Originally Posted By BrianLe
I think this is a great idea for a thread, and the results might be a good thing to point beginning beginning backpackers at.


I think that one of the benefits of this thread is that even the experienced folks realize that they are not alone. If you read many of the posts you would get the impression that everyone goes on two week trips with a 12 lb pack and travels 20 miles per day. From the posts so far it is clear that many have 30 lb packs for 2-3 day trips and travel 8-10 miles per day. It is easy to get discouraged when you think that you are not living up to the standards set by all of the others on this forum. The truth is that the majority of folks are just like you.