Backpacking Information
Backpacking Information(Note: This is some useful information about backpacking put together by Assistant Scoutmaster Sam Reagin. Thanks Sam!)
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And LL Bean has some useful information on this FAQ page.
The following table shows the recommended weight for your backpack, based upon your height and weight. Remember that this weight includes all gear, food, and water. Lighter is better!
| If your height is: | And your weight is in this range (in pounds): | Then your backpack should weigh in this range (in pounds): |
|---|---|---|
| 4'4'' | 70-108 | 18-25 |
| 4'5'' | 73-111 | 18-26 |
| 4'6'' | 76-114 | 19-26 |
| 4'7'' | 79-118 | 20-27 |
| 4'8" | 82-121 | 21-28 |
| 4'9" | 86-124 | 22-29 |
| 4'10" | 89-129 | 22-30 |
| 4'11" | 93-133 | 23-31 |
| 5'0" | 97-138 | 24-32 |
| 5'1" | 101-143 | 25-33 |
| 5'2" | 104-148 | 26-34 |
| 5'3" | 107-152 | 27-35 |
| 5'4" | 111-157 | 28-36 |
| 5'5" | 114-162 | 29-37 |
| 5'6" | 118-167 | 30-38 |
| 5'7" | 121-172 | 30-40 |
| 5'8" | 125-178 | 31-41 |
| 5'9" | 129-185 | 32-43 |
| 5'10" | 132-188 | 33-43 |
| 5'11" | 136-194 | 34-45 |
| 6'0" | 140-199 | 35-46 |
| 6'1" | 144-205 | 36-47 |
| 6'2" | 148-210 | 37-48 |
| 6'3" | 152-216 | 38-50 |
| 6'4" | 156-222 | 39-51 |
| 6'5" | 160-228 | 40-52 |
| 6'6" | 164-234 | 41-54 |
| 6'7" & up | 170-240 | 43-55 |
This page was last updated on 11/07/02.
