Scales...

“How many of you have a scale for weighing your gear?

What kind of scale do you have, where'd you get it, and how much did you pay?”

“Fritz, I haven't known anyone with their own scales (at least those that can measure ounces or grams) since college, LOL.”

“We have a bathroom scale for total pack weight and a small kitchen scale that goes up to 5lbs in ounces for individual pieces, it cost $12 or so.”

“The only scales that I utilize are the ones attached to my horrorscope.....LOL!!!!”

“Sgt R0ck uses some sort of a postal scale - can handle up to 3 lbs and is accurate down to .1 ounce - unfortunately I can't find any info as to the make of the scale in my review of his archives - the mention I did find was in the June 2001 archives.”

“LOL Pekka! So true.”

“for those folks around small towns, I've found post office employees very willing to weigh whatever gear I present to them. They are curious as to why ounces matter & it's prolly a nice change of pace in their day! I've returned gear to stores based on the *real* weights I get from the post office.”

“Do I understand correctly? You receive more than you expected for your money and, therefore, you return the item. Such honesty should be rewarded!”

“Good thinking cow patty.

Reminds me that for small stuff (and most BPing gear would fit) there is a small self-service digital scale in the main lobby of our P.O., and the lobby is open even when the counter section is closed since patrons need access to their p.o. boxes. Bet the same set-up is available in other locations.”

“I use a 5-pound digital scale that I bought from Scales USA for about $30. Weighs in 1/10 pound increments. Works great and can't beat the price.”

“I use a postal scale, too, and like stevehiker said, it measures in tenth's of an ounce. An added benefit is that it will, at the touch of a button, convert ounces to grams.

Using Phil's packweight measuring formula, it's very easy to modify the weight profile of your pack, and have it be accurate.”

“I use a digital fish scale that weighs in pounds & ounces. I goes up to 50 pounds.”

“I use the Hobart scale at work becuase you can put your pack on and then stand on the scale.Ours goes up to 1000lbs.They are the top of the line scales.They are too big at home though.

Oh ya I have never had my pack up to 1000lbs......:)

LOL....:)

Crazy Mike”

“I use a 5 pound postal scale I got from Staples. I exchanged a paper shredder for it.

I use Phil's Excel Spreadsheet to calculate pack weight.”

“I have a set of Pocket Scales, which cost me $8.95(Aud). They go up to 23kg(50Lb). I figure that if I'm carrying more than 23kg, I dont want to know about it.
As far as accuracy goes, well I'm going hiking not preparing a Moonshot.”

“I hear ya Bunyip. I use a game scale to weigh the pack once it's fully loaded. That's when I'm feeling particularly curious. Most of the time I heft it.”

“I've got it bad...I just bought a digital scale to weigh my gear. So far the manufacturers are within 1 oz of their advertised weight.

The biggest surprise so far has been my trustworthy Merrell sandals. I carry them as backup footwear and camp shoes. They come in at a whopping 2 pounds. Blah.”

“Lol! HPM does this before every big trip he does. Since his next trip is 9 days out, I expect he'll start weighing his gear again.”

“Does the weight of his gear change significantly between trips?”

“You can pick up weight along the trail. Dirty clothes can weight more.”

““Does the weight of his gear change significantly between trips?”
bitpusher
1:03:21 PM
7/06/05
ignore this user

It will if all it does is eat junk food while watching TV all day between trips.”

“Yeah, that gear gets lazy in its off time.

Usually I end up weighing any new stuff I get and re-weighing the stuff I never bother to write down the weights of.”

“you gotta dump those two pound sandals!”

“Definitely lighter sandal options out there. Two pounds, ouch.”

“Crocs/Airwalk equivalents. 2lbs? I don't think I own a piece of gear that's 2lbs.”

“The sandals are hiking sandals...feel like a running shoe. They're awesome...they're not just camp shoes.”

“I have a scale too. Although I don't have time to camp anymore much less weigh my gear. Try some Wal-Mart water shoes for camp shoes, they are light & very comfy.”

“I've got it bad...I just bought a digital scale to weigh my gear. So far the manufacturers are within 1 oz of their advertised weight.
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MDSHiker
11:51:19 AM
7/06/05

Johnny Come Lately! ;-)”