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seth  ·  3422 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Backpacking in Black River State Forest, Wisconsin

Consider reading Ray Jardine. Some of his suggestions are so obvious and helpful. He taught me how to go in the woods for 3-4 nights with a 30-40# pack. Here's my fave: http://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Backpacking-Jardines-Lightweight-Hiking/dp/0963235931/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

I don't use hiking boots any more. Haven't in years. Of course, I am just into pleasant hiking in forests. I am not a mountaineer. For me, I haven't needed them.

Also consider traditional mud for your coffee. Grounds in hot water are pretty good in the back country. You may prefer instant. It's a matter of choice.

For something else to do, read one of Stephen Forster's books and they will give you a perspective on how some have adapted indigenous spiritual practices to modern times:

http://www.amazon.com/Roaring-Sacred-River-Wilderness-Self-Healing/dp/0137814453/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1436732042&sr=1-5&keywords=wildernessquest

http://www.amazon.com/Book-Vision-Quest-Steven-Foster/dp/0671761897/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1436732098&sr=1-3&keywords=wildernessquest





Complexity  ·  3421 days ago  ·  link  ·  

I may be wrong but your autocomplete seems to have filled in a phone number that you might want to remove.

seth  ·  3421 days ago  ·  link  ·  

Great catch! Thank you.