could do like I did. I went to REI and got the back packers special. THe quarter dome ul, two 1.5 inch air pads, two sleeping bags good to -15, two chairs w/backs. All this stuff came to under 30 pounds. THe tent is under 6lb. the sleeping bags are 3.5 lbs ea. the chairs are both together 7lbs. I confirmed all this with a fish scale. The sleeping bags were put in a compression bag size large and will compress real small, the tent is a small bag, the air pads roll up into a small bag. I've gone camping twice with this setup and I'm very pleased. Oh! I'm flying a kitfox4, so weight and space is a big issue. This next week is Arlington, can't wait. I wish I could send stuff to an airshow, but it doesn't seem to be doable. Then there is the question, what if? what if it doen't make it?