Ok so I thought I was doing ok for an ultralight pack but I think ive gone way out of that realm now. I was able to fit enough for a 5 day trip in the REI flash 30 pack which is pretty small, but it was really uncomfortable after walking around with it. After trying a bunch of packs out, the only one that didnt make me sore or rub the wrong way was the deuter 42. But its 3 lbs 14oz!
The rest of my gear is like this roughly:
Marmot Hydrogen/Neoair/TT double rainbow – 5 lbs
Extra clothing/hat/goves/long johns – 1.5 lbs
GG trek poles – 8oz
stove/med kit/toiletries/BD spot/compass/map – 1.2 lbs
Binoculars/tripod/camera – 2 lbs
My pack weight ends up being about 13 lbs. With food and water it will be over 20. :(
I dont think im very good at packing light. Some of the gear lists I see are hovering around 5 lbs! Thats insane.
