Looking at my old gear pile from a trip to the Redwoods in 2021

Back then I had a huge, heavy canvas tent that took forever to dry out. Now my pack holds a simple one person shelter that sets up in under five minutes. Anyone else keep a piece of old gear around just to remember how far things have come?

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jade2263mo agoMost Upvoted

That was 2021, not exactly ancient history. Gear was already pretty light back then.

jade_butler1mo ago

Oh man, I'm the one still hauling a canvas tent around like it's 1995, not 2021. My backpacking setup weighs as much as a small car because I refuse to give up my "vintage" gear. I've got a 4 pound tent that's basically a tarp with delusions of grandeur. At this rate, my knees are gonna file a formal complaint.

kelly.robin3mo ago

Wait, a canvas tent in 2021? That's wild... I thought those were long gone by then.