KC - I agree 100%. Like most everything else, I gack over equipment, try lots of stuff and have settled on my current pack and contents. I've learned alot from you and others, Brad has helped alot, and arrived at my nirvana mix of lightweight and comfort. I could save a 1lb or so on sleeping pad, another on a shelter, maybe cut off a few handles (kidding) but I'm not going to. I have a postage scale and have weighed everything, it's options, and multiples I have. I rotate a few things in/out depending on the situation but will likely never get the a 20 lb pack for 2-3 days. And I'm cool with that. I'm going to patent dehydrated water in the future to save more weight
