trail weight
(noun)
trail weight (noun) — The total weight of a tent, backpack, or other piece of gear, including all components, as it would be carried on the trail.
The total weight of a tent, backpack, or other piece of gear, including all components, as it would be carried on the trail.
Example
She chose a lightweight backpack with a low trail weight to reduce her load.
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What is trail weight?
The total weight of a tent, backpack, or other piece of gear, including all components, as it would be carried on the trail.
How do you use "trail weight" in a sentence?
She chose a lightweight backpack with a low trail weight to reduce her load.
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