Backpacking 101
Rule # 1, #2 and #3 :
Pack Light
The difference between a fun day and a death march is pack weight.
Medical experts recommend that backpacks are ideally be around 10% of body weight.
Pack weight should not exceed 15% of a child's body weight.
Body Weight (lbs) MAX Pack Weight (lbs)
70 11
80 12
90 14
100 15
120 18
140 21
Lightweight backpacking recommends base backpack weights for all adults (this is the backpack loaded with all gear except water and food) around 20 lbs.
Shoes: Once you have a light pack you no longer need hiking boots! Wear your comfortable running/walking shoes
Pack Light
The difference between a fun day and a death march is pack weight.
Medical experts recommend that backpacks are ideally be around 10% of body weight.
Pack weight should not exceed 15% of a child's body weight.
Body Weight (lbs) MAX Pack Weight (lbs)
70 11
80 12
90 14
100 15
120 18
140 21
Lightweight backpacking recommends base backpack weights for all adults (this is the backpack loaded with all gear except water and food) around 20 lbs.
Shoes: Once you have a light pack you no longer need hiking boots! Wear your comfortable running/walking shoes
Backpacks
New Scouts
Young scouts have a lot of growing to do and therefore need backpacks that can grow with them!
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New Scout Backpack Recommendations:
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Older Scout Backpack Recommendations:
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