We love the outdoors. We want to take care of it and we want to enjoy it. But with an excess of packaged food, single-use disposables and convenient consumables, are we loving the land to death?

Outdoor enthusiasts are more galvanized that ever to be good stewards of the land on which they recreate. Here, for the first time, is the central, reliable guide to hiking and backpacking with minimal impact that outdoor enthusiasts need. Going above and beyond Leave No Trace, Outdoor Minimalist is a guide to actionable ways to waste less while hiking and camping and implement low-impact practices in outdoor pursuits.

Look inside to find:

Waste reduction tips and tricks for beginners and experts alike
The seven R's of outdoor minimalism: reduce, refuse, rethink, repair, rehome/repurpose, remove, restore
Packing lists to waste less with every trip you plan