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How much weight/distance for backpack training?
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<blockquote data-quote="ndking1126" data-source="post: 2160037" data-attributes="member: 26820"><p>I find weight is more an issue than distance for me, but from my time in the Army, everyone is different. Quality of the pack and how the weight is loaded makes a difference too. Keep it tight and high whenever possible. Packs with hip straps are nice, but weigh more right off the bat.</p><p></p><p>20lbs is probably a good starting point. If your shoulders, backs and knees dont complain too much, go to 30 and then add 5lbs at a time after that is my recommendation. Think more in terms of "how much will I need to carry in the field" and less percentage of body weight. Needing 45lbs of gear for a specific trip wont really fluctuate if you weigh 175 or 225.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ndking1126, post: 2160037, member: 26820"] I find weight is more an issue than distance for me, but from my time in the Army, everyone is different. Quality of the pack and how the weight is loaded makes a difference too. Keep it tight and high whenever possible. Packs with hip straps are nice, but weigh more right off the bat. 20lbs is probably a good starting point. If your shoulders, backs and knees dont complain too much, go to 30 and then add 5lbs at a time after that is my recommendation. Think more in terms of "how much will I need to carry in the field" and less percentage of body weight. Needing 45lbs of gear for a specific trip wont really fluctuate if you weigh 175 or 225. [/QUOTE]
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