Man ya'll are awsome, Just with a few tips I have already shead 15 lbs! And that is still without buying new lighweight gear,(my sleeping system weighs in at a hefty 6 lbs and thats w/o the tent (old northface at 5.5 lbs) I dont pack in the winter so I think my first major purchace is a sleeping bag rated at only 30 deg. I should be able to find one reasonably priced at rei mail order (hopefully around 100 $) weight around 3 lbs that will save more weight. Once again thanks alot for all the great input