Episode 129 | Field Notes - The Limits of Wilderness Minimalism

28/07/2025 21 min Temporada 1 Episodio 129
Episode 129 | Field Notes - The Limits of Wilderness Minimalism

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In this Field Notes episode, Ryan Jordan explores what happens when wilderness minimalism reaches its limits. Through real-world examples and the lenses of physiology, psychology, and Stoic philosophy, we examine how stripped-down gear systems perform under stress — and how they fail. We'll look at five high-risk scenarios, lessons from Epictetus and Seneca, and why both lightness and resilience should guide our backcountry decisions. To view the show notes for this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, click here.