Originally Posted by
chollie
One of these days I should pick up a small scale and actually weigh everything to see what's going on. I know, for instance, that a basic reasonably light-weight goretex shell like mine weighs a pound. You just don't think of clothing as adding up to much, but I guess it must.
Maybe get a Scott-E-Vest type of jacket and fill the pockets some of your carryon items?