How Much Should Your Backpack Weigh on a Thru-Hike? - The Trek

By A Mystery Man Writer

f your backpack weighed a ton on your first backpacking trip, you’re not alone. Unless, that is, your pack literally weighed that much, which would mean you’re freakishly strong. It’s no secret that pack weight is a popular subject in the backpacking community. So… how much should your backpack weigh? Let’s find out. How Much Should Your Backpack Weigh? There’s a lot of information and helpful advice out there, but the truth is that pack weight is highly specific to the individual.