Wow Alan, your definately not part of the Ultralite craze! How heavy do you think your pack was at the trail head? I am sure the 6 days of food was the majority. I did my first kilted hike this past spring along a stretch of the Florida Trail on the Suwannee River here in Florida. 67 miles of pure bliss. I really do need to do a hike out West again sometime soon. Glad you had a great time!