37lb pack for 7 day elk hunt.
PACK: Tent, stove, inflatable ground pad, sleeping bag, 2 empty 2qt water bladders, 2 full nalgene bottles, katadyne water filter, 7 dehydrated meals, alum cook pot, fork, 7 power bars, 1 pair extra socks, powdered gatorade, TP, 7 baby wipes, visor micro headlamp, two led flashlights, 4 game bags, 80' 550 cord, emergency beacon, light rain gear, light jacket, polypro top/bottom, extra batts. (ache and pain relief: scotch, motrin)
WEAR: Shorts, gaiters, wicking t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, cap, knife, saw blade, range finder, bow and arrows, wind powder, bear spray, binos, elk calls, bow hex set, map, tags/license, cell phone.
Not: Water, extra food, camera, extra clothes, books, spotting scope, spare boots, radio, .
55 years old and this works well for a week for an old guy, then 1 day refit and back up for 7 if tag isn't filled.