To me, a traditionalist is one who attempts to do things with the same materials, tools and skills of a specific time and place. It is an attempt to keep history alive by respecting the tradition. One obvious example that fits *my* definition are re-enactors. Whether it is the civil war, or some other historical re-enactment. My personal definition allows for traditionalists to exist on a continuum as well. In other words, there could be degrees of "traditionalist", it isn't necessarily an either/or proposition. One could attempt to re-trace a specific hike of historical (or personal) significance, but using modern gear for example. Or one could attempt to use historical gear just to hike/camp with on modern trails/parks/grounds. Or anything in between. But that is just my personal view of what it means to be a traditionalist.