Originally Posted by
rocketsocks
okay, to the point!...It's ridiculous! The weight savings of a tiny bottle that needs to be measured on a sophisticated scale that to 8 places in order to save pack weight is cra cra, at best. It will not break your back or allow you to hike faster further, it's just freaking nutso! Period. Ya wanna save weight, pick a lighter pack, shelter, sleeping bag, or maybe consider going stoveless. We've gone from traditional 40-50 lbs loads in 35 years, what the heck is the difference between say 34 pounds and 28 pounds (besides 6lbs.) it barley registers on an adult back.