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Physical Training For Mountain Hunts & Backpacking
How much weight/distance for backpack training?
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<blockquote data-quote="7magcreedmoor" data-source="post: 1563661" data-attributes="member: 48559"><p>I read in an article on rucking that a practical limit is 30 percent of your bodyweight for long term marches. I ruck as part of my ongoing exercise regimen to stay in shape for my trips to Montana, and I vary my pack weight from 45 to 65 lbs. depending on how far I plan on going and how I feel generally at the time. My bodyweight is currently hovering around 202-205 for reference. A quick jaunt around the hills is about an hour, just over 2 miles of ups and downs. If I have plenty of time available I've gone as far as 8.5 miles in about 4 hours. I don't spend much time on flat ground when I do this. I also work with kettlebells on a regular basis, and this training gave me a very good experience on my elk trip last fall.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="7magcreedmoor, post: 1563661, member: 48559"] I read in an article on rucking that a practical limit is 30 percent of your bodyweight for long term marches. I ruck as part of my ongoing exercise regimen to stay in shape for my trips to Montana, and I vary my pack weight from 45 to 65 lbs. depending on how far I plan on going and how I feel generally at the time. My bodyweight is currently hovering around 202-205 for reference. A quick jaunt around the hills is about an hour, just over 2 miles of ups and downs. If I have plenty of time available I've gone as far as 8.5 miles in about 4 hours. I don't spend much time on flat ground when I do this. I also work with kettlebells on a regular basis, and this training gave me a very good experience on my elk trip last fall. [/QUOTE]
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