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Re: Backpacking

Phillip Martin (pmartin@PTIALASKA.NET)
Fri, 28 Aug 1998 22:20:39 -0700


>I would adhere to the 20% rule. Carry only that amount of your body
weight, for the younger scouts. That could be 20 lbs or a little more. For
an adult to carry 40-45 lbs is an experienced backpacker, not a kid.
Believe me, those packs get mighty heavy after a few days.
>(Sniped)
40-45 lbs? I can do that in the summer but in winter I'm lucky to keep it
under 60!! Taking into account the extra weight of winter clothing, extra
boots/liners, snow shoes, winter sleeping bag/fleece liner (rated to
-20f - 35f with liner)

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