Gear weight

[wizbangdoodle]

While out on the garage doing maintenance on the bike, I got the wild hair to weigh my boots (Gaerne SG12"s). I was a bit surprised that they were 5 lbs each. That means 10 lbs just in boots. I had always estimated my full kit to be around 15 lbs. Now, it's got to be 20-25 lbs, especially with a full camelback. Most of the stuff I wear and/or carry I consider to be necessary (why else would I carry it?)  I ride woods and single track and get out there a ways sometimes, but I sure would like to shed some of this weight. Maybe I should just eat less. Any Ideas from the TT crew?

[Tony211]

I've been wondering too. I'm gonna gear up and jump on my scale when I am on days off. My weight goes up and down 15lbs normally cause I work in the oilfields in camps and eat like a horse.

[DR.billZ]

Set your sag with riding gear on...

[ekulb14]

25 lbs is average, that what i add when setting sag (if im too lazy to kit up). boots  10 helmet 5 neck brace 5 ect... it all adds up.

 

if you are trying to save weight vented gear espically pants are something to look into there is a lot of hidden weight in pants with leather reinforcing. 

[rpt50]

High dollar boots almost always weigh substantially more than less expensive boots, and you may find that a medium price boot provides adequate protection for your needs. I've stopped wearing my Sg 10s in favor of a pair of Fox Forma Pro boots that I picked up used for $50. I have found that when I wear lighter boots I have a lot less knee pain and swelling than with heavier boots (probably because they have a lot less inertia), and they provide plenty of protection for woods riding/racing.

[6 Riders]

 I have found that when I wear lighter boots I have a lot less knee pain and swelling than with heavier boots (probably because they have a lot less inertia), and they provide plenty of protection for woods riding/racing.

I have arthritic knees and find that the heavier (SG 10s) actually help me ride for longer periods of time.

[wizbangdoodle]

I have arthritic knees and find that the heavier (SG 10s) actually help me ride for longer periods of time.

 

I wonder if that's because they keep your feet and lower leg more "planted".

[highmarker]

never weighed the gear , but know it adds 1/4" to my sag over street cloths

[LovingOffroadPain]

never weighed the gear , but know it adds 1/4" to my sag over street cloths

I'd be curious to measure my sag buck naked. Ask my wife to help me, we would be laughing so hard I dunno if she could get an accurate reading!!

[SnowMule]

ugh.... yeah.

[wizbangdoodle]

Damn. And that's just your backpack?

[SnowMule]

Damn. And that's just your backpack?

That's without my camera gear too.  Yeah.

 

To be fair, it is an airbag pack; there's a gas cylinder and airbag/harness in there that adds some weight... so by its nature it's going to weigh a little more than just a standard backpack. 

 

Then you throw in shovel, probe, radio/phone, survival gear, spare batteries, food/drinks, extra clothing/gear... adds up.

 

Adventure mode, engage!

[wizbangdoodle]

You must go out for a month at a time ?

 

 

Better go weigh my backpack. 100 oz of water=6.5 lbs + tools and misc. Gotta be 10 or 12 lbs.

[LovingOffroadPain]

You must go out for a month at a time ?

Better go weigh my backpack. 100 oz of water=6.5 lbs + tools and misc. Gotta be 10 or 12 lbs.

I rarely carry tools anymore, only on looong rides a waay from the truck. And my buddies need em more than me.

[Ride_Flip_Repeat]

Just came across this thread because I'm really considering a bike with 190-200lb factory connection. I weigh 170lb dry and I have sg10s, chest guard, helmet, then a back pack with tools, water, extra gas, food, phone, wallet, keys, cellphone mount, spare filter...Looking at this now it seems ideal for woods. What are your opinions?