I just talked to my partner and he has the water treatment kit and I have added the duct tape and TP to the kit as well as ditching the CO2 (habit to have from racing). The needle and thread is also a good idea to add too! 

Thank you,
Rick

Hi Everyone!
I will have to say that there is a vast amount of good information contained on this website and I would like to thank you in advance for you time and advice. I have been riding SoCal for several years and done some endurance racing, so I feel that I am comfortable with long distance riding.  BUT, that was always without anthing more than a 70oz camelback, some food and some minor repair pieces.  Myself and a friend are doing the San Juan Hut Durango to Moab trip and I was wondering how I can get my gear as light as possible. I know that there are a million different gear combinations, but overall I have have a Osprey Manta 30 pack, 6L waterproof stuff sack, Topeak Beam rack w/ RX bag. I am also planning on bringing my NiteRider Firestorm HID light as that is the only one I have but it is pretty much a brick.  I have weighed everything fully loaded including bike, backpack, handlebar and rear bags for a total of 60lbs bike and all.  My total gear is ~30lbs.

Thanks in advance!
Rick