I also like to look at my old lists to see where I've improved. In the early 70s my total skin-out weight was usually in the 60-70 lb range for a week's trip. It is now less than half that.

For example my 9 lb tent, 5 lb pack and 5+ lb sleeping bag came to nearly 20 lbs and I was usually wearing another ten lbs(boots, wool Marine Corps pants, wool shirt and socks, etc.) for a total of nearly 30 lbs before I got to the other stuff.

My current backpack, sleeping bag and tent now weigh less than my boots used to weigh.