Never thought of adding a smaller bag. Maybe a good idea, I'll look into it, thanks.

The weight <img src="/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />........really want to know??

14kg, 28 pounds, about 31 lbs <img src="/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

Now I must say that I can carry the weight of my BOB easely. I took it on several hikes and never had a problem with it.

But (I hear you think): What if you're injured?? Well, because the kit is modular, I can take the basics out of the bag and ditch the rest. But in a really bad situation
I'dd just ditch the BOB. My pockets also contain the minimal survival equipment to keep me alive.

I think 31 lbs is a small price to pay for the potential that load gives me.