what's the furthest you've hiked in 2 days? (water, snow, repair)

[garvan]

how much gear did you carry?For me, it was 40 lbs, and 40 miles, and that took several months of gradual development, and the next day at work was a real drag, too. This was in mild weather, flat, open terrain, no mud, snow, brush or hills to handicap me. A whole lot of people are kidding themselves about how far/fast they can cover ground, with an entirely too heavy bag. It's going to mean a twisted ankle or bummed out knee, halfway thru their first day, if shtf. Which, in a way, will be a blessing. Cause otherwise they'd have suffered for several weeks, kidding themselves. :-) This way, they'll get picked off the first day or 2 and they will be out of their misery.

[Nor'Eastah]

Originally Posted by garvan

Which, in a way, will be a blessing. Cause otherwise they'd have suffered for several weeks, kidding themselves. :-) This way, they'll get picked off the first day or 2 and they will be out of their misery.

You do think up some incredibly weird posts.

[Nighteyes]

(A) With some conditioning, (B) carrying a 32-lb. pack, and (C) relying on acceptable water-sources along the way:

I can reliably "hike" 15-20 kilometers per day -- and occasionally farther -- for months at a time, assuming a periodic "day-off" to rest, recuperate and do laundry/make repairs.

DISCLAIMER: I'm 68 years old and a former defensive guard, complete with all the orthopedic injuries that accompany this particular position in this particular sport.