Duragrouch, excellent suggestion on the book to read. I have read quite a bit over the past month on packing light and am now shooting for 22 pounds total weight. I think it is doable. Fortunately one does not need to be a rocket scientist to figure this out, just some ingenuity.
Yesterday I did a test ride with a rear rack I just made and a small load of 10 pounds. It was just fine. as the rear load will be limited to 10 pounds, I can now move to putting the fork racks on a diet. Haven't decided how to go about it, but it will come.
Have reduced the packs and racks plus gear carried by 30 pounds this far. I believe I have found a top quilt from a small maker that fits the bill. Will update when appropriate.