Ultralight rifleman - basic warm weather fighting load (for Poland/Baltic region, hypothetical)

Category Weight
Head
2175 g
Torso & arms
973 g
Load-bearing belt with pockets and contents
5942.5 g
Legs
1382 g
Weapon and munitions
11995.5 g
remarks
0 g
further weight saving potentials
0 g
remarks: survivability enhancements that added weight
0 g
Total
22468
g
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
Consumable 3211 g
Worn 1968 g
Base Weight 17289 g

- Head
  Weight qty
- ArmorSource LJD Aire (mid cut), textile cover with loops, Team Wendy Epic Air Liner mid cut to allow for 3M Peltor Comtac XPI, weight info may be for high cut
  850
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- BNVD-SG UL night vision binoculars incl. battery
  480
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- lens cap weight estimated
  20
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- eye cup weight estimated
  30
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- Motorola Tactical Throat Microphone (PMLN6828) weight estimated
  80
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 3M Peltor Comtac XPI incl. 2 AAA batteries
  335
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- scrim improvised, weight estimated
  100
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Revision Stingerhawk with Lazrbloc (not in use at the same time as night binoculars)
  35
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Buff Wool Balaclava 100% Merino wool
  32
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Wilcox L4 G24 Mount (was forgotten to copy from my excel file initially, sorry)
  163
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 2175 g
  
  12
- Torso & arms
  Weight qty
- Men's Helium II Jacket adequate weather protection
  180
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Crye Precision G3 LAC Field shirt weight estimated; non-LAC version weighs 510 g
  500
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Odlo Men's Suw Top Crew Neck 100% Merino wool
  136
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- ID card no melt, weight estimated
  30
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Mechanix Wear Fastfit gloves (pair) not durable; hence considered to be consumables
  127
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 973 g
  
  5
- Load-bearing belt with pockets and contents
  Weight qty
- Hypothetical cushioned load-bearing belt with integral pockets 330D Cordura (half as strong as 500D), weight estimated
  1200
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Motorola SRX 2200 ECR radio with time display & GPS
  309
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Motorola Tactical PTT Interface Module (PMLN6827) weight estimated
  50
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- NNTN8092: Li-ion, 2300mAh radio batteries
  185
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- AA format Lithium batteries for NVG
  15
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  4
- LMS-1/3N battery for IR laser
  3
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- CR123A battery for flashlight
  16.5
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- 64 oz ("2 Litre") Sawyer water bladder
  38
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 1.8 kg of water
  1800
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Soldier fuel energy bars incl. 1 g packaging
  66
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  5
- Esbit 750 ml ultralight titanium cooking pot ST11.5-TI
  106
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Esbit ultralight folding titanium stove PT-750 Ti
  14
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Primus Trail Spork Tritan black
  7
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Opinel No.5 folding knife (multitool is crossloaded within fire team)
  15
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Hydrophil toothbrush
  10
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- GLORYFIRE Gun Cleaning Kit AR15/M16 Universal Gun Cleaning Kit (crossloaded within fire team)
  250
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- skin camouflage paint green OR dark brown
  26
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- hypothetical escape hood-style lightweight NBC mask with one filter weight estimated
  500
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Phoenix JR 123 IR beacon with battery
  27
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Olight S1 Mini Baton HCRI 600 lumens flashlight with battery
  53.5
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- SOG F19-N (Entrenching) Tool (crossloaded within fire team)
  704
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Silva Compass Ranger SL
  25
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- mini lighter
  12
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sawyer Mini (Water) Filter SP128 avoids diarrhea
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- (stored day scope from rifle) (see "Weapons and munitions")
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- (stored night vision gogles from helmet) (see "Head")
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- (stored gaiters) (see "Legs")
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- (stored balaclava) (see "Head")
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- (4 hand grenades) (see "Weapons and munitions")
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- (4 loaded magazines) (see "Weapons and munitions")
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- (5 loaded stripper clips) (see "Weapons and munitions")
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- (1 smoke grenade) (see "Weapons and munitions")
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 5942.5 g
  
  41
- Legs
  Weight qty
- Montane Terra Pack pants weight uncertain, modified with knee pad pockets + 23 g
  260
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Neoprene knee pad inserts 10x6x0.2" could be modified for greater flexibility
  32
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- waterproof paper notebook & suitable ball pen weight estimated
  50
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- waterproof maps weight estimated
  40
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- emergency bandage for regular wounds
  128
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- water jel burn sheet non-adhesive for burn wounds
  45
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- INOV-8 Roclite 325 boots (pair) 40 g added total for slightly wider fit
  690
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Icebreaker Anatomica Briefs 83% Merino wool, weighed myself (official 59 g) / altertnatively 100 % cotton briefs
  45
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Lasting KWS Merino socks (pair) 70% Merino wool
  30
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- INOV-8 All Terrain Gaiter (pair)
  30
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- (stored gloves) (see "Torso & arms")
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- (obviously, some "Legs" items burden the hip as well, but they aren't in the belt pockets)
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 1382 g
  
