Yep, everyone has their own "sweet spot" which is the perfect compromise between pack weight and comfort in camp.

Counting ounces can be challenging and fun but a person will (hopefully) soon lean where the point of diminishing returns is. Mine comes at a fair weather mimimum base weight of 10-12 pounds. I really have no desire to take it down to 5. At 50 I've been blessed with a healthy body so far and I see no need to save another 5 pounds.

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Enjoy it folks!!!


That says it all!!!!!
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