Minimalist stuff
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I've been planning on doing a bike tool oriented post for a while.
Not even sure, I can fit a spoon into 30 ccm. Here's my solution which with into about a cubic foot, though.
http://earlyretirementextreme.com/the-m ... tchen.html
Not even sure, I can fit a spoon into 30 ccm. Here's my solution which with into about a cubic foot, though.
http://earlyretirementextreme.com/the-m ... tchen.html
do'h! I mean 30 cm cube(d), not 30 cubic cm.
I wouldn't mind having some more specialized tools (graters, mandolin, garlic press, so on) but only if they're versatile, well made and very compact. But it's not like you can walk into walmart and find such items.
I'd like all my kitchen tools to fit into a box the size of the average person's electric can opener.
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Bike tools list would be appreciated as I am slowly piecing on together now.
I wouldn't mind having some more specialized tools (graters, mandolin, garlic press, so on) but only if they're versatile, well made and very compact. But it's not like you can walk into walmart and find such items.
I'd like all my kitchen tools to fit into a box the size of the average person's electric can opener.
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Bike tools list would be appreciated as I am slowly piecing on together now.
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I pieced my set together by using ebay auctions and amazon+part suppliers when I got desperate. Interestingly enough I ended up with a set that except for a few tools (their hex wrenches and screw drivers + the bearing press/rocket) is practically identical to Park Tool's Professional tool kit. I'm probably going to get the bearing press eventually. Due to the way I bought it, I paid significantly less though.
I like it when that happens, that is, a retailer/seller will actually put together sets that are useful rather than just stuff underused/unused tools into their sets to oversell you something.
I don't see that a lot.
(lee-valley.com is another good example)
I like it when that happens, that is, a retailer/seller will actually put together sets that are useful rather than just stuff underused/unused tools into their sets to oversell you something.
I don't see that a lot.
(lee-valley.com is another good example)
Here's my list for bare necessities of ERE, based on functions throughout the day:
RISE
ABLUTIONS
Shower & Towel, Toilet, Sink & Mirror [OUTSOURCE to Gym?]; Razor & Toiletries
DRESS
Underwear (UW), Socks, Pants, Shirt, Belt, Shoes, Jacket, Hat, Gloves; some form of Storage:
UW x3
Socks x3
Pants x2
Shirt x3
Belt x1
Shoes x1
Jacket x1
Hat x1
Gloves x1
Sweats x1
Bathing Suit x1
BREAKFAST
Refrigerator, Heated Water, Pan, Cup, Plate, Utensils, Foodstuffs; some form of Storage:
Banana, Mozzarella sticks, Eggs, Tea
WORK
Table, Chair, Electricity for Computer [OUTSOURCE to Library?]; Laptop Computer, Files/Storage for hard copy docs
LUNCH
Foodstuffs from Storage: Carrots, Apple/Pear/Etc., Canned Soup, Tuna, Nuts
READ
Chair, Lamp, Book(s) [Shelf?]
DINNER
2 Burners [Coleman Stove?], Pot, Cutting Board & Knife, Olive Oil, Spices & Herbs, Foodstuffs from Storage: One pot meal w/ Meat & Vegetables, Rice/Beans/Potatoes, Fruit
COMMUNICATION
Pre-Paid Mobile Phone
RETIRE
Electricity for C-PAP [Marine battery?], Futon/Twin Bed (39”x80”), Pillow(s), Linens/Sleeping Bag, Blanket(s)
All of this could be located in a Yurt, a Van, or a Studio Apartment.
RISE
ABLUTIONS
Shower & Towel, Toilet, Sink & Mirror [OUTSOURCE to Gym?]; Razor & Toiletries
DRESS
Underwear (UW), Socks, Pants, Shirt, Belt, Shoes, Jacket, Hat, Gloves; some form of Storage:
UW x3
Socks x3
Pants x2
Shirt x3
Belt x1
Shoes x1
Jacket x1
Hat x1
Gloves x1
Sweats x1
Bathing Suit x1
BREAKFAST
Refrigerator, Heated Water, Pan, Cup, Plate, Utensils, Foodstuffs; some form of Storage:
Banana, Mozzarella sticks, Eggs, Tea
WORK
Table, Chair, Electricity for Computer [OUTSOURCE to Library?]; Laptop Computer, Files/Storage for hard copy docs
LUNCH
Foodstuffs from Storage: Carrots, Apple/Pear/Etc., Canned Soup, Tuna, Nuts
READ
Chair, Lamp, Book(s) [Shelf?]
