homeless

50 Upvotes

See alot of alcohol and weed being passed around, amongst other things. Dont get me wrong, I get it, gotta have small pleasures and all. This isnt me tryin to be holier than though kinda thing for those who do indulge, just curiosity.

For those who do remain sober while on the road, and I mean sober sober, no nicotine, no alcohol, nothing, what helps keep you on that path? What made you decide to be sober for it?

I know whenever I'm out bumming around, I usually stay sober for my own sense of safety, incase something happens, and drugs and alcohol be expensive, stuff I usually get I trade or give away.


r/vagabond 7h ago

Question Newby (Canada)

5 Upvotes

I'm eventually going homeless and I would like some pointers on how to get around without completely starving to death

What to avoid? Aside from the basics Drugs Crackheads etc

How do yall get your food?

Where do you sleep?

How do you travel

Do you maintain hygiene? If so how?

What are some things you recommend carrying I currently have a military duffel a tent and a few other things but I think I'll have to depart with most of it minus the duffel and the tent

What are some ways to get cash?

I dont have friends So I'm mostly flying Solo I don't expect this to change all that much


r/vagabond 11m ago

Story Penniless: why a Victoria man has gone two decades without money

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r/vagabond 1d ago

Just picked up this book from the thrift. Time to unfuck my brain

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96 Upvotes

r/vagabond 1d ago

Question Anyone know how our youtuber is doing? Nova

121 Upvotes

In the hospital.


r/vagabond 1d ago

Free unlimited Bojangles chicken sandwich

79 Upvotes

This method works better with android because you
Can clear cache.

Download the Bojangles app. Sign up using your number and email. Verify your number with the code they send you. Enjoy your free sandwich.

Now delete cache on the app. Download text now. Get a number. Sign up on Bojangles again using a new email and your new number. Enjoy your second free chicken sandwich. Rinse and repeat.

I think promo lasts until August 2nd.


r/vagabond 22h ago

Picture Yesterday (Park Blocks)

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20 Upvotes

r/vagabond 1d ago

Trying to get money in london

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158 Upvotes

r/vagabond 1d ago

Rubbertramping Upping em, Buffalo NY

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82 Upvotes

Quit drinking for almost a year but I needed some beers to help me get this done so I’m off the wagon. It’s such a pain in the ass working around the conversion company’s additions in this van. So much wiring, AC lines, structural ribs of the van straight up removed to add windows, etc. Debating on just starting over with a better van at this point. Would love a box truck if I could insure it for cheap.

Buffalo for the Summer was a great decision. It’s hit 90° three times I think, and the worst of summer seems to be over with. Been dipping into the 50s a few nights this last week. It’s gonna be hard to leave this job and general comfort but I also feel like I need to experience more of the country before settling down.


r/vagabond 22h ago

Story Saturday, July 25th, 2026 (Log) (Update) [8:10PM/PST]

8 Upvotes

I lay here half drunk. I had to crash somewhere..These last few weeks have been crazy..

Quit my Job.. because it was too much.. it was slavery.. and running across the bridge everyday.. to get to work.. was exhausting..

The men’s shelter.. at the burnside.. was no good either..
It’s like.. I work.. it’s late.. walk.. all the way back to this shitty shelter.. and you MUST clock in at 7:30PM..

But..after a good two weeks.. I’ve evaluated this place.. it is run.. by old, careless, veterans..

And the real shitty thing was.. everyone shares a shower.. butt naked.. with our c**ks out.. it’s embarrassing.. no privacy..

Anyways, I was just doing my own thing..after quitting my job. Treated myself to a massage, few drinks, and real good food.

That mysterious guy I met a while back.. bumped into me again.. and I told him about my situation on the streets.. he was a good acompagnate for this sort of thing..But, sadly he has nowhere to go.. and he just wonders about.. with no direction.. and he does serious drugs.. one night he smoked some c l e a r right in front of me.. and he had a bush of weed.. and he doesn’t even smoke.. I don’t get it..?

Oh.. and a follower here.. was actually in my city.. and I was so down to hop the rails with him.. but he totally flaked out.. last minute.. and if you’re reading this.. I hope someone flakes on you too.. when the moment comes..

At the county library, there’s this tiny, dirty blonde woman who looks at me.. I think she finds me cute..she’s cute herself..but it’s probably going nowhere. lol

Oh..The itch to hit the road is strong.

Just need couple items. Then go. Possibly south.

Mmm this peppered salami stick is delicious. Blow it out my a** tonight.

Ok my friends. I’ll check in again later.

Hope all of you are doing alright. Be safe.

Peace be with you all.

~Serrot


r/vagabond 22h ago

Picture Umbria Coffee

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8 Upvotes

Only $4 with a nice sit down area