So, by my math, I can carry about 22 pounds, or 25 percent of my body weight (I weigh 110) and my Sherpa can carry 45 (he weighs 170).
In actuality, those 25% guidelines come from some old backpacking concepts that are long since discarded, when people carried wooden packs, wool sleeping blankets, and iron frying pans. Geez, try to go lighter. Under 20, Under 30. You'll be so much more comfortable and happier. That tent was a great start (I assume you have the two person UL, at 2lbs,2oz). You do NOT need a bunch of changes of clothes. You do NOT want to cook food, you only want to heat water. A lot of people don't even bother with hot food for a short trip like this. That gets rid of a lot of stuff.
Yep, no need to have more than a liter of water, until the push for the summit. Lots of water below trail camp. Take your time, have fun, start early.
