My 44 Possessions: Everything I Own Fits in My Backpack | Minimalism

Everything I currently own fits into a small backpack, about 44 possessions.
For tips on how to downsize your life watch my video:

Robin Greenfield is a truth-seeker, activist, social reformer and servant to Earth, humanity and our plant and animal relatives. He lives simply and sustainably to be the change he wishes to see in the world. Through living closely connected to Earth, he rejects the status quo of consumerism and demonstrates a way of being in gratitude, mindfulness and presence. His life is an experiment with truth and integrity.

Robin’s public activism involves dramatic actions designed to provoke critical thought, self-reflection and positive change. His activism creates nuanced conversations on the critical issues of our time, with a focus on solutions for living in harmony.
His life’s work has been covered by media worldwide and he has been named “The Robin Hood of Modern Times” by France 2 TV and “The Forrest Gump of Ecology”.

Robin has committed to earning below the federal poverty threshold for life and donates 100% of his media earnings to grassroots nonprofits, with a focus on supporting Black and Indigenous women-led organizations.

This channel is a resource for all who seek to liberate themselves, to live in truth and integrity, and to live in harmony with Earth, humanity and the plants and animals we share this home with.

Robin Greenfield and Dear Friends share means of achieving liberation and harmony through sustainable living, simple living, tiny house living, foraging, growing food and medicine, minimalism, zero waste, earth-skills, food sovereignty, community resilience, compassionate communication, activism, Black Liberation, Indigenous Sovereignty and living in service.

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[Robin.Greenfield]

Here is a video I made with tools and advice to help you to downsize your life!

[Sam-iunb]

All my adult life, I've tried to own no more than I can fit in the back of an average car.
People think I'm weird. You make me feel much less weird. Thanks!

[teefedtips]

i am watching this after losing everything i owned which was a lot, except a suitcase, to a hurricane. then i collected so much more in three years after migrating. clothes, shoes, body products, bags, etc. now i have lost almost all of it again, due to another migration gone bad due to covid. so i was sitting in my room missing everything i owned. and realized that i have lived almost 8 months with minimal. after watching this, i dont really miss them so much and i dont think i will collect so much anymore.

[BikeTall]

I have zero possessions. I am naked right now. I am writing this on a friends computer. They are asking me to put on clothes. Gotta go...

[nathdoutia]

What an optimistic way if thinking!
“When I die in the woods, I won’t litter the earth.”
Not concerned with the death itself.

[kich]

"...embracing my impermanence..." OMG I thought I was the only one who thought this way. My family thinks I am anti-social and self-loathing because I practice maybe a quarter (if that) of what you do. Thank you for being "extreme" for the rest of us.

[PeterHobleytheOCEnglishman]

I’m reminded of a quote from a college book I read many years ago. Goes something like “everyone is dependent on everyone else. He who disagrees carves his own pencils.” Always makes me smile. So simple yet so true.

[shannoncook]

Your "networth" may only be that but your "actual worth" is what's really important & with all you have done for people and for our earth & will continue to do, it is immeasurable!! Thank you Rob!

[JuanFigueroa-whth]

Born and raised in Puerto Rico as an American citizen from the island when I moved to the mainland, I was shocked by the individualism and materialism cult in the mainland. Listening to you embracing minimalism and addressing the importance of connecting with every human being it is inspiring. Precisely today my wife and I were discussing our move from Massachusetts to Florida and thinking if we had enough to move there.
Watching this video provides not only inspiration but calmness. From a spiritual perspective God answers prayers and doubts in many ways and today He used you to give us hope that we have more than enough.
Thank you for what are you doing for the planet!

[matildalepoglavec]

Every now and then I come here to remind myself of a different, new story than the one we've been told in our mainstream society. Thank you.

[ggebhard]

I turned 70 yr olds and have this new “wanting” to get rid of possessions. Thank you for the inspiration! I worry, though, for younger people who aren’t having children to keep our world alive.

[brenda]

What a sweetheart! We are all doing our best on this earth, no one is perfect, let's embrace that instead of criticising! Seeing young people living consciously gives me hope for the future.

[rwmirasol]

You're the richest man I know, Rob. Much love to you.

[sahir]

Man I love the way you live. But let me tell you one big truth. Owning 5k without having a debt means you are richer than 80% US citizens. God bless.

[sararazor]

Society is extreme. I wish we all lived like you do. It’s my dream.

[nevertime]

This is so true!!! I think COVID-19 has shown us how much we really need each other. We need each other to grow our food, to bring us energy, to get us supplies we may need. We are all co-dependent.

[sparksmacoy]

Australian aboriginals had on average 130 personal items and carried no more than 10 kg on hunting trips so 44 things is pretty bloody good.

[kerenmoynihan]

"Live with my actions being in line with my beliefs" Wow Rob - such awesome delivery thank you for this.

[viecastillo]

I almost cried as i am watching this video... Thinking of how i spend on what is not so important for me. Someday i want to be like you and teach other people how to do it. You are a blessing for me..thank you so much.

[bradmd]

I watch this video occasionally to keep me on track. Consumerism is a powerful force that is hard to combat. I’m making baby steps. Wish me luck!