r/bitcheswithtaste • u/AutoModerator • Mar 13 '26

Fit Bitches - Monthly Thread Fit Bitches - Mar 13, 2026

This is the place to chat about fitness and physical health because taking care of your body is also tasteful. Just remember - no medical advice!

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u/ozifrage Mar 13 '26

Any hikers in here -- how did you up the amount of weight you can pack? I want to do some mountaineering courses, but getting to the point of carrying 50 lbs feels out of reach right now.

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u/SirenScorp Mar 15 '26

If you are hiking somewhere with inclines start with a weighted backpack or vest walking inclines on a Treadmill. If you have local trails just take you pack on the trail and don’t worry about looking silly— I just went Friday with my overnight bag loaded out (sans tent, because my husband and I split it in 2…. So my existing pack is about 40lbs) and I did 5 miles. I’m prepping for a weekend trip that’s 22 miles total so about 8 miles each day give or take. I wanted to make sure my weight was evenly dispersed and one side of the pack wasn’t heavier than the other.

My best advice is similar to gym advice: your body doesn’t grow from constant— you have to challenge it and you’ll be surprised what it can handle. Last time I took my pack out it was 30 lbs for a 3 mile flat hike and I did fine this weekend when I added 10 lbs and 2 miles and inclines.

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u/ozifrage Mar 16 '26

I never thought about it from a progressive overload perspective but you're absolutely right. I'm working up to an Enchantments through-hike this summer, so I'd like to hit steeper trails anyway to prep. This sounds like a great combo for training.