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re: Should I rent or buy equipment for my first backpacking/camping trip?
Posted on 5/17/14 at 8:22 am to DosManos
Posted on 5/17/14 at 8:22 am to DosManos
I would bet if you leave the internal frame and everything in you could load it with up to 40lbs. I like to go lightweight though, so my base weight is 15lbs and I am at about 20-25 lbs with food and water. I took the internsl frame out of mine to cut some weight. Between that and removing unnecessary straps and buckles I have that pack well under 4 lbs.
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Posted on 5/17/14 at 8:42 am to dltigers3
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my base weight is 15lbs and I am at about 20-25 lbs with food and water.
That is just about where I am. Clothing for winter hiking is what is killing my weight. Amazing how much weight clothing adds.
To the OP. Get all your gear first minus the pack. Weigh everything you want to take and see what volume you need. Then buy the pack that can tote the weight and volume.
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