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<blockquote data-quote="Jd Smith1" data-source="post: 8541562" data-attributes="member: 6998052">Water is the key issue. Unless it is moving water, water sources will be contaminated, and even running water will be very untrustworthy, as it is usually doubling as a sewer, or has creatures living in it. So you will have to carry a pint of vinegar per person per day, at 8 pounds to the gallon. If there is no water sources in the dungeon (unlikely unless it is inhabited only by things that do not eat), one gallon a day per person (again, 8 pounds per gallon). Dry rations (jerky, hardtack, oatmeal, dried vegetables) will run about 4 pounds per person per day, but you are going to have to carry a container in which to boil water to prepare the food. Lighting is a key issue, unless you have magic or natural night vision for everyone; lantern oil will be consumed 24/7, and while it is not as heavy as water, it isn't light. You're going to need a packbearer or a mule to haul in rations and water for more than a 1-2 day foray, and to pack out loot. I like to make loot a little bulky and heavy, like an ornately decorated chest made of rare wood instead of a half-pound of coins.And unless they're bringing along bedrolls, resting is going to be minimally effective.Ammunition adds up quick, because arrows that miss are going to hit stone, and arrows that hit frequently take damage.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Jd Smith1, post: 8541562, member: 6998052"] Water is the key issue. Unless it is moving water, water sources will be contaminated, and even running water will be very untrustworthy, as it is usually doubling as a sewer, or has creatures living in it. So you will have to carry a pint of vinegar per person per day, at 8 pounds to the gallon. If there is no water sources in the dungeon (unlikely unless it is inhabited only by things that do not eat), one gallon a day per person (again, 8 pounds per gallon). Dry rations (jerky, hardtack, oatmeal, dried vegetables) will run about 4 pounds per person per day, but you are going to have to carry a container in which to boil water to prepare the food. Lighting is a key issue, unless you have magic or natural night vision for everyone; lantern oil will be consumed 24/7, and while it is not as heavy as water, it isn't light. You're going to need a packbearer or a mule to haul in rations and water for more than a 1-2 day foray, and to pack out loot. I like to make loot a little bulky and heavy, like an ornately decorated chest made of rare wood instead of a half-pound of coins. And unless they're bringing along bedrolls, resting is going to be minimally effective. Ammunition adds up quick, because arrows that miss are going to hit stone, and arrows that hit frequently take damage. [/QUOTE]

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