I have not weighed my gear. If I had to guess I would say my PSK, including $0.99 poncho and paracord, weighs about 3 lbs. My Becker probably 1-1/2 lbs. Rifle, scope, & ammo: 9 lbs. Add another 3 lbs for water and snacks. Good grief, I'm surprised I can stagger up the mountain! <img src="/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

Seriously, I do step up my conditioning about 3 months before my hunt. I figure whatever weight I lose is more stuff I can carry. Don't get too hung up on weight. Carry what you need to stay safe and to hunt effectively, and then build an exercise regimen around that.