JourneyMan ™ Mobile Shelter Bicycle Trailers

Homelessness.

Go beyond the word, and think of the reality.

For many people in the 'first world,' their reality does not include a warm, dry place to sleep at night. Meagre belongings are often rolled from one place to another in a stolen shopping cart. Sleep comes in open doorways.

Ideally, we would be able to ensure that each and every person has a home. That is what must be aimed for. In the meantime, immediate solutions are needed.

While shelters are provided by many agencies, there are people living on the street who prefer their independence. Others who take advantage of the shelters offered would benefit greatly from the security of having a rolling means to make their living, along with protection from the elements should they need it.

This simple understanding was the basis behind the development of the JourneyMan™ mobile shelter.

An article in the Victoria Times Colonist summarizes the issue well...

Also, read Larry Lagarde's article about the Journeyman.

How it works:

folds into a compact unit for travel  carries up to 200 pounds  snapping one of the two support legs into place  light and manoeuvrable, yet strong  rolling the tent into place  inserting the flexible tent poles  less than one minute after starting, it's coming together  the final touch, and a warm, dry shelter is ready  homeless no more  a roomy interior that can sleep two people  a rolling assistance to employment, and a shelter when needed  independence  the JourneyMan can carry all the items needed to sustain oneself  prepared with some gifts and a new shelter, Terry sets off on an adventure he reports later to be a great improvement in his life on the street

Some recent media coverage:

 

Background by Tony Hoar on the concept and design.

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