1leglance
2007 Expedition Trophy Champion, Overland Certifie
Working as the buyer for a high end outdoor store, I hear it all the time. People talk about going ultra-light and the suffering that goes along with it. That's no longer the case.
My sub 10 pound backcountry kit includes a 15 degree down bag, a 10,000 BTU stove, a sleeping pad boasting 3" of plush comfort, a tent that's dry and cozy, and other creature comforts. It all cost less than a set of tires for an SUV.
To me, minimalist camping is a means to an end. I'm no stranger to luxury camping complete with fridge, RTT, circus tent, tables, chairs, movies on the laptop, yada, yada. However, that scenario always involves two things: A road, which sort of negates the "backcountry" aspect of the trip. Lots of camp labor loading, unloading, cleaning, stowing, cooking, fidgiting, etc.
Please list the products in your sub 10lb kit named above...I am not picking on you but I just to do alot of hiking and maybe just cuz it was 10 yrs ago but I couldn't get what you listed that light.
pack-
tent-
pad-
bag-
stove/fuel-
utensils-
first aid-
emerg gear-
food-
water we won't worry about as it is trip dependant