Originally Posted by
BigAura
+1.--> 240 pounds of gear is not UL. He's actually practicing ultra-self-supported which is somewhat anathema to ultra-lighters. Example: Most UL through-hikers have supplies shipped to them at mail-drops. Most UL tourers will purchase what they need, beyond the minimum essentials, on an as-needed basis, rather than carry it.
If you are going to be away from resupply for weeks at a time in I can see the need for such a setup if you have to carry large amounts of food, water and gear for extreme weather. However, I've seen similar setups on the roads in Vermont.