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Trail? Haha, what is that? I'm kidding a bit but much of what we do up here is off trail (bushwhacking). Navigation skills for the win.

The 45 lbs is pretty normal for wildland firefighters... you often have to pack more when you go as a sawyer.

Yup, the weighted pack vest is way nicer than a pack full of debris.

Let us know how you do...with the yard sale crap in your pack. 🙄

It depends on the local options John. We usually do it on a local trail that is relatively "flat".

It's meant to mimic actual hiking on a fireline. You are not generally running with line gear unless something has gone seriously wrong. Running during the pack test would also result in significantly more injuries.