Outpost has lots of places to stake a tent. TC has more rock, but you will find dirt too.
30 pounds!!! For a two day trip? I wish I were as good as Ken about 11 lbs with bear canister, but I will probably be under 12 before food.
You might want to consider not carrying water until you move past Trail Camp. You will be within feet of water for most of the way until then.
