My two cents... Forget the blanket and first aid kit, except for bandaids and tube of antibiotic salve. I've been touring since '82, and never been hurt where a few band aids would really help. I was hit by a car in Sacramento, but taken away in an ambulance. Also. I assume this is not a space mission, where you are moon bound, and there will be no food available on your route. How about you only take just enough to get you where you are going the first night's destination, and go shopping for dinner and the next day's start food then, instead of hauling all that food? Forehead lamp yes, lantern, no. If no rain in the forecast, skip the rain jacket. Stores have plenty of ready to eat food' I haven't cooked in years. Your food and stove are almost 10 pounds that could completely omitted. Don't torture yourself. Keep it positive/ light weight.