Pack Shakedown 101: The Difference Between Base Weight and Total Weight

Performing a pack shakedown is one of the most valuable things a hiker can do either on or off the trail. Dumping everything in your pack on the ground and going through every item is a time honoured humbling tradition that hopefully ends up with your pack a few pounds lighter. Having an experienced hiker […]

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