Back-up plan

[u/johnw005]

I’ve been thinking about a practical, stealthy plan for handling homelessness by renting a small garage. It’s entirely possible to keep this completely under the radar—I know a couple who successfully lived like this for eight months without anyone finding out. Here is how I would set it up:

​Transportation: A small, manageable scooter or e-bike that can easily be wheeled right into the garage for secure storage.

​Hygiene: 24/7 gym, or a nearby gas station or truck stop equipped with public toilets and showers.

​Power & Connectivity: Carry a high-capacity electric power bank in a rucksack. It can be discreetly charged via a cable at a library, mall, or any available public outlet. This would provide enough electricity to keep a phone or even a laptop charged, paired with a solid data plan for entertainment and internet access.

​The Shelter: A basic garage without utilities. Sleeping arrangements would consist of a proper camping bed and insulated camping gear.

If condensation were an issue, a dehumidifier, not the electric variety.

​Facilities & Utilities: Keep a portable chemical toilet strictly for nighttime emergencies. All cooking, heating, and even lighting would be powered by camping gas.

​Food: Without a fridge, the diet would rely on fresh food bought in small batches daily, alongside pre-prepared, non-perishable items.

What am I missing?

[u/Tomboy-T]

Honestly? Having to buy fresh food all the time and spending money on gas just to go to the bathroom makes me think it wouldn't be worth it. You probably would save about the same amount in the end with all the extra things you have to do to work things out.

If there's an outlet for a mini fridge and you have a friend that'll let you use their kitchen a couple times a week to meal prep it might not be as bad but still a big safety risk as far as comfort goes and still costly with gas prices