i have a bobbin like that (a midge bobbin), but my problem is that i can't find any spools to fit it. i haven't found empty ones at the fabric shop (maybe i don't know exactly what i'm looking for) that i can fill myself, or any thread or floss that comes on those small spools. what exactly should i look for, either material pre-spooled or in the way of empty spools? my plan was to find an empty and put floss on it, but the floss i have available is 4-strand and comes on a standard sized spool. sorry to temporarily hijack the thread.


in response to the why bother parts, though, my theory when camping is this: will i be spending most of my time carrying my pack (then don't take anything that isn't necessary) or will i carry it in, set it up, then carry it out a few days later (in which case, take what i can carry, even if it is a few more pounds if it makes the time between hikes more enjoyable).