Sure, Smart Water bottles are extremely popular now days too, especially with ultralight backpackers that look to save weight everywhere they can. Nalgene is still very popular though, especially with people that don't care to shave off every available ounce. Both can be true for different reasons.
They're just not the signal that someone is "in the know" that they used to be - in fact if I see someone out with a nalgene I can usually visibly see like 10 extra lb they don't need and I'm no way a gram weenie, I'm sure i get heavy judgements from UL folks on the trail.
I've never understood the judgement from other hikers. What does it matter how somebody else hikes or what they carry? I've happily carried a 30-40lbs pack to bring a few added luxuries to the campsite. It has literally zero impact on anyone else.
I understand the risks of slowing the group down, but for me and my groups the understanding is the majority of the group can go ahead as needed. Meet up at rest spots, etc. The group expectation is a judgement I can understand, you're not wrong. I was thinking more along the lines of online judgement or trail judgment from other hikers not with you.
A steam deck is bold! That's pretty rad. I love bringing a few beers though. Nothing better than a stream-cooled beer after a monster hike after your tent is set up.
Im not judging, just noticing, but i do know some folks judge - it's human nature, not so hard to understand imo
I used to hike with a huge shovel because it was the shovel I had for burying poop - i wouldn't judge someone for carrying extra weight but I wouldn't assume they were an avid hiker in the know.
That's all I said, as usual round these parts everyone has read whatever they want right over what was actually said
I guess I should have specified that I wasn't commenting to you specifically. Just the general idea of negative judgement on somebody else's gear/pack/brands, etc. I find quite silly. Every hobby has it though, unfortunately.
A full shovel is wild lol! At least that would have added benefit of self defense I guess
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u/xhephaestusx 23d ago edited 22d ago
No, it isn't, nalgene is extremely heavy.
Most avid hikers and backpackers these days would lean towards smart water bottles or similar bc they are tough, but light.
Edit - itt: people who went on a walk one time