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whatever you decide to pack, forks, sporks, or whatever, I have to say check out the titanium stuff. It is incredibly light and strong. Way better than aluminum. I had a pretty standard BSA aluminum kit I used for years for packing in and always thought it was so light why worry about it. Then I laid my hands on titanium stuff. I think you just have to handle it to really appreciate it. Initial cash outlay is more, but you won't regret it.
Me and Steve went in on the high hunt last time with 28 pound packs each, which we weighed so we know. I can honestly say we both realized we could have easily shaved off another 2-3 pounds per pack without sacrificing basic needs. He has a real light, nice 2-man tent from Bauer, I think, that beat the 9 lb tent of mine we had been using. I think his was around 4 or 5 lbs, but it wasn't cheap and was a gift from his sister who works for Bauer.
I know for myself, when I was younger and money was a big deal, I packed what I could afford. Nowadays, with a bit more leeway money-wise, there is a whole new world out there to shave weight for acceptable cost. My two-bits worth.
