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Training for hiking

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Lazarus52980 said:
Just because it is too heavy? What do you mean? Is it overtraining to do 75 for practice but then carry less when you go out on the trail?
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If you want to train with a 75 pound load, get a pack that will support such a load properly. A pack with a frame carries much differently from a pack without a frame. The area around your hips should be 'hurting', not your shoulders.

I would not consider carrying a >10 pound load any serious amount of time without a proper backpack (meaning frame and hip belt).
 
An additional update. On the recomendation of GoSharks, I picked up a different backpack and I am pleased to say GoSharks could not have been more right. I picked up this pack from REI:

http://www.rei.com/product/809320/gregory-baltoro-65-pack


Wow! I have since worked my way back up with weight and am back to 75 lbs, but last night I did my first mile with 75 and it felt almost easy! I didn't want to push myself too hard right away, but I plan to try to do 2 miles tomorrow morning and to keep building from there.

Thank you to everyone for the great advice, and special thanks to GoSharks for the great advice.
 
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