Posted: 9/30/2007 6:53:29 AM EDT
| How many cubic inches would I need for a weekend hike if my wife carried a smaller pack that is about 2000 cubic inches? |
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You need to post this question here Outdoors, lots of backpackers there ! |
I don't think anyone can tell you. In my experience, the size and weight of a weekend load varies wildly from person to person (based in large part on experience) and from trip to trip (depending on the planned activiities, expected weather conditions and the like) . . . |
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Depends on what sort of gear you're carrying. I'm assuming you're on the not-ultralight side of the spectrum. In the end, you'll need just about as much gear for a weekend trip as you will for a full week--you'd just carry more food for the week-long trip. You'll probably need 3000-4000 cubic inches. Personally, I'd lean toward the larger end of the spectrum. ETA:
FightingHellfish is absolutely right! |