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<blockquote data-quote="Timber338" data-source="post: 717725" data-attributes="member: 33822"><p>Great pic! $$ really is the name of the game to shed weight. It really is pretty ridiculous how much it all adds up, but so much fun. Even just to maintain your gear is alot of money. Something always seems to be worn out. </p><p></p><p>So here is ridiculous on the other end of the spectrum... the pic below is of me packing in during the 2nd rifle season in CO. The pic was taken around 9,800 ft. Including my rifle the entire setup weighed 93 pounds. I've got good gear and a light rifle, I just brought a whole lot of stuff in. But I am very familiar with the country, knew about how far I would hike to setup camp and I knew I could handle the weight. Packed in a 4-season tent since snow was in the forecast as well as plenty of warm clothes. Also brought a lot of food since I was planning on staying for 8 days. Really did not plan on taking in quite so much, just kind of worked out that way. </p><p></p><p>Ended up shooting a nice bull and the heavy pack never slowed me down. Took 3 full days to pack out the quarters and head/hide. I know my heavy pack has most of you frowning, but it's just what has worked for me. I have tried to just be happy with the gear I have and just enjoy being out in the mountains. I also spend a whole ton of time training all year round to be in great shape so I can carry a heavy pack.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Timber338, post: 717725, member: 33822"] Great pic! $$ really is the name of the game to shed weight. It really is pretty ridiculous how much it all adds up, but so much fun. Even just to maintain your gear is alot of money. Something always seems to be worn out. So here is ridiculous on the other end of the spectrum... the pic below is of me packing in during the 2nd rifle season in CO. The pic was taken around 9,800 ft. Including my rifle the entire setup weighed 93 pounds. I've got good gear and a light rifle, I just brought a whole lot of stuff in. But I am very familiar with the country, knew about how far I would hike to setup camp and I knew I could handle the weight. Packed in a 4-season tent since snow was in the forecast as well as plenty of warm clothes. Also brought a lot of food since I was planning on staying for 8 days. Really did not plan on taking in quite so much, just kind of worked out that way. Ended up shooting a nice bull and the heavy pack never slowed me down. Took 3 full days to pack out the quarters and head/hide. I know my heavy pack has most of you frowning, but it's just what has worked for me. I have tried to just be happy with the gear I have and just enjoy being out in the mountains. I also spend a whole ton of time training all year round to be in great shape so I can carry a heavy pack. [/QUOTE]
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