out of curisosity I have started to weigh my gear. to this point i have simply taken the manufacturers advertised weight as fact.

what i am finding so far is that generally the actual weight is heavier than what is advertised. -oddly never lighter.

ex: my WM versalite is advertised at 2-lbs. but the scale reads like 2-lb. 4-oz.

now believe me, i could care less about counting every ounce, but the retail price of a few ounces is a VERY competitive and profitable market. everyone knows that a few ounces can cost a hundred bucks.

just a thought.