Hello! I'm 28 -- not quite over the hill yet -- but my father and I are going out on a 3-day, 2-night trip in the next couple of weeks, and I'm hoping you guys might have some advice about how I might lighten his load. We're going to Mount Sterling in the Smokies. I figured I'd carry our tent and the bulk of our food and cooking equipment (we won't need much for a two-nighter, I don't think) and let him have his sleeping bag/pad and whatever additional gear we need (bear cord, etc.) Is this a good plan or would a different set up be better in your more experienced opinions? He is 64 and in really good shape, but has occasional back problems.