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10% rule

The So-Called 10% Rule

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Douglas Beaumont

The "10% Rule" . . . when it comes to pack weight considerations, probably no guideline is more cited (and disputed!) in Camino forums. What is the 10% Rule, and is it based on science, folk wisdom, or mere rumor? FULL VIDEO HERE! Problems with the 10% Rule This popular pack weight rule of thumb … Continue reading The So-Called 10% Rule

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