SN, my family and I hiked out with her to Kearsarge Pass three years ago for the launch of her planned two-week summer backpack. This was following the near-record snow season and she was having to carry pretty much a full compliment of winter gear. And, of course, she had her ever-present culinary comforts as well.
My daughter was 11 at the time, and I swear Laura's pack was almost as big as her. She's not averse to making use of lighter gear when it makes sense, but she's always prepared and always has serious eats on hand. I doubt she'll ever be accused of going UL.
