Weighing gear

Questions about equipment and supplies to bring on a trip (including reviews).

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Re: Weighing gear

Post by Ingo »

This is how I weigh my pack(s):

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Weight = "DANG that's HEAVY!"
(ok, canoeing ain't the same as backpacking :D )
24: MB | 22: BI | 21: RH-DF | 18: MC-DF | 17: WI-SB-WC | 16: RH-CI-RH | 14: BI-MB | 13: RH | 12: MC-TH | 11: WC-HC-WC | 09: MC-RH | 05: MI-MB-RH | 02: MC-CH | 01: BI-RH | 79: RH
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Re: Weighing gear

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You're a hoot, Ingo, thats what you are.
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Re: Weighing gear

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danha1en wrote:I attempted to get lightweight the past few years, but never was proactive about it until this year. I picked up this scale from Amazon for $25 and started weighing all my gear early for this year's big trip.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002CM6TVI

I'm in the process of putting all my gear in a spreadsheet now so I can hopefully find out what gear I can upgrade for the cheapest without breaking the bank.

That's the same scale I picked up last week. I'll try to remember to post my spreadsheet.
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Vandy wrote:You're a hoot, Ingo, thats what you are.
:D :D :D :D
24: MB | 22: BI | 21: RH-DF | 18: MC-DF | 17: WI-SB-WC | 16: RH-CI-RH | 14: BI-MB | 13: RH | 12: MC-TH | 11: WC-HC-WC | 09: MC-RH | 05: MI-MB-RH | 02: MC-CH | 01: BI-RH | 79: RH
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Re: Weighing gear

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Just picked up the scale that was suggested from Amazon. I am hoping it it pretty accurate. Past scales that I have purchased have been very glitchy and unreliable. However, this one has a lot of great reviews and satisfied customers. With free shipping, I figured why not give it a shot :)
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Re: Weighing gear

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Here is the gear I brought with this year along with the weights. This is not including food or water. If it isn't readable, I can try another format.
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