EdK,
Thanks, all.
Right now, established trails are all I plan to do. I think I'll browse Ebay for a used Kelty or Jansport to get me started. While I know that much of my equipment is based upon canoe camping and probably heavier than you trail-heads use (my toothbrush still has a complete handle), It will give me a chance to start assembling ultralight equipment. For instance, I got hooked on making Pepsi can alcohol stoves and they are my mainstay now, even on the river.
ChiefBob