In reply to Ramblin dave:
> I'd be really interested to see rough kitlists (at least the big stuff) for people who are happy with less than, say, 40l, and what sort of trip you'd be happy doing with that sort of set-up...
Well, you did ask! For a Scottish Munro trip in, say May when winter tools aren't needed I'd take- in my 45l pack:
Sleeping bag- old Rab down one, no labels but good to about freezing. Size of a loaf of bread.
Light 1.3 kg tent 4 season rated (expensive lightwave thing got it in a sale).
3 season karrimat- this does live outside the pack but its tiny in comparison with most mats.
One lightweight pan with lid and a small gas stove. 500g canister if out for a full week.
Old skool enamel mug 1 pint for tea!
Sigg bottle full of whisky (660ml I think)
Spare clothes: Pair of gloves, spare pair socks, sunhat, Rab photon insulated jacket, spare 100 weight fleece (on basis wearing a merino top and shirt). Lightweight waterproof and overtrousers. Will take a paramo jacket instead if its cooler weather.
Food:
http://www.ukhillwalking.com/images/dbpage.php?id=225083
Couple of walking poles.
Not much else- a book perhaps and a small washbag/elastoplasts etc.