Originally Posted By: hikermor
Is it true that you hike 1.27 miles faster if you are wearing a red pack, compared to the conservative black?
Yes. However, I'm getting to the age where I need all the help I can get. In my case the speed increase from a red pack is more than offset by the slow factor of getting old. frown
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