Location/temp range/specific trip description: Appalachian trail NOBO starting early/mid April

Goal Baseweight (BPW): Low enough to comfortably go frameless

Budget: $500 usd, good cost to weight savings ratio appreciated 

Non-negotiable Items: Sleep system, puffy and stove

Solo or with another person?: Solo

Additional Information: I do not currently own a frameless pack with an adequate volume (only a zimmerbuilt quickstep for overnight trips), I was leaning towards the Palante desert pack but am open to suggestions. Additionally, using trekking poles will be relatively new for me. I currently own a pair of generic aluminum 3 piece poles that weigh nearly 10oz each. Would upgrading to a lighter pair of poles be of substantial benefit for their cost? Finally, how much weight if any should I drop to have a substantially more comfortable frameless experience?

Lighterpack Link: https://www.packwizard.com/s/gkJYxuw