![]() Everybody has something weighing them down, and we have the power to take some serious weight off their shoulders. Not just the homeless but everybody we meet. I see the bindle as a reminder that there are people struggling on the daily. They survive the rainy days and the snowy nights with nothing more than a sleeping bag, a real knapsack, and a park bench… and most of them do it with an incredibly positive attitude! A lot of them are trying to find a way off the streets, and there are amazing organizations such as The Rescue Mission of Salt Lake that are helping with this. Things like food, water, a hot shower, or electricity. ![]() It wasn’t really difficult or comparable to real homelessness. Many people are stuck living on the streets throughout the year without any access to basic necessities. When we lived as Hobos by choice it was in the summer. The weather was pleasant and comfortable and for the most part we had access to any amenities we needed. I originally chose the knapsack (bindle) to represent the Hobo brand because it is a reflection of this lifestyle. Despite a couple run-ins with the police, a moth army attack, a few showerless days, and many probing questions, we loved every minute of it! There is something liberating about having everything you need with you at all times. We kept all of our necessities in our cars and lived the simple life of a vagabond. This small, makeshift luggage was made to carry the bare necessities of the wanderer.Ī couple years ago, a buddy and I decided to live out of our hammocks for the summer on an abandoned softball field. But more important than the name is what it stands for. Bindle is technically the correct term, not knapsack. Why the Knapsack (Bindle) – Do Some Good!įirst things first.
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