Mine is about 35 lbs. If you can go out and use it. that will tell you what you need to change. I have gotten some weight down with titanium cookware and lighter food. I have 2- 1.5 liter bottles of water in mine but when i use it it goes straight into the camelback bladder to get the weight closer to my back and not hanging off with the rest. I also try to stack my bag so the heavier stuff is low and closer to my back.