At 80 lbs I would limit him to a 20-lb pack going uphill, and 25 pounds on flat or downhill legs. With water added, he is carrying up to 25 lbs up & 30 pounds flat/down. This means virtually NO crew gear, but you had better have him carry some stuff just for pride. He can also trade "duties for portage", a common practice. Also, how about a walking stick or trekking poles?
At 30-pound-limits, there are some great packs that are lighter at about 3000 cubic inches, that save a couple of pounds for crew gear: nice tradeoff. Frankly, an external-frame pack will probably be lighter and is more suitable for his challenges (stuffable weight on well-maintained trails.) See if you can talk the parents into getting an ultralight piece of gear or two: the three biggies are: pack (5 pounds versus 2), sleeping bag (4 pounds versus 2), and tent (6 pounds versus 2). An all-out lightweight strategy is going to set them back about $400.00- $600.00...
- RMG
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