>>2805267>”fad” that’s been around for 35 yearsReally there are very old examples, but the early 90’s is when it really took off.
>doesn’t understand the weight-price-durability triangleLight, expensive gear isn’t fragile or delicate. Cheap, light gear is. And cheap, tough gear isn’t light. Light weight, cheap, or durable: you can pick two. There’s also the basic principle of just leaving shit at home that you don’t need, so the consumer meme doesn’t always fit. And there are super cheap, super durable, ultralight options out there, some of which are very popular (like SmartWater bottles and Fancy Feast stoves).
>doesn’t know the backpacking “hike vs” camp” conundrumThis is what you don’t get (you admitted it). All backpacking trips can be broken down into two parts: hiking and camping. You chose to be comfortable in your hike or comfortable at camp. There’s often a give and take. More comfort while you’re moving often means less at camp. And vice versa, like lugging a folding chair for 8 hours just to lounge around a campfire because it’s comfy.
Time factors in as well. Do you want to spend more time hiking, viewing, exploring, and so on, or relaxing and lounging in camp? It’s why the term “ultralight camping” isn’t in the common lexicon. “Ultralight hiking” and “ultralight backpacking” obviously are.
>made up scenario about a make believe woman>doesn’t know what baseweight isPost pack list that’s 110lbs without food and water. Or are you such a new faggot that you count consumables?
>durr durr me so strongSurely you would know that’s it’s easier to deadlift 275 than 315 for the same number of reps. Some people like
>>2805732 talk about going further and faster, but there’s also the absolute fact that you can just be more comfortable over the same distance.