  13
- Weapon and munitions
  Weight qty
- KSP X-7 Monarch (407 mm barrel) needs 3 position trigger group, 1.5 MOA with M855A1EPR suffices easily
  1907
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- B.E.Meyers 249F flash hider (weight is actually the weight difference to Phantom 5C2 flash hider)
  52.5
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Weaver V-3 1-3X20 Riflescope (1-3x scope, MilDot reticle, + 16 g for ARD)
  257
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- AeroPrecision Ultralight 1" Scope Mount for Leupold FX-II Ultralight
  87
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Lasermax Micro IR stand-in type only, incl. battery
  16
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- custom 2 point rifle sling
  40
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Qioptiq Dragon-C thermal sight incl. 2 AA batteries, newer 640x480 pixel version
  416
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- L5AWM30 magazines
  127
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  5
- 5.56 x45 mm M885A1EPR ball cartridges late batch, fluorescent base added
  12.4
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  200
- stripper clips for 10 rds 5.56mm
  9
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  5
- Rheinmetall SPIRCO smoke grenade
  380
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- LU 216 offensive hand grenade source for weight: Jane's Infantry Weapons
  165
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  4
- 50 mm HEDP rocket launcher with predicted line of sight mode hypothetical
  2500
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- 2 scope flip back covers front & rear, weight estimated
  20
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 11995.5 g
  
  225
- remarks
  Weight qty
- outer layer textiles need treatment for IR stealth and of course camo print
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- underwear & balaclava aren't lighter (fully) synthetic products because of melting problem and direct contact with skin
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- there's still a melt/drop issue on the arms and legs unless those become no melt/no drop fabrics
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- flash hider was selected for its superior performance, not its weight
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- see rifle and sight Cerakote coated (visual and NIR camouflage), the resulting weight increase was neglected
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- all large non-transparent surface equipment pieces need treatment for NIR camouflage, including munitions and their containers.
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- many weights were converted from ounces, and "ounces" weight infos were never more accurate than one decimal. This leaves an inaccuray of up to 3 grams for most items.
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- likewise, the firearm weights were given in lbs, and may be off by about 50 grams
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 1st PLOS rocket launcher for general use, 2nd one kept in reserve for emergencies
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- helmet liner weight difference is unknown and thus neglected
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- obviously, lots of items would need to have camouflage, brands removed, pockets adjusted etc.
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- see no weapon-mounted flashlight, period!
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- assault ghillie, demolitions equipment and many other fancy things missing because this is a BASIC load
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- some items (such as prybar) "missing" because of crossloading
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- see fluorescent bullet base
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- see blog article https://defense-and-freedom.blogspot.de/2018/05/ultralightweight-infantry.html
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- UL NBC mask meant to buy time till rifleman reaches full NBC suite stored in motor vehicle
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Cabela's MT050 GORE-TEX pack clothes are interesting, but I couldn't find thier item weights
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0 g
  
  18
- further weight saving potentials
  Weight qty
- -720 g (acceptable if it works) polymer cartridges
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- - 36 g 14.5" instead of 16" Faxon 5.56 "Gunner" type barrel
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- - 456 g? no thermal sight (night combat limited to NVG + IR laser)
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- - 52.5 g inferior, but lighter flash hider
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- - 100 g? helmet high cut version instead of mid cut
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- - 100 g ? simple microphone, push to talk button directly on the radio only
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- - 150 g? more lightweight combat shirt (but the sleeves should be no melt and need to be robust for prone movement)
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- - 20 g ? the undershirt may be heavier than necessary
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- - 900 g only 900 g water carried
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- - 200 g minus 2 magazines and plus 6 stripper clips
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- - 32 g no balaclava (redundnat with camo paint)
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- - 2500 g minus 1 rocket (then only as emergency defence against BMPs & BTRs)
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- total -5266.5 g => I don't consider the loss of abilities and survivability acceptable
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- that would be -752 g acceptable savings: polymer cartridges (if they work well), balaclava
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0 g
  
  14
- remarks: survivability enhancements that added weight
  Weight qty
- scrim
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- throat microphone
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- helmet
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 2 different quality bandages
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- camo paint
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- compass (for stragglers)
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- a little better quality flash hider
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- anti-reflection device on scope
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- NVG and thermal sight eye cups
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Cerakote coating (though weight gain was neglected)
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- NBC mask/hood
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- ballistic, laser protection eyewear
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- balaclava (in summer only for camouflage effect)
  0
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0 g
  
  13

Ultralight rifleman - basic warm weather fighting load (for Poland/Baltic region, hypothetical)

Head

Torso & arms

Load-bearing belt with pockets and contents

Legs

Weapon and munitions

remarks

further weight saving potentials

remarks: survivability enhancements that added weight