The formatting won't carry over, so I can't easily copy and paste here. But see the link to my
Ultralight Pack, with a base weight of 5 1/2 lb. Add 2 lb food per day and the total weight for a weekend trip is 9 1/2 lb.
I also have what I call my
Not-So-Ultralight Pack. The goal here is a little more comfort and preparedness, but to still adhere to saving weight as much as possible. It's just under 13 lb.
If I go with one or more others, they almost always want hot meals. So add a pound or a little less for your share of the stove/pot/fuel.
By the way, you should take
all such lists as starting points--not as shopping lists. Choose your own pack, sleeping bag, pad, etc., thinking about how little can you get away with and still be reasonably comfortable and safe. Choose each item with care, using what's on my (or someone else's) list as suggestions. You'll end up with your own "Ultralight Pack," customized to your personal preferences and metabolism.
The point is to develop a mind set to focus on what you
really need, not what is just nice to have along. You can save 10, 20, or more pounds if you can hone this attitude.
Edited: Lists now give weights to tenths of an ounce
