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Thread: What are you willing to sacrifice for pack weight?

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    What are you willing to sacrifice for pack weight?

    As I’m sitting here weighing my pack and it came in a little over 50lbs without my rifle for an 8 day trip I was wondering what creature comforts people are willing to give up to save weight and what’s a must?

    For me, I have a little bit more food than I need but I kind of packed last minute and I didn’t have a lot of time to really go over my food list and compress it a bit. I must have a Mickey of fireball or sambuca(just in case there’s cause for celebration). I’m not going without a toothbrush either.

    I could save some weight going to a lighter pack, the mystery ranch Marshall isn’t the lightest bag on the market and I kind of like sleeping in a full tent so I’m bring my msr hubba hubba.

    Whats everybody else doing?
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    Re: What are you willing to sacrifice for pack weight?

    I find that there are always some clothes that can be left behind. Same with gear (ie only bring a havalon; don't convince yourself that you NEED another knife to deal with the boning. You can do without). Batteries: have a fully charged set in each device with one battery turned around backwards as to not drain it. This way you don't need spares. Underwear; you only need one pair. Socks last up to 3 days. Lose the second pair of gloves. Get rid of the GPS if you've got the delorme. Bring less food; I minimize my food every year and I still have some left over when my circuit is done. Lastly, don't focus on the actual weight; focus on what you NEED. For instance, I NEED real meat. If I go for 8 days, I pack 8 full apples and 8 full cans of smoked oysters. The extra weight is by far less significant than knowing that once i've crested the next hill, I get to eat good.

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    Re: What are you willing to sacrifice for pack weight?

    I was thinking that foregoing the micky of Fireball or Sambuca in favour of a big fattie would cut down on some weight but then realized I’d also go through all my food the same day I smoked it so probably not the best idea.

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    Re: What are you willing to sacrifice for pack weight?

    I bought a lighter tent and sleeping bag. Less clothes. Less food. Minimum fuel for the stove. Less ammunition.

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    Re: What are you willing to sacrifice for pack weight?

    Quote Originally Posted by fuzzybiscuit View Post
    I was thinking that foregoing the micky of Fireball or Sambuca in favour of a big fattie would cut down on some weight but then realized I’d also go through all my food the same day I smoked it so probably not the best idea.
    For this reason, I switched to overproof rum, I only need to pack half as much lol, it goes well with a hot tea before bed.

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    Re: What are you willing to sacrifice for pack weight?

    Quote Originally Posted by fuzzybiscuit View Post
    I was thinking that foregoing the micky of Fireball or Sambuca in favour of a big fattie would cut down on some weight but then realized I’d also go through all my food the same day I smoked it so probably not the best idea.
    Unfortunately I have to be able to pass a piss test when I get home. Even though it’s legal we’re still not allowed yet...
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    Re: What are you willing to sacrifice for pack weight?

    Leatherman ... too heavy.
    Mountain house .... tastes like shit and requires a stove and kettle.
    Water filter ... pills are lighter and smaller.
    Stove/fuel/kettle ... no need for early season hunts. Just extra bulk and weight. I dont drink coffee and mountain house tastes like shit anyways.

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    Re: What are you willing to sacrifice for pack weight?

    Toilet paper, that’s what socks and sleeves are for
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    Re: What are you willing to sacrifice for pack weight?

    Lots of money = losing weight.

    $2000 = Big Agnes tent, r5.7 thermorest mattress, WM sleeping bag= 6lbs
    He's anything but a hunter.
    More like another, Rain Coast Sociopath Fraud. Living off the prevails of his chronic lies, like the rest of them...

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    Re: What are you willing to sacrifice for pack weight?

    Quote Originally Posted by Ohwildwon View Post
    Lots of money = losing weight.

    $2000 = Big Agnes tent, r5.7 thermorest mattress, WM sleeping bag= 6lbs
    With lots of money, just hire some sherpas and go even more lux...
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