Saturday, May 24, 2025--After a swing through Appleton, WI to pick up a back up sun hoodie (see below) from REI, I made it to Iron Mountain, worked out at Anytime Fitness, took a shower, and then headed over to Walmart. With some exceptions where local municipalities forbid it, Walmart's policy as a company welcomes overnight cars, and their parking lots are monitored to boot, so I picked up a couple of things and stayed the night here. Just as well, really. It was cool and threatening brief showers off and on, so just a good a spot as any to hole up.

Camping Must-Haves for the Day

Sahara Sun Hoodie from REI

Car Blackout Shades

While I've heard many people make their own, I chose to buy these that specifically fit my car's make and model. Blackout shades are ESSENTIAL to sleeping well in a parking lot as well as boosting my sense of saftey.

This REI Co-op sun shirt's stretchy, technical knit wicks moisture and provides UPF 50+ sun protection.

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