I an a beginner too. All of these guys have way more experience than me but I have done a little research and understand the budget. Get rid of the tent and get a $10 8x10 blue tarp. There are videos on you tub how to make a shelter out of it. You just need a trekking pole, a couple stakes and if you want a guideline. You even have a floor. That will cut 4.5 lbs off your pack. Ditch the jetboil ( i have one too) and make a cat can alcohol stove. get rid off all the water and get a sawyer mini.