What I'm currently doing is to review the equipment list and search for weight improvements. In step one I'd like to just leave things at home or reduce / redesign stuff. For sure more weight can be saved by replacing the heavy weight gear like tent, sleeping bag, matress etc. But that'll cost and will be left for step 2. I'm looking for the easy achievements here.
Here is what i gained so far:
- belt: replace leather by self made belt strap [200g > 64g] / 136g saved
- sleeping pad: reduced size [156g > 68g] / 88g saved
- pillow case: leave at home [178g > 0g] / 178g saved
- sandals: leave at home [370g > 0g] / 370g saved
- second trouser: replace by long underware [600g > 100g] / 500g saved
- spats: leave at home [270g > 0g] / 270g saved
- towl: reduce size [100g > 60g] / 40g saved
- nasal spray: leave at home [34g > 0g] / 34 saved
- USB Handy Adapter: leave in the car [18g > 0g] / 18g saved
- torch: leave home and use headlamp [136g > 0g] / 136g saved
- Gorilla pod: leave at home [46g > 0g] / 46g saved
- emergency battery tank: leave in the car [188g > 0g] / 188g saved
- knife: use smaller one [260g > 68g] / 192g saved
- walking stick: just use one [512g > 256g] / 256g saved
Sum = 2.452g !!!
The simple rule was to leave stuff at home I never used so far and reduce some parts to their minimum size. So finally I do not lose too much comfort. Taking into account that a rough rule of thumb tells that 1 saved kg gains 1 additional km of way that's a great result. And I just spent 30€ for a new knife. It also shows nicely how small things sum up. And it is an inspiration to work on further improvements. It just does not make any sense to carry more gear than needed.
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| self sewed belt saves 136g |
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