I have been hunting, backpacking and sometimes both together since Hector was just a pup. Lightweight and ultra lightweight backpacking is the only way to go.
At my age it is the only way I can go.
ULW is also a fun thing to do. Good for the mind as well as the back. Lots of new UL gear out there and even more important, lots of UL skills to master.
Just using mostly my old stuff, I got my overnight pack weight down to about 12 pounds.
Now with some gear upgrades, my next trip should come in under 10 pounds for 3 days and 2 nights. 2 more pounds of food per day for any more days and nights.
I agree with every point in your post except:
�Memory is the first thing to go.�
I am pretty sure memory is the second thing to go.
I forget what the first thing was.
