Then and now, how camping has changed
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Mrs_Roadrunner
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
billbrokob
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: gear is so much better. Much less likely to have a campfire #hikerchat
InnTownCamp
replying to @JasonCleghorn @JasonCleghorn @AdventureGlass @TETONsports That's awesome! #HikerChat
savings417
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1: Comfort and convenience. More tools and gadgets. #hikerchat
bushwhackingfoo
Here 4 #hikerchat despite seeing this beautiful sight on Starbuck Mtn this time yesterday. So say we all… https://t.co/vjRmJstnna
TETONsports
replying to @runnerteri @runnerteri True, I don't ever remember having to reserve in advance, guess it's what all the cool kids do now so w… https://t.co/U0x3ekyuAG
worldlyadventur
A1: I've stopped complaining. You know I used to hate camping as a kid? #whatwasithinking #hikerchat https://t.co/wATZKbk4cW
AdventureGlass
Chili! I love your mountain ranges - so perfectly beautiful! Welcome! #hikerchat https://t.co/OeSdKf58ko
TaigaAdventures
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1. A lot of my vamping growing up was front country. My preference now is back country. #hikerchat
t_jh2009
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports A1) The technology of the equipment for one thing, I remembering having to carry a 35 lbs canvas tent, #HikerChat
eddieG805
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports Camping as as kid never happened for me it was only when I got older I got into it and now it's more b… https://t.co/Qd0rRV79j9
Hiker_Steve
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Kootenaicountry
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports So busy it's hard to think. But it's awesome! Just built a new front desk. How's you? #hikerchat
AdventureGlass
Jealous - still have tents. . and no cots. . . I'm doing it wrong #hikerchat https://t.co/4hgVBtrC2y
TETONsports
replying to @worldlyadventur @worldlyadventur Fantastic! Welcome to #hikerchat, so many amazing people on here. If you have any questions let us… https://t.co/qG9I2ksjQL
bkcountrypetite
RCGibby73
replying to @runnerteri @runnerteri Great point. Too many people like the outdoors. 😂😂😂 #Hikerchat
bushwhackingfoo
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
AvenzaMaps worldlyadventur
replying to @AdventureGlass @AdventureGlass I know, such a beautiful country! I'm an adopted Chilean, not a real one! But equally adore this country #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @worldlyadventur @worldlyadventur haha I remember having to leave my bike home, I hated that. Love it now, so same boat haha #hikerchat
runnerteri
replying to @RCGibby73 @RCGibby73 If they could just love the outdoors, but not go there when I want to, that'd be great. #hikerchat
ashtreeandrose
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
AdventureGlass
Well, if I could have multiple husbands, we'd be engaged - I love cats. Allergic, but there are meds for that… https://t.co/tHYSf44zsY
KristelHayes
A2. Trivial pursuit by the fire. No idea where we were...just remember how fun it was! #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @savings417 @savings417 There are so many "things" now that are there to "help" the experience. A bit overwhelming to some extent #hikerchat
Mrs_Roadrunner
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports @runnerteri Guy is saying you did not leave the city to go camp in another city #hikerchat
worldlyadventur
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports I was just a pain in the arse! Now there's nothing better than camping, particularly wild camping here in Chile! #hikerchat
Focalupright
runnerteri
A2. The smell of the musty canvas tent and a sandy lakeshore...I must have been a toddler. #hikerchat https://t.co/PYAhzwnZx5
InnTownCamp
replying to @InnTownCamp @TETONsports a2: I love thinking about my parents travel and their love of camping before kids! #HikerChat
t_jh2009
replying to @TETONsports @TETONsports They're just starting, we'll hit the peak on Sunday then it'll level off there for most of next week. #HikerChat
JasonCleghorn
A2. Camping via boat at Lake Martin, Alabama. Pulling up on islands and setting up. #hikerchat https://t.co/WvEmOM5QPi
TETONsports
replying to @InnTownCamp @InnTownCamp Things on that front have for sure changed. A backpack of gear turned into a gear closet, not a bad thing ;) #hikerchat
bushwhackingfoo
replying to @InnTownCamp @InnTownCamp @TETONsports A2. Being trapped in a tent for 6 days straight of rain listening to my sister say "This… https://t.co/3deK9c86SI
AdventureGlass
A2 Learning to ride a two wheel bike camping in Tawas, Michigan. #hikerchat https://t.co/lIdv9ZDMHC
InnTownCamp
replying to @t_jh2009 @t_jh2009 @TETONsports Probably uphill both ways? #HikerChat Gear improvements are great!
worldlyadventur
replying to @runnerteri @runnerteri Yes, tents were so smelly in those days! Particularly damp, sweaty tents. #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @ashtreeandrose @ashtreeandrose I won't ever talk bad about the better food part :) #hikerchat
billbrokob
replying to @InnTownCamp @InnTownCamp @TETONsports A2: either boy scouts or October bowhunting, not sure which came first #hikerchat
TETONsports
replying to @Mrs_Roadrunner @Mrs_Roadrunner @runnerteri The fun part of new developments, eh? #hikerchat
RCGibby73
replying to @InnTownCamp @InnTownCamp @TETONsports A2: Chester Township NY. 1983 in one of those truck bed campers. Campground had EVERYTHIN… https://t.co/2lQhmJv4E2
Mrs_Roadrunner
replying to @InnTownCamp @InnTownCamp @TETONsports a2 mine mmmmmmm Guy says raining. mine is mother complaining haha #hikerchat
t_jh2009
replying to @InnTownCamp @InnTownCamp @TETONsports A2) Spending time with my Dad in the outdoors. #HikerChat
ashtreeandrose
replying to @InnTownCamp @InnTownCamp @TETONsports A2: My dad took me to a biker wedding in a tiny town in California Mts. Camped in a backy… https://t.co/dRqsUAqEcv