May 10-11, 2013
Within minutes after my trailhead briefing, the boys were on their way down the trail. Out of the ten Scouts, the average base weight weighed in at 14 pounds, with some tipping 18 lbs and one a little over 10 lbs. It’s satisfying to watch boys hike unencumbered by heavy packs, practically jogging up the trail. From my experience in lightweight backpacking with Scouts, Continue reading