Thank you for the info and tips! I feel a lot better about the CCF now -- just worried that it might be uncomfortable. I like your database, haha. I'll get the footprint and an extra waterproof bag to keep the wet tent from getting other things in my pack wet.

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That isn't fun. 3 days is tolerable but there are plenty of other healthier and less expensive options.

Are the freeze dried bags really unhealthy? They had pretty good macros, were filling, and tasted pretty decent and warm (we did a trial dinner) -- all without even needing to dirty a dish. Our plan was 3 bags/person/day + PB&Js + snack bars. Caffeine pills to save on space for coffee+filter+mug. I'm very open to hearing alternatives, of course.

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Regarding stoves an 8 oz gas tank can usually last 2 people a week. But it depends on conditions and what you are cooking.

But what are those conditions? If you're not preparing six freeze dried bags a day, I imagine you'd need a lot less water. We need 0.5L/bag, so 3L/day. Is there anywhere where you can calculate how much fuel you need based on how much water you intend on boiling? I guess it also depends on the weather in which you're boiling your water, the material of the pot, etc etc, so there are multiple variables to consider, but anything that has basic ballpark figures so we have a quantitative idea of what we need?

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Do you ever worry that your SO is sub-optimal and that there might be someone even better out there for you? Of course not. So don't worry about the gear either and have fun.

Nah, she's been field tested in the harshest of conditions. Reliably 11/10. But I'm only in the online dating phase with this backcountry gear -- and they're already asking for a 3-day sleepover! So you can see I'm nervous.

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And me being me I must ask: do you both have headlamps?

Absolutely. And solar powered inflatable lanterns. Saved our butts on previous hikes.

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