My Take on a Lightweight Winter Backpacking Kit on a budget

This is my budget setup for a winter 25 to 35 degree (F) 5 day trip. We are always trying to find ways to go lighter without losing all of our comforts while not breaking the bank. This is a very balanced pack in my view. Depending on the person and specific conditions you could pack more layers or other items. However this pack has the basic essentials. Thanks for watching! *** Disclaimer *** This is not a be all end all list of gear. Its just a base line of what I can take if the low's are foretasted to be in the mid 30's (at night), which allow's for plus or minus 10 degree's depending on location (altitude) and/or sudden changes in weather patterns. Pre-planning your overnight locations, knowing your resources and climate, like altitude, terrain, water, available firewood and alternate shelter options are a must. People should also have basic bush-crafting knowledge if traveling alone and know how to build an improvised "hardened" shelter and fire if need be. In addition they should have a way to communicate and have briefed their plan to at least 2 or more people in case they don't return.