Where?
The Maze, Canyonlands National Park, UT
Every day, the world becomes more and more interconnected. We check our phones
even beforfe getting out of bed and stay tethered to them almost all day, every day
Although we have not scientifically studied the effects of digital withdrawal,
we anecdotally understand at a deep, personal level just how stressful our devices can be and how necessary
it is to detox
from screen time.
That's where backpacking comes in. We travel to remote wildernesses where digital devices
are renedered largely impotent. No cell signals, no wifi in many destinations. (We do have a satellite phone for emergencies
however).
Where?
River to River Trail, IL
It takes a few days of hiking to break the compulsion to check your devices. During this
transition period, you may experience FOMO,
the fear of missing out.
But over time, your priorities shift to getting to camp before dark, staying warm, dry and fed.
Soon, you're going to sleep when it's dark and waking up when it gets light. You have
reset your circadian rhythms.
You might even start relaxing a bit, partially from exhaustion but more because
most of the worries of the rest of the world can't get in.
Even if you are not overwhelmed by digital connectivity, you might just need to re-start.
Some therefore refer to Fatpacking as a Reboot Camp
Where?
Yellowstone National Park, WY
It's not lost on us that you are viewing this page on a mobile phone, computer or tablet. Furthermore,
these photos were taken by either a mobile phone or digital camera in the wilderness.
Yes, it's a bit ironic but despite the presence of personal electronics in the wilderness,
you still have hour after hour of uninterrupted time to enjoy on the trail or chill in camp with little to do
but relax and recharge.
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