A place to post your weight savings or tinkering ideas. This title was suggested by OZ. If others join in perhaps it should be changed to reflect the participation. Like other threads I have created, I hope others contribute. I am selfish and want your ideas.
This can be a polarizing topic, so let me hit a few of the common thoughts up front.
The best way to save weight is on your body. Your legs are carrying you too.
The next best way to save weight is in the big 3 (or 4 depending on how you categorize). At first it may not seem worth the money, but divided over a few thousand miles, that goose down bag pays for itself mile by mile. Not all can afford the best, but get the best and lightest you can and look at it as a long term investment.
If it gives you a headache counting grams, don't do it. This is not for everyone. Some strange minds (like mine) enjoy tinkering, creating, and planning. There can be great personal satisfaction derived from making or scavenging a superior item that weighs less and performs better than something bought at your favorite hiking mecca.
With that redundant rant, let the eyes start rolling. gif.014 gif.014 gif.014 gif.014
This can be a polarizing topic, so let me hit a few of the common thoughts up front.
The best way to save weight is on your body. Your legs are carrying you too.
The next best way to save weight is in the big 3 (or 4 depending on how you categorize). At first it may not seem worth the money, but divided over a few thousand miles, that goose down bag pays for itself mile by mile. Not all can afford the best, but get the best and lightest you can and look at it as a long term investment.
If it gives you a headache counting grams, don't do it. This is not for everyone. Some strange minds (like mine) enjoy tinkering, creating, and planning. There can be great personal satisfaction derived from making or scavenging a superior item that weighs less and performs better than something bought at your favorite hiking mecca.
With that redundant rant, let the eyes start rolling. gif.014 gif.014 gif.014 gif.014
Non hikers are about a psi shy of a legal ball.