https://lighterpack.com/r/znadwh

Hey all!

I just got a new Kakwa 55 in an effort to lighten the load and I realized my base weight is still around 18 pounds, weighed on a bathroom scale. I weighed everything with a food scale and could appreciate suggestions on where to cut weight. If possible I'd like my pack with 5 days of food and some water to weigh under 30, preferably closer to 25. Or at least a sub 15 pound base weight. I've been backpacking a long time and just got hooked on cross country navigation this summer. My goal is to do the SHR and other high routes around the sierra, and hopefully a longer thru someday.

Some notes and ideas:

- I still need to add gloves and a light knife or scissors, open to suggestions. Was carrying small trauma shears before but have never needed to use them

- I work at REI so if I could lighten the load with brands that REI carries that would help, as I get prodeals/discounts and don't make a ton of money right now. In particular I'm looking at getting a quilt and looking at the Therm a Rest Vesper, but its out of stock. Open to a cottage manufacturer if that's the best option.

- The Jetboil I got for free from a customer, have not used it. Before I was using a 4 oz amazon stove (Etekcity) and an old aluminum pot, the whole system weighed 13 oz and was not very efficient. Would be open to suggestions for a lighter kitchen. Must be canister as alcohol stoves are banned in most wilderness areas here, sadly.

- I just started using trekking poles and would be open to a double wall trekking pole tent. I can't stand condensation. Is the X-mid 1 comparable to a Moment DW in terms of internal space? The Moment is nice, but still kinda cramped for a 2.5 lbs tent.

- Would love suggestions on clothing upgrades, a lot of of my excess weight is there. I want a dependable jacket that will actually keep me dry in a storm, I've been rained on a lot and I dont want to risk getting soaked with a Patagonia Houdini or similar. Don't care that much about breathability, but durability is important.

Thanks all!