What is the one LUXURY item you bring on a 5 to 7 day hike?

i refuse to go without my hammock, which you can only buy in mexico, as it does not have the cross bars(stragulation problems for children)so is quite light wt. <8.75 oz. vicky

ipod nano (possibly with powermonkey charger if expecting to use it a LOT).

check out the charger (with solar unit) on sale at buy.com now (after rebate).
http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/xdpy/forum_thread/13361/index.html

Edited by DaveT on 05/27/2008 13:14:36 MDT.

Hey Dave, Where would one find a powermonkey charger?- I too have Nano-ipod. thanks

Jay,
Here it is on sale with a $100.00 rebate

http://www.buy.com/prod/powermonkey-explorer-solar-charger-for-cell-phones-mp3-players-ipods/q/loc/111/206229851.html

Also get $5.00 more using this cupon

http://www.buy.com/retail/coupon.asp?prid=85094736

Mike

Edit: I take an Ipod also.

Edited by djjmikie on 05/27/2008 13:19:38 MDT.

Hey Thanks for the info- I'll check it out

I need a good night's sleep so my "luxury" item is the original Thermarest UL full length mattress. A few ounces more than my Pacific Cascades RidgeRest but much more comfoprtable.

That said I'm anxiously awaiting Thermarest's rumored new, thicker, warmer AND lighter full length mattress.

Eric

T60 4gb player, 2oz includes 2 lithium AAA, case, and headphones.

Steve

Hey Eric, Yes a good night sleep is becoming very important to me these days. I just purchased a Theremrest Trail Pro=72x20x2.5in= thick. Pure Heaven!!!
At a even 2 lbs. it's worth every ounce after a long day.

Clean underwear and recently the shower nozzle attachment to my Platypus. Have only used it once though...not sure yet if worth the weight