My base weight for shoulder season section hikes is 18 pounds. I typically hike with 4-5 days of food, fuel and consummables, plus 2.5 liters of water (I hate running out), which adds another 11 pounds. My worn clothing comes to 5 pounds, which results in a skin-out weight of 34 pounds. Fortunately, I've been able to keep my body weight down, while increasing my lean body mass.