Saying No
When I pack for a backpacking trip, I’m pretty darned good at saying ‘No’. To head out with a sub-5 lb. base weight, a lot of ‘No’ is required. And the light weight gained by saying ‘No’ so many times means I…
Lessons in Generosity from my Journey into Minimalism
Ultralight backpackers inspire me. In fact, it is something I wish I was better at. A minimalist in life? I try my best. But I must admit, if you’ve ever seen me hiking, you would probably not confuse me with…