Best good light-hiking shoes

I'm surprised that you've found approach shoes to be hot and heavy. A shoe like the Scarpa Epic ($95, comes in 14) is light and feels almost like a hybrid between an approach shoe and trail runner. It has a rubber toe rand for protection, mesh uppers for breathability, and a lugged, sticky outsole.

Montrail's Mountain Masochist ($95, goes to size 15) is more of a pure trail runner, but it has a nice, grippy sole. Like the Epic, it doesn't come with a waterproof lining, which makes it a lot more breathable.

If neither work, you could even look into a fishing shoe like the Simms RiverTek BOA Boot ($170). It's a light hiker that is designed to be in and around water and slippery rocks. They're high tops, however, so even though the uppers are made of breathable synthetic, they're still apt to feel a bit warm. And they aren't really meant for hiking.

You could even try a slip-on like Muck's Cikana Shoe ($80). They're light and comfortable, and designed for wet and slippery conditions. They're made from a neoprene-like material, which isn't breathable, but they are low-cut. And you always can douse your feet in a stream!

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What do I need to trek through the jungles of Thailand

Depending on where you are in Thailand, can be much cooler than you think.  Particularly in the north it is possible to night temperatures drop to near freezing.  And August is the rainy season, so it will be wet.

So let's simplify things.  I will definitely stay in nylon / Gore - Tex camp.  Cotton will get wet and be just heavy and useless.  Long pants to protect the foot, the same for you shirt - long sleeves.  Although you can pack a shirt with short sleeves.  Light rain gear.  And maybe a sleeping bag rated to about 32 degrees.  So, a list something like this:

* Layer Base: Probably my favorite thing as a regular, Patagonia Capilene T Silkweight One ($ 39) and bottoms ($ 45).  REI's Lightweight Polartec PowerDry Crew ($ 25) is also good.
* Clothing: Pants shall be ex officio the Vent'R ($ 70) are tough and lightweight, and made for difficult trekking conditions.  Columbia Sportswear's Silver Ridge II Pants ($ 72) to give you the option of convertible so you can turn them in brief.
* Clothing Rainwear: REI's Kimtah jacket ($ 229).  This is a nice, light piece is made with fabric that event, which is really breathable stuff.  Arc'Teryx Beta SL's ($ 250) is another good one.  Made with Gore-Tex PacLite for light weight and good breathability.
* Boots: Asolo FSN Something like ($ 195), which have a Gore - Tex, leather and uppers cut nylon, and grippy outsoles for muddy trails.  Lowa Khumbu Mid Boots TC of GTS ($ 245) offer similar benefits.
* Sleeping bag: Maybe Ultralamina Mountain hardwear 32 ($ 190), which has filled so that the synthetic will dry faster and keep you warm when you're wet.  So there you go.

Have a good trip!

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Best backpack for carrying both fishing and photography gear

Lowepro
As luck would have it, fly-fishing and photography have fairly similar portaging needs. Mainly, lots of little compartments and places to put stuff.
Your search probably is going to begin and end with Lowepro, the company that makes more and better camera-friendly bags and packs than anyone else. At the higher end of their line you'll find the DryZone 200. It'll hold a big SLR plus four or five lenses and multiple accessories, which should give you enough space to accommodate your fishing gear, plus a camera and a lens or two. Fly boxes aren't big; I should think you could fit two or three of them into a single lens slot.
As a bonus, the DryZone is waterproof. It even floats. And that might come in handy, no? It does cost $365, however.

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The best solo shelter on the market

Sierra Designs' Light Year 1

Does he mean bivy bag. Because that's usually where the word bivy comes in. A bivy (or bivouac) bag is simply a water-resistant (often made from Gore-Tex) tub that you slide into-dressed, or in a sleeping bag.
I'm not wild about bivy bags, except as a superlight shelter of last resort. For almost all camping I prefer a tent. And besides, tents are so light these days that bivy bags really don't offer much advantage in the weight-saving department.

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Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport

Vibram FiveFingers TrekSport men's multisport shoes take the KSO and KSO Trek design to the next step, offering a lightweight, agile platform with low-profile lugs for all-around use.

• Uppers made of synthetic and coconut fiber fit low on feet and offer great breathability and durable performance; stretch-mesh panels help keep debris and grit out
• Individual toe slots enhance dexterity, control and stability to deliver a natural walking motion
• Instep straps secure with rip-and-stick closures and are attached to thin webbing straps that wrap around heels to provide a secure, supportive fit

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