I don't think we (hunters) have become anything we were not 40 years ago. It is the people that make a living off hunters that have changed. Outdoor products were competitive and manufactured better 40 years ago. I struggled with poor boots and clothing because I could not afford to buy the better products when I was young. I reached a point when I could buy better hunting outfits and what a difference. The last few years I have been trying to replace clothing that has worn out and it is almost impossible to find well made clothing, especially in orange. I tried the major outfitters and they sell the crappiest outfits of all the sports stores. All I can say is, the guys that endorse that junk must hunt like girls. As for gadgets, I think we all get suckered into that stuff when we are young.