This is an old thread but I thought I'd comment on What's In MY Pack. The pack was purchsed in that great back pack store in Leavenworth for $35. It's light, strong, and holds a ton. I have my sleeping bag, tent & fly, tent poles, shooting sticks, Twin Size Coleman air mattress, stove kit (note the home made alcohol stove - works great), wipes, extra socks, first aid kit, knife, flashlight, whistle, all purpose tool, MP3 player, binoculars, ammo, compass, extra knife, and a few other goodies.
I pack three days food (not shown), all dried - just add hot water.
The entire pack with food weighs 34 lbs. I also include a small water bladder.
Instead of this cooking pot I now use the Heineken pot. It's extremely light & compact; the entire cook kit fits right in it.