Originally Posted by
staehpj1
That was my impression as well. It didn't make a lot of sense to me, but I figured that it might to others. Personally I wouldn't ship a stand just for pre trip setup, but that is me.
I assume you were referring to a big full sized stand when you said 10 pounds, right? If I read correctly that stand in your link is about a pound. Not that I personally would carry it either. I don't think anyone has suggested carrying a full sized 10# stand on tour. The only way that would make sense would be for a van supported tour and even then I bet a lot of the time folks don't take one.
I did meet a couple guys carrying a full sized shop floor pump on the Trans America, but never saw a work stand on tour.
I'd be thrilled to find something that is smaller than 28" long when folded up & weighs 8-10 pounds.
From the OP that is where I got it from. The stand I linked to is much lighter but I was referencing the original post. If I had a SAG wagon I might consider taking a stand and Big Blue but I generally don't get that ability. It would be kinda nice sometimes but the fuel usage would be kind of silly.