Back in 2022, a whole group of us was in Kuala Lumpur. Prior to departing, I had a nomad gear swap. Everything from luggage to aspirins were up for swap. Last year, I ran into one of our fellow nomads while in Vegas. And guess what? He was wearing the shirt he'd swapped with Steve! What's funny about these swaps is that Nomads generally have exactly what they want, and they don't want anything more. Taking something means leaving something. So it was hard to get rid of stuff. Fortunately, the Hyatt where we had the swap actually had a program where they collected guests' leftovers and donated them to the community. Our collective group left quite a pile of stuff that was all functional, but for whatever reason, wasn't useful anymore (winter coats, hiking books, jewelry....and that recycled piece of luggage!)
Erin, I feel like a nomad now: I recently spent two weeks at an Airbnb in a UK village. where I cooked for myself most days, so I purchased my favourite seasonings, oil, and condiments at the local coop and left them for the next person.
In sailing life there are often "Treasures of the Bilge" swap meets that happen when in a place where lots of boats are anchored. Everyone brings the gear and parts and supplies they not longer need to trade or sell.
Back in 2022, a whole group of us was in Kuala Lumpur. Prior to departing, I had a nomad gear swap. Everything from luggage to aspirins were up for swap. Last year, I ran into one of our fellow nomads while in Vegas. And guess what? He was wearing the shirt he'd swapped with Steve! What's funny about these swaps is that Nomads generally have exactly what they want, and they don't want anything more. Taking something means leaving something. So it was hard to get rid of stuff. Fortunately, the Hyatt where we had the swap actually had a program where they collected guests' leftovers and donated them to the community. Our collective group left quite a pile of stuff that was all functional, but for whatever reason, wasn't useful anymore (winter coats, hiking books, jewelry....and that recycled piece of luggage!)
So funny to see our gear living it's second life! I love it that us nomads have no shame about upcycling / swapping gear.
Erin, I feel like a nomad now: I recently spent two weeks at an Airbnb in a UK village. where I cooked for myself most days, so I purchased my favourite seasonings, oil, and condiments at the local coop and left them for the next person.
That's definitely the nomad mindset, Marie! Welcome to the nomad life! 💗
In sailing life there are often "Treasures of the Bilge" swap meets that happen when in a place where lots of boats are anchored. Everyone brings the gear and parts and supplies they not longer need to trade or sell.
Very cool! I'd like to go check out one of these.
You could get a new anchor 🤣🤣🤣 - or some shackles 🤣🤣🤣