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I would nix the duct tape unless you have a roll that is almost used up. Too heavy.
I would also nix the tent and bring a tarp instead. Again, a tent is freakin heavy and you don't need one this time of year. Also no need to bring rain gear. You will get so sweaty once you put on the rain gear that it won't make any difference. Nix the hiking boots and wear a nice pair of trail running shoes. Addidas makes good ones.
Basically you want to travel as light as possible. Every pound counts.
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Sounds like you read "Beyond Backpacking: Ray Jardines Guide to Lightweight Hiking".
Jardine is an extreme proponent of ultra-lightweight backpacking and he seems to be the source of most of the tarp instead of tent, trail runners instead of boots, ideology. Some of his ideas are too extreme for me, but his book is worth a read.
Jardine's Webpage