[VOA]

But carrying a loaded gun on a trail is not practical, he said.

Handguns weighing five to 10 pounds are comparatively heavy,...

This guy must be a Yankee transplant with that sort of knowledge of guns.

Or he thinks a Colt Walker or some other horse-gun are de riguer
for backpacking!

[budwiesest]

A ten pound handgun? Is there such a thing?

[P8riot]

Handguns weighing five to 10 pounds are comparatively heavy, and if they are buried in a backpack out of sight it could take a hiker too long to reach one in an emergency, he said.

Then my 2-1/4lb .475Linebaugh in a drop-leg holster should be just what the Dr. ordered.