Sir James,

It's a wonder we survived those days! D@mn BSA canvas Yucca pack, kapok sleeping bags, etc. EGAD!

Backpacking kids these days have no idea how we suffered - and still had fun. "Nostalgia ain't what it used to be!" (Yogi Berra)

But I've seen a few backpackers on the AT in the '90s with nearly your equipment list. Poor dumb Noobs.

Eric
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"There are no comfortable backpacks. Some are just less uncomfortable than others."