How Much Does Your Pack Weigh?

jason · 01-20-2009, 04:28 PM

Do you weigh your back? How much does it weigh? Do you try and keep it under a certain weight?

outdoorhighadventure · 01-22-2009, 05:15 PM

When I first started backpacking, my pack was probably 40ish pounds. After years of experience and getting new gear, I think my pack is about 20 pounds. You can totally tell a difference too. I don't have to take as many breaks and I can hike faster, but it was expensive to get light gear. My brother is an ultralight backpacker though. He weighs everything down to the ounce. His pack is probably somewhere between 12 and 18 pounds. Crazy. I'd rather carry a bit more and be more comfortable.

HereToday · 02-01-2009, 12:56 AM

The older I get, the lighter I want my backpack to be, that's for certain. Twenty years ago it seemed like nothing to trek with thirty pounds on my back, but these days I don't like carrying over twenty. Plus, I'm a lot more picky about my frame than I once was.

SQuirrel · 02-01-2009, 08:17 PM

Of course it depends on the exact trip, but I am around 15 lbs base weight (before food and water) for most of my trips.

camperz · 02-11-2009, 08:39 AM

Usually i used to carry 20 lbs
but of course it depends on the exact trip.

before about 10 years i used to lift 30+ but i have became a bit lazy now

bluet · 02-11-2009, 10:24 PM

Well, there's never been any certain limit in some countries. I think it depends on your choice of transportation too

agnes21 · 02-12-2009, 08:02 PM

As far as you can bring it, I think its fine. In certain places, you might need to bring some extar stuff, or an extra aid packs. So there is no certain limit for me

doormaverick · 02-12-2009, 11:12 PM

Yup it depends on what kind of trip I'm on. It usually averages about 10-20 pounds. I make sure to pack a lot of water so that's basically where 90% of my weight comes from. I make sure also to bring plenty of food and aid packs.

boxoff · 02-13-2009, 02:17 AM

I usually only carry what I need with me. It isn't that much, I would say maybe 10 pounds max. I usually have water and whatever food I'm going to eat. I'll carry a flashlight, first aid kits and our tent.

azwan · 02-13-2009, 06:47 AM

depends on the activities and how long it. usually my pack around 10 pound. Because i learn from my experience before this my pack is 20+ it heavy and difficult to handling. The important things is first aid kits.