this post was submitted on 07 Aug 2023
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Overnight backcountry backpacking/hiking in the spirit of taking less and doing more. Ask yourself: do I really need that?

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https://piped.video/watch?v=wNkdfrSjSP4

Tathaniel hikes 30+ miles through the Sawtooth Mountains of Idaho with a 16 liter child's schoolbag, tent, quilt, foam pad, filter and a bag of candy.

This is tongue-in-cheek ultralight jerk material but it’s a genuine reminder that you really don’t need much.

Not carrying any layers means if bad weather rolled in they’d have to setup up their tent — something that isn’t always possible everywhere so it introduces some risk. Also, all that candy and no half-toothbrush in sight 😜

https://imgur.com/gallery/IBBpoba

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[–] miles 2 points 1 year ago

I have a bit of a sweet tooth so I can relate.

Consider your conscience clean.

Phew!