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1. www.rei.com › learn › expert-adviceHow Much Should Your Pack Weigh? - REI Co-op

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   A loaded day hiking pack should not weigh more than about 10 percent of your body weight. (If you weigh 150 pounds, your pack should not exceed 15 pounds for hiking.) So, for example, a hiker who weighs 150 pounds should strive to carry 30 pounds or less while backpacking and 15 pounds or less while day hiking. Using these body weight ...

2. thetrek.co › how-much-should-your-backpack-weighHow Much Should Your Backpack Weigh on a Thru-Hike?

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   Apr 6, 2023 · That being said, there are some general guidelines that can help you determine the upper limits to how much weight you can comfortably carry. A common backpacker’s rule of thumb is that a fully-loaded pack shouldn’t weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight. This means that if you weigh 150 pounds, your total pack weight should ...

3. www.advnture.com › features › how-much-shouldHow heavy is too heavy for a hiking backpack? | Advnture

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   Jul 4, 2024 · Recent studies suggest that hikers who weigh less should be able to carry more weight in their backpack, compared to heavier hikers. This is because the total when you add up the weight of the person's body plus the weight of the backpack is less overall. This debunks the commonly held belief that a backpack shouldn't weigh more than 20% of a ...

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4. decideoutside.com › how-heavy-is-too-heavy-forHow Much Should Your Hiking Pack Weigh? (From 80 Results)

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   Hiking. Up to 40-70 pounds for shorter hikes or if in fit condition. Not specified; however, the trend is similar to males with some willing to carry 40 pounds or more. Backpacking. 16-25% of body weight; anything over 35 pounds generally deemed too heavy. 16-25% of body weight; anything over 35 pounds generally deemed too heavy.

5. wildernesstimes.com › how-much-weight-should-youHow Much Weight Should You Carry Backpacking? - Wilderness Times

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   The general guideline is to aim for a total backpack weight (including all gear, food, and water) of no more than 20-25% of your body weight. For example, if you weigh 150 pounds, you should aim to carry no more than 30-37.5 pounds: BODY WEIGHT (LBS) TOTAL PACK MAX WEIGHT (LBS). 100.

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6. www.calculatorultra.com › en › toolPack Weight Calculator & Formula Online Calculator Ultra

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   Oct 3, 2024 · DHPW: Recommended pack weight for a day hike, in pounds. LHPW: Recommended pack weight for a backpacking hike, in pounds. BW: Person’s body weight in pounds. Example Calculation. Suppose a person weighs 150 pounds: For a day hike: \[ \text{DHPW} = 0.10 \times 150 = 15 \text{ lbs} \]

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   How much should a hiking pack weigh?

   • (If you weigh 150 pounds, your pack should not exceed 15 pounds for hiking.) So, for example, a hiker who weighs 150 pounds should strive to carry 30 pounds or less while backpacking and 15 pounds or less while day hiking. Using these body weight percentages as a guide will help you keep your pack at a manageable weight.

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   How much weight can a healthy hiker carry?

   • The modeling, which focused on healthy hikers who have comparable body composition, suggests that someone healthy of my weight should actually be able to carry up to 50lb, which is nearly half my body weight, while a hiker that weighs 175lb should try to keep their pack weight closer to 42lb (24% of body weight).

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   How much should a fully loaded backpack weigh?

   • A common backpacker’s rule of thumb is that a fully-loaded pack shouldn’t weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight. This means that if you weigh 150 pounds, your total pack weight should fall at or under the 30-pound mark. Photo via Nika Sturm.

   How Much Should Your Backpack Weigh on a Thru-Hike?

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   Do hikers carry more weight in a backpack?

   • Recent studies suggest that hikers who weigh less should be able to carry more weight in their backpack, compared to heavier hikers. This is because the total when you add up the weight of the person's body plus the weight of the backpack is less overall.

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   How much weight can a backpacker carry?

   • That being said, there are some general guidelines that can help you determine the upper limits to how much weight you can comfortably carry. A common backpacker’s rule of thumb is that a fully-loaded pack shouldn’t weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight.

   How Much Should Your Backpack Weigh on a Thru-Hike?

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   How much should you pack for a day hike?

   • For day hikes, it’s recommended that the pack weight doesn’t exceed 10% of the hiker’s body weight. This guideline ensures that you’re able to move comfortably without undue strain. For longer backpacking trips, the total weight, including consumables and water, can be up to 20% of your body weight.

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8. tryoutnature.com › how-much-should-your-backpack-weighHow Much Should Your Backpack Weigh? (With 50 Examples)

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   Although that is the minimum amount; when hiking long distances, you should carry at least 3 liters, which are 6.61 lbs. Therefore, your backpack should weight around 24 pounds (your gear plus drinking water). Remember, this is a rough estimation – I’ve only gathered five random examples for each piece of equipment.