I walked with fully loaded pack (45ish lbs) and shot the 3D course I've got set up in the woods behind my house. Two laps is a little over 2 miles depending on how many shots/retrievals I do per target. Wow! I was tired and the first 3 or 4 shots were not well executed as I was thinking "pack" rather than shooting form.
I don't know why I haven't done this sooner. I've always "trained" with my pack or "practiced" with my bow but not both at the same time. I think the remainder of my bow practice before I leave for the elk woods will be with pack on.
Bikes and treadmills and weights are nice but this was the real nuts and bolts of the hunt.
