A soldier's kit has been c. 70lbs (roughly 35kg) from Roman times through to modern infantry soldiers.
I'd add that carrying capacity for a day is far more based on Con than it is on Str because of the muscles used; if it's in a properly hung rucsac or pack, your stamina is far more important than your strength at that point.
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Date: 2005-10-27 07:12 am (UTC)I'd add that carrying capacity for a day is far more based on Con than it is on Str because of the muscles used; if it's in a properly hung rucsac or pack, your stamina is far more important than your strength at that point.