Cosmoline
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for up to 13 days
In light of that, you may not be overpacking as much as folks are saying. I would absolutely Dump the sidearm but I'd advise bringing 25 or 30 rounds of your chosen rifle ammo. It seems like more than you need but it is the core of the whole exercise.
I would however keep the stove the extra undies, but drop any cotton clothing and replace it with wicking fleece. It's not trendy or nice looking clothing, but you're aiming for the east side of the Cascades in fall so plan for some real frosty nights and mornings. Bring extra socks for sure and make sure to waterproof your boots before going. Bring a small but thick book as well. "Go East Young Man" by William O Douglas might be appropriate. He was quite a character.
For 13 days I would want a proper tent. You can pack extra light for the spike camps but base camp for a two week expedition is going to need to be well equipped. This isn't a hike it's an expedition. Also bring water filtration equipment like a pump. Food is going to be the bulk of what you carry in and you are simply going to have to accept a heavy load until base camp is set up. If you have to make two trips back, that's the way it is. If you're five miles from the truck that's not a big deal. For this kind of enterprise less is not more. It's NOT a backpacking trip and we shouldn't think of it that way.
I would bring a small but serious first aid kit as well. Not little bandaids and nonsense, but clotting rags, clamps and tourniquets.
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