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The holy grail of the lightweight hiker: a backpack of at most…

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Correct answer: 10 percent of your body weight

The classic rule of thumb says a maximum of 20 percent of your body weight, but ultralight hikers aim for 10 percent: for someone weighing 70 kilos, that means a backpack of 7 kilos including tent, sleeping bag, and cooking gear. Water and food are added on top of that. Every kilo less is felt in your knees at the end of a long stage.

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