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Cake day: June 30th, 2025

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  • So for example, if I wanted to minimize stopping, I would pack a wrap type sandwich for easy hand holding. I use a tall coffee travel mug in a cupholder to hold trail mix for extra snacking. And I might pre “crack” some lids on some bottles then tighten them back down, so they’re easier to open one handed. If you like cans, then you have a leg up already.

    My most frequent solo trip is 500 miles to my old hometown. I usually make 1 stop midway to fill up the tank (even though I can get 400+ miles out of 1 tank), hit the restroom, stretch, maybe walk around a retail store just for fun, then back at it until home. But without a way to keep cold drinks, I would be stopping probably every 100 miles, lol.


  • It could fit in the passenger side footwell of my SUV, but I kept it in the way back because I’d rather have my sweetie riding up front, and I also have an extra 12V outlet back there.

    They do come in different sizes. Some have wheels. Mine is 18L and about 15 pounds, so wheels not necessary. Its about a mid to large size cooler shape. Not one of the ones you’d take deep sea fishing, but maybe a small tailgate. Think side handles cooler, not one where the single bar handle locks the lid in place.

    I do not recommend rooting around in it while driving, though if I put it in my pickup on a solo road trip, I probably would put it on the front passenger seat, where if I were stopped at a red light, I could quickly grab another drink.

    If you want me to PM you the link to mine, I’m happy to do so.



  • It’s a random pasta shape & a powdered sauce (usually containing former cheese) in a box so it’s shelf stable. You brown and crumble minced beef that you buy separately, then add water, milk, and Hambuger Helper box contents to make a one-skillet easy meal.

    I wasn’t allowed this stuff at home as a kid (but Kraft mac&cheese/ Kraft dinner was ok, go figure). So naturally I lived on this stuff in college. Many years later, I got nostalgic and made a box. Yeah, my palate has moved on thankfully.