Yeah, I guess re-reading my comment came across as negative which I didn't intend at all. To me touring is enjoying the travel and super minimal/light means sacrifice of enjoyment on some level. In theory it is an interesting concept though as that guy's site proves.
I suppose they use a bivvy bag? And maybe a half length mat? Not for me. If I can have a tent and a bed for a 250g penalty, why not?
Bubble wrap guy is here http://www2.arnes.si/~ikovse/weight1.htm
I also like to carry street clothes and shoes, and cooking gear. But I don't want to derail the thread by getting into all of that.