Can I hike if im overweight?
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Can I hike if im overweight?
If you’re overweight, you shouldn’t start with a difficult or especially long hiking trail, but instead you should attempt a shorter one first. It’s a great idea to even start with trails for kids or trails for seniors as they are normally not so technical and shorter.
What is a good base weight for the PCT?
On average, people who COMPLETED THE PCT had a starting base weight that was 3.68 lbs / 1.67 kg lighter than people who DID NOT FINISH….THE AVERAGE PCT GEAR LIST.
| SLEEPING PAD | Therm-a-Rest NeoAir XTherm |
|---|---|
| TYPE | Air |
| WEIGHT | 15 oz / 430 g |
| R-VALUE | 5.7 |
| PACKED | 9 x 4 in / 23 x 10 cm |
How much weight do you lose hiking the PCT?
Assuming your goal is to lose no more than 30 pounds and that you plan to complete the entire PCT in approximately 5 months, losing 30 pounds, on average, works out to be a deficit of 700 calories per day.
How heavy should my hiking pack be?
A loaded backpacking pack should not weigh more than about 20 percent of your body weight. (If you weigh 150 pounds, your pack should not exceed 30 pounds for backpacking.) A loaded day hiking pack should not weigh more than about 10 percent of your body weight.
Are there Grizzlies on the PCT?
Yes, there are still technically grizzly bears (also known as brown bears) on the PCT, your chances of coming across one are slim to none. This is in the area that encompasses the North Cascades, through which the Pacific Crest Trail travels for just 18 miles.
How heavy is too heavy for backpacking?
How do you hike with a heavy pack?
pack walking
- Try not to increase the time on your feet by more then 20\% each week.
- Start with 5\% of your total body weight in your pack.
- Increase pack weight by 5\% every 4 weeks.
- When loading up your pack, make sure you spread your load evenly. This means don’t use dumbbells or weight plates.