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I have a feeling this will get erased, but for the sake of lively conversation on a Wednesday morning.... Is there such a thing as Ethical Consumption under the current system we live in? Discussssss

I don't mess with laws or law keeping, so I just use the bottle. I am the SON OF MAAAN!!! 🙂 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpZBiN_w1os

Louisville, KY, but some of my favorite hikes ARE in CO. 🙂

I stay on Hamelin Lake once or twice a year! So much fun!

House of Flavors in Ludington is worth the trip alone! I have a cabin about 30 minutes from there. Such a great area.

The full loop is incredible

After backpacking trips, my partners and I love to grab a meal in whatever local town is around. Our favorite is Brunch in Louisville. I also REALLY love having something to look forward to when I get back to the car. Candy, an "iced" tea (melted or not as cold by now, depending on the temp and trip length), a change of clothes for sure. What are your rituals and rewards?

I'll second the recommendation for joining the Chicago Backpackers Meetup group. They have a really good "Shakedown" trip they do with people to make sure they are ready for multi day trips. They even go over your gear and help you shed stuff you don't need or lend things you need. And they do a monthly trip report about a cool trip someone may have gone on. I think they have you pay $5 to reserve a spot. Totally worth it. Which direction from the city are you? Do you do a lot of day hikes around? Do you have an idea where you want to do your first overnight? I think Manistee River Trail Loop was my first adult overnight backpacking trip and highly recomend it. They even have an option to hike half of it, and then kayak back to the start! Great spots for refilling water too. Not to assume your gender from your user name, but if I inferred correctly, you may be interested in the Women in the Outdoors section too. Hollerrrrrr

‎04-01-2021

I'm headed up to my land this weekend and am super stoked to hide some goodies out for my kids to find and it got me thinking about our other traditions. Always getting ice cream after a day that filled with toil (Hiking or planting trees). Making quesadillas for them when it's way too dark to be cooking (my fav, holler for my recipe!). Telling them that there is an ice cream salesperson at the top of every peak if we JUST make it in time (And then telling them I forgot my cash). Singing a particular campfire song when they bring friends along. Do you all have any outdoor traditions with your kiddos? (Holiday or otherwise)

‎03-28-2021

That sounds absolutely incredible. To fish on a backpacking trip, to me, sounds like heaven. I assume you could easily drop some weight with your bag, tent, or sleeping set up, and def with leaving the chair at home, but you are going to sacrifice comfort. Do you do any shorter trips in the meantime? If you go a little more bare bones, I'd at least try the new set up on a shorter trip. No use ruining a perfectly good longer trip just to save some ounces.

‎03-25-2021

Oh nice! That sounds pretty luxury to me! How many miles do you normally do a day?

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