I have always been weight conscious in my outdoor gear, but I do have un unfortunate tendency to take with me absolutely everything I might need. I always prepare for everything. 110 per cent self sufficiency. Ugh. For me there has not been earlier such thing as a lightweight touring setup, even though my gear itself has been pretty light. Instead of having experience and knowledge I was carrying stuff. Spares, doubles, might-needs, just-in-cases and imaginary must-haves.…
