I am trying to calculate my calories burned, and I’ve seen a few different descriptions of hiking. I don’t know if I am “hiking with 0-9 lbs” or cross country hiking. I just go up and down moderate hills and sometimes climb rocks (not super challenging though -i mean i don’t wear gear). Looking forward [...]

If you went on say a 7 mile round trip day hike in the winter. How heavy of a pack would you carry? would you take a bivy bag or even a sleeping bag? Tarp? I know about the so-called 10 essentials and I always take extra clothing and a sit pad.