Carry what you need to enjoy your outing and have fun. If you don't use something, don't bring next time. If you need a chair to plop down in the middle of nowhere to enjoy nature, your friend, whatever...good on you!. Instead of a chair, perhaps a small sit pad cut from an old camping pad. Keeps the butt dry in wet weather and softens any rock. With time, you'll come up with your own solutions for stuff that might shed weight...dual purpose is always good objective. Keep riding and have fun!
Edit: The GAP... one of the best rail-trails in North America
Last edited by IPassGas; 09-05-22 at 01:53 PM.