I'll second that. If "regret" = "returns", then yeah I've got a fair share of regrets, if only for having to find out I made bad purchase decisions. My pack was too heavy, my tent was too heavy, my cookware is too big AND heavy, and my sleeping pad is too heavy. All of these are currently being remedied before the next outing in March, but I'm also packing smarter when it comes to needed camp items and food choices. Physically I'm not overweight at all (5'11", 159 lbs), but my endurance isn't what it used to be in my 20s and need every advantage I can get...so when we go out next time I'm aiming for 12 less lbs in my pack.

anyone want to buy an REI full length self-inflating pad real cheap? only 2.9 lbs...