Originally Posted by
irwin7638
I do a lot of weekend trips and carry the same for them as a week long tour. I pack as if I am backpacking except that I don't carry meals with me.
I tend to think that is the most sensible approach. There are probably some differences in what I pack on a tour vs a backpacking trip, but mostly the list is pretty similar. Oh and yes mostly the same stuff whether a short trip or a multi-month trip.