Guys,
Several weeks back I went on my first backpacking trip. Having been camping all my life i figured a transition into backpacking 14 miles at fall creek falls would be simple. Boy was i wrong. My problem is obviously weight in my pack. I never actually measured my pack but if i had to guess i would say that it weighed a metric ton. I bring this up becuase me and several of my friends are going on another weekend trip in 5 weeks and i'm doing my best to become more prepared and any useful information or links would be greatly appreciated. One thing ive noticed is that going light seems to cost significantly more. Being a young fellow that lives on my own i find that money is usually tight. Any help that anyone could offer would be greatly appreciated.