Frans emailed me detailing his experience on a trail run in the mountains.  In years past, he would have brought a mountain of gear “just in case,” but this time, he packed only what he needed to move more quickly and cover more ground.  From this experience, Frans began to realize the difference between too much gear and too little.

In this episode, we discuss what can be achieved by bringing only the essentials and Frans’ journey in backpacking.

Lot’s of great stuff to think about in this one!

Show Notes and Links

• Introduction to Frans
• Thoughts on public lands having come from the Netherlands to Canada
• The learning curve of backcountry hunting
• What kept Frans going back after having a less-than-ideal experience
• Reducing pack weight and living simply in the backcountry
• Frans’ thoughts after an experience on a recent day trip
• The great debate about how much gear to bring and when
• On mental awareness in the backcountry
• Exploring various gear load-outs
• What opportunities exist when you reduce pack weight
• Thoughts on using emergency beacons
• Moving forward in future backcountry endeavors
• How the hunting mindset has impacted other outdoor activities and adventures
• How to follow up with Frans 
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