Total weight, excluding water but including four days food = 13kg. I did get it down to 11kg one year but have opted for slightly better but heavier pack and sleeping mat this time.

11.5 kg with about 4 days food (he said optimistically), but now's when my mind starts to muck me about and impart a nagging feeling whether I should chuck in a couple of extras for good measure. After all the gram shaving, it could all baloon at the last minute. Step away from the Bermudas!!