Rucksack Evolution

Okay, that title is a bit of clickbait, but it is the prepper-patriot crowd memes that have been going around that sparked the inspiration for this post. If you haven't seen the memes, here is an example: Although this is stereotyping that all preppers are also lockdown protestors (which I emphatically do not agree with), it does provide some interesting food for thought. What does self sufficiency really mean? Should we actually strive for self sufficiency? Is there an alternative that is a better end goal? Let's break these down. What does self sufficient mean? On its face, being self sufficient sounds like a good goal. We espouse it to our children -- "become a self sufficient adult." When prices go up, we try to find our own way of replacing the expensive item -- "I need to be more self sufficient." My argument is that we really don't know what we are saying. In my own words, which have been influenced by the writings of perma

(Note: This post originally appeared as a public Patreon post. You can learn more about our Patreon and our offerings for Patrons by clicking here !) We can't ask for your support in this without first sharing our vision with you. I hope this will answer your questions, but please drop me a line if you would like to know more. Background Jen  has an extensive background in nonfiction and educational writing, as well as many years experience in science educational outreach and environmental stewardship. Mo is a prolific professional artist, free spirit, and community builder.  In 2017, Jen returned to college, at the same time her eldest son started university, to earn a degree in environmental science and ecological outreach. She will be graduating in 2021 with the goal of starting an environmental outreach center and sustainable living community in the Pacific Northwest.   1) Purpose  The purpose of the land is threefold: I) First, we will live there. It will be

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