Lightweight Summer Hiking Kit List

I love a good kit list, I don't know if this is one, but it's what I carry for a weekend summer bivvy when it's less likely to rain.  Of course a forecast is just a forecast, so I carry enough to deal with unexpected cold and proper rain. 

I've aimed to be realistic and list everything, I often see very low quoted base weights which miss things like basic first aid.

I'm sure there are few items here that would raise a quizzical eyebrow from the ultralight crowd.  For instance I love wild swimming, so I carry a reasonably sized modesty protecting towel, while some would wipe themselves down with a napkin from Greggs whilst proclaiming "it weighs only 2g although the sausage roll crumbs are bit itchy".   

My favourite definition of light weight hiking is to carry what you need for your mission and no more. So whether your weight is 'good' or not depends on what you are doing and for how long, budget, comfort levels and appetite for risk. It's a really personal and situational thing.  I'm also prone to cold and cautious, I need to be back at work with all my appendages on Monday.

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Sleeping
Alpkit Kloke Bivvy Bag
Alpkit Numo inflatable mat
Alpkit Cloud Cover Down Quilt
Sea to Summit Inflatable Pillow
Polycro Ground sheet

Carrying
Alpkit Ledge 35L
Exped Rucksack Liner
Decathlon packable 10L rucksack (useful extra capacity & stuff sack)
Trash bag

Drinking
1L Decathlon Aluminium Bottle
Sawyer 1L squeeze bag
Sawyer Mini Filter
Sawyer Mini Filter Syringe
Chlorine Tablets
Lidded Cup, used to make decent camp coffee.

Hiking Basics
Compass
Map
Pen, Notebook
Reading Glasses
Terra Nova Trail Elite Walking Poles
Waterproof pouch wallet
Victorinx Classic Pen Knife
Whistle
First Aid Kit including Tick Twister

Misc
Rubble Sack
Strips of luminous material, for visibility, everything else is dark.
Swim trunks
Towel

Kitchen (Contained in pot)
Generic 900ml titanium pot with lid & bail handle (useful for open fires)
Speedster Stoves 30ml Burner (thoughts here)
Speedster Stoves Wire Pot Stand
Tin foil hat/wind shield
Decathlon Folding Spork 
Lighter, Matches
Meths Bottle
Small J-Cloth

Weather Gear
Berghaus Light Trek Waterproof
Montane Minimus Rain Trousers
Cotton brim hat
Sunglasses
Rab Filament Beanie
Snood
Mosquito Head Net
Suntan Lotion

Walking Clothes
Brasher zip off, cargo trousers, pocket big enough of OS map
Hiking Socks, Boxers
Montane Dart T Shirt
Zip Up light weight fleece (not pictured)
Merrel Moab Hiking Shoes (not pictured)

Night / Last Day Clothes
Transparent plastic bag to keep the below clean and dry
Montane Dart T Shirt
Merino Long Sleeve
Long sleeve fleece
Hiking Socks

These clothes are part of my sleep system, and then get worn on my last day so I'm dry and slightly presentable.  I most use fleece and synthetic for warmth, it comforting to know it still works when wet.

Electronics
Head Torch, spare batteries
LED Key chain torch (backup)
Phone Battery, USB Leads, plug
Phone
Camera & Pouch

Toiletries
Generic titanium trowel
Loo Roll
Soap
30*30cm hand towel
Hand Sanitiser
Dry Bag for above
Tooth brush & Paste
Meds
Tiny Comb
Deodorant
Tiny Shampoo & Hair Gel

Food Pack (Typical)
Muesli
Lunch -Sandwiches, Tortillas, local pasty etc
Noodles
Couscous
Dry Roast Peanuts
TVP (dried soya protein)
Fruit Loaf
Tons of Tunnock's Bars
Dark Chocolate
Jelly Babies
Ground Coffee in reusable tea bags
Instant Cappuccino Sachets

I generally pack food options which are no-cook compatible, in case I can't use the burner for any reason, in particular it means I can pack less fuel because running out isn't a concern.

So that's it, let me know if I missed anything :-)