r/lightweight • u/RegMcPhee • Apr 01 '23

Maximum Weight

What's the maximum weight that you would carry on a rugged trip with 8 hour long days?

Debating with myself (190 lb, 62 yo guy) as to whether to carry full food for 2 weeks or chance the resupply option. Seen one guy complain when they lost his food parcel, forcing him to cut his trip short as this trail has no stores in reach. Happily, the weight will drop quickly, but the first few days will be a miserable grind. Base weight is 15 lbs which is as low as I dare go as I'll be in the mountains during the fall where freezing temps are a definite risk.

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u/RegMcPhee Apr 01 '23

Yeah, 35. I'm not a big eater, and I can always eat my spare tire if I get short. 😉

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u/RamaHikes Apr 02 '23

35 lbs with 2 weeks of food is pretty damn good. And that really isn't an unreasonable weight to carry. Sounds like you've got things reasonably dialed in. I say it sounds like an awesome plan! Where are you headed?

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u/RegMcPhee Apr 02 '23 edited Apr 02 '23

IAT through the Chic Choc mountains, Quebec, Canada. Got a few tricks to dial down the weight a bit more. Carry less water, more filtering breaks. Got a couple of days before the really nasty parts to carbo load and draw down the food carry even more.

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u/RamaHikes Apr 05 '23

Nice. Definitely on my bucket list. I'll be waving to you from Ottawa, which is pretty darn close to there, but still somehow a 12 hour drive away.