Here’s my take, I’m no physical specimen, didn’t even give it much thought until a few years ago. Now I’m 47, 5’8” and 180. I work out or hike/bike 4 days a week for 40 minutes. I can hike all over for as long/far as I want, without a pack or rifle. But throw a 40# pack and 8# rifle on my back and I’m sucking wind. So ya taking 2# off my rifle or pack would make a difference.
I could loose 5-10# off my ass, but I’d have to alienate my wife and her great cooking, which she also cooks for my 10th grade starting offensive football player and 19yo son. I could also give up good beer, but I’d rather spend several $100 on a new rifle and have the best of all worlds.
