base weight
(noun)
base weight (noun) — The weight of a backpack and its enclosed/attached gear.
The weight of a backpack and its enclosed/attached gear. Consumables (food, water, fuel) are not included in one’s calculation of base weight. Most backpackers should aim for a base weight of 15 – 20 lbs; ultralight backpackers should aim for 10 – 12lbs or less.
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What is base weight?
The weight of a backpack and its enclosed/attached gear. Consumables (food, water, fuel) are not included in one’s calculation of base weight. Most backpackers should aim for a base weight of 15 – 20 lbs; ultralight backpackers should aim for 10 – 12lbs or less.
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