Originally posted by Gimbal Could you perhaps state a couple of examples where that is true?
When you're coming off a 15k hike and your back is all twisted out of shape because you carried too much stuff? I can't believe I have to explain everything.
Honestly, I seen guys close to collapse on portages, because they had no idea what "the minimum" was, to bring along on a long trip, then leave gear they needed home the next day because they were tired from the day before. Nothing kills your enthusiasm faster at a remote shooting location, than carrying too much weight.
ANd if you're planning to shoot at ƒ5.6 or higher, carrying ƒ2.8 lenses is beyond dumb. You might bring a 50 1.8 or something just on the odd chance you need some low light performance, but a 300mm 2.8, absolutely overkill and a waste. Risking damage to your gear for nothing.