Backpacking base-weight calculator
Base weight is what your pack weighs with all your gear but before food, water and fuel — the number backpackers use to compare kits, because consumables change every trip. Enter your gear weights below to see your base weight, your total pack weight, and where your kit lands.
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Gear (counts toward base weight) Base weight
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Start entering weights to see your base weight and total.
General planning guidance based on common hiking practice and published manufacturer sizing — not a substitute for your own judgment, a proper gear shakedown, or professional instruction on backcountry safety. Always check current conditions before you head out.