Here is my gear list for this years hike; the problem I am having is the Moonlite pack I am taking recommends keeping the gear close to 15 where my total pack weight is 18.54. I know that weight range is probable below 80% of potential thru hikers but would like some help in reducing it further:

Six Moon Design Moonlite 20.0
pack liner 2.5
North Face 0 down bag 63.0
Ridge rest 3/4 pad 9.0
Cat stove 2.8
Fuel for cat stove 9.4
towel 2.9
2 nalgene water bottles 8.0
Maps and thru hiker handbook 12.0
Six Moon Design Europa tent 38.2
North Face Fleece jacket 21.9
Moonbow water bag 1.1
aqua mira 2.6
.9L titan pot 2.8
soap 4.3
Campmor rain pants 7.8
Campmor rain jacket 8.8
fleece hat 2.6
fleece gloves 3.4
tights 6.4
mid weight thermal top 8.9
light thermal top 5.5
light weight thermal bottom 6.1
ww canoe booties 10.2
liner socks 2 4.0
wool socks 2.9
thorlo socks 3.8
cell phone 6.4
cell phone case 2.9
BD head lamp 1.1
tooth case stuff 1.9
para cord 50 feet 3.5
first aid kit with pain meds 6.3
toilet paper 2.8
silc nylon bag .6
duct tape 3.8
matches .8
cup 3.6
spoon .4


Some things I have thought of is geting rid of are the booties, light weight top, and duct tape (could tape around hikking poles).
The thing is I will probable wear a lot of the stuff in the spring like the fleece gloves, tights, and possible fleece jacket so when these items are warn the weight will come down. I am now for ready for some constructive analysis. Of course, I could also take my Kelty Flight pack, add 3 lbs to weight, and still be around 30 maxium weight.

Pete