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M. Montaigne 
New scale is finally showing what the old scale did. Side by side the new scale shows ~ 1.5 pounds more than the older one. I trust the new one better, higher price, better brand.
Last year for my backpacking trip in October I weighed 236, add 50 for the pack and I was pulling about 286 up those hills. My goal is 175 by August/September. If I can manage that, this year I'll weigh less with the pack (though I'm buying a bigger one, want the Kestrel 68) than last year without. Looking forward to more space for water/etc. This week I'm also purchasing a new sleeping bag (Kelty Cosmic 20), and trekking poles (Leki Legacy Lite).
Around July I expect to have the new Pack (& Tent - Gossamer Gear "The One") and all my new gear put together. Going to start rucking again.
