Normally I dont carry over 17 or 18 pounds but I am planning on doing a lot more desert hikes this year where water is scarce. Doing the
Outer Mountain Loop trail in Big Bend in January. I have to pack all my water, so I am thinking some where around 30 -35lbs. Will have one cache. I did an over night trip last night and over packed my pack to see how it felt. It was uncomfortable. Shoulder straps were on my shoulders. The hip pads did nothing. My hip Flexors were hurting 5 minutes into the hike. I need a pack for when I am not ultralighting