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Thinking about how we used to pack for a week in the woods
Back in the 90s, my dad and I would just throw a heavy canvas tent and some wool blankets in the truck. Now I spend an hour weighing my pack, trying to get it under 25 pounds with a tiny tent and a quilt. Does anyone else miss the simple, heavy gear sometimes?
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logan_mitchell9d ago
My uncle's old camping setup was basically a canvas sack and a cast iron skillet. There's something to be said for gear that just works without needing a spreadsheet to plan it. I'd take that simple weight over ultralight fuss any day.
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lily578d ago
That old setup sounds like a heavy pain to carry anywhere.
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