I have not figured out minimalist thing yet and probably won't. my pack is 60+ lbs for 7 day hunt for goat. the climb is tough at 60 years old. hoping i have at least one more hunt left in me. working on my weigh to be able to go this fall. longest hike in was 2 days- ?25-30 miles for sheep ....blister city!!!! next year same hike was easier. .....that was 30 years ago.
use MSR stove " think i have the DRAGONFLY
wiggy's sleeping bag depends on the time of year which opne i take.
Pack- Barneys frame with the big Barneys "moose Bag" (from store in Anchorage)
dinner- mtn house ; lunch - 1 cup of trail mix; bkft- 2 packs of oatmeal plus 3-4 candy bars for snacks.
MSR- water pump
have old northface four season tent VE 24 (9-1/2 lb) alot of wt but a shelter that will last in 100+mph wind. ( 70 IS ABOUT MAX I HAVE BEEN IN, NOT MUCH FUN ) have been using it since 1982.
THERMAREST MATRESS
PETER STORM RAIN GEAR ALSO HEAVY BUT KEEPS YOUR DRY IN DAY AFTER DAY DRIVING RAIN.
I TEND TO CARRY TOO MUCH " WHAT IF " STUFF.