break down pack weight for 3rd season... just curious what we carry that you have lighter or less of.
My pack weighs more when hunting in the 3rd season because I use different gear.
During the 3rd season, I carry a 2.5# sleeping bag that's rated at 5° instead of a 2# bag that's rated at 20°.
I carry a 4# tent that's a little bigger (for more gear) and built with stronger material. It's still not rated as a 4-season tent, but I think it will stand up to bad weather better than the ultralight 2.5# tent.
I carry a puffer jacket that's too warm for summer/fall in lieu of a little down vest; 2# instead of 1#.
I use a white gas stove (MSR Whisperlite) instead of a butane canister stove. I don't know the weight difference including a couple of fuel bottles, but the weight upgrade is significant.
An extra pair of warmer gloves and a couple of extra pairs of socks.
That's all I can think of right now.
Everything else is pretty much the same as what I use in the summer.
I also dress differently for 3rd season but I don't count that in pack weight.
KC
