When I hit the trail I either travel "loaded" with a tent, sleeping bag stove.....and the works. This is to stay in touch with what it's like to carry some weight, for when it's needed. I usually travel "heavy" when backpacking with others.

Otherwise, I use 35L Fiamma DayPack from Mountain Equipment Co-op. This easily halves my load weight.

For shelter I use: - 2or3 "footprints"/tarps, ... (more)