{"product_id":"the-dirtbags-guide-to-life-eternal-truth-for-hiker-trash-ski-bums-and-vagabonds-paperback","title":"The Dirtbag's Guide to Life: Eternal Truth for Hiker Trash, Ski Bums, and Vagabonds - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTim Mathis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"I see the \"How on earth do you make this happen?\" question in various groups all the time. I'd love to just get this guide out there in response!\"\u003c\/b\u003e - Heather \"Anish\" Anderson. \u003ci\u003eNational Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e Adventurer of the Year, record-setting long distance hiker, and author of \u003ci\u003eThirst: 2600 Miles to Home.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eForget picket fences. Live your best life. Sleep in the dirt.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost people think that an adventure-filled life is only an option for the rich or the irresponsible. For the dirtbag, it is a birthright for the masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the spirit of classics like Thoreau's \u003ci\u003eWalden\u003c\/i\u003e and Rolf Potts' \u003ci\u003eVagabonding\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Dirtbag's Guide to Life \u003c\/i\u003eis both a celebration of an under-appreciated subculture and a practical how-to manual for building your own life of adventure. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt distills the real-world experiences of hundreds of the most dedicated dirtbags to address the key challenges to creating a meaningful, flexible life outside, whether you're a weekend warrior or a full-time nomad: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \u003cb\u003estretch a small budget to accomplish big adventures\u003c\/b\u003e through seasonal work, minimalist living, and dirtbag financial strategies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \u003cb\u003ebuild a career path that will support your passions\u003c\/b\u003e rather than working against them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \u003cb\u003ekeep your friendships and make your mother proud\u003c\/b\u003e in a life punctuated by six month thru-hikes and overseas adventure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \u003cb\u003emanage grown-up responsibilities\u003c\/b\u003e like debt, housing, and health insurance \u003cb\u003ewithout giving up time flexibility\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to \u003cb\u003elive intentionally and make your life meaningful \u003c\/b\u003ethrough a simple, adventure-centered lifestyle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you want to travel the world, hike the Appalachian Trail, or just fit in more mountain biking on the weekends, \u003ci\u003eThe Dirtbag's Guide to Life\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential, inspiring, and consistently entertaining roadmap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA note on the 2025 revision: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis book started as advice for a few friends who wanted to work less and go outside more. Somewhere along the way, it connected with thousands of readers. This updated edition is revised, polished, and expanded to keep the dirtbag dream alive.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.41 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 07, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47418802307250,"sku":"9781795543903","price":17.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/VeXfIg8EqQ9781795543903.webp?v=1783347330","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-dirtbags-guide-to-life-eternal-truth-for-hiker-trash-ski-bums-and-vagabonds-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}