Warning: switching from plastic to metal water bottles quietly added a pound to my daily carry without me noticing for a whole week

I grabbed my old Nalgene after using a stainless Hydro Flask for a month and the weight difference was so obvious I finally understood why my shoulders felt sore on hikes through Red Rocks last Saturday, has anyone else overlooked something this small and paid for it later?

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avery2191d ago

Oh man, the "quietly added a pound" part got me. I did the exact same thing with my backpack, swapped out an old Jansport for a "tactical" one and wondered why my back hurt after casual walks. Felt like I was training for a ruck march or something.

michaeltorres21h agoRising Star

Bet the heavier fabric and extra pockets added way more weight than anyone realizes.