I recently returned from my second backpacking excursion, which was a blast!! However, after talking to lots of people, and "lurking" <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> through the posts on this web site, i think i'm carrying too much weight. Was wondering if someone could make some suggestions on how i can shed some pounds from my pack.

First, i hike along lake superior, in Canada, Sleeping Giant area. Only major climate issue is lots of thunder storms. My sleeping bag is rated to 1 degree, and i haven't been even slightly cold yet.

A couple items, such as the water filter, is brought more for the peace of mind of the people i hike with, and, as we are all beginners, and me being in a little better shape than the rest, i carry the bulk of the "leisure" items, if you will. The hatchet is to cut fire wood. Not sure if a saw wood do better??

Here's what I brought last time:

TNF Bullfrog Tent with Rainfly and Footprint
MSR Dragonfly Stove with 450 ml bottle of fuel
MSR water filter
Outbound Aluminum Cook set (2 pots, 2 plastic cups, 1 frying pan)
1 extra shirt, plus new socks/underwear per day
Marmot ZR?? sleeping bag (cheaper, not willing to spend too much more on a sleeping bag)
Fiskars small hatchet
Pair of gloves
Small flashlight
TP
Lighter + matches

and then food...

Most of my food is dehydrated, which i do myself.

The pack i'm using is an 80L ATI backpack. It's a pretty cheap pack which i bought off e-bay. Don't know if that's adding a lot of weight??

All said and done, my pack is totally full for my trip, with little to no room left. Is that a bit much for a 3 day hike?

Any insight would be SUPERB!