Serious question, how much does your sleeping bag actually weigh?

I was cleaning out my gear closet last weekend and decided to weigh my old 20-degree down bag on my kitchen scale. The tag said 3 pounds, but it actually came in at 3 pounds, 9 ounces. That's a full 9 ounces heavier than advertised, which really adds up on a long hike. I found this out just before a trip to the White Mountains, and it made me think about all the other 'specs' we take for granted. Has anyone else checked the real weight of their gear against the manufacturer's claim? I'm curious how common this is.

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nancy_davis6d ago

Yeah, that "specs we take for granted" thing is why I weigh everything myself now.

olivers286d ago

Ever feel like your scale is judging you too?