Thread: The Way It Was

Don’t get me wrong I like new tech and fit for purpose gear. What I am referring to is packing 35kg packs, dropped on the top of a hill by a helicopter, dressed like a compost bin to walk straight down the face where the Taj Mahal is waiting furnished with stoves, bbqs to name a few.

We have the privilege of travelling light, with good kit (mainly tramping brands) that allow us to put in a solid effort and retrace some of the golden years.

What gets my goat is that my kids see this stuff and start thinking they need that to hunt. My kids are privileged, they will learn what a real day on the hill feels like and the rewards of putting in a lot of effort.

Last decent trip my 9 year old walked 35 clicks over 2.5 days and was rewarded for his efforts many times over.

Maybe I born 50 years too late

Originally Posted by Stag

Don’t get me wrong I like new tech and fit for purpose gear. What I am referring to is packing 35kg packs, dropped on the top of a hill by a helicopter, dressed like a compost bin to walk straight down the face where the Taj Mahal is waiting furnished with stoves, bbqs to name a few.

We have the privilege of travelling light, with good kit (mainly tramping brands) that allow us to put in a solid effort and retrace some of the golden years.

What gets my goat is that my kids see this stuff and start thinking they need that to hunt. My kids are privileged, they will learn what a real day on the hill feels like and the rewards of putting in a lot of effort.

Last decent trip my 9 year old walked 35 clicks over 2.5 days and was rewarded for his efforts many times over.

Maybe I born 50 years too late

Nah., I reckon you’ve got it exactly right.

Your young fella will thank you when he’s grown, you’ll yarn about the hard days you both put in over the years and neither of you will forget what you’ve done and where you’ve been.

Not to go to far into platitudes but that’s what it’s all about I reckon.