Easily my biggest weight and space savings came when I moved from using a tent to a hammock and rainfly. It paired great with my Big Agnes bag where the pad slips into the bottom, keeping the pad below me while I toss and turn. ... View more

I'm going for some hikes in the Columbia River Gorge! Have fun and hope you all get to Opt Outside ... View more

If you are going solo or with someone is another consideration. If you are solo and not using a tent, a smaller pack might be feasable, but if you are packing a tent, stove, food, water pump, clothes, and the various other little items, a 50-60 L pack will serve you well for 1-X nights and give you the most versatility. The most important thing I have experienced is having the pack fitted at your local REI, a well fitted pack makes everything better.  ... View more