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<blockquote data-quote="Litehiker" data-source="post: 1565060" data-attributes="member: 54178"><p>Jim,</p><p></p><p>Like the Amish say, "We get too soon old and too late smart." ;o) I wish I would have lightened up my pack load sooner but truthfully back in 2004 when I began this quest UL backpacking gear was just getting going. </p><p></p><p>And yes, it can be spendy to lighten up but not as expensive as "credit card camping" in motels. That's my story and I'm sticking' to it. </p><p></p><p>Finally, while I like light I also like comfort. As OSPREY (the pack manufacturer) says, "Pain has its own weight." i.e a lighter but frameless pack is more painful to carry than a good internal frame pack with padded hip belt that weighs another 5 oz.. Transferring the load off your back (& spinal discs) to the largest bones and muscles of your body, your hips and legs, only makes sense.</p><p></p><p>When we can get both light weight and comfort in one item, like the REI FLASH or Sea to Summit air mattresses it's truly a win.</p><p></p><p>The SUL "gram weenies" who use frameless packs and strapless hiking poles are doing it much more for bragging rights than for comfort on the trail. </p><p></p><p>Eric B.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Litehiker, post: 1565060, member: 54178"] Jim, Like the Amish say, "We get too soon old and too late smart." ;o) I wish I would have lightened up my pack load sooner but truthfully back in 2004 when I began this quest UL backpacking gear was just getting going. And yes, it can be spendy to lighten up but not as expensive as "credit card camping" in motels. That's my story and I'm sticking' to it. Finally, while I like light I also like comfort. As OSPREY (the pack manufacturer) says, "Pain has its own weight." i.e a lighter but frameless pack is more painful to carry than a good internal frame pack with padded hip belt that weighs another 5 oz.. Transferring the load off your back (& spinal discs) to the largest bones and muscles of your body, your hips and legs, only makes sense. When we can get both light weight and comfort in one item, like the REI FLASH or Sea to Summit air mattresses it's truly a win. The SUL "gram weenies" who use frameless packs and strapless hiking poles are doing it much more for bragging rights than for comfort on the trail. Eric B. [/QUOTE]
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