BirdBrain wrote:
Rasty wrote:
BirdBrain wrote:
Tuckahoe wrote:
OzJacko wrote:
Tuckahoe wrote:
I despise metric so I can never be a gram weenie... maybe I can be an Avoirdupois weenie.
I do not think of myself as a lightweight hiker, but if anything I am moving in the direction of minimalist and I've cut out a lot of gear that I didnt use or redundant items that easily creep in.
I have done things like drop the pump in favor of a Sawyer and started using 20oz Dr Pepper bottles for water. Switched to an alcohol stove as well.
Right now my new pack, hammock, tarp, top and bottom quilt come in at 9lbs 6oz and I'm happy with that. Maybe another 2lbs for everthing else except for any extra clothes, fuel, water and food.
mmmmm 1000gms = 1 kilogram = 1 litre
16 ounces = 1 pint or is that 20 ounces and is that weight or volume and how many pints in a gallon.....
Yes I can see metric system is confusing.
And the yards in a mile is a winner too.
I grew up with imperial units which were similar to your units. Changed just after I left school. No problems adapting.
On another note when will you guys dump the penny, sorry cent, and the 1 dollar bill?
I dont remember saying that I found metric confusing.
I found your initial statement to be levity and not a serious comment on the merits of either system. I was tempted to weigh with my opinion, but did not want to treat your statement as something it was not. But.... since others are now piling on.... I despise the system we use. I believe it only survives because of our collective arrogance here in the USA. I love the metric system and will be glad when we finally come out of the dark ages and embrace a base 10 system.
I use both in my profession. Metric for all nutritional analysis and a mix of metric and English for recipes. They are both easy and effective. Neither is inferior or better.
Much of the opinions and feelings about the systems is based in preference. Preferring one or the other does not make the person superior or inferior. It is just what the person prefers. As a person with OCD, the varying rules and divisions drive me batty. It hurts just measuring things. But, that is because I have an issue with such things.
Then you would really hate watching chefs using their palm as a measuring spoon. Or worse, using a wire whip as a measuring cup for flour.
Beer Batter Recipe:
Two dips of the whip into the floor bin, a ramekin of baking powder, a palmspoon of salt and about a pint of beer.
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