Me and the wife are going to Alaska in June for our 10 year Anniversary. 21 days driving around staying in Anchorage, Wassilla, Denali/Healy, Soldoltna, Homer, and Seward. I am putting together day packs for each of us. I have been hiking loacally here in Flat, Flat, did I say Flat Florida and I am back up to 35 lbs in my ruck for 4 miles. That said I don't want to pack anywhere near 35lbs in a day pack for our hikes. I am curious what you guys/gals that have been to alaska and done some hiking carry. I have a pair of Life straws from my Hunting pack I am bringing for oh crap worst case senario and of course a fire starter, First aid bag, emerg blanket, and canteen with metal cup. We will not be hiking very far on any of the trips, because my wife is just not down with a 6 hour trek. I think the furthest planned is 5 miles round trip and all but denali are known popular trails. Denali is prob going to be the one that I just say lets go there when i see something cool to hike to from the shuttle.