So I was thinking I'd take 2 waters and only 1 of the firewood and food.
Would you be open to doing that the other way around?
I don't know.  I really don't think I have enough water to cover all the hiking.  I could definitely use extra.  
Yeah, I'm in the same boat, I'm one of those types that is overly cautious and like having as much water as possible, just in case.
Hm.  Well what about firewood?  How are you with that?  
I could do with or without a fire, it's not a top priority like food and water
Well I have trouble with starting fires, so the extra firewood would be beneficial to me...I know I'll need a fire going each night.  So what if I took all 3 firewood and then you could have the majority of the water?
so you would get 1 water, 1 food and 3 firewood?
I would be interested in negotiating for a little more food in that case, but yes, otherwise that is what I am proposing. 🙂
well, that would put you at 6 items and me at 3
Well you didn't really need the firewood right?  I, on the other hand, could use all of it.  If I'm willing to take only 1 food package, are you good with the deal?