This is loaded up for 5 days out and back including a two person tent w/ trekking poles, about 3 days worth of food, and a big ol beach towel which could all be downsized easily. Its a fine rig for a trip through central FL to Rainbow Springs camping along the Withlacoochee River but I'm thinking if I do some sensible swaps and leave the towel at home I could easily get across the country on this rig.