Hiked the Enchantments in 2019 with a 45 lb pack and again in 2024 with 22 lbs, which way is actually right?

Eva Schmidt · 2026-10-09T01:40:03.310415+00:00

Five years and 23 pounds lighter made the same trail feel like a totally different hike, so now I can't decide if heavy packs are just stubborn tradition. Anyone here gone ultralight and regretted it on a rough route?

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Hiked the Enchantments in 2019 with a 45 lb pack and again in 2024 with 22 lbs, which way is actually right? | Backpacking Routes - Opinions Matter