Quote Originally Posted by Dranoel View Post
I am using an Osprey Atmos 65 (4200ci).

Today I did my spreadsheet and my pack weight is 28 pounds.

When I factor in 5 L of water and 7 days of food (2 pounds per day) my total weight is 53 pounds.

This does not make me very happy, but I am carrying in all my gear- and intend on being more of a trail guy than a town guy. Also, with the heavy snow fall I don't plan to freeze on the trail.

I am a big guy, 6'3 at 205 pounds. I need to see what I can do to maybe shave some weight to keep it under 50 pounds.

//My tent (Kelty Teton 2), Sleeping Bag (North Face Fission 20 Degree), Therm-a-Rest 4 is arriving tomorrow. This makes me happy.
I think the easiest way to cut weight is
1) Wear all your clothes, maybe have a camp layer and maybe a silk layer to sleep in (LJ's in the Sierra's)
2) Use a poncho instead of rain gear
3) Use a tarp or a tarptent (1lbs is better than 3)
4) Make an alki stove (or use wood)
5) Down bag

I did that and it saved me a TON, however 50 lbs on a 200lbs guy is only 25% BW, so thats not bad at all.