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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




Backpacks
New Scouts

Young scouts have a lot of growing to do and therefore need backpacks that can grow with them!
New Scout Backpack Recommendations: 
Deuter Kids Fox 40
Gregory Wanderer 50
Section Hiker Review of Best Youth Backpacks
Older Scout Backpack Recommendations: 
Gossamer Gear - Lightweight Backpacks
Section Hiker Review of Best Youth Sleeping Bags
Sleeping Pad 
Long Handle Spork
Stove
Headlamp
Titanium Pot​
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