Ken Fortenberry wrote:

I disagree. I'd never try to lash a rod sock full of fly rod
to my pack and expect it to survive the trip.

That's your privilege -- to disagree. If you're aren't planning on
falling off any cliffs, and if you can take a reasonable degree of care
with your stuff, a rod tube is just extra weight. 10 oz is a LOT to save
on a backpacking trip.

If I were doubtful about my ability to take care of my stuff and not to
fall off cliffs, however, I might not take an overpriced Winston.

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