Anyone in to ultralight backpacking and camping? I'm not quite a "weight weenie" just yet, but I have managed to minimize my gear over the years. I typically take the vehicle in as far as I can, then ride my mountain bike in the rest of the way. This is my typical gear list:

tent and tent floor (REI Chrysalis UL solo)
sleeping pad (small Thermarest Prolite 3)
sleeping bag (REI ultralight mummy)
self inflating pillow
Leatherman multitool
small compass
whistle
matches
LED headlamp - (Petzl Tikka)
moist towelettes
titanium pot and micro stove (Snowpeak)
magnesium stick
fire steel
small camp towel
watch
small thermometer
Gerber folding shovel
emergency blankie


clothing:

Depends on the weather, but in addition to my bike riding gear, usually consists of the following -

boonie hat
synthetic convertible pants
poncho
thermal underwear
sunglasses

My clipless pedal shoes are rather comfy, so they are the only shoes I take.


Misc. Items:
toothbrush / toothpaste
a few pain killers
small book of paper matches
cotton balls for tinder / firestarting

Food:
Usually a mixed batch of military MREs and Mountain House solo "Pro Pack" freeze dried entrees. I also carry a bunch of Folger's "coffee singles" coffee bags and an assortment of Clif Bars, Power Gels, etc. Water is carried in two 100 oz Camelbak bladders. I haven't gotten to the point where I carry a filtration system just yet, because water sources are hard to find in the areas I go camping. Water is easily the heaviest item I carry. A friend of mine has an offroad bike trailer that we use to carry in extra water.

All this goes in or on a Jansport Syncline 38 pack, which I plan on replacing with an REI Flash 50 pack soon. Total weight typically ranges between 40 and 50 lbs. for a 3 day outing which is heavy compared to some of the UL backpacking gurus. If I ride the bike in, I also carry my Camelbak MULE.

So what are you guys carrying?

Yes, yes I am :D Off the top of my head I have...

Gear:
REI Venturi Backpack
REI Spitfire II tent
North Face mummy sleeping bag to 0*F (This to is light as a feather)
Self inflating sleeping pad by Gander Mountain
Therm-a-Rest Compressible Pillow or I just put clothes under my head.
Petzl Tikka LED headlamp w/ a red, green, & spare clear lens
Small wash cloth
magnesium stick that can be worn around the neck
Fire Starters (lint, & paraffin wax put in paper egg carton squares)
Leatherman Wave
Gerber Paraframe knife
Gorge Folding Shovel
REI Light My Fire Spork
Jet Boil (borrow from my Dad)
Compass

Clothing:
Anything by Columbia
Wools Socks or liners
Keen Newport H2 shoes
Bandanna
Sunglasses
Poncho or Kayak jacket by NSR
Columbia Booney

Food:
Mountain House freeze dried foods
MRE's
Clif Bars
Beef Jerky
Folgers coffee
creamer packets
Camelback Mule for water. Sometimes I take the bladder out and put it into my pack.

Misc.:
A small First Aid kit
Motorola 2 way radio
Walking stick/Trekking pole
Camping/Travel Toilet Paper

I too NEED a bigger pack.

Pic from spring kayak trip in Bend, TX along the Colorado River
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I'm not a weight nazi but I do go as light as possible without sacrificing too many creature comforts.

Pack: Osprey Aether 70 (long trips); Mountainsmith Approach 3.0 (overnight); Osprey Daylite (day hikes)
Sleeping bag: North Face Fission 20 degree
Tent: Big Agnes Seedhouse SL1 (either the full tent or just the footprint and rainfly if it is warm)
Sleep pad: Thermarest Prolite 3
Pillow: I use the Thermarest stuff sack and stuff my pullover into it
Clothing: all synthetics - tech pants, fleece baselayers (multiple weights according to weather), Marmot raingear, Smartwool socks FTW!
Cookware: MSR Pocket Rocket stove, Snow Peak titanium set and titanium spork
Trekking Poles: Leki Makalu
Water Purifier: MSR Miniworks
Compass: Suunto M-3D Leader
Accessories:
Petzl Tikka or Princeton Tec headlamp
Benchmade Elishewitz knife
Gerber camp axe
Collapsible "kitchen sink"
(2) Nalgene 1 liter bottles (one for cooking/cleaning water, the other for electrolyte drinks)
First aid kit - emergency blanket, signal mirror, backup compass (Silva Explorer 203), bandages, ace bandages, band-aids, Liquid Bandage (life saver), ibuprofen, pepto tabs, immodium, excedrin migraine (excellent for hangovers), lashing straps for tourniquets and splints, duct tape (about a 6' length wrapped around a pencil for blisters and repairs), waterproof matches
One bic lighter and one pack of waterproof matches (I use dryer lint from the lint trap for firestarter)

Food:
Trail mix
Jerky
Assorted freeze dried meals (two per day)
Pre-mix koolaid; Gatorade powder;
Crap loads of Powerbars
Clif Shot Bloks

In action:
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idk the details but i went with a buddy a few time a used his extra pack...but we went on a 3 day along the appalachian trail

i took my MREs a compass and a map (thank you army) my camelback (100oz which was refilled from a stream using his filtration system) i used his spare 1 man tent and just a bed sheet since it was hot out, and wore oakly boots, and 511GEAR tact. pants, shirt and boonie hat


the best part was getting to seneca rock and climbing on the last day

I'm seeing some common items amongst the lists. I don't remember how many items i've taken that ended up being a complete disappointment. Trial and error has left the good stuff, and i'm sure it's that way with the rest of you guys.

Here's an emergency compass tip:

You can use an analog watch in place of a compass. Set the watch to local time (no adjustment for daylight savings time).

In the northern hemisphere, hold the watch horizontal and point the hour hand in the direction of the sun. Bisect the angle between the hour hand and the twelve o'clock mark to get the north-south line. North will be the direction further from the sun.

In the southern hemisphere, hold the watch horizontal and point the twelve o'clock mark in the direction of the sun. Bisect the angle between the hour hand and the twelve o'clock mark to get the north-south line. North will be the direction closer to the sun.

If you don't have an analog watch but know the time, you can do the above with a simple drawing of a watch on a piece of paper. If you can't see the sun due to clouds or fog, you can use an object stuck into the ground to see if you can get a glimpse of a shadow.