[pct-l] Pack weight to body weight ratio...

[blisterfree at isp01.net (Brett)]

Better yet, _decrease_ your packweight as your fitness 
increases. The more fit you become, the more mileage per day 
you may want to hike. A lower packweight will translate to 
higher daily mileages for little or no additional effort. 
And because you will gain the ability to hike higher daily 
mileages, your food weight between town stops - and your 
water weight between sources - will decrease accordingly.

The lighter you go, the more you can lighten further. Don't 
fall into the trap of experience/fitness equating with a 
higher packweight. It's a fool's bravado.

- blisterfree



> You may be right. Though, for long trips, more weight will 
> be neccessary. Though, as time goes on and I get into 
> better shape, more weight might be a challenge. I will 
> probably do as you say, and start with 20 lbs and increase 
> as my fitness increases.
>
> Happy trails,
>
> Kraig
>