I am really liking the looks of the steamroller. Think I am going to go that direction.

As far as what I am packing, the list is still being determined. I totally forgot what the previous pack list was, but solo it was under 20 pounds of gear. I think I can trim some of that to begin with, and now that I have another person to share the load, it will be even lighter.

But as far as what I am bringing, here is some of what makes it light.

-bivy
-patagonia micropuff synthetic down
-sleeping pad
-1 pair pants
-2 pair underwear
-1 pair bike shorts
-1 jersey
-1 shirt
-no cooking supplies aside from a plastic fork/spoon/knife combo.
-Lightest possible sleeping bag until vancouver, then I will switch to a sleeping bag liner for the coast.
-1 hat
-minimal toiletries (aka soap and a toothbrush, some TP)
-small crescent wrench with holes drilled in it for weight savings
-lockring tool.
-2 tubes and tire levers
-frame pump
-multitool

I am probably forgetting a thing or two, but that is the basics.

Edit to add: Here is my old pack list under my old username (of which I forgot the password). Basically this list, but with a few things removed. Should be +-15 pounds. Would be awesome to get the riding weight in the 30# range. Will be much easier to do this south of vancouver.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...t=#post6854022