eamyrick
WKR
I’ve been doing pre season training hikes with 40-65lbs. Yesterday I did 80lb for 9 miles. Usually I forget I’m carrying something sub 50lbs and 65lb isn’t bad but I was fully aware the entire hike with 80lb. I’ve read tons online and listened to countless podcasts regarding packing weight but trying to get a feel for what weight/miles/elevation just sucks no matter what. I could also tell that the 35% or so on my shoulders started to suck which I attribute to the limitations of a 4lb pack. I consider myself to be well above average in fitness and wonder who is even capable of carrying 90lbs+ over uneven terrain for many miles.
What are your thoughts? Am I missing something? I also question whether or not it even matters that much as the most I’d be carrying out that type of weight is taking an animal back to the truck which shouldn’t be much over 5-6 miles.
What are your thoughts? Am I missing something? I also question whether or not it even matters that much as the most I’d be carrying out that type of weight is taking an animal back to the truck which shouldn’t be much over 5-6 miles.
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