Looking for some help reducing base weight.

Hello Everyone!

I am a bit new to ultralight, but have been backpacking quite a few times. I have finally decided that 45 lbs base weight is too much and it's time to lighten it up a bit. I am planning a 5 day trip to the Pecos Wilderness over memorial day and would like to get my base weight below 15 lbs.

Here is where I am at so far: https://lighterpack.com/r/8sm29

Some considerations:

• My budget is about $250 for all improvements between now and the trip
• I am not yet ready to give up the tent
• I am not opposed to making my own gear, but I do not have a sewing machine or anything like that really, so that would all come out of my budget

Please provide any critiques, criticisms, and suggestions! I am very exited to hear everyone's options.

Edit: Thank you all so much! These are all wonderful suggestions. I have a lot to think about and some more research to do. I might make another post mid April with the updated pack for one last sanity check. Again, thank you all so much for your suggestions and expertise, it is greatly appreciated!!