This thread makes me think that you are in a lucky place, taper-wise, if weight is of no concern! As I frequently take trains, plus local public transport and/or a lot of walking, to get to the shows I record, the very thought of twenty or more pounds of additional load makes my back and knees ache! I have actually gone to a lot of effort to minimize the weight of my gear. You guys that can load up the trunk as you see fit are definitely fortunate...