Then and now, how camping has changed
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Q1. What do you think has changed from when you’d go camping as a kid to now? #hikerchat

A1. You've got to plan a lot more & reserve spots. No more just heading out & getting a site easily. #hikerchat https://t.co/ZRlVXE5zV0

A1. Gear was heavier, we didn't hike as far. Looking back, most was car camping, but we didn't call it that.… https://t.co/WOnxT0VSQl

A1 Comfy quality gear. :) #hikerchat We used to use freeze dried food, now we take REAL YUMMY food. https://t.co/AzCdhT8XaL

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: I have a lot more gear! As a tent camper as a kid, it was easier. Now we have a van, vintage tra… https://t.co/LxRT5pwTti

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: Tents for sure. It no longer feels like setting up a bigtop. #HikerChat

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports a1 you have to pay everywhere now #hikerchat at one time here at least our taxes took care of such things

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: gear is so much better. Much less likely to have a campfire #hikerchat

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: Comfort and convenience. More tools and gadgets. #hikerchat

A1: I've stopped complaining. You know I used to hate camping as a kid? #whatwasithinking #hikerchat https://t.co/wATZKbk4cW

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1. A lot of my vamping growing up was front country. My preference now is back country. #hikerchat

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1) The technology of the equipment for one thing, I remembering having to carry a 35 lbs canvas tent, #HikerChat

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1. Now I go off into the woods w/o trails, before I had to stay with my parents in a campsite. Boring! #hikerchat

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: As a kid it was backyards, now I'll hike to get somewhere with no one else. Also, better gear/food. #hikerchat

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1. Better gear and easier to to research and plan trip! #hikerchat

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1 I am no longer satisfied when I get flooded out of camp because my parents never checked the weather. XD #hikerchat

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: Internal frame packs for the win! #Hikerchat

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1. Bigfoot is now more elusive. #hikerchat

A1 Going to camp one Everest #hikerchat I found a company in Tennessee that will take me! https://t.co/98iXtiPhNX

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports Sorry we're late! A1. Uhhh, the gear! Comparing packs alone is a world of difference. Still a niche, y… https://t.co/VIZV82qnl5

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1. I suddenly care what I smell like. #hikerchat