>>883723Not the same guy here, but I see both sides. Sometimes I take my nice/hi-tech shit and make great miles, eat meals quickly in camp and stay bone dry and warm in storms. Sometimes, I take my shitty old canvas plash palatka, a wool blanket and cook potatoes in embers. You've got a good perspective anon, and seem to appreciate the gear we have these days, but far too many people don't understand how hard and motherfucking MANLY those tough motherfuckers were back then. For me, it's nice to have the good gear but to not rely on it. It's nice to sharpen up skills on occasion.
>>883715>>883544If you're going traditional and light, you need to focus on multi-use things and just taking less shit in general. Make a blanket roll for the majority of your shit. Wear a wool pants and shirt (that shit is cheap at goodwill look at dress pants) so you can stay warmer at night. A canvas tarp can be pitched low to keep in more heat.
I don't really do this shit for looks, so don't ask me about that. In fact, people might think you a little strange when you're out there.
If you're interested in more resources, Kenneth Kramm on ootoob is good.
>https://www.youtube.com/user/KennethKrammChecking out what soldiers carried on campain back in the day, and finally
>How to Camp Out by John Gouldwritten in the 1880s about camping before that time. Good, succinct, quick read.
