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Thursday
09Jul2009

Tent

DateThursday, July 9, 2009 at 11:17PM

As part of my whole minimalist thing, I made a risky move today--dumped the tent...shipped it on home...among a bunch of other superfluous items. I really needed to make some space for extra water as I begin my move across North Dakota where one does not find frequent water fountains or anything else for that matter.

I feel like I'm bare bones now, but no doubt I'll keep stripping until I'm down to the marrow.

It was a good tent

There is some anticipated regret in this plan, naturally, but relative to the anticipated relief of dropping the tent's space and weight, I believe this will utlimately be a wise reduction.

We'll see.

...and, yes, I have a decent bivy sack.

Departing Helena in the a.m., in Bozeman by 7/11 and Billings by 7/13. About 250 miles...still on a relatively light schedule. The intensity draws up as I get on past Bismarck and toward Fargo.

Reader Comments (3)

Morning from Chicago Tyler.... thanks for the post... you were already being pretty minimalist ... but giving up the "Tent/Shelter from the Storms"... is seemingly a major change of plans... It IS a long ride from Helena to even the North Dakota border..... hoping the terrain is not too much up and down and you roll along lightly ...... and with full energy... you remain in our thoughts/prayers/meditations... Agape' love john and mary...

July 10, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterChefgus

Good Saturday afternoon Tyler.... I tried to figure out with Google Maps where you are on this earth... and as best as i could guess you are likely a day out of Billings....I know it is NOT all down hill from Helena... and my memory is that there are some "intermediate beasts/passes" for you to traverse....did not have the good sense to bring along my own maps to trace your progress... but this to let you know we are thinking of you.... and hope you are seeing some wild life.... love j and mari...

July 11, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterChefGus

Good Sunday Morning Tyler... Looking at the national weather service point forcast for where I think you are.. it seems like a bit windy but not wet day for you as you rumble into Billings from the N.W./?? Hope you are not caught in any of the thunder showers and rain that can happen out there.... Never came in to Billings from the NorthWest/Helena direction so looking forward to your description of the ride. Hope all continues to go well, and you are staying well, and hydrated. Shalom John

July 12, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterChefGus
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