Is your backpack to heavy?

Sevelx | October 12, 2015 | Bug Out Bag

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Are you serious? 55, 80 or 100 pound bug out bags!? It’s crazy, insane and sometimes stupid how much weight some folks think they are going to be able to carry in their emergency kit, backpack or bug out bag – on foot – if they have to flee for their life.

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How Much Gear Can You Carry?

So to get a starting point for how much you may be able to carry (for an extended distance), simply take the percentage that I listed for each fitness level and multiply it by your weight.

Poor – 10% of Body Weight (Pack Weight for 160 lb. Person = 16 lbs.)

Average – 15% of Body Weight (Pack Weight for 160 lb. Person = 24 lbs.)

Excellent – 20% of Body Weight (Pack Weight for 160 lb. Person = 32 lbs.)

Elite – 30% of Body Weight (Pack Weight for 160 lb. Person = 48 lbs.)

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How Much Can You Carry – For Real?

Well, the best way to accurately know what you can carry is to pack your BOB and get out there are hit the road or the trail and test yourself under different loads in different conditions.

Grab a simple hanging scale to weight your pack or bag. I recommend ones that go up to at least 75 lbs.

It’s Good for You – REALLY!!!

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