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pack 1.7 lb
on person 1.03 lb
daily city life 3.21 lb
toiletry 1.01 lb
clothing 5.58 lb
extra cold 0.34 lb
hard exercise 0.31 lb
extra formal 0 lb
beach 0 lb
extras 0.29 lb
back country shelter/sleep 2.86 lb
back country kitchen 0.51 lb
back country misc 0.18 lb
consume 5.09 lb
Total
22.11
lb
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
Consumable 5.09 lb
Worn 1.84 lb
Base Weight 15.18 lb

This is a list of everything I might pack on a trip which will range from sub-freezing temperatures spending nights in the back country, to formal dinners, to days on the beach. A description of each item is on my gear for life page. My onebag list is more typical of what I am using.

- pack
  1.7 lb 2
- Zpacks Arc Hauler 50l comfortable to 25lb, ventilation, carry-on size
  23
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Gossamer Gear Vagabond Trail 23l, 18x10.75x5.75". can squeeze into personal item sizers, Comfortable carry,
  18
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- ULA DragonFly 30l, front loading, ok to 13lb with waist strap
  27
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Osprey 20l Drybag protection from rain, works as packing cube in big bag
  2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Decathon Packable 15l Courier Bag Packable bag useful for walking around town without pack.
  117
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- on person
  1.03 lb 10
- Flexon Eyeglasses durable frames with x-active polarized lens
  27
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Garmin 955 Watch do everything sport watch. Runs 1 week without GPS, 20 hours of GPS
  52
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- iPhone 16pro too big/heavy, but great camera, satellite mode, well integrated with my other devices
  227
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Hanchor Mica Coin Purse holds id, credit card, coins when needed
  10
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- ID, Cards, Cash driver license, chase sapphire, atm card
  24
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Chipolo Spot Card tracker, AirTags eco system, in passport
  17
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Victorinox Rambler Pocket Knife my everyday carry knife. When in group swich to Benchmade Mini Bugout. Flying use swiss key
  0.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- swiss tech key small tool makes it through security checks
  12
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- victorinox or opinel knife pick up after flight, around US$10
  1.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- apple AirPods Pro (V2) good integration, so/so noise reduction
  56
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- uniball vision elite pen doesn't leak after flight, good feel, ink sets well
  12
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Hand Cleaner & Blistex refreshed when used up
  0.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- daily city life
  3.21 lb 15
- Zojirushi Travel Mug heavier than plastic but insulating, great one hand use
  8.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- smartwater bottle (1l) 1L water bottle with 28mm opening
  42
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- Nitecore NU20classic Light headlamp, UCB-C rechargeable, with red, flood, spot light
  37
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- MacBook 12" (2017) 16gb memory, 2 core cpu, 256gb disk
  32
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- litesmith zipza pouch water resistant pouch for EDC electronics
  8
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- nomad 65w slim charger 2 usb-c, 45/20w, doesn't pull out of outlets
  72
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Nitecore 10K USB Power Pack Gen2 extra power for devices, can flow through while charging
  5.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- UCB-C cables 6ft, 3ft, 2 6"
  0.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- USB Adaptors C to (A, Garmin, Lighting), A to C
  0.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Etymotic HF3 earphones with 40db noise blocking
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- tape measure (60") fabric tape, plastic case
  20
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- fold it flat utensil Small packable fork/spoon
  10
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- totobobo mask Swappable filters, near N95 effectiveness
  27
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Passport Required for customs, checking into hotels, etc
  42
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sleep Mask Makes it much easier to sleep when rooms not fully dark
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- toiletry
  1.01 lb 14
- Backcountry Bathroom .5 UL small packtowel, soap, toothbrush, floss, baking soda
  3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- decathlon ultralight toiletry bag right size for me with useful org features
  41
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- matador flatpack bag case for soap... soap dries slowly
  20
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 100 sense bar body, hair, shaving without drying skin or straw hair
  24
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- folding brush works better than comb for me
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- oral-b 6000 toothbrush effectiveness is worth the size / weight
  5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- travel toothbrush used when leaving electric behind
  10
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- floss remove plaque between teeth
  8
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- toothpaste whatever small tube I pick up next
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Crystal Deodorant effective, cheap, long lasting, doesn't clog pores
  30
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- nail clipper downsized to cheap and light pair
