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What is a good pack weight before food and water? My big 4 come out to a little under 11 pounds. Is 20 too much?
It varies person to person. I don't carry more than 15 pounds
Prime Time
02-27-2013, 18:15
Will vary by personal preferences (tent vs tarp, quilt vs bag, type of stove, etc...), kind of hike, time of year, many more things. My 4 day summer pack and gear weighs 13 pounds. My planned thru hike pack will start out at 18 pounds. Some people will be as low as 8 and as high as 45, or more!
bigcranky
02-27-2013, 20:09
20 pounds for a base weight is not bad, really. Add 3 days of food and 2 liters of water and you're at 30 total weight. Very doable. Not ultralight, but way lighter than average.
Thanks, that really helps!
I stated at Springer in 2010 at 20 lbs + f/w. I got it down to 13-15 lbs. depending on weather. I bet it cost me $1,200 bucks to lose the 4-6 lbs. but very worth it.
To be able to move faster, safer, and with the same amount of gear but significantly lighter was well worth the extra cost
I stated at Springer in 2010 at 20 lbs + f/w. I got it down to 13-15 lbs. depending on weather. I bet it cost me $1,200 bucks to lose the 4-6 lbs. but very worth it.
Thanks so much! Im SOBO, so I will probably shed my winter stuff after I get through NH.
MuddyWaters
03-04-2013, 21:12
10 is great
15 is good
20 is better than most starting out