When I hiked NZ with a rifle I had a 9.8kg base weight (that's everything excluding food and water). My base weight included my 30-30 Contender, ammo, and a full frame mirrorless camera with wide angle lens. Around 18 months later I hiked the Continental Divide Trail in the USA and had a 6kg base weight after ditching the rifle and a few extras, took the camera again obviously. You can reduce a lot of weight and maintain comfort with the right gear and taking only what's needed.
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