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    Quote Originally Posted by ccchans View Post
    The obsession becomes worse when you start fixating grams or even tenths of a gram.
    Oh god, tell me about it! That's my problem which carries over from the bicycle world!

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    What timing...I just did the same thing. Bought a hanging scale and a digital kitchen scale with the same intentions....lighten that load! Always trying to balance comfort vs. weight...but at least now, I know the actual measurements.

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    Nowadays I obsess about every ounce, but I remember my first hiking trip on the AT way back in the 80's I carried an entrenching tool (folding shovel that weighs about 3 lbs.). Don't know why I thought I needed that thing.

    My enjoyment of being in the woods is inversely proportional to the weight on my back.

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    Grams and wallets are connected. The lighter the gear is in grams, the lighter the wallet is. There is of course a multiplication factor with the wallet though. lol
    Happy Trails to one and all.
    Enjoy the outdoors wisely and elevate your perspective.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mountain_man_mike View Post
    Grams and wallets are connected. The lighter the gear is in grams, the lighter the wallet is. There is of course a multiplication factor with the wallet though. lol
    what wallet? My money doesn't even make it into my hand before it's spent.

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    You know your at rock bottom when your weighing different brands of TP for your hike, and if it's not on your list I discount it all together no matter how great the number sounds. I don't buy the whole rocks and leaves thing.
    “ Do not correct a fool or he will hate you, correct a wise man and he will appreciate you.”
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    Quote Originally Posted by mountain_man_mike View Post
    The lighter the gear is in grams, the lighter the wallet is.
    You know when the bug has really bitten, when even your wallet is Cuben.




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    nice guys, seems like we allneed an intervention, although I'm no where near as bad as most of you, yet

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pennsy Camp and Canoe View Post
    nice guys, seems like we allneed an intervention, although I'm no where near as bad as most of you, yet
    Should we schedule the intervention before or after the Dutchaholics Anonymous meeting?
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    Hey PC&C, what was your load-out weight for your recent solo? Do you feel like weighing your gear helped you save some lbs on your trip?

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