Then and now, how camping has changed

KristelHayes

A3. More like how has it NOT changed? So much more advanced, warm, dry, comfortable. #hikerchat

runnerteri

A3. Nylon and frameless packs are a beautiful thing. #hikerchat https://t.co/rEJmeex6tl

Kootenaicountry

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3. The giant dome tent that was so tall I could stand up in it! #hikerchat

InnTownCamp

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3: Glamping tents are a bit more comfortable then my original therma rest #hikerchat

t_jh2009

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3) Its very much lighter & a lot easier to clean. #HikerChat

billbrokob

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3: from canvas tents and aluminum cook gear to cuben/carbon fiber and titanium #hikerchat

AdventureGlass

A3 OMG the tent poles - does anyone else remember the stupid tent poles? #hikerchat https://t.co/XJS4KVmom4

Explorationproj

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3: First backcountry trip with Canadian Tire full size sleeping bags and heavy everything. Now I shop MEC. #hikerchat

nightborntravel

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3 So much lighter! My dad still has a metal frame pack for backpacking. Talk about uncomfortable. #hikerchat

ashtreeandrose

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3: Gear weight/technology for sure. Also, camping gear is a lot more stylish these days. #hikerchat

bushwhackingfoo

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3. Carried a heavy backpack that was too big, a tent weighed 8 lbs & wore Timberlands on my feet. It… https://t.co/efRBiA8mMc

worldlyadventur

A3: How light they are! Hiked the Circuit in Torres del Paine here in Chile in March and our tent was 1.2kg or so #hikerchat

TaigaAdventures

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3. Box store gear that didn't last to high quality gearthat could last a lifetime. Oh and no frozen T… https://t.co/stc5N7i4zA

last_adventurer

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3. No longer are things made in giant, industrial last forever quantities that only Paul Bunyan could carry #hikerchat

AvenzaMaps

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3. Now we have smartphones and the solar powered tools to charge them in the wilderness! #hikerchat

MikeOffTheMap

A3:
Mom to kid me: You should go outside! Go camping!
Mom to adult me: Please stop scaring me so much.
#hikerchat

RegisterCouple

replying to @InnTownCamp @InnTownCamp @TETONsports A3. Camping on the Frio River every summer. Ice cold water goes great with ice melting su… https://t.co/t7Lo28wJ0V

AdventureGlass

A5 Well, in my "wiser" years I have found my balance sucks. Good times. So I am more spatially aware #hikerchat https://t.co/13iuwQJHA3

RegisterCouple

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3. My parents had a Malboro cigarettes tent that we used. Now, our entire packs pack down smaller tha… https://t.co/4dNgGeSusB

findinganeish

replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A3. I haven't been camping in forever. I imagine there's, like, an app for it now or something. #hikerchat