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Pack Weight

Pack Weight

The 20% Rule Is Wrong

The 20% rule is everywhere in hiking advice — and it traces back to 1950s military studies on trained soldiers. Here's what the biomechanics actually show about how much you should carry, adjusted for your body weight.

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Pack Light. Go Further

Every gram in your pack has a cost. Here's what science and thousands of kilometres of trail experience say about why reducing pack weight is one of the most impactful decisions you can make.

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