Backpacking: It’s about the journey!

“The old school of thought would have you believe that you’d be a fool to take on nature without arming yourself with every conceivable measure of safety and comfort under the sun. But that isn’t what being in nature is all about. Rather, it’s about feeling free, unbounded, shedding the distractions and barriers of our civilization—not bringing them with us.” ― Ryel Kestenbaum, The Ultralight Backpacker: The Complete Guide to Simplicity and Comfort on the Trail

 

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American Rescue Plan Receives 1.4 Million Investment

American Rescue Plan Receives 1.4 Million Investment

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Features

Undersea Hotels

Undersea Hotels

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Gear

Kelty Cosmic Down 40 Review

Kelty Cosmic Down 40 Review

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