While I agree with the other commenter that camping was always a cheap option, I think you're right on the money about GPS/weather/phones and young people. I t

While I agree with the other commenter that camping was always a cheap option, I think you're right on the money about GPS/weather/phones and young people. I think the problem is a result of a combination of tech as well as cheap camping gear making all of it easier, and the popularity of it with young people more than perhaps in the past.