Pointless
Pretty simple.
Carry what you need. If it is 40 or 50lbs, I doubt it will make or break you.
Jackson Handy:
You must be a young man. I use to have the same attitude. But I hope that I have gotten a little smarter as I have gotten older. Maybe. Maybe not.
The fact is, you need what you need.
You have two options. Spend a ton of money for lightweight stuff and lose everything that is not a must have, and be miserable. Or you can spend a ton of money on lightweight gear, take some comfort items, be 5-10lbs heavier....and not miserable.
Do whichever you like...
