I suppose my point was that calling something in general pointless without knowing the packing needs or wants of other people is well, pointless.
I know I can get by with less clothes, but hand washing laundry isn't something I particularly enjoy so I like to avoid that while on vacation. I could get by with a smaller tent but for two people the huge tent we have is quite nice. Trangia is a godsend as you can cook all sorts of things with it. I don't like the ascetic almost spiritual side of self punishing touring some people seem to enjoy. I'm on vacation. I deserve some luxury. Like extra shoes......
Ultralighting usually means buying a whole new set of ultralight gear to replace the heavier stuff. And with great expense. Not very sustainable that.