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what would be a reasonable weight of a fully packed bugout bag.. I loaded it up felt like it might be too heavy trying to scale back but dont want to leave anything essential out. PS I'm 5'10 190. pretty good shape.
thanks,
Lee
 
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mostly one. but my tent is big enough for multiple. considering downsizing to one man tent. but with everything I'm around 60 lbs. so I might be ok.. probably should load it up and hump it around before I down size. I do have all the bases covered when packed.. not to hurt my arm patting myself on the back.
 
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I recently added a lot to my pack. I switched to a one man tent also, went with a new down sleeping bag that dropped 6 lbs and also switched to a different style sleeping pad that dropped another 5 lbs. I was able to add more food and water and keep the same weight. It really depends on what you are aiming for.
 
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Depends on the quality of your backpack too. A good hiking pack where the weight is distributed to your hips lets you carry 25% of body weight comfortably. A cheaper backpack, I would carry less. If you are talking about a pack where 100% of the weight is on your shoulders, I would be nervous doing 15% of my body weight.
 
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I'm reluctant to drop to one man tent. I can house wife and kids in the one I have. I'm just starting, my thoughts are to setup myself with all the essentials, then adding seperate small packs for the rest of my crew. ( budget wise) Im armed heavy, thinking of dropping my crowd control weapon and relying on my handguns and packable single shot rifle/shotgun (for hunting) I can lose 7 pounds. actually this is more a survival than 3 day bag.
 
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i know its a different setup and has different needs, but i try to keep my 100 mile GHB light enough to where it doesn't really hinder my running in the event that i have to just haul

i wouldnt shoot for a number. i would lighten it until you hit a level of fatigue/mobility that you are comfortable with
 
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aerbourne said:
i know its a different setup and has different needs, but i try to keep my 100 mile GHB light enough to where it doesn't really hinder my running in the event that i have to just haul

i wouldnt shoot for a number. i would lighten it until you hit a level of fatigue/mobility that you are comfortable with
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That's an interesting take on things. Kind of like an assault pack.
 
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elr4 said:
I'm reluctant to drop to one man tent. I can house wife and kids in the one I have. I'm just starting, my thoughts are to setup myself with all the essentials, then adding seperate small packs for the rest of my crew. ( budget wise) Im armed heavy, thinking of dropping my crowd control weapon and relying on my handguns and packable single shot rifle/shotgun (for hunting) I can lose 7 pounds. actually this is more a survival than 3 day bag.
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you could put a keltec su16 in your pack for if you really need to take down big game or get into a serious firefight, and still have the accessibility of your handgun for pinch situations. nobody would feel too threatened by you at first because it doesnt look like you are armed, so you could keep a low profile if you needed to, but still pack some heat
 
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elr4 said:
what would be a reasonable weight of a fully packed bugout bag.. I loaded it up felt like it might be too heavy trying to scale back but dont want to leave anything essential out. PS I'm 5'10 190. pretty good shape.
thanks,
Lee
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Load it up and go for a mile walk. You'll figure out what works for you. For fun, do it in the rain. At night. When its cold.
 
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elr4 said:
what would be a reasonable weight of a fully packed bugout bag.. I loaded it up felt like it might be too heavy trying to scale back but dont want to leave anything essential out. PS I'm 5'10 190. pretty good shape.
thanks,
Lee
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Depends on the pack also. If I give you a 20lb bag of rice how far could you carry it? It depends on how the weight is carried right? On your arms, on your head, over your shoulder, strapped to your back etc etc. Same with a backpack. It depends on how the suspension holds the weight and the overall design of the pack.
 
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I agree, get out and use it. Try it. I just redid my bag and I have been humping it up to 5 miles to get used to it. Now the real test tonight. Hiking 5 miles with pack, unpacking, setting up camp. In the morning pack it back up and hike 5 miles and repeat the process. Then Sunday pack it up again. I have the pack comfortable now, but can I repeat putting everything in and redoing just right everytime.
 
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Weight is a major concern for backpacking. Many people pack way to much. I am packing about 35-40 pounds. Any more is just silly. I would love to get it down even further, or distribute the load among others in my group, so we all can move quick with little problems.

I often hear about people bragging they hump 80-100+ pounds. To that I say they are stupid or full of sh!t. Only a military type load could justify that kind of weight, and most of the people I see walking around the mall would crumble under that weight.

Be light, quick and agile. If you have to get out fast you don't want to be weighed down and struggling to stay ahead of the mob.
 
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slickwilly said:
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I often hear about people bragging they hump 80-100+ pounds. To that I say they are stupid or full of sh!t. Only a military type load could justify that kind of weight, and most of the people I see walking around the mall would crumble under that weight.
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Hunting load can easily reach 80lbs. So can expedition loadouts.
 
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elr4 said:
I'm reluctant to drop to one man tent. I can house wife and kids in the one I have. I'm just starting, my thoughts are to setup myself with all the essentials, then adding seperate small packs for the rest of my crew. ( budget wise) Im armed heavy, thinking of dropping my crowd control weapon and relying on my handguns and packable single shot rifle/shotgun (for hunting) I can lose 7 pounds. actually this is more a survival than 3 day bag.
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If you have a wife and kids you can break up the load better between more people. You can carry way more and not wear everyone out. When it comes to a bug out bag you have to look at were you plan on going as it can change what you need big time.

Basic things Shelter, Water, Food, Medical. Make sure the needs are covered and the rest are extra you might want to consider protection but it depends on where you plan on going and how you travel. I would put cash money in a bug out bag simply because it might just be a local diaster and you need to stay in a hotel for a few days ect if camping isn't possible.

When people travel back in the day they would carry 200-300lbs of stuff with a horse mule ect. or they would bring it them self by doing stageing they would leave the gear behind carry some then come back and do more then 1 trip it allows you to carry a larger load. You might want to consider a folding dolly or a bike as you can push weight allot easier then carrying it on your self. Look at ways to make it easier to bring the stuff with you then weight isn't a huge factor.
 
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