Originally Posted By Eric
Mouse, I think that's result of the same consumerist mindset that convinces people that 2 people need a 5000 square foot house loaded to the rafters with stuff to be happy. One of the things I love about backpacking is that it gets you back to basics. After a week out in the woods I always get home and start thinking about all the things I have that I could live better without.


Nothing like being out for a week with 20 pounds of gear on your back to teach you it's about wanting what you've got as opposed to having what you want smile

Nothing beats turning on a tap after being out a while though. forget computers. for me plumbing is the ultimiate in civilizing technology smile
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