I've been backpacking for 40 years. I've always loved it but I've always carried too much stuff. In about 1997 at the Chinook Book Stores in Colorado Springs, I came across Ray Jardine's Book The Pacific Crest Trail Hikers Handbook and things began to change. This forum has also made a big difference in my enjoyment of backpacking. And helping me with my equipment choices.
Below is my current equipment list that used this summer on 5 trips. The Snow Peak mug/lid I've only used once but before that I used a Kmart Grease Pot and Caldera Cone set up. The items that I didn't use on my list this summer are: Down jacket (except as a pillow), wooden matches (they are a backup), extra socks (I was able to avoid too many bogs and mud pits this year), First aid kit, and bandanna.
I know that a few items could be lighter. For example the tarp is palatial but offered great coverage for some storms. This is my first year with the Golite quilt but it is much lighter than my Ray Way synthetic quilt. The windbreaker and down jacket are XLT in size and fit great.
I also know that there is nothing earth shattering on this list but I just wanted to share what has been working for me in the Colorado Rockies this summer. And if you had any suggestions for improvements and modifications.
Clothing/Equipment Worn:

Pants Golite Yunnan 11.00 

Belt 2.5
Long Sleeve Thermax top w/zipper 9.7

Underwear 2.7

Socks 2 pair – nylon 2.8
Running Shoes—New Balance Sz. 13 20.0

REI Safari Hat 3.7

Komperdell C-3 Poles 14.4

Eyeglasses/Sunglasses 1.2

Watch/compass on wristband
68 ozs. ( 4.25 lbs.)


Packing:
Pack—MYOG Ray Way 12
.0
Trash Compactor Bag Pack Liner 2.2
Stuff Sacks 1.4
15.6 ozs
Shelter:
Tarp—MYOG Ray Way (10’ x 7.5’) 14.8
Stakes (10) 2.3
Mosquito Headnet .6
Ground cloth polycryo 1.8
18.9 ozs
Sleeping:

Quilt—Golite Ultra 20 (Long) 28.0

Sleeping Pad—Blue CCF Folding 6.6
34.6 ozs.
Other Clothing:
Windbreaker w/hood–Lowe 7.0
Rain Jacket—Dry Ducks 6.0
Down Jacket—Eddie Bauer 14.3

Balaclava 1.7

2 Pair Extra Nylon Socks 2.8
Gloves 2.7

Bandana .9

35.4 ozs
Cooking:
Mug/Pot Snow Peak 600 2.8

Lid Four Dog .6
12-10 Alcohol Stove .5
Caldera Cone Windscreen 1.2
Fuel Bottle .7

Spoon Lexan .3
6.1 ozs.
Miscellaneous:

7 Wooden Matches, Striker and Fire Starter .1
Lighter Mini Bic .4
Water Bottle 1 liter Platy .8
Water Purification—Aquamira .6

Bear Bag Equipment 1.7
First Aid Kit 1.4
Toothbrush .3
Sunscreen .5
Insect Repellant Picaridin .6
Lip balm .2 

Dr. Bronners Soap .2
Knife—Derma Safe Razor .2
Flashlight—Photon Micro Freedom with clip .4
1 MYOG Eyeglass case .2
Map (Varies) 1.5
9.1 ozs.
Total
119.8 ozs. 7.48 pounds Total Base Weight Carried
