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  • Articles,  The Lightweight Philosophy

    Getting Light Weight

    November 3, 2008 / Comments Open

    Learn about lightweight gear systems and how to reduce the weight of gear that you carry.

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  • Articles,  The Lightweight Philosophy

    Map Reading and Navigation

    November 3, 2008 / 1 Comment

    You should learn not only to use a compass, but also good map reading before you venture into the wilds of the northern woods or the wilds of the woods anywhere.

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    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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