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_davis3mo ago

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

thomas1051mo ago

My butcher sold me a 3 pound pack of chicken thighs last week that I swear was 2.5 pounds when I got home and weighed it. Its not paranoia when theyre actually shorting you, you know? I bought one of those little digital scales off Amazon for like 15 bucks and it lives in my kitchen drawer now. The trick is to always zero it out with the container or bag before you put the food in, because sometimes the packaging adds half an ounce or more. I also check the bag or box for the actual weight printed on it, then compare to what the store charged me for. Saves me money and headaches, especially on expensive cuts or bulk buys.

olivers283mo agoMost Upvoted

Ever feel like your scale is judging you too?