LAST EDITED ON Jul-15-04 AT 11:52PM (MST)[p]This is what I carry my pack weighs in about 45-50 lbs.depeding on the state and weather . Main Pocket pillow cases for meat , down jacket , fuel , stove , clothes , freeze dried food and bars for lunch ,pot , water storage bag . Left pocket Warm hat ,knife , alarm clock , tag & pen . Middle pocket camera , waterprooof matches , cotton balls soaked in vaseline , space blanket , bullets . Bottom pocket sleeping bag and case ( case works as a pillow if stuffed with down jacket )rope . Right pocket first aid kit , flagging tape , head lamp / spare batteris & bulb , gloves . Middle right pocket range finder , water filter , T.P. Top pocket rain gear , thermals , socks , liner socks , vest , sweater . Strapped on the outside of the pack 3/4 length mat , spotting scope , tripod , tent , water bottles , bipod for rifle . Usually hike in with wool pants or just thermals if it's warm . Carry my rifle and binocs . Over the years my pack has gotten lighter and lighter , but now I just need lighter weight gear to save on the lbs. Sleeping bag , spotting scope & tripod , two man tent are the items that would save some lbs.if I replaced them with lighter weight items , but I don't want to spend the extra 2 grand for a few pounds .