backpacking distance

When backpacking you can probably hike about 2.5-3.5 miles per hour[1]. This depends on your fitness level, weight of pack, weather conditions, etc.

backpacking distance calculation created by William Naismith in 1892[1:1].
$ hours = miles / 3 + elevation / 2000$
Where elevation is in feet


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