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Kyle Browning

Kyle is the cofounder of Softback Travel. He is incredibly passionate about the outdoors. Some of his favorite hobbies include kitesurfing (he is a certified instructor), rock climbing, kayaking, coasteering & bikepacking.

15 Best Minimalist Books (Our Top Choices for 2020)

Over the years hundreds of minimalist books have been published, all written with similar purpose – to teach you how to embrace a minimalist lifestyle. At its very core, minimalism welcomes simplicity and focuses on the value of life. The very concept of minimalism is to reduce decision fatigue. Isn’t it ironic then, that today …

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Amazon Rainforest Weather (Travel Information)

In this article I’ll cover the Amazon rainforest weather, such as the average temperature, rainfall predictions and I’ll even add in some Amazon rainforest weather facts. Existing for approximately 55 million years, the Amazon rainforest, also known as the Amazon Jungle is one of the most species rich biome that encompasses the majority of the …

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Eco Tents | The 7 Best Eco-Friendly Tents in 2021

Today, in 2021, there are thousands of tent brands lingering around. But what about eco tents? Are there any eco-friendly tent manufacturers out there? The eco tents I introduce you to in this post are produced in an environmentally and socially responsible way, contain recycled materials, and/ or give back to our planet through certain …

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Vegan Leather Backpacks (Our Top 18 Choices in 2021)

In this article we outline our Top 18 Favorite Vegan Leather Backpacks in 2021. Why vegan leather? We wrote an in-depth article about the benefits of being vegan, I highly recommend you to read this post if you would like to learn more about veganism and its potential to change the world. For those interested, …

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15 Most Endangered Animals in Africa

You can find some of the world’s most endangered animals in Africa. It’s a continent that is home to over 1,100 different species of mammals and over 2,600 species of birds. Few other places on earth offer such unique opportunities to see such a diverse spectrum of wildlife and often in close proximity. Sadly, many …

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Minimalist Backpacking | Badass Guide to Simple Travel (+12 Tips)

So, you want to get into minimalist backpacking? With the help of social media in more recent years, the vast majority of society has long been led to believe that the more you have, the “happier” you’ll be. Well, we know now that’s just simply not true. Backpacking in the outdoors however, has been proven by …

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