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The Pinhoti Trail
A Southeast Region Appalachian Trail Connector
Ultralight Hiking
BACK UP ! !
After hiking some 2000 miles, it has become pretty clear to me what I
need and what I don't need in my pack. I wouldn't carry anything at all if
there was an alternative. I don't like stuff. It's a major distraction from
why I go to the woods. My pack only contains the most basic stuff needed
for walking, eating and sleeping.
This is not a macho or survivalist attitude by any means (NO REALLY!). For me, hiking in
the woods is a step back to a more sustainable reality, which is basic sensory living;
an active lifestyle submersed in nature with few modern distractions.
Nature is a Life classroom and there are certain things required to produce a successful
student. The tools needed for class are the 5 senses and practical thought. But, in order
to access these tools, a mountain of distractions, both mental and physical, may need to
be explored first.
Consider the lifestyle of all the creatures in the wild. What are their needs, how do
they cope with weather, where do they sleep, what do they eat, how do they interact
with other creatures, do they live their lives totally focused on their immediate
surroundings by employing their 5 senses and practical thought?
Now consider your lifestyle vs their lifestyle.....
We all came from the same beginnings as creatures in the wild. How far from that
sustainable reality are we? BACK UUUUP ! !
(yes, you can keep your toothbrush : )
PTA Site Map
The Pinhoti Trail
A Southeast Region Appalachian Trail Connector
Ultralight Hiking
BACK UP ! !
After hiking some 2000 miles, it has become pretty clear to me what I
need and what I don't need in my pack. I wouldn't carry anything at all if
there was an alternative. I don't like stuff. It's a major distraction from
why I go to the woods. My pack only contains the most basic stuff needed
for walking, eating and sleeping.
This is not a macho or survivalist attitude by any means (NO REALLY!). For me, hiking in
the woods is a step back to a more sustainable reality, which is basic sensory living;
an active lifestyle submersed in nature with few modern distractions.
Nature is a Life classroom and there are certain things required to produce a successful
student. The tools needed for class are the 5 senses and practical thought. But, in order
to access these tools, a mountain of distractions, both mental and physical, may need to
be explored first.
Consider the lifestyle of all the creatures in the wild. What are their needs, how do
they cope with weather, where do they sleep, what do they eat, how do they interact
with other creatures, do they live their lives totally focused on their immediate
surroundings by employing their 5 senses and practical thought?
Now consider your lifestyle vs their lifestyle.....
We all came from the same beginnings as creatures in the wild. How far from that
sustainable reality are we? BACK UUUUP ! !
(yes, you can keep your toothbrush : )
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