Hello Aussie, thank you, I don't know how to use the quotes yet but "vocally_learning" had me laughing!

Good info to think about.
I am always trying to lighten the load and your breakdown makes sense. I tried to strip everything I could on this trip and found I accidently removed an essential item -water purification. I will use everyone's suggestions to better prioritize when I pack for my next trip.

Unfortunately caching gear is not possible on my backpacking or climbing trips but hikermor's suggestion of splitting gear will work well for an accident.