I understand the music issue. I love music but don't carry it into the back country, for a variety of reasons. Not that it's a problem when someone's got an iPod or something out there.

I carry a pretty low powered set of binoculars. 'Bout half a pound. I also carry a little 6 ounce camera.

I sometimes bring either a relevant, in depth field guide (for example a keyed guide to the trees and shrubs of the region) or a good paperback to read. Varies from half a pound to a pound.

On my next longer trip I'm going to bring two 30 gallon trash bags, fill 'em up partway with water, leave them in the sun, and use them as a bath <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Read that online someplace, seems like it might be a good variation on the solar shower.

I guess my hammock is fairly luxurious. If a hammock is a luxury perhaps a tent is as well though <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />