My backpacking gear list – 16 year old AT section hiker

I also need suggestions for a new bear bag, the Campmor employee caught be off guard and sold me this gimmicky bear bag, Just need some recommendations from real backpackers!

1 nalgene – 5 oz ( check into platypus for lighter bottles).

Opsrey Talon 44 – 42 oz (Look into SMD swift/PCT or golite jam for lighter packs).

OR Rain Cover 5.3 oz ( you can line the inside of your pack with a trash compactor bag to save weight vs this).

Eos 1p/ground sheet 50oz (You can switch to a bivy/tarp combo to shave weight, end around 14oz).

MSR cook stuff (switch to alcohol stove to shave off a significant weight).

knife -> razor blade (WITH CASE) to shave weight there.

I'm going for constructive, not negative :) The tent is an anchor. Consider a Gatewood Cape and polycro ground sheet for a 3+ pound reduction (shelter and rain gear). You can cut about a pound off your cook kit (no utensils listed) and bear bag (needs a rope weight).

Sleeping (50 oz)
Campmor 20 degree down sleeping bag – 36oz
Neo air – 14 oz

Shelter (50oz) <—- Start over with lighter stuff!
Solo Marmot eos 1p – 44 oz
Marmot eos 1p ground sheet – 6 oz <—- go for polycro window film. $5/1.5oz!

Packing (47.3)
Opsrey Talon 44 – 42 oz <—- okay, but could be lighter
Outdoor research rain cover – 5.3oz <— replace with trash compactor bag

Cooking + Water – (35.4oz)
MSR quick Solo 1.3L pot – 7.6oz <— too big/heavy for solo
MSR windpro stove – 6.8oz <— could be less than 2oz
MSR isopro canister – 4 oz <— no free lunch there :)
Bear bag – 4 oz <— way too heavy
MSR 2 liter bladder – 5 oz <—- okay, Platypus is lighter
1 nalgene – 5 oz <— What is this for? Use a recycled water bottle if really needed
Aquamira – 3 oz <— big supply

Essentials (24.68 oz)
Black Diamond spot – 3 oz <— good lamp, but there are lighter
First aid kit – 3.68 oz <— looks like a lot
map (2 oz) and compass (1 oz)
basic pocketknife (3 oz)
toilet paper (3 oz) <—- don't let Clelland see this :)
toothbrush, paste, and dental floss (2 oz)
sunscreen (1 oz)
bug repellent (1 oz)
liquid soap (1 oz)
quick-drying pack towel (2 oz) <—- I like bandanas
extra ziplocks and garbage bags (2 oz) <

Clothing (31.5)
Rain jacket – 13.6 oz
North face insulated jacket (to be purchased) – 10.9 oz
Long underwear – 5 oz
Extra socks – 2 oz

Grand Total = 238.88/16 = 14.93