Agreed. Your water alone will creep up towards 4 pounds if you have to fill up before you head out. Even dehydrated bag food weighs more than 2 pounds for a few day trip. I carry under 25 pounds for 2-4 days. I carry ALOT more stuff than you have on your list, double actually. My complete sleep system weighs under 5 pounds. A hammock, pillow, x-large tarp and a sleeping bag. I use a pocket rocket stove and Hiker Pro filter, they weight virtually nothing. I also carry a quality fishing pole and plenty of tackle. Not to mention bunches of other trinkets. Sling shot, two knives, first aid, emergency fire starting supplies, poncho, mess kit, spare clothing, deck of cards, rope, tree straps, water shoes and an ALPS full sized 5/8 thick pad for my gear and feet under my hammock. Im a light weight fanatic. I like the lightest load I can get, but still have the things I want. I could easily cut my weight down under 18-20 pounds if I eliminated my fun stuff.