I have cut down on my pack weight by eliminating the pack.I use a bed roll swag style.I prefer bed rolls because sleeping bags make me feel to restricted.The straps of the bed roll form a loop that hangs on left shoulder across the back.A small duffle hangs from the loop over right shoulder to the front chest area.I also use web gear (for canteens,knife,poncho,FAK,etc.)in conjunction with this.The bed roll is a wool blanket,poncho liner,sportsmans space blanket,sleeping pad and a tarp rolled toghether.Ridge line tent stakes and the like is also in this.The duffle has cook kit food extra socks and other sundries in it.Extra clothes can be in here or in the bed roll.I am thinking of adding a hammock to this set up.If so the hanging straps for it will become the bed roll straps.Trying to multi pourpose as much as possible......

BOATMAN
John