[personal profile] binidj
So I'm working on this game, it's a sci-fi tabletop RPG based on the RuneQuest rules (where physical statistics generally have a numerical value between 3 and 18) and I'm trying to figure out a means of deriving the carrying capacity of a human; ie. how much weight a human can reasonably carry for a day's hike. The calculation I'm using for maximum lifting weight (derived from weight-lifting world records) is as follows:

Lift


(STR + (CON / 2)) x 10
This figure determines the absolute maximum weight (in Kg) a character can lift above their head.


Sadly my Google and Wikipedia-fu are not strong and I've found no figures for how much a human can carry for a day. Can anyone point me in a helpful direction? Or tell me how much an extremely fit person can tote over a long period?

Date: 2005-10-27 01:27 am (UTC)
kneeshooter: (Despair)
From: [personal profile] kneeshooter
Part of Royal Marine training is apparently "30-mile yomp in 8 hours carrying 35lb pack and SA80 rifle".

Does that help at all?

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