By changing around some of my gear choices I am getting pretty close to a sub 10 lb pack.
Here is my current gear list:
http://lighterpack.com/r/drxp5z
I don't have any cold weather clothing or rain stuff on here but it has everything else I carry.
Last weekend I was hiking near mt thielsen in Oregon and was wishing I had a lighter pack still, to make climbing the summit more comfortable with my full pack.
I think I am ready to make the change over to ultralight... I know you should buy your pack last typically, but since I stand to gain the most ground there I was thinking about getting one of those Zpack Arcblasts...
After that I'd need to upgrade my bag....
And the last thing I might do is go to a tarp set up... I am doing a lot of hiking in Oregon now and there are plenty of mosquitoes so I like having the bug net.
This gear is going to be used for weekend warrior stuff for now, some AT section hikes next year, and a future thru hike.
Just wanted to get y'alls advice about what order to get the new gear in, as well as other packs I should consider.