So. We're all here at BPL for a reason. Those reasons will undoubtedly differ, but they hold a common thread: we're here to learn and to simplify and heighten our outdoor experience. I'm very sure that the majority of us have learned something here that we will use on our next hike.
But what about the ins and outs of every day life?
It seems for me that paring down my pack has helped me pare down other things in life as well. I recycle more. I'm much more conscious now of what I eat and where it comes from than I was before. I buy products that have minimal waste. I buy from companies that I believe have a good platform of ethics. I've rid myself of extra junk lying around the house, and when I do buy something new, I try to get rid of something to make room for it–not add to the clutter. Overall, I'm more aware of what I put into my body, my house, and the environment.
My question to you is, how have the philosophies and thoughts behind your lightweight backpacking affected your off-trail life?
