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Backpacking forces you into bizarre minimalist lifestyles

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Shoving all your necessary possessions into a single oversized sack entirely warps your priorities. You suddenly find yourself passionately debating whether carrying an extra pair of socks is truly worth the agonizing additional ounces on your weary shoulders.

Backpacking forces you into bizarre minimalist lifestyles
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