[ansel12]

Average weight carried by an infantryman in Vietnam, 80lbs.

Winter warfare is heavier than Vietnam.

[ABN 505]

Try humping 80lbs in your knapsack plus a Mortar Barrel,Baseplate, tripod and rounds to use in assembled weapon all of which add another 50 to 60 Lbs to your load. I have seen 200 lb men gasping for air and in agony trying to haul such loads. I don't believe for a minute that even 1% of woman could keep up with a typical weapons platoon squad.