Skippy
I'm glad you feel moved by your pleasure with going light, but its not a universal thing and you are getting close to edge of lighter smaller snob-ism. Going light also means not carrying a lot of mission hardware. Those who climb, intense photographers, fishermen, etc, people who go to DO SOMETHING other than just hike will be happier carrying a heavier pack.
Your is is but one path Grasshopper, not necessarily the Universal TRUTH.
Jim