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lost_but_found · 01-16-2004, 08:37 AM

I appreciate all the feedback!
I normally take a spoon and fork - no knife. So that is really only about an ounce. I do plan on replacing my camelback with a platypus - 4oz vs 9.76oz! so that saves me almost 6oz. I found a nice down bag, but it is $300. weighs only 1lb15oz though - so worth the investment for sure (~1.25lb difference)! And I found a tent - Eureka Zeus 2 EXO maximum weight of 3lbs10oz vs 5lbs8oz. It is a great tent and not that expensive - $150.
My goal is to get my average pack weight down to about 25lbs or under. I will lose the first aid book and snake bite kit, that will probably drop an ounce or two. I was looking around at lightweight sites last night and found some info to share. I found a wonderful idea for a pillow that weighs about an oz and takes up no space. Those little swimming floaties that went around our arms as kids - you can find them at dollar stores 2 for a $1. Thought that was a great idea.
I like the change batteries idea - but for an extended trip I am going to need a spare set. But doing that would reduce my average weight. I will defintely only pack a few of the tablets, I always mean to do that but forget. OOPS!

I do appreciate the feedback and I will continue to search around as well and will share anything that I find. There are some good sites out there devoted to lightweight backpacking. But as copuswalker said, you are going to find 10 different list from 10 different people.

01-16-2004, 08:37 AM	#5
lost_but_found Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston Posts: 139	Re: Backpack Weight Tips I appreciate all the feedback! I normally take a spoon and fork - no knife. So that is really only about an ounce. I do plan on replacing my camelback with a platypus - 4oz vs 9.76oz! so that saves me almost 6oz. I found a nice down bag, but it is $300. weighs only 1lb15oz though - so worth the investment for sure (~1.25lb difference)! And I found a tent - Eureka Zeus 2 EXO maximum weight of 3lbs10oz vs 5lbs8oz. It is a great tent and not that expensive - $150. My goal is to get my average pack weight down to about 25lbs or under. I will lose the first aid book and snake bite kit, that will probably drop an ounce or two. I was looking around at lightweight sites last night and found some info to share. I found a wonderful idea for a pillow that weighs about an oz and takes up no space. Those little swimming floaties that went around our arms as kids - you can find them at dollar stores 2 for a $1. Thought that was a great idea. I like the change batteries idea - but for an extended trip I am going to need a spare set. But doing that would reduce my average weight. I will defintely only pack a few of the tablets, I always mean to do that but forget. OOPS! I do appreciate the feedback and I will continue to search around as well and will share anything that I find. There are some good sites out there devoted to lightweight backpacking. But as copuswalker said, you are going to find 10 different list from 10 different people.