Ultralighter than me

I just saw this segment that was broadcast recently on Oregon Public Broadcasting about an ultralight backpacker and his gear. The hiker himself had actually linked to the article off /r/Ultralight, which is how I found it. He claims to be an "8-pounder," which is about half my base gear weight. But then I "pack more fears" than he does. After I watched it I left him a message saying how happy I was to see the Golite Chrome Dome trekking umbrella in his pack. I'd bought one a couple weeks ago and then wondered if it was kosher-ultralight to carry one, even though I'd heard great endorsements about it. But if an 8-pounder is carrying one, well them, it has to be OK, doesn't it?