Backpack Weight Calculator
Calculate your optimal pack weight based on trek type, experience level, and conditions. Get personalized recommendations for safe and comfortable trekking.
Calculate Your Backpack Weight
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70 kg
Trek Information
Your Recommended Weight
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Optimal for comfort and safety
Maximum Safe Weight
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Do not exceed this limit
Weight Classification Guide
Ultralight (<10%)
Minimal gear, experienced trekkers only
Light (10-15%)
Good balance of comfort and weight
Moderate (15-20%)
Standard load for most trekkers
Heavy (>20%)
Consider reducing weight
Current Pack Weight Analysis
Current Weight
0.0 kg
Classification
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Status
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0% of maximum safe weight
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Weight Reduction Tips & Safety Guidelines
Weight Reduction Strategies
- • Focus on the "Big Four": pack, shelter, sleeping bag, and sleeping pad
- • Choose multi-use items when possible (e.g., trekking poles that double as tent poles)
- • Share gear with hiking partners (tent, stove, water filter)
- • Choose merino wool or synthetic materials over cotton
- • Invest in lightweight versions of heavy items
- • Leave unnecessary "just in case" items at home
Safety Reminders
- • Never compromise on essential safety gear
- • Always carry the 10 essentials regardless of weight
- • Build experience gradually with shorter trips
- • Consider your fitness level when planning pack weight
- • Weather conditions can change rapidly - pack accordingly
- • Inform someone of your hiking plans and expected return
How We Calculate Your Recommended Weight
Base Formula: Recommended Weight = Body Weight × (Base Percentage + Experience + Season + Terrain Adjustments)
Trip Type Base Percentages:
- Day Hike: 8% of body weight
- Weekend Trip: 12% of body weight
- Multi-Day: 15% of body weight
- Long Distance: 18% of body weight
Adjustment Factors:
- Experience: Beginner +20%, Advanced -10%, Ultralight -30%
- Season: Summer baseline, Spring/Fall +10%, Winter +30%
- Terrain: Easy -5%, Moderate baseline, Mod-Diff +5%, Difficult +10%