My daughter and I have decided to hike the Colorado Trail leaving in about 3 weeks. I don't know if I can make it happen as I'll have to sell a couple cars and motorcycles to get the money. Not to mention quitting my job which isn't so great anyway.

We need to go lightweight as my daughter only weighs 97 pounds. I'd appreciate some critique on gear. All the gear is bathroom scale weight and may be off a little bit. Things in italics are things I could really use help on.

Packs:

World Famous Everest: Just under 4 pounds (external frame)
World Famous Northface: Just under 4 pounds (external frame)

Sleeping bags: 1 Alpine 20 degree bag each (2 1/2 pounds)

Tent: Ozark Trails 3 person tent (Walmart): 5 1/2 pounds. (This tent is surprisingly good quality and doesn't leak.)

Stove: Svea 123R
Gasoline: 1/2 liter for a week (Pepsi can stoves are illegal here duing fire restrictions and after 34 years, I kind of like this stove as it runs on gasoline. It's very reliable.)

Clothes:
2 pairs each REI lightweight shirts and pants that convert to shorts.

We'd like a recommendation for something to keep our legs warm if it gets real cold. Something like long johns.

My daughter has a light poncho. I have a rain suit which is a little heavy, but the top can double as a windbreaker around camp.

Shoes: Big 5 specials. I'd like a recommendation on something not too expensive that will stay dry in things like wet grass. They also need to be suitable for mild trail running.

Socks: 2 pairs each Smartwool

Cookwear: .775 liter Alpine Stainless steel - 13 Oz. A small aluminum pan that fits inside.
I'd be willing to go titanium, but I don't want to buy a whole set to get two pieces..
2 plastic coffee cups. 2 spoons.

Here is where I could use a little help. I need something like a good ski jacket for protection that will pack small. It would be for emergency use only, so it could be vacuum packed along the way. Or perhaps there is a combination of layering that would work. Please be specific on brand and type. (Cheap is good.

1/2 washcloth for dishes
1 washcloth/towel about washcloth size of absorbant camp towel. (We like to keep it moist to clean off during the day away from water.)

SPOT satellite transmitter/locater so resupply help will know where we were and to summon help in an emergency

Maps: 11.5 Oz We will probably split these up into 3 grops.

Databook: A few ounces.

Water: This is a real problem as we find we like to carry a gallon apiece except where we absolutely know there is water. We use 1 pint 7 oz Arrowhead plastic bottles. We run a lot, so use extra.

First aid Kit: Real simple. Some bandaids, tweezers and duct tape. 1 Ace bandage. Excedrin for migraines. (Neither one of us ever gets blisters.)

Trekking poles: Black Diamond.

Kindle: (For getting weather reports and email from someone who will be watching weather for us.)

Food: Mountain House, etc. Granola Bars, hot cereal, coffee, rice, and whatever else. Longest stretch between possibe resupply will be 7 days and 100 miles.

Parachute cord: 25 feet
Bear bag: a pillowcase.

Wash basin: A 1 pound plastic Folgers coffeecan.

Packcovers: None. I left both packs out in a long rain storm and nothing even got damp.

Last time we went out with 7 days of food, the combined pack weight was 57 pounds including water. I'd like to bring that down about 9 pounds if possible. My daughter would like a 20 pound pack and I'd like a 28 pound pack.

Knife: None. Never found a use for one.

Needle - dental floss for thread.

Our plan is to start out at about 8 miles a day and then get to 15 miles a day in about 10 days. We plan on taking a zero day every 7th day.

Thanks for the help,

Gershon & Somehow