Giniajim writes: My favorite hiking gear is the lightest t-shirt I can find (4.7 oz), and swim shorts (7.0 oz). Then I top it off with a wide-brimmed hat (2.7 oz), and socks (3.2 oz) of course. Perfect!! ------------------------------------- Switchback replies: My t-shirt weighs about 3 pounds. That is the lightest one I could find to cover me.