Get the Cabelas XWT 8'x8', it weights 36lbs 2oz when purchased. replace the stakes that come with the tent with kelty Nobendium lightweight stakes (.7oz ea.) and replace the guy out lines on the fly with ParaCord and Nite Ize Figure 9 rope tighteners. You have now cut the weight of the tent in half. Easily split between 2 people, each carrying about 8lbs. But, you have the ultimate 4 season tent that will withstand any amount of Alaskan snow and/or wind. Now buy the Dry set pitch kit and you can set the tent up in a driving rain and NEVER get the inside wet! I have done it! In fact, in summer, you can set just the poles and fly on the pitch kit, leave the tent at home and you have a great shelter.

p.s. - not cheap though. or buy a Kelty gunnison on ebay. good value tent and backpackable

steve