RIP To These Bygone Backpacking Trends

Change is the only constant, and that’s as true of backpacking gear as anywhere else in life. Take the external frame backpack: What was once a revolutionary upgrade over canvas rucksacks and wooden packboards is now more likely to be found in a thrift store than on a hiking trail. And it’s not alone. Advancements in gear technology and the comings and goings of trends and techniques have fundamentally changed how we hike. While these eight items may no longer have a place in our packs, they’ll always have a place in our hearts.

Continue reading to learn more about bygone backpacking trends, written by Nathan Pipenberg.