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Posted by TJCeeJay on May 10, 2008 at 6:05:43 pm EDT
In reply to Minimalist or Everything but the kitchen sink? posted by Bryan L on February 22, 2008 at 12:56:24 am EST

On extended mountain bike or hiking trips I can get away with using a frameless MEC "Weekend" pack for a weeks worth of camping.
A Eureka single pole cycling tent with a full fly. -Two and a half pounds.
A cycling sleeping bag rated for around freezing. -Two pounds. Thermarest self inflating ground pad. -Four pounds.
Pillow. -One pound.
Folding, three legged stool. -One pound.
Extra Socks and undies. -Two pounds.
Rain poncho. -Half a pound.
Long undies and undershirt.(Spring or Fall) -One pound.
Sandals. (Summer)-Quarter pound.
Wind up radio/light. -One pound.
Sierra saw. One pound.
Solid fuel stove and fuel. -One pound.
Freeze dried meals. -Four to five pounds.
Instant oatmeal. -Three pounds.
Soup cups. -Two pounds. Can be removed from cups, squished a bit, and put into a big ziplock to save room.
G.O.R.P.A.M.A.M. Good Old Raisins, Peanuts And M And M's. -Two pounds.
Nature Valley chewy granola bars. -Two pounds.
Spoon, fork, and two knives. -One pound.
Water. -Five to ten pounds.
Water filter. -Half a pound.
Pot and cup. -Quarter pound.
First aid kit. -Half a pound.
Small tarp. -One pound.
String/Cord. -Quarter pound.

So... 35 to forty pounds for a very comfortable week, in a weekend pack with TONS of room to spare. Only thing kept on the exterior is the ground pad.

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