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Originally Posted by lost_but_found
No Problem!! Glad to help! 
There is some really great gear available out there to significantly reduce the gravity from the "growing stone" we backpackers must endure. I have found and seen in action a really great tent that is uber-light! http://www.tarptent.com/
Also, slumber gear for this time of year can take a lot of weight off your back. Look into a silk bag liner that you could use to cover up with for this time of year and protect your bag in cooler times of the year. Also, the amount of clothing reduces. I normally do my major backpacking trips in early spring and late fall and need plenty of warmth. All I would take would be some shorts, a t-shirt, and a couple pairs of socks and underwear - and of course my Precips (which I could put on if I get a chill). But I would also be counting on some extra water to wash clothes with. 
Good luck to you guys!
Oh, I recommend site SW3 (i think) It is right on the South Rim - great views of sunsets and of Mexico!! But if it is windy at all, you may want to reconsider!!! |
All sounds like great advice. We had figured out some of it already, but I was not familiar with the tarptents. I like the idea of complete bug protection, even if we really don't need it for this particular trip, but many of the weight qualities of a tarp. Awesome!! We have been salivating over their webpage all evening. Anyone own one of Henry Shires' tarptents? They really look interesting and would save us a lot of weight.