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G'day, Bob,
Lugging some stuff around can be highly inconvenient, never mind the pain and doctor type visits when you finally do in your back.
I cannot comment on other 'scopes as I've not used or carried one, but my 10" Newtonian weighs a bit less than 20Kg (as does the Dobsonian mount I use). The mount is relatively easy to carry as it has a handle; it's not much different from toting a heavy suitcase. The main (OTA) bit is rather awkward as it's over a metre long and navigating through the house and avoiding banging the focussing assembly on door jambs, trying not to walk or kick the family pets and, at the same time, not swearing can be difficult.
Even after those remarks, given comments I have read on this site over the years, I reckon the 'Dob' is the way to go.
Then again the fishing trip sounds rather attractive . . .
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