Nah Bill, your gear is just the right tool for the job based on your experience.

I don't give any thought to what others are carrying. Some pass me on the trail with lighter packs, other with heavier packs. I pass others with lighter packs and some with heavier packs. I don't believe that my choices make my experience better than theirs, or that I am somehow deriving more benefit than they are. I assume others have there own experiences, likes and dislikes and make gear choices based on their own needs, desires and expectations. To me, what others use makes no difference to me. I am happy to share my experiences and show others my pack if they inquire.