For lightweight expeditions and Hiking the kit you will need is quite different from the standard lists above. When going out on expeditions you will be carrying everything you need on your back so you must take time to prepare for a walking expedition. 

Really stop and think about what you need and what you want. These are 2 very different things. Things like camping chairs are a luxury item and you are not going to want to carry this all day. 

Please find 8 rules below from the DofE website that are a really good starting point. 

1. Minimise the load as your rucksack needs to be as light as possible. The first thing to do is look at the DofE Expedition Kit List and decide what’s essential and what items you could remove. For expeditions on foot, rucksacks shouldn’t weigh more than 25% of your body weight and all rucksacks must be weighed before departure.
2. Practise packing your rucksack before your expedition. Practice expeditions and training walks are the best time to learn what to take, what to leave behind and ensure everything fits.
3. ‘Last in, first out’ rule. Put items that you’ll need frequently at the top of your rucksack or in the side pockets.
4. Pack heavy gear such as your tent closer to your back to help your balance.
5. Pack all expedition kit inside the rucksack, apart from the sleeping mat if it won’t fit.
6. Waterproof your kit, as it’ll add unnecessary weight if it’s wet. Spray Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarProof on your rucksack to add water repellency, increase fabric strength and protect against UV damage. Find out more about waterproofing.
7. Line your rucksack with a Lifeventure Dry Bag to avoid items getting wet and damaged.
8. Pack the same way each time, once you’ve figured out the best way to arrange your kit.