I think that getting to ultra-light is a process. I have been getting lighter for years now and I think that I can still go a little lighter and be comfortable. I can remember back in the 70's we all carried 50-60lb packs and thought that it was okay. Of course we were a lot younger and stronger then too so I guess we really did think that we were doing the best that we could do..."NOT".. I got lost south of Cades Cove back in the 70's with four or five friends and I think we were all glad that we had those bigger packs after being out 5-6 days longer than anticipated. We were inexperienced and we were not prepared for what we encountered and it was just a little bit of a messed up trip for the last 5-6 days...But any way, it was certainly a great lesson in being prepared and I don't think that I have ever had any where near the trouble that we had on that trip since then either....sasbre11004....

The first step that you take will be one of those that get you there !!!!