Some people don't seem to care how much the bike weighs; but there are others who do. Some of us, especially those of us who ride in the mountains a lot, do appreciate going light at times. Depending on the person and the nature of the tour, weight can be more of a factor on some tours than on others.

Not all of us can or will reduce the touring load by losing a lot of body weight; and even those who can and do save weight this way, might still appreciate the lighter gear, at times, or enjoy riding lighter bikes.