This is a paradox of modern life, where we're indundated with gear choices and advice. Any nontrivial activity can be approached in a minimalist or maximalist fashion, and there's no certain way to choose one over the other. It doesn't require the Internet, though it may be influenced. Just mention home cooking at the lunch table, to experience the full brunt of it.
Even the minimalists brag about their (remaining) stuff, which always includes at least one Apple product.
The in-between-alists just smile and nod, knowing that we'll be drowned out.
Another facet of modern life is being able to try everything once, which means having to get the most out of it, with the assurance that it will be great. Heaven forbid figuring out your gear needs on a progression of increasingly ambitious outings, some of which are miserable. This is how we end up with beginners on extreme hiking adventures.
Even the minimalists brag about their (remaining) stuff, which always includes at least one Apple product.
The in-between-alists just smile and nod, knowing that we'll be drowned out.
Another facet of modern life is being able to try everything once, which means having to get the most out of it, with the assurance that it will be great. Heaven forbid figuring out your gear needs on a progression of increasingly ambitious outings, some of which are miserable. This is how we end up with beginners on extreme hiking adventures.