Haha, “dipping toes” into 5-7 days? Bold move, rookie-most newbies tap out at 2. For short trips off major trails, cram it all in (aim for 1.5-2lbs food/day). But resupply rocks: mail a USPS flat-rate box with Days 4-7 chow to the trail PO (check hours!). Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano dry bags (2-4oz) for town clothes-keeps ’em fresh from your sweat-soaked kit. Plan: Pack 3 days food, hit town Day 3, grab box, repack, repeat. Boom, sub-30lb base.