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Am I nuts? VX6hd 3-18×50 vs. G7 NXS 5.5-22
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<blockquote data-quote="ducky" data-source="post: 1759084" data-attributes="member: 94420"><p>My take on it is lighter gear is easier to carry. It doesn't hurt to loose 5lbs, but that doesnt change the way the gear feels when you carry it. </p><p></p><p>I spent a few years in the airborne infantry in the early 90's, where boots and a pack were my primary form of transportation from A to B. I never once wished I was lighter so I could carry my gear easier, all my gear was close to 75 lbs. I struggled a lot less at 170 and 15% body fat than the smaller guys, and when I cut my body fat to around 11% I gained 25 lbs. I can tell you carrying all my gear with an extra 25 lbs of body mass played hell on my joints, and once you gain that extra mass you can't go back.</p><p></p><p>If I had the light gear in the beginning (1992) that I retired with in 2017, my career as airborne infantryman might have been a lot longer. There is a point when return on investment chasing ounces isnt worth it. However, if you can afford to pay the price for light gear your body will thank you more in the long run, even more so if you're able to combine it with weight loss.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ducky, post: 1759084, member: 94420"] My take on it is lighter gear is easier to carry. It doesn't hurt to loose 5lbs, but that doesnt change the way the gear feels when you carry it. I spent a few years in the airborne infantry in the early 90's, where boots and a pack were my primary form of transportation from A to B. I never once wished I was lighter so I could carry my gear easier, all my gear was close to 75 lbs. I struggled a lot less at 170 and 15% body fat than the smaller guys, and when I cut my body fat to around 11% I gained 25 lbs. I can tell you carrying all my gear with an extra 25 lbs of body mass played hell on my joints, and once you gain that extra mass you can't go back. If I had the light gear in the beginning (1992) that I retired with in 2017, my career as airborne infantryman might have been a lot longer. There is a point when return on investment chasing ounces isnt worth it. However, if you can afford to pay the price for light gear your body will thank you more in the long run, even more so if you're able to combine it with weight loss. [/QUOTE]
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