Down bags are surely fantastic if used in the Sahara or if you line it with such a sweaty plastic bag, a VBL liner, in order to keep it dry while you visit the south pole.
The Snugpak Special Forces sleep system isn't the lightest option but nevertheless in my opinion the best, because you get condensation rather in the thinner outer bag and can dry the stuff seperately. It has also a lot of other advantages compared to other sleeping bags and sleep systems. But I wrote already half a kilometer about it in this forum and don't repeat it here.
I don't use the lightest possible equipment too. For me the items have to be
1. As practical as possible
2. As robust as needed
3. As durable as possible
4. Afterwards I look for the lightest option.
I am currently a bit stressed because I have a lot of things to do, but if you want to write such a list it takes a bit time anyway. If you do it, I will take the time to look through it. Perhaps I will find some bricks in your luggage. Who knows?
So, may be next weekend or a bit afterwards you might write such a list.
Do me a favour please and keep it approximately in the order below to make it easier for me.
Item, maker, model, weight in grams is the most sensible line.
And please approximately like this here:
Starter Kit
Packing list for use in the warmer month.
You just should cover all needs technically.
Product recommendations are meant in case that you don't own already a similar item.
Rucksack (Karrimor SF Sabre 45 with side pouches)
Bin bag as Rucksack liner
Stuffed to the bottom of the main compartment:
Sleeping bag (Snugpak Special Forces 1)
(It fits in the)
Bivvy bag (Snugpak Special Forces)
(and both together very well into the Ortlieb drybag PS10, grey, 7 litres)
On top of it in the main compartment:
Little bag (Ortlieb drybag PS10, black, 7 litres)
It is used as pillow too during the night,
containing the following:
- Jacket (Solognac fleece jacket 300)
- Spare underwear 1X Breefs and T-shirt
- Woolen spare socks 1X (Quecha SH 500 merino)
- Swimming shorts 1X
On top of it in the main compartment, but outside the liner:
Tarp and Rainsuit
Or better real Military Poncho
(German, Austrian, Dutch or US army, the Italian army poncho is available new from Defcon 5 and by far the lightest)
On top of it, outside but under the flap:
Roll mat (Austrian, Dutch, or US army used British army mat is available as MULTIMAT NATO MAT new)
Closed cell foam
In the flap pocket:
Cordage (Edelrid Multicord 2,5 mm orange)
2x 3 metres / 2x 10 feet should be enough for the poncho, 1,5 metres / 5 feet for the tripod
Cigarette lighter (Bic)
Candle as fire starter, in a plastic bag.
A few drips of wax on the twigs help a lot!
Toilet paper (in a zipp lock freezer bag)
Also for cleaning the pot a bit.
Wash kit (in a zipp lock freezer bag)
Folding tooth brush, tooth paste, soap in a small bottle (Sea to Summit Bodywash 3 floz / 89 ml), razor (Wilkinson's orange), wrapped into a small mircofibre towel (Nabaji size S)
Topographical map 1:50 000 (in a zipp lock freezer bag)
Compass (Suunto M9 wrist band compass)
Head lamp (Petzl e+ lite)
Side pouch left:
Full tang knife (Morakniv Garberg stainless steel with leather sheath)
Water bottle (2x) with (1x) nesting
Mug (and belt pouch)
(US army or other military surplus or Lixada 750 ml stainless steel mug with bail and butterfly handles and Nalgene Everyday 32 oz / 1 litre wide mouth, clear)
Side pouch right:
Pot (Pathfinder Bushpot 64 oz /1800 ml)
Put it into a cotton or plastic bag, because it would make your other equipment dirty.
Cooking chaine 3 feet / 1 metre, with open hooks in the ends. You hang with it your pot under a tripod. And / or a gas stove, for example Alpkit Kraku.
Spoon (A usual stainless steel spoon from the flea market.)
Cotton Handkerchief
Several times folded usable as pot holder and pre filter before water purification by boiling.
Food
The pot works as mouse proof container outside the rucksack and separated from it during the night.
ON THE MAN:
Hiking boots (Meindl Ortler or Schladminger 100)
Woolen Socks (Quecha SH 500 merino)
Underwear
Trousers or Shorts (Solognac Steppe 300 or shorts 100)
Belt (Solognac Belt 100)
Cigarette lighter (Bic)
Purse / wallet As simple and light as possible.
House keys Attached with cordage to the belt.
T-shirt (Solognac 100)
Shirt (Buttoned long sleeve shirt with two pockets and flaps over it. German army shirt, olive, by Anton Bloechel)
I guess I will have no time to work on it during the next 2 or 3 weeks anyway.
So, take your comfortable time please!