On one of my first long distance hikes, I crossed paths with a hiker who’s pack looked more like a daypack than something you’d live out of for five months. I asked him how he fit everything. He shrugged and said, “I don’t carry what I don’t need.” That stuck with me.

A question I often get is, how much should my backpack weigh? It’s a simple question and the answer is – it depends on the circumstances. There is not a magical right or wrong number. Whether you’re heading out on your first weekend trip or a six month odyssey, backpack weight shapes the whole experience. It influences how far you go, how well you sleep, what hurts by the end of the day, and, maybe most importantly, how much you enjoy the walk.

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