Originally Posted by
JB Flatlander
Going on my first big game hunt this October in CO. I have loaded my pack with most of what I plan to take along on each days adventure and it weighs about 20 lbs without food and water. I was wondering how that compares to others pack weights. Thanks for any information.
weight is relative,
how far do you plan on hiking?
have you hiked with 20 lbs before?
20 lbs seems like alot for a day trip.
also a well packed bag, and a good pack that distributes the weight correctly really makes a big difference.
other poster stated he hiked 7 miles with 100 lbs,
holy cow,
i am in relatively good shape,
do have +10 mile days, +30 mile weekends,
but for me, any pack really limits my distance,
for me a 40-50 lb pack i am struggling after 1-2 miles.
for day trips, dont need that much,
your heaviest item would be water,
i have cut down my water weight by using a hand pump filter,
small/light, and very reliable,
if your sure you will be coming across water on your hike, a hand pump filter is a great investment