The same five camping systems cut down to what you can carry: base weight targets, a full pack list, and the items worth their grams.
Under 20 pounds is comfortable for most people on a three season weekend. Under 12 pounds counts as lightweight, and under 10 usually means deliberate tradeoffs in shelter and insulation.
Roughly 1.5 to 2 pounds per person per day, or 2,500 to 4,000 calories depending on mileage and terrain. Bias toward calorie dense food rather than volume.
Carry between sources rather than the whole day. One liter for every two hours of moving in moderate heat is a workable starting rule, and confirm seasonal sources before relying on them.
They help most on descents and stream crossings, and many lightweight shelters use them instead of dedicated poles, which makes them close to free in weight terms.
Duplicate layers, a camp chair, extra cookware, and most of the just in case pile. Do not cut insulation, rain protection, light, or water treatment to save weight.
