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In a message dated 1/7/2003 1:22:04 PM Eastern Standard Time,
rsharp@tgedirect.com writes:

> weird observation, but I have to mention it.  I am 6'5" and about 230 and in
> decent condition.  I have met a few thru-hikers and read quite a bit and I
> have noticed that I am a giant in comparison to most if not all such
> hikers.
> whats that all about.  Because I am that big what "can I carry" on my back,
> isn't there some kind of weight to pack ratio?
>

Old school has it one third your body in decent condition.  Obviously you
don't want to be toting around a 70 pound pack.  New school is between one
fifth and one tenth.

Sly