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The original was posted on /r/Ultralight by /u/Mediocre_Rush_4592 on 2024-03-17 21:40:45.

So I(24F 5’8 135p) just did an overnight 10 mile backpacking hike to test out all my gear and I am super disappointed because after going about a half mile I realized real quick that my pack was heavy as crap and killing my shoulders. I’m trying to prepare for a 40 mile trip that I’m taking in May and there’s no way I can get through that trip with how heavy my pack was or maybe I’m just not used to backpacking and need to toughen up? I’ll just list everything that I carried and how much it weighed so hopefully y’all can give me some advice on how to drop weight

•Backpack: Fjallraven Singi 48L 4.63lbs plus 12oz for side pockets

•Tent: Big agnes copper spur hv ul2 3lbs 2oz

•Sleeping pad: Sea to summit ether lite 1lb 6oz

.Sleeping bag: western mountaineering terralite 25F 1lb 2oz

•Bestargot titanium French press: 7.05oz

•Pillow: Sea to summit large foamcore pillow: 10.6oz

•Headlamp: black diamond battery powered 2.73oz

•Jacket: Fjallraven expedition latt hoodie: 14.8oz

•Rain jacket: Columbia switchback 3 don’t know the weight but it’s super light

•Water filter: Grayl 24oz geopress: 15.9oz and a membrane solutions life straw(I plan on switching to just a sawyer squeeze instead of all that) carried an extra smart water also

•I also carried a gun which was way too heavy so never again and also a 25 foot paracord, a carabiner, ferro rod, mini bic lighter, plastic spork, paper map, a poncho, hand towel, first aid kit with bandaids, emergency blanket, moleskin, tweezers, and Benadryl cream, sunscreen stick, small bugspray, small hand sanitizer and small roll of toilet paper, sleep shirt and pants, and extra socks. I think that’s all I carried and my husband carried the food and stove kit with fuel along with his load. So I would definitely appreciate the advice on what to do. Should I get a lighter bag and tent? I really hate to spend more money after just recently buying all of this stuff.

Location: will be in Georgia so pretty hot weather in May

Goal base weight: under 15lbs

Budget: no budget so far

I’m looking to: potentially upgrade my items and maybe leave some stuff at home

Non negotiable items: sleeping pad( I love my sleeping pad)

Will be carrying my load solo in May

Thanks!

EDIT: Thanks for all the helpful comments! I’m now looking at ultralight packs and an ultralight trekking pole tent. My options for a pack is #1 GG Gorilla 50L but they are out of stock and I’m concerned about the durability. #2 Outdoor vitals CS40 pack but it sure is expensive. #3 a custom Atom pack but I haven’t looked too far into this one yet. Any help regarding these packs would be much appreciated. For a tent I’m considering the GG the one tent because it seems good for the price. But I’m also considering a Durston Xmid pro1 but the price is crazy so I don’t know if I wanna pull the plug on that one and for both of these I’m concerned about condensation. Sorry for the late reply I just had to do some research first.