For all of you out there here it is. In my pack i always have a thermo blanket, for the unfortunate over night, one down Jacket sweater, one rain wind shell, one pair of extra socks, two beanies, one pair of winter gloves ,also one pair light gloves , rain pants by CAMP super light, head lamp, SPOT device if there were an emergency , medication if someone gets hurt, long johns,and a #2 patagonia extra shirt.... I leave this time of year in shorts running shoes light weight #1 long sleeve and a short sleeve, plus 2lbs of food its not ultra light , always around 15 lbs oh and a camera . Bob say what you will people do carry a lot of unneeded gear, I was trying to be helpful, for the day hikers !!!!!!!!
MW85