I agree with stick, just post your current gear, and let everyone start wailing away at it. Ive p[icked up so many ideas right here, and many of the ULers have already researched the sites cited here. Some answers are simple,others a bit mnore complicated as you decide what items you carry that you absolutely have to have, and look at the rest, see what items have multiple uses, and replace the must haves with lighter alternatives. What type of knife should I carry? is a typical question. IMHO, a single edge razor blade is enough, but most of the time, I still carry a Swiss army knife(you never know when the corkscrew will finally find a bottle of wine that needs opening), or that philips head screwdriver attachment. Do you need 50' of cord to hang a bag, or is 25' enough? are you going to bear country at all? Many things you think you need, think again.You can throw the snakebite kit away, and you dont need a first aid kit capable of major triage, some bandaids,gauze and antibiotic ointment are enough.Some cut their toothbrush down,etc.