Hi Hacksaw,
Reading your post and the replies is just like looking in the mirror for me, I think we all suffer from "Gearitis" but actually want to be as unencumbered in the field as possible.
I have seen many of your gear lists and if you do succumb to the ultralight bug feel free to PM me, as I am sure I can help you lighten your load.
You are just going through a phase; go browse through the MEC catalog and it will pass.
Mike