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50 pounds for a weekender? Dude, even with all the tech gear that's nuts. Even if you are in damn good shape you are in for a world of pain. I carry less than that for a week in winter in Western NC. You need to jettison some stuff and find lighter alternatives pronto.
But that's how most backpackers get started, by carrying too much crap the first time out.
My advise?
Keep it to SHORT mileage.....and have fun.