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  • Articles,  The Lightweight Philosophy

    Your Paddling Partners and Having Successful Trips

    November 3, 2008 / No Comments

    Extra planning and carefully finding compatible expedition partners are essential steps for successful. By taking the steps outlined here, many of the bad things that can happen in the woods can be avoided, and these steps can help out your next trip.

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  • Articles,  The Lightweight Philosophy

    Why Nessmuking?

    November 3, 2008 / No Comments

    The simple question is why? Why Nessmuking? Many wilderness travelers who've spent time in the woods using conventional gear and methods, upon seeing someone traveling with just a light bag on their back, a feather light boat, and a smile, often ask why travel so light. Here are some answers.

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  • Articles,  The Lightweight Philosophy

    Nessmuking: A Return to Simple

    November 3, 2008 / 14 Comments

    The article that started it all. A brief look to the past to see what we can learn from Nessmuk, a writer from the late 1800s. Bryan Hansel examines Nessmuk and formulates a philosophy that can be used by modern wilderness trippers.

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You have to do what you can, do your best with what you are. And you have to believe in wilderness. If you do that you can’t go wrong.

Kirk Wipper
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