Is there any gear that your don’t go light on?

Sarcasm

"Sarcasm"

I use synthetic sarcasm, in case it rains…..

"I use synthetic sarcasm, in case it rains….."

With or without a bivy?

sans bivy- the bivy can promote excessive comprehension which can degrade dry humor.

Idiots.
Ironic synthetic insulation is the biz.

Sure, my pillow. I realized at some point that, for me, my pillow matters more than my pad does, at least in terms of comfort (warmth is a different matter.) I've tried a bunch of UL pillows but, frankly, prefer the old foam Thermarest one. It weighs a whopping 7oz.