  0.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- mach3 razor using an old handle, replaceable blades
  1.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sunscreen SPF >=50 Acquire right product/size, ideally reef and human safe
  1.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- medicines aleve, 2 nyquil, antihistamine, prescriptions
  29
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- First Aid Kit loksak bag, compeed blister pad, super glue, safetypin, anti-biotic, bandaids, kinesio
  53
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- clothing
  5.58 lb 17
- Shamma Maximus Sandals minimalist sandals with decent traction
  9.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Inov-8 Trailfly G 270 technical trails, ok with blazer, >1200 miles/pair
  17
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Xoskin Toe Socks toe socks which prevent blisters between my toes. Often minor darning around 800 miles, retire at 1200 miles
  1.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- Darn Tough No Cushion, Ankle Running Socks Durable, doesn't absorb odor
  35
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- OR Ferrosi Transit Pants UPF50, Fast Dry, Comfort in hot conditions, good fit and mobility, no swish
  9.9
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Outlier Slim Dungerees perfect fit, good locking, durable
  14
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Patagonia Terrabonne Joggers Light, fast drying, UPF 40
  6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Patagonia Men's Hydropeak Hybrid Walk Shorts Fast Drying Shorts, can function swimsuit
  174
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Outlier New Way Shorts Look like “normal” shorts, comfortable, resists stains
  6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Icebreaker Briefs (Anatomica) super comfortable, fast drying, odor resistant
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- Tommy John air briefs fast dry, no wedgies
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- icebreaker anatonica tee UPF 30? 150gsm Merino + Nylon, resists odor, fast dry, comfortable, looks good
  4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- ArcTeryx Cormac Hoodie UPF 50, fits me perfectly, decent comfort >80f
  5.1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- OR Astroman Button-up UPF 50, fast drying, semi-dressy, reasonably comfortable in hot weather, mosquitos protection?
  6.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Patagonia Capilene Cool Daily Hoody UPF 30?, very comfortable
  5.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Macpac Nitro Hoody active/light insulation, good with shell to 40F
  5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Montbell Ex Light Hooded Wind Jacket Light, tiny, breathable windshirt. Typically brought when using poncho
  51
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Arcteryx Squamish Wind Shirt 30cfm windshirt, typically lives in car for surprises
  5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Montbell Dry Peak Shakedry Shell Fragile, breathable, waterproof shell
  8.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Sitka shakedry jacket Waterproof, highly breathable, useful as windshirt
  6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Trailbum Gnu Rain Cape Ultralight poncho with decent coverage up to 30l pack.
  3.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- ZPacks Rain Pants light, not durable, wind/rain protection, can be worn when doing laundry
  4.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Montbell Rain Umbrero Light, good ventilation, rain and sun (with paint applied) protection, silly looking
  1.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- extra cold
  0.34 lb 3
- Montbell Plasma Vest Adds 15F comfort
  3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Adds 25F comfort
  9
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- powerstrech gloves moderate warmth, works with touchscreen
  47
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- enlightened equipment rain mittens Hands happy from 32F-50F
  24
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Mountain Hardware Grub Gloves good dexterity with just the base, deploy mitts when colder. 3nd pair
  2.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Polar Buff when need extra warmth for neck, head, can be a sleep mask
  54
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- hard exercise
  0.31 lb 3
- Heart Rate Strap Accurate for HIIT, running power, works in water
  0.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- REI Swiftland Shorts (unlined) comfort without underwear, very air permeable, dries quickly, compact
  3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- De Soto Men's Mobius Tri Shorts great for exercise: run, swim, cycle, gym
  5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- XoSkin compression shorts No chaff on long hot runs, even when mixed with water
  3.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- xenith delta ss shirt Polartec Delta fabric, great when super sweaty
  5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Foam Visor Blocks sun & rain from eyes when running
  26
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- extra formal
  0 lb 0
- vivobarefoot gobi II ankle boots dressy looking, get ~1200 miles
  19
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- bluffworks hopsack sport jacket packable blazer, machine washable
  15
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- boss suit super 140 wool, slim cut
  26
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- beach
  0 lb 0
- Patagonia R0 rashguard Shirt
  5.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Bluesmith Board Shorts
  7.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Vision Corrected Snorkling Mask
  8
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Matador Pocket Beach Blanket
