Sometimes I question my lightweight ways. Recently I was out with a 21# pack w/ 5 days food and 1 qt water. I was going into my final destination on a well used tourist type trail and I spent one night with two couples who had hiked in five miles with 50# packs. They had fresh food, booze, chairs, coffee press, large tent etc. I hiked 12-15 miles per day and had tent, sleeping bag, thin sleeping pad, glop for food etc. I asked myself who was the smart one here.