Ok, my nit picking weight reduction comments are inline.. before I say that, let me say first, you're doing ok. and from
your comments, you seem to know where you might make changes already and I think you probably don't need much advice here. what you are already thinking is probably your best places to improve.. having said that, here's silly nitpicking. just to give you ideas:
Howdy.
The Basics
Pack – JanSport Klamath 75 – 4lb, 0.4oz
Sleeping bag – NorthFace Blue Kazoo long – 3lb
Hammock – ENO Doublenest – 1lb, 6oz
Tarp – ENO – 1lb, 6.7oz
Slap straps – ENO – 10.3oz
7 stakes – ENO – 3.9oz
Total shelter: 3lbs, 3.9oz
Total Basics: 9lbs, 10.3oz
as you mentioned, your pack is big and heavy, you wisely will wait to replace it. splurge on your sleeping bag, you won't regret it in the long run. Slap straps look enormously heavy, you could use whoopies instead and that might save you some weight and still be nice in the hammock. you might be able to find some lighter stakes.. Of course you can ground dwell for lighter....
Kitchen
2 one-liter water bottles (Gatorade)
Water filter – Katadyn Hiker Pro – 14.7oz
Stove – Coleman Peak II – 6.5oz
Fuel – Coleman camp fuel, small cannister – 12.8oz (NOTE: This is a full cannister. I won't be necessarily taking a full cannister out, but I used this number as a jumping-off point.)
Wind screen
Pot – Walmart grease pot – 7.7oz
Lighter – Bic – .7oz
Cup – Sea to Summit Delta Mug – 2.3oz
Plate – Sea to Summit Delta Plate – 4.2oz
Spoon, knife, and fork – Sea to Summit Alpha Utensil Set – 1.4oz
Knife – Winchester folding pocket knife – 3.1oz
Total Kitchen: 3lbs, 5.4oz
I take one knife and plastic spoon. My cup is a really light plastic thing, alternatively a disposable ziploc container works great. I take no plate, I eat out of the ziploc or the pot. you can probably save some weight with a lighter stove. ditch your water filter and go aquamira will save you a lot of weight.
Clothing – Packed
Extra socks – 2.8oz
Base layer – Cheapies from Walmart, synthetic – 1lb, 3.4oz
Rain/wind jacket – Marmot Precip – 13.5oz
Rain Pants – Red Ledge Thunderlight pants – 8.9oz
Fleece – Cheapie from thrift store – 1lb, 1.7oz
Toboggan – Cheapie from Walmart – 5oz
Bandanna – 0.9oz
Total packed clothing: 4lbs, 3.1oz
looks good
Accessories
Map and compass – 5.1oz (this of course varies depending on weights of maps)
Spare batteries – Energizer Lithium – 0.4oz
Headlamp – Energizer 6 LED – 2.9oz
Backup flashlight – small LED super bright – 3.3oz
Toilet paper in Ziploc bag – 6oz (I'm being generous here... most likely will take less)
Potty trowel – 2.6oz
Soap – Dr Bronner's – 2.5oz
Toothbrush and toothpaste – 1.8oz
First-aid kit – Looking for new one!
Paracord – 6.4oz (Used for hanging food, does not come along unless hanging is recommended)
Carabiner – 2.5oz (See above)
Sunglasses – 0.6oz
BlackBerry – 4.6 (Doubles as a GPS in some situations, but I rely on map and compass and common sense. Also can double as an MP3 player, but this saps battery.)
Inflatable pillow – 6.4oz
Cards – 3.4oz (Only for trips with my younger brother)
Total Accessories: 2lbs, 14oz* (NOTE: No FAK yet)
do you really need spare batteries with a headlamp *and* a backup led? - you can get a very small backup led that is much lighter. Ditch the blackberry if it's only a backup GPS. (keep it if it's useful as a phone or reading device.) Do you take trekking poles? if so dig cathole with them and leave trowel at home. Are you actually going to use and entire 2.5 oz of soap? Cut it back, even if you run out it's not the end of the world.
My FAK is my knife, a 1/4 oz nalgene of iodine, a 1/4 oz nalgene of polysporin, 4 4x4's two maxi-pads, a dozen bandaids, a dozen blister dressings, a good bottle of drugs (anti-diahreaa, antihistamins, ibuprophen aleve, etc.) a roll of good tape, and all my clothing
Total base weight, less water and food and worn clothing: 19lbs, 15.1ozNotes:
- I'm not quite happy with my sleeping bag. It was a gift, so for the money it's great. But it's a long, and I'm decidedly not. I'm looking at a few on clearance at the moment, but haven't begun to make a final decision.
- I need a first aid kit. I'm thinking about starting with the Adventure Medical Ultralight & Watertight .5 First Aid Kit, and then tweaking it to better suit my needs. Input?
I hate commercial first aid kits - they're full of sillyness. get a small silnylon sack, go to the grocery store, and make your own that is lighter, and more practical, for a fraction of the cost. Put in it what you know how to use and can practically make use of in the field in a realistic situation. You're not gonna be setting bones or doing surgery. if it comes to that the time is better spent having the other one walk out for professional help. (or call, or PLB, etc.)
I'm extremely satisfied with my ENO hammock system. It's maybe heavier than I'd like, but it's so comfy that the weight trade off is worth it to me.
My pack is larger than needed, but I originally got it to accomodate a larger sleeping bag and a tent. I'm about to start looking for a new one, but I want to make sure the rest of my gear is set before buying the pack. Otherwise, I'm pretty darn happy with it.
I know food isn't included here; figure for this trip I'll be hauling about 6lbs of food total (1.5lbs per day for 4 days). My brother will be carrying his own share.
Thanks for the input! 
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