  4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Wetbag
  12
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- extras
  0.29 lb 3
- Pack Towel Ultralight, Body Size large enough to wrap body
  94
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Mogics Power Adapter MA1 smallest, lightest universal adaptor
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Pentax binoculars 8x32, waterproof
  32
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- MacBook Pro 14" Computer with sufficient power for engineering work
  3.5
  lb
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- immersion water heater heat water without kettle or microwave
  2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Apple AirTag Track items not with me
  11
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Lock for gym locker room on extended stays
  5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- canon powerzoom picture of animals at distance in bright light - 8x (400mm equiv). image quality mediocre but better than nothing or carrying 10lb of camera gear
  5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- back country shelter/sleep
  2.86 lb 6
- NunatakUSA Ghost Quilt comfortable to 30F, safe to 15F wearing all clothing (76" long, 25" at foot , 40" top)
  15
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- DIY Alpha Direct "Blanket" 48x66in 90gsm fabric, sleep to 58f in shorts, tee, buff sleep sack, 48F with nitro hoody added and something for around feet, tested as a liner for poncho to 40f, likely work below that. Can be a shawl or a vest with magnets
  4.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- MLD Nylon Sleep Sack minimalist sleep sack for use in hostel and huts
  3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Fleece/SilNylon Pillow/Stuff Sack Holds quilt. Fleece nice against face. extra clothing "stuffing" as pillow
  1.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Gossamer Gear ThinLight Pad insurance, extra warmth in winter, minimalist trips
  3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Nemo Tensor Mattress No noise, enough insulation, comfortable
  13
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Gossamer Gear Whisper roomy. solo shelter with easy access, usiable in 3 season below treeline, 2.5 above treeline. Weight includes and polypro groundcloth
  11
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Durston X-Pro 2 light enough solo, room for 2, 3+ seasons
  20.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Gossamer Gear Lightrek 4 Pole for tarp. Carried on outside pack. Used for stream cross or difficult traverse.
  3.9
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Carbon Tent Poles poles for shelter or PT exercises
  2.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- back country kitchen
  0.51 lb 5
- Trail Designs UL Caldera & Ebiits stove If going to be hot, I don't bother cooking and leave the stove at home
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- MLD 850ml Pot/Mug perfect size solo cook pot / mug, with snowpeak hotlips
  3.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- platypus 2l water bottle light, flexible, collapsible when needing extra water
  1.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- hydrapak 28mm filter 1l in 30sec filtering when new!
  2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- MSR Folding Foon Collapsed small enough to fit in pot with rest of cooking gear
  0.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Food Bag sil-nylon stuff sack for hanging. on the 3rd? bag
  1.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Bear Boxer 101 Smaller bear canister that fits more easily in backpack. Good for up to 4 days if carefully packed
  25
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Bearikade Weekender Bear canister with can hold up to 11 days of carefully packed food, 6 days if not so careful
  29
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- back country misc
  0.18 lb 4
- Repair Kit Matches, Sparkie, Firestarter, Needle&Thread, MP Tablets, Patches, Fabric Tape, SuperGlue
  2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sawyer Picaridin Insect Repellent Has been as effective as DEET for me, doesn't feel slimy, and doesn't destroy synthetic materials
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- LittleFly Designs Headnet Bring if expecting lots of bugs
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- GG EZC Spectra Line You can always find uses for rope
  0.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Garmin InReach Mini Gives family piece of mind on solo trips
  3.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Logging Thermometer Useful data for retros
  9
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Loksac Element Proof Bag Waterproof while phone can still operate
  8
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- consume
  5.09 lb 5.5
- Daily Food solo: breakfast bars, oatmeal, lunch meats & pita, couscous&meat, chocolate bar
  18
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  3
- katadyn micropur tablets easy, reliable, reasonably fast, not too bad tasting
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- .5L of Water water is life
  500
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1.5
- Bic Lighter esbits slow starting… spark not enough. Replace when out of fuel
  0.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- alchohol for stove rather than esbits because easier to obtain (.8oz for each meal)
  0.8
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- esbits fuel one cube boils water for dinner and a small cup of tea
  0.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Wipes One / day + 1 extra [Use a V stake with plumbing T connector as a shovel]
  0.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0

all-options

pack

on person

daily city life

toiletry

clothing

extra cold

hard exercise

extra formal

beach

extras

back country shelter/sleep

back country kitchen

back country misc

consume