Last Updated: 25-Jan-2003

Here is my lightweight packing list I am experimenting with. I'm trying to go ultra light, but I'm doing it in stages as I learn what works for me, and what doesn't.

My goals were based on my lean body weight of 135 Lbs.

Pack weight: 27.00 lbs (1/5 body weight)

Dry Pack Weight: 13.50 lbs (1/10 body weight)

Total Weight: 33.75 lbs (1/4 body weight)

Bold red items are items I plan to replace

Item:	Weight:	Number:	Total:
Summer Clothing (50°F and up)
Equinox Sil-Nylon stuff sack 8"x18" - Clothing bag	1.3	1	1.3
Spandex shorts	3.0	1	3.0
Total			4.3
Rain Gear
ProVent Jacket	8.1	1	8.1
ProVent Pants	5.3	1	5.3
Seal Skinz socks	3.5	1	3.5
OR Gor-Tex rain mittens	1.2	1	1.2
Total			18.1
Spring/Fall Clothing (30 to 50 degrees)
REI PowerStretch Top	9.4	1	9.4
Arc'Teryx Rho Pants	8.2	1	8.2
Polypropylene glove liners	0.9	1	0.9
Polypropylene sock liners	1.2	1	1.2
*Knit cap - Army	2.1	1	2.1
Total			21.8
Winter Clothing (0 to 30 degrees)
Army Field Jacket Liner	10.4	1	10.4
Army Field Pants liners	8.9	1	8.9
*Wool trigger mittens - Army	3.5	1	3.5
Thorlo Light Hiker Socks	3.4	1	3.4
Polypropylene head gaiter	2.1	1	2.1
Total			28.3
Kitchen
Lexan Spoon	0.4	1	0.4
Snow Peak pots with mesh sack - large pot and pan	5.4	1	5.4
Pot scrubber	0.1	1	0.1
Modified Turbo V8 stove and screen	0.6	1	0.6
Pot Cozy	0.8	1	0.8
Lighter	0.5	1	0.5
Homemade silk bandanna	1.0	1	1.0
12 ounce water bottles - fuel, oil, and dressing	0.9	3	2.7
Polar Pure iodine	3.2	1	3.2
Lemonade jar with homemade polypro cozy	2.3	1	2.3
32 ounce water bottle	1.0	1	1.0
Modified 100 ounce platypus	1.5	1	1.5
Plastic bottle for Tabasco	0.4	1	0.4
Equinox Sil-Nylon stuff sack 10"x21" - Food bag	1.5	1	1.5
Zip Lock bags (1 gallon)	0.5	3	1.5
Zip Lock bags (2 gallon)	0.7	3	2.1
Bread bags with ties	0.1	4	0.4
Total			25.4
Miscellaneous Gear
First Aid and Repair Kit with spare batteries	4.8	1	4.8
Spare film	0.6	2	1.2
Tinder box	1.4	1	1.4
Fleece bag for glasses	0.2	1	0.2
Total			7.6
Hygiene
1/2 pack towel	1.6	1	1.6
Dr Bronner's Mint Soap	2.9	1	2.9
toilet paper - 6 sheets = 0.1 ounces	1.2	1	1.2
1/2 kids tooth brush and travel tooth paste	1.3	1	1.3
Zip lock bag (1/2 gallon)	0.3	1	0.3
Total			7.3
Navigation and lights
1 Gallon zip lock	0.5	1	0.5
Laserlyte minibrite LED lights - green and blue	0.3	2	0.6
Trail journal	3.0	1	3.0
Pen	0.5	1	0.5
Map	2.9	1	2.9
Total			7.5
Sleeping Bag/Ruck/Shelter
Moonbow Gearskin - pack cloth version	28.0	1	28.0
Trash compactor bag	2.0	1	2.0
Nunatak Backcountry blanket with endurance shell and 2 ounce overfill	26.6	1	26.6
Homemade silk mummy liner	5.8	1	5.8
Equinox Sil-Nylon stuff sack 7"x15"	1.1	1	1.1
Equinox small pack cover	2.6	1	2.6
Ozark Trail 1/2" Egg Crate Pad trimmed to 24"x68"	14.7	1	14.7
Hennessy Ultralight A-Sym Hammock with Snakeskins	31.6	1	31.6
Rock/Stake bag	2.6	1	2.6
Gutter nail stakes	0.5	4	2.0
Total			117.0
Luxury Items
Sony AM/FM radio with lithium batteries	3.3	1	3.3
Book	6.3	1	6.3
Total			9.6
Clothing (Worn)
Polypropylene sock liners	1.2	1	1.2
Dufold Coolmax T-Shirt	5.0	1	5.0
Nike Air Pegasus running shoes	24.7	1	24.7
Minigators	2.9	1	2.9
ID, money, credit cards, and keys	2.5	1	2.5
Iron Mountain Gear Trekking poles with tips	10.9	2	21.8
Duct tape - on trekking poles	3.0	1	3.0
Nike nylon shorts	5.9	1	5.9
Spandex shorts	3.0	1	3.0
lighter	0.5	1	0.5
Suunto compass	1.0	1	1.0
Leatherman Micra	1.8	1	1.8
Dog tags	0.9	1	0.9
Zip lock bags (1 gallon)	0.5	2	1.0
Map	2.9	1	2.9
Nike Hat	2.5	1	2.5
Guide Book	5.7	1	5.7
Glasses	0.9	1	0.9
Ultrapod camera tripod	1.6	1	1.6
Kodak KE60 35mm camera	7.6	1	7.6
Timex Expedition watch	1.5	1	1.5
Total			97.9
Food, Water, and Fuel	Days	Oz per day	Total
Food	5	32.4	162.1
Water @ 1.04 ounces per fluid ounce	1	40	41.6
Alcohol @ .82 ounces per fluid ounce	12	1	9.8
Total			213.5
Oz Pounds 1. CLOTHING 4.3 0.27 2. RAIN GEAR 18.1 1.13 3. SPRING/FALL CLOTHING 21.8 1.36 4. WINTER CLOTHING 28.3 1.77 5. KITCHEN 25.4 1.59 6. MISC 7.6 0.48 7. HYGIENE 7.3 0.46 8. NAVIGATION/LIGHT 7.5 0.47 9. SLEEPING BAG/RUCK 117.0 7.31 10. LUXURY 9.6 0.60 11. FOOD 213.5 13.35 TOTAL (summer) 410.3 25.65 TOTAL (spring/fall) 432.1 27.01 TOTAL (winter) 460.4 28.78     TOTAL (- food & water) 196.8 12.30 TOTAL (spring/fall - food & water) 218.6 13.66 TOTAL (winter - food & water) 246.9 15.43     12. CLOTHING (WORN) 97.9 6.12 GRAND TOTAL (summer) 508.2 31.77 GRAND TOTAL (spring/fall) 530.0 33.13 GRAND TOTAL (winter) 558.3 34.90