DINNER
2 Burners [Coleman Stove?], Pot, Cutting Board & Knife, Olive Oil, Spices & Herbs, Foodstuffs from Storage: One pot meal w/ Meat & Vegetables, Rice/Beans/Potatoes, Fruit
COMMUNICATION
Pre-Paid Mobile Phone
RETIRE
Electricity for C-PAP [Marine battery?], Futon/Twin Bed (39”x80”), Pillow(s), Linens/Sleeping Bag, Blanket(s)
All of this could be located in a Yurt, a Van, or a Studio Apartment.
Maus, that's a great list.
I suspect that the electricity needs could be met by a marine battery setup (you may want two, or more) with solar charging. Depending on location, one might want some means to generate heat.
Lastly, from my sailing days, I know one can get by with a cooler rather than a fridge, but an ice source is helpful about every 3 days.
I suspect that the electricity needs could be met by a marine battery setup (you may want two, or more) with solar charging. Depending on location, one might want some means to generate heat.
Lastly, from my sailing days, I know one can get by with a cooler rather than a fridge, but an ice source is helpful about every 3 days.
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@Maus @Mo You don't really need a marine battery. A marine battery is a deep cycle battery that allows for a high current for starting the engine like a starter battery. Just go with deep cycle batteries. It will be cheaper.
Our RV has one big ass starter battery and two deep cycle batteries.
A 24V system will be able to run the laptop --- last time I looked into to it (many years ago), processors required 18V. Alternatively, use a car charger to charge the laptop and go with 12V. There are more 12V appliances than 24V; the latter are for trucks.
I second the ice box. A 12V fridge costs $1000+ and it draws quite a bit of current => big battery bank.
Our RV has one big ass starter battery and two deep cycle batteries.
A 24V system will be able to run the laptop --- last time I looked into to it (many years ago), processors required 18V. Alternatively, use a car charger to charge the laptop and go with 12V. There are more 12V appliances than 24V; the latter are for trucks.
I second the ice box. A 12V fridge costs $1000+ and it draws quite a bit of current => big battery bank.
@jacob
Thanks for the advice about the distinction b/w marine battery and deep cycle.
Regarding the cooler versus fridge, I am definitely trying to move to foodstuffs that rely less on refrigeration. I don't have any problem with shopping daily, but it's rare to see certain things in what I would consider daily quantities, e.g. eggs (usually sold in a minimum of 6, for which all economies of scale are lost). Since I am trying to eat more of a paleo-style diet, I cannot resort to things like rice or oatmeal with any frequency or in large quantities.
Thanks for the advice about the distinction b/w marine battery and deep cycle.
Regarding the cooler versus fridge, I am definitely trying to move to foodstuffs that rely less on refrigeration. I don't have any problem with shopping daily, but it's rare to see certain things in what I would consider daily quantities, e.g. eggs (usually sold in a minimum of 6, for which all economies of scale are lost). Since I am trying to eat more of a paleo-style diet, I cannot resort to things like rice or oatmeal with any frequency or in large quantities.
Since I haven't decided where to live I like being minimal. Like being liquid with investments, the possibilities are endless! <wow, fear of commitment>
However, people who has chosen a spot and are established have it nice... Space and weight are much less of an issue. A nice workshop, while probably far from minimalist, is a powerful thing.
However, people who has chosen a spot and are established have it nice... Space and weight are much less of an issue. A nice workshop, while probably far from minimalist, is a powerful thing.
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Stuff can really tie one down geographically. It's not so much that it's hard to move in principle. It's all the work associated with packing everything, etc. A relocation company will typically charge $10,000 for a cross country move just to give an idea. There's obviously tons of overhead there, but considering the time, say 100 hours of work, it may not be that unreasonable. A minimalist can move at the price of a plane ticket and be ready in the time it takes to throw everything into a suitcase.
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Re: Minimalist stuff
I think I will try bike my country during this vacations.
I have bike from my Holy Comunion (it is a bit too small, 26 incher) . I have no-name rear baggage rack. Today I just have received my no-name panniers (27 liter capacity each) (seller claims they are water-proof), as a bonus I received cover accessories. I have also 2 person tent and the sleeping bag.
I know I will need something to repair my bike
What else would you pack?
I will undergo fast crash course in bike maintance with with help of my relatives.
I have bike from my Holy Comunion (it is a bit too small, 26 incher) . I have no-name rear baggage rack. Today I just have received my no-name panniers (27 liter capacity each) (seller claims they are water-proof), as a bonus I received cover accessories. I have also 2 person tent and the sleeping bag.
I know I will need something to repair my bike
What else would you pack?
I will undergo fast crash course in bike maintance with with help of my relatives.
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Re: Minimalist stuff
@Stahlmann--Have you seen this video Ego posted a few years ago? https://forum.earlyretirementextreme.co ... 336#p50336