walkswithblackflies
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Post by walkswithblackflies on Dec 3, 2020 10:03:58 GMT -8
visiting and camping in central NY where fat biking is very popular The local mountain biking club grooms miles upon miles of trails in the Syracuse area. And then, as you mentioned, the snowmobile trails offer even more opportunity.
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Post by rebeccad on Dec 3, 2020 19:09:20 GMT -8
$20/month... local YMCA membership. I find it's much easier for me to lose a pound than my gear to lose a pound. When I trim-down gear, it's usually for volume, not weight. Wish I could say the same. Losing weight and keeping it that way is getting harder every year.
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Post by JRinGeorgia on Dec 4, 2020 7:19:03 GMT -8
Being already at UL, I've paid to save an ounce here and an ounce there. I don't want to think about what a pound's worth adds up to in cost.
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Post by desert dweller on Dec 4, 2020 12:36:26 GMT -8
I think my biggest weight saving decisions was going from the stove above to going to the stove below (eventually). And yes, the first 5 or so years of my backpacking career I hauled that Coleman stove around. And, made coffee with a percolator on it. I'm not sure of the price difference.
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Post by bluefish on Dec 4, 2020 15:09:10 GMT -8
I think my biggest weight saving decisions was going from the stove above to going to the stove below (eventually). And yes, the first 5 or so years of my backpacking career I hauled that Coleman stove around. And, made coffee with a percolator on it. I'm not sure of the price difference. I'm not sure my Whisperlite and full bottle of fuel was any lighter. Mr. Rocket for me now, too.
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Post by null on Dec 5, 2020 3:02:33 GMT -8
I find it's much easier for me to lose a pound than my gear to lose a pound. 1000x yes!! I carry far too much stuff, but you're going to thank me when your crown pops out and you need cement to put it back in.
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Post by gabby on Dec 5, 2020 15:08:05 GMT -8
And yes, the first 5 or so years of my backpacking career I hauled that Coleman stove around. I suppose I should say that, if you haven't gotten rid of it, there is a market: me. And I now know where Snowpeak got the design for the Bipod stove they now sell.
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Post by High Sierra Fan on Dec 5, 2020 15:42:53 GMT -8
The most I’m not sure but the least? I poured half a liter of water out of my nalgene. One pound lighter: for free!
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Post by Coolkat on Dec 7, 2020 7:33:42 GMT -8
I carry far too much stuff, but you're going to thank me when your crown pops out and you need cement to put it back in. This sounds like it comes from experience and with a story
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Post by cweston on Dec 7, 2020 7:36:42 GMT -8
I carry far too much stuff, but you're going to thank me when your crown pops out and you need cement to put it back in. LOL. But you lead groups, right? Seems like being "over-prepared" kind of goes with that territory.
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Post by null on Dec 7, 2020 8:00:48 GMT -8
But you lead groups, right? I bring all sorts of stuff you'd never consider bringing on your own. One of my guides brings an eyeglass repair kit (it has definitely come in handy) and a small whisk (also handy but we probably could do without it). I carry stuff like spare bite valves, pole splints, plumbers / thread seal tape, zip tie, shoe goo and cordage.
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Post by rebeccad on Dec 7, 2020 8:31:47 GMT -8
That eyeglass repair kit was in my bag until I stopped wearing glasses. When you are dependent on glasses, that’s pretty crucial gear.
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Post by rachelsdad on Dec 7, 2020 9:16:58 GMT -8
I really don't remember my Marmot Helium price but that was probably more volume vs weight.
I did recently buy a BA Fly Creek at 1 lb 14 oz vs my 3 lb 11 oz SD Vapor Light 2. Almost 10 years old and still going strong!
So.... $240 to lose a few lbs. even tho I think it was more just to see what all the BA majic is all about
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Post by johntpenca on Dec 7, 2020 13:48:16 GMT -8
I've never looked at it as spending $$ to lose weight. To me it is just taking advantage of the evolution of backpacking gear and finding what works for me.
All told, between the big three and other stuff over 35 years, probably about two-three grand or so.
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Post by cheaptentguy on Dec 7, 2020 19:30:16 GMT -8
Haven't had too many big purchases for 1lb, and often times it was for multiple reasons, like getting an Osprey Exos pack that was a pound lighter but also fit me much more comfortably than the Deuter I was using.
The biggest one was probably the Enlightened Equipment Enigma quilt, which was quite the investment for me but much more packable and at least 1.5 lbs lighter than the bag I was using. It's also kept me very warm on some pretty chilly nights, so pretty happy with it. It might have been slightly on sale, but it was still north of $300.
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