Rideau Trail Section hike gear list

-I would nix the liner.

-Your pack is heavy for its capacity. The are much lighter options that would save you at least 10ounces.

-A Pocket Rocket stove weighs in at 3oz (not 0.4oz) without the case. With the case it is 4oz. Either way– have you thought of an alcohol stove? Most weigh under an ounce and cost very little.

-Rain jacket is heavy.

What are your expected temp lows? Is your standard baselayer top and a Capilene 3 going to be provide enough warmth for the conditions? Is there a need for warm gloves, rain mitts or a fleece hat?

I didn't even notice the weight of the pocket rocket, haha. That is way off and making it look like I have a lower base weight then I really do, oh well, some much for thinking I was getting close to sub 5. So my actual base weight is a little over 6 lbs. I have been looking into making an alcohol stove, just haven't gotten around to it yet. I agree the pack and rain jacket are stupid heavy compared to the rest of my gear, I just don't have the money to replace them right now. The low temp will be maybe 20C, once it gets closer to the date I will decide if some more insulation is necessary, but I doubt it,with a short sleeve, the cap 3 and my rain jacket I should be fine.

If you want to drop a bit of weight get a MEC genie or a Arcteryx Cerziero 35. bot can be gotten at MEC or see if you can find a pack on gear swap.(or return your pack at mec and exchange it for one of those other ones.) then take the scissors to the excess straps you could probably cut another couple of oz off.

Ya I have had this pack for about 5 or so years, it used to be my day pack when I was a traditional backpacker haha. I have cut the straps down on it, and made two removable water bottle pockets for it. The arcterxy cezro is essentially the same pack at 3 times the price made with a much lighter fabric. I have considered it a few times when browsing threw MEC. I have always decided that for the price I should just save up some more money and order a prophet, burn, or conduit. If I decide to get a pack for this trip, it will be a conduit, simply because 7-8 weeks for an MLD pack will take to long, unless one pops up on the gear swap. Thanks for the suggestions though!