One Quart size?

So I have always be an over packer, I'm sure I got that one from my mom (has to have 3 outfits a day, just in case!) Once I heard the concept: If you aren't going to wear it three times don't bring it, three times? I guess that includes all of my just in case items. So after I went over my stacks of clothes I thought I needed and reread my Rick Steves packing list, I slowing weeded out the not really needed items. It was actually easier than I thought packing in bag that I have to carry on my back.
15 days... backpacking.... I have to carry it all?..... We can't check?...... How many liquids can I bring?
Oh ya they all ran across my mind a few times. But stretching that quart size bag was never easier.. after a little nagging from Dennis we brought it down to a manageable amount!
I can wear my bag and still have room for shopping! Now that is what I'm talking about.
Although mine is about 20 pounds lighter than Dennis' I have everything I need. He had to prepare for the just in case... "I can only bring one carton of cigarettes?" and me refusing to carry his "I might need a second carton" I'm sure he will be just fine. He did bring his power bars and jerky, just in case he can't find anything to eat!
We will see how much out the box (Or bar) he will go.
Night for now!