Lots of good advice here. And yes I am looking at as much information as I can both here and on a couple of other sites. Please don't anybody think I am knocking the UL and SUL hikers. If that is how they enjoy their backpacking then that is great. I too am out there primarily for the enjoyment of wherever I am. I am in no hurry and I care more about my own safety, comfort and health. I do expect to make some improvement in my pack weight as I progress this year. Even now I am constantly examining what I now have in my pack. I am working on an alchohol stove right now.

Thanks again for all the shared opinions and experience.