My last long-distance hike was 1991 when I thru-hiked the AT. I won't tell you how much my pack weighed!
Kids and Cows have largely kept me off the trails since then, but I'm starting to think about a thru-hike again - probably the PCT.
I am astounded by how the equipment has changed - I think my 42 year old body would do better with a significantly lighter load.
I am willing to make the investment in gear - but I am wondering if anyone here has gone ultralight and then decided to go back to conventional backpacking (and why?).
Thanks!