Well, it's not for a day hike. It's for when a day hike turns into a week hike unexpectedly, and that's been known to happen. I don't plan to get way out in the back country, but you can still get into a world of hurt right in your own back yard if you have bad luck.

It's a long list, but most of the items don't weigh much. I plan to do my short hikes near home loaded down to test the weight, and will adjust it as needed, or switch to a small pack instead of the water carrier's pouch. In fact, that'd probably give me a good spot to stuff my outer layers if I get hot from walking, and I could keep the poncho stowed in an outer pocket too, so I may go that route anyway.