Backpacking Weight Calculator

Base weight and pack weight from gear list.

Shelter weight (lb)

Sleep system (lb)

Backpack (lb)

Clothing (lb)

Cook kit (lb)

Electronics (lb)

Miscellaneous (lb)

Trip duration (days)

Water carry (liters)

Tab to move between fields

Base weight (lb)

Big Three (lb)9.5

Big Three %55.9%

Consumables (lb)9.36

Total pack weight (lb)26.36

Weight class3

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your base weight (lbs or kg) — the weight of your pack excluding food, water, and fuel.
Add consumables: food weight per day (oz/day), water carried (oz), and fuel (oz).
Enter trip duration (days) to calculate total food and consumable weight.
Read total pack weight and the base weight classification (ultralight <10 lbs, light <20 lbs, traditional 20+ lbs).
Identify your heaviest gear categories and target them first for weight reduction.

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