Eric,

I hardly ever carry rain gear. My poncho and a wind shirt are all I need. The poncho IS my rainfly on the hammock or my shelter depending on the trip.

I drink my cocoa from a 20 oz. Gatorade bottle that I also use while I hike. I think BearPaw uses the same technique with a 16 oz. Nalgene.

In the hammock I seldom carry a pad.

Since the stove canister weight is considered a consumable then I should not have to count the weight of the alcohol container.

I have been snowed on during the day on the 4th of July. I think a 3 season kit has to take you to freezing.

I think a camera should be a part of base weight.

Thank you for a very good start at establishing standards.