I've been a backpacker, so I fit the minimalist definition.

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EDGEMAN

I've bought the smallest and the lightest stuff I could find. But as I age, thinking it might not be a bad idea to "car camp" and just hike trails only carrying water and snacks, then return to the campground for dinner/sleep.

Posted: 01/29/2026 at 01:53 PM ET

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Campers and "truck campers," video with some great tools/ideas -- EDGEMAN Jan 29, 2026 at 09:04 AM ET

EDGEMAN • 01/29/26 09:04 AM ET

I'm much more of a minimalist -- HokieMacDaddy Jan 29, 2026 at 09:43 AM ET

HokieMacDaddy • 01/29/26 09:43 AM ET

I've been a backpacker, so I fit the minimalist definition. ◄ -- EDGEMAN Jan 29, 2026 at 01:53 PM ET

EDGEMAN • 01/29/26 01:53 PM ET

Yep, that guy's hobby isn't camping, it is preparing/organizing to camp....** -- RTFC Jan 29, 2026 at 01:14 PM ET

RTFC • 01/29/26 01:14 PM ET

The Barney Fife live off of nature approach** -- TomTurkey Jan 29, 2026 at 01:01 PM ET

TomTurkey • 01/29/26 01:01 PM ET