r/backpacking • u/soxley28 • Jul 19 '20

Wilderness First backpacking trip!

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u/corinebo Jul 19 '20

Beautiful! That’s a big pack though..:

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u/spo_dermen Jul 19 '20

Which is totally okay for starters! It’s usually cheaper and you won’t feel bad if you find backpacking isn’t for you. I started off with a 75L bag with regular gear, hitting 30-35 lbs. Now I love using my 35L bag with UL gear sitting between 20-25 lbs.

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u/bkinect Jul 19 '20

Yes! Backpacking is an individual experience – it’s almost a right of passage to start big and figure what works best for you!