How much weight is too much to carry?
How much weight is too much to carry? It's extremely important to avoid regularly carrying more than 15 percent of your body weight. Children or smaller people are especially at risk because they typically carry heavier loads in proportion to their weight.
Is 40 lbs too heavy for a backpack?
Regular backpackers have packs that weigh about 30 lbs. They're generally newcomers to the hiking hobby, and they have a tendency to overpack. If you're a newcomer going backpacking for the first time, it's a good idea to never exceed 40 lbs and go with an experienced friend or a group of hikers.