Now I carry about 25# on a weekend recreational trip.
That puts you about 8-10 pounds lighter than I carry. I'm stuck at about 32-33 pounds. I'm kind of curious what our differences are. Are you carrying any fishing tackle included in the 25 pounds? What about gun or ammo? Camera? What clothing goes into the pack weight vs what are you omitting from the weight because you're wearing it?
On a summer recreational backpack trip I don't carry a firearm, too heavy. I do carry a lightweight spin casting rig with dry flies. Food is mostly freeze-dried and dehydrated. I use to carry a lightweight point-n-shoot camera. But then I decided to move into the 21st century and I got a smart phone.
Generally MS Excel spread sheets don't copy & paste too well. Let's see how this one works.
WEAR the FOLLOWING (not included in 25# total weight)
Briefs -Synthetic
"T" Shirt - Synthetic with pocket
Trousers - 95% Nylon, 5% Spandex
Shirt - wool/synthetic, long sleeves, pockets Cabelas
Hiking Boots - Oboz Bridger
Socks - SmartWool
Ball Cap Adjustable
Sunglasses - Polarized, Wrap Around
BRING the FOLLOWING in your pack (this is what I weigh)
Backpack - KUIU Ultra 5500
Sleeping Bag - Western Mountaineering Alpinlite 20°
Air Mattress - Thermarest NeoAir
Foam Mattress - closed cell, lightweight Ensolite or equivalent
Pillow - Empty Stuff Sack or Inflatable Pillow Thermarest
Cup- Titanium (Nalgene fits inside)
Bowl - Non-breakable, lightweight
Water Boiler - 16 oz.or 20 oz., lightweight Halulite
Camp Stove - MSR Pocket Rocket or Optimus Crux
Fuel Canister - 8 ounce volume, Isobutane
Water Filter - Katadyn Hiker Pro
Canteen - Nalgene Bottle 1 liter
Pee Bottle - 1 quart, similar to Nalgene but with lug cap
Tent - MSR Hubba Hubba NX-2
First Aid Kit - small personal kit
Fire Kit - Matches, Lighter, Fire Sticks, Tinder Paper
Ditty Kit - Flashlight or Headlamp, Bandanna, Victorinox Swiss Army knife, woven Nylon Chord
Map - USGS
Compass - Silva (carry in Ditty Klit)
Smart Phone - with GPS/USGS Satellite Mapping Program
Hygiene Kit - Toothbrush, Tooth Paste, Soap
Parka - Arcteryx/Goretex (actually works the way it's supposed to)
Hoodie - fleece
Puffer Jacket
Socks - Smartwool
Knitted Hat
Gloves, lightweight
Food
Snacks
I always weigh my pack. If it weighs more than 25#, then I remove something.