BobT Loc: southern Minnesota

Winter months have had me in this position before. Too cold to go out shooting, so I get into "gear issues". I've got more than I need, and need help thinning out the gear. First, here's what I currently have: 1) Canon Digital Rebel T1i + 70-200/4 IS USM "L", Sigma 17-70 2.8/4 I.S., and Canon 50 1.8, 2) Canon SX40HS (35X superzoom), 3) Canon Powershot G9 + conversions lenses (W/A and TELE), and 4) Panasonic G1 + 14-42mm lens (with a 45-200mm coming soon----maybe).
#1 Allows me to shoot the grandkid's hockey, and gives me the best highest ISO capabilities. #2 Is a great grab-and-go camera when you're not sure what you will encounter, OR if you need a super long tele. #3 The smallest camera for those times when smaller, lighter, less conspicuous is called for. #4 Gives me essentially a lighter DSLR; something that I've been contemplating to eventually replace the heavier Rebel gear.
Ideally, I would wish for one camera to do it all. But that's not possible.
So how might you either whittle down what I have, OR offer me some points to ponder so I can help myself try and figure it out? (Though I've tried this a lot....and hence, my coming to ask you here.) I REALLY want "less....stuff"...so that I might use LESS, MORE. Thanks

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

That is a tough question for most of us. I still have my first camera, all but one. That is 10-12 cameras. And every lens I have ever bought. With all the gadgets that go with each one. I had to buy a bigger cabinet a few years ago. Do you have any kids that are interested in them?
I guess I would look to see which I used the most and sell off the rest. Buy some thing to support the camera that you keep.
Erv

BobT Loc: southern Minnesota

The gear I'd like to part with first, is also the gear that is most important right now....DSLR stuff. If I could do the hockey thing without the DSLR, it would probably be out the door already.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

Have you looked at the new Nikon V1 and the new Sonny's? I see a lot of good things written about them. Looks like the best of both worlds as far as lenses and size.
Erv

sudzmonn Loc: here , there , everywhere

oh geese , we still have the Canon A20 , thats the 2 meg pixel from years ago ~ I don't know if I can part with any of my stuff

Iduno Loc: Near Tampa Florida

I find myself in a similar situation. I want to upgrade to 2 Canon L series lenses (like the ones you have) and get rid of my others. I'll probably sell on eBay.