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I've wasted much time (and money) in trying to shave weight, and now I've found that my weight is creeping/blowing up, so I thought I would confess to the group - in case anyone can talk me back, or confirm my decisions. Maybe it will help others feel better about themselves in comparison. I'm currently at about 60lbs (skin out) for a 9 day elk trip in CO. https://lighterpack.com/r/bm11sw
Here's where my weight has increased:
Here's where my weight has increased:
- Due to some other threads, I decided to pack all 9 days worth of food in my pack. Originally we had planned to leave 1/2 of the food in the truck based on the thought that if we had not killed anything after 4 days, we would want to make a move. Now I'm more worried that at day 4 we will be into the elk and dreading walking the opposite direction to get food. This change of plans *significantly* changes my weight, as I'm at about 1.7lbs per day for about 3k calories. Add 8.5#. This change will probably require me to add back my MR lid instead of the Kifaru lid (to fit all this stuff). Add another 7oz net.
- After some testing of my Anker 10k power pack, I wimped out and bought another. I guess now I can be frivolous with my phone and IR Mini. Add 7 oz.
- On the plus (less) side, I bought every one of the Kifaru pullouts, and I can't figure out a good use of more than one (I think the medium for my possibles), and possibly the mega size (for puffy and other clothes) - but I might ditch even the mega in order to stuff clothes in nooks and crannies. Save 2oz or so.
- For my water, I dropped the Sawyer Mini for the Squeeze based on some threads where others said the Squeeze works much better. I also went from a 2L Platypus Hoser to a 3L heavier (and sturdier) bladder (Hyrdapak Force 3L) and put in my load that I would be carrying the full 3L of H2O. Plus 4.4lbs on water, 3 oz on bladder, and an ounce on the Squeeze.
- Hunter orange - added a hat and safety panel when I realized we are overlapping ML and rifle bear. Add 3oz.
- Pistol - another thread and I'm back to strongly considering carrying at least a 38 for meth heads, cougars, black bears, zombies, etc. Add 20oz.