Sunday, September 30, 2012

What to Take Backpacking (List and Weights)

Here's the list I put together for a standard, 3 day backpacking trip.  I got all the weights using a digital, kitchen scale that is accurate to the nearest 0.05 ounce (or I assume it's accurate, these things tend to be pretty good).  I tend to go heavy on food since I'm always concerned about running out, and since I enjoy photography, my camera equipment tends to run heavy as well.  On the other end, I choose not to go with a stove (and thus no freeze-dried food).  I found it didn't bother me in the slightest to not have a hot meal and I enjoyed not having to deal with the pain or extra time of cooking.

ItemCountWeight (oz)Total Weight (oz)Included
Advil (1 day)30.200.60o
Air Mattress139.8539.85o
Bear Bells11.301.30o
Bear Spray115.0015.00o
Bear Spray Holster11.301.30o
Boots143.8043.80o
Bug Repellent12.002.00o
Camera136.5036.50o
Camera Bag110.2510.25o
Candy Bar100.606.00o
Cheese (1 day)33.8711.60o
Clothes Pin40.050.20o
Duct Tape10.450.45o
Ear Muffs11.351.35o
Energy Goo101.5015.00o
Gloves12.152.15o
GPS15.305.30o
Hat (Sun)13.603.60o
Hat (Warm)11.801.80o
Headlight12.802.80o
Keys11.451.45o
Knife12.602.60o
Map22.154.30o
Matches20.250.50o
Pack166.5066.50o
Peanuts (1 day)32.006.00o
Protein Bar22.605.20o
Rain Coat12.752.75o
Raisins (1 day)33.009.00o
Rope (ft)480.052.25o
Sleeping Bag147.1047.10o
Socks21.803.60o
Straps20.601.20o
Stuff Sack (Extra)12.352.35o
Summer Sausage (1 day)33.009.00o
Sun Screen12.602.60o
Tent151.7551.75o
Toilet Paper (1 day)30.300.90o
Trash Bag11.401.40o
Wallet14.454.45o
Washcloth12.452.45o
Water (Liter)533.81169.07o
Water Bladder17.557.55o
Water Bottle20.951.90o
Water Filter113.3013.30o
Water Shoes117.1017.10o
Ziplock Bag30.070.20o
637.32
39 lb13.32 oz

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