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After over 2 years living outside experimenting with various gear configurations, I've arrived at what may be the lightest survival backpack possible for 4-season use. --- BACKPACK: https://www.granitegear.com/outdoor/backpacks/multi-day-backpacks/crown2-60-pack-2686.html BATTLE BELT: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B09D81YXYV/ GUN HOLSTER: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01FD5Y91W/ KNIFE SHEATH: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07CYJK88C/ DOUBLE POUCH: https://cahlen.org/double-belt-pouch LARGE POUCH: https://www.amazon.com/Leatherman-MOLLE-Compatible-Large-Sheath/dp/B0098MDQFW/ BOTTLE POUCH: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08Y7X5H97/ --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

In the Winter I spend hours a day in my sleeping bag listening to audiobooks. AudioAnchor is my favorite app for doing that on a deGoogled Android Phone. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

Picachio Peak looks impossible to climb from a distance, and despite being only 1.6 miles, it was one of the most challenging hikes I've ever done. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

After over two years of living outside I have learned to reduce the gear I carry to almost ultralite backpacking levels, and now that I'm in a warmer climate I'm experimenting with even more extreme minimalism. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

I discover an abandoned quarry in the desert, and attempt to determine what they were mining there. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

We found a rocky hill in the desert with multiple caves big enough to sleep in. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

Watching a desert sunrise is one of my favorite activities, especially in the Winter when it brings an immediate blast of warmth on a cold morning. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

I've been optimizing the food I carry while living out of my backpack for years in order to maximize nutrition, satisfaction and ease preparation while minimizing bulk and weight. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

We found one of the best camp spots I have ever seen on the Salt River below Lake Roosevelt in Arizona. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

A late rain, high humidity and breath condensation soaked much of my outdoor sleeping gear overnight, and began to freeze over with me inside. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

We decided to leave the frozen forests of the Mogollon Rim in northern Arizona to explore the significantly warmer East Verde River a short drive away. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

There's a vegan buffet at a Hare Krishna temple in Tuscon. How much delicious food can I stuff in my face? --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

I walk through a large empty desert in the middle of an urban area discussing stealth camping, private fencing and trespassing signs. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

I tried sleeping on a camping cot the last two nights to see how I like it. It's quite comfortable, though you'll probably still need insulation below you if it's cold. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

Chad and I climb desert mountains to the top of Wasson Peak near Tucson, AZ. We encounter abandoned mines, old rock buildings and tons of Saguaro Cacti. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

Chad's property is full of sun-loving desert plants, including several Saguaro Cacti, and we add a few more drought tolerant plants to the mix. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

Chad picked me up from freezing New Mexico and we drove 8 hours to his home in gloriously warm Arizona. It's so nice here in the Winter... but the Summers are pretty extreme. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

Mankind has been aware of the effects of the Moon's cycles on their biology throughout history. Modern "science" is skeptical, but you can see these effects for yourself. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

Staying warm and dry during the Winter while living outside is critical to survival. Here's the sleep system I use to meet that goal after 2+ years of full time camping. https://cahlen.org/gear --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

Tart Cherry Juice helps with sleep, athletic performance, injury recovery, pain and inflammation, but more importantly it might be the best thing I've ever tasted. https://ishoppurium.com/AllProducts/2111?giftcard=juicylife --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

Twitter, now known as X, intends to expand its services to all aspects of your life. This will be convenient, but there will also be a cost. PLACES I ALWAYS POST ________________________________ WEBSITE: https://cahlen.org LBRY: https://odysee.com/@Cahlen HIVE: https://peakd.com/@cahlen DTUBE: https://d.tube/#!/c/cahlen NOSTR: https://iris.to/cahlen MASTODON: https://mastodon.social/@cahlen PLACES I SOMETIMES POST: ________________________________ BITCHUTE: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/HMCvCO1WIFpj/ BRIGHTEON: https://www.brighteon.com/channels/cahlen RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/user/Cahlen GAB: https://gab.com/CahlenLee MINDS: https://minds.com/CahlenLee BASTYON: https://bastyon.com/author?address=P99MtRuubWVbxm6rjmDykQ3NMa9oYoZfhG

The weather's getting chilly, and the garden is settling in for a long nap. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

LBRY, Inc. is closing after its legal loss against the SEC, and Odysee is in talks with the Arweave project about transitioning to their decentralized storage protocol instead. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

I've been using the Solar Oven to Deep Fry the Sunchokes I grew this year in Coconut Oil. It's delicious with a little salt and pepper! --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice

The Hamas attack on Israel could not have happened unless it was allowed to. The purpose is to provide cover for the murder of innocent Palestinians and to escalate foreign conflicts. --- DONATE: https://cahlen.org/gift CONTACT: https://cahlen.org/contact SUBSCRIBE: https://cahlen.org/subscribe GEAR LIST: https://cahlen.org/gear NOTICE: https://cahlen.org/notice