Speaking of removing weight.....

Just today I went out to my truck and cleaned out the back. Took out all the cleaning stuff I don't need in the winter (that would probably freeze and make a mess anyway), as well as some other stuff I could do without. When all was said and done I removed about a duffel bag full of stuff I either don't need entirely or just don't need in winter.

Not only do I now have more room for other stuff I may need to carry, but I probably improved my gas mileage and overall performance. It's pretty much win-win.


Usually twice a year I make a habit of going through all my gear, checking the expiration dates on everything, as well as removing stuff that is overly redundant or just never used. I can't think of any time when I really wished I had something I decided to take out. Usually, it works out for the better.