Are Modern Backpackers Weak?

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Gear I Use in this video:
Jansport D3 Pack: https://www.trailspace.com/gear/jansp...
Eureka Timberline: https://amzn.to/43whJWW
Coleman Dual Fuel 533: https://alnk.to/bEkoRrl
Eddie Bauer Sleeping Bag: https://bit.ly/3Fvf5HP
Patagonia Fleece Jacket: https://bit.ly/3SIBmF4
Ozark Trails Mat: https://bit.ly/4581zUS
Pinnacle Foods: https://pinnaclefoods.co/
Headlamp: https://alnk.to/hDsadfG

My Current Go-To Backpacking Gear List:
ZPacks ArcHaul 70: https://bit.ly/3DchQfE
Nemo Hornet Osmo Elite: https://alnk.to/6126OAQ
Zenbivy UL Bed: https://alnk.to/h6HQC0l
Zenbivy UL Mattress: https://alnk.to/31sfeT7
Zenbivy Pillow: https://alnk.to/7BfO2MZ
Navigation: https://www.onxmaps.com/backcountry/r...
Fire Maple Petrel Pot: https://amzn.to/48AKuCP
Camping Moon XD-2F: https://amzn.to/40xXjfa
Soto TriFlex Pot Support: https://amzn.to/40vptak
NiteCore NU 25: https://amzn.to/3Y5pT4p
Hyperlite Camera Pod: https://alnk.to/g3cb5DO
Kitchen / Food Organization Bag: https://bit.ly/3Oivn7G
UCO Spork: https://amzn.to/4eFFcb9
UCO Collapsible Camp Cup: https://amzn.to/3U3wACY
Backpacking Meals: https://pinnaclefoods.co/
Wool Hiking Socks: https://amzn.to/3ZeRjqi
Hiking Underwear: https://amzn.to/4eGGrGc
Stretchy Hiking Belt: https://alnk.to/28SjDnc
Hiking Sun Shirt: https://alnk.to/1XWSIcV
Arcteryx Shell: https://arcteryx.com/us/en/shop/mens/...
Rain Pants: https://bit.ly/3ZC4nVN

I turn back the clock and find the best classic and vintage backpacking gear on the internet. I took all this old-school gear out in Eastern Arizona's White Mountains while a tropical storm was moving through the Southwest, which made for a good time to test the old gear and see how it all holds up and how it compares to today's ultralight modern gear. What would you use?

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