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Thanks QiWiz. I use trekking poles and the base weight on my pack without food and water was 17 pounds. Problem isn't the weight of the pack but the weight around my middle! I'm working on that too.

Thanks CoreyR. The only reason I have the time now is that I'm retired. Problem is that means my knees are older too. I'm just planning on joining up with my hiking partner at different stages and...

Thanks for the welcome Papa Smurf and Bannerstone. I figured if I wanted the lowdown on hanging that this was the place to come :)

Recently started hiking the Appalachian Trail using a Big Agnes tent. Hiked most of Georgia but had to leave the trail with bad knees. I’ve been working on them for a few weeks and will be returning...