Thanks for you advice friend. A couple things: as far as packing goes as the guy mentioned above that's something I should experiment with to see how to maximize room with things outside of their sack etc.

As far as the sleeping bag liner goes most of them do indeed suck, but this one is made of FLEECE and I've tested. I've actually used it alone as a bag in 50 degree weather and it works. It claims it can add a season onto a bag. I actually think that might be accurate.

As cold as it can get here in the mountains randomly I feel that it can be a beneficial item. As far as the number of ways to build a fire you might be onto something there. All of the fire methods I have take up 6 ounces, but perhaps they're not needed. I'm starting to think just 2 bic lighters is the way to go.