all-options

Category Weight
pack
1.83 lb
on person
0.83 lb
daily city life
3.05 lb
toiletry
1.02 lb
clothing
5.67 lb
extra cold
0.33 lb
hard exercise
0.03 lb
extra formal
0 lb
beach
0 lb
extras
0.3 lb
back country shelter/sleep
2.8 lb
back country kitchen
0.48 lb
back country misc
0.18 lb
consume
5.09 lb
Total
21.61
lb
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
Consumable 5.09 lb
Worn 2.79 lb
Base Weight 13.72 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
  Weight qty
- Gossamer Gear Gorilla 40L. Comfortable to 25lb, when cinched down and not stuffed can be fit at angle in 21” sizer
  28
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Hanchor Tufa Simple, 40l pack, carries up to 20lb comfortably, carry-on friendly
  25
  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
- Tom Bihn Hip Belt Actually transfers some weight to hips
  3
  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
- Gossamer Gear Vagabond Packable 23l. Most comfortable packable daypack I have used
  10
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Decathon Packable 15l Courier Bag Packable bag useful for walking around town without pack.
  120
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 1.83 lb
  
  2
- on person
  Weight qty
- 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
- Hanchor Mica Coin Purse Replace wallet when in countries that use coins
  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 thin tracker that works with AirTags
  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
- opinel no. 7 or victorinox pocket waiter knife pick up after flight if would be useful and staying for more than a few weeks
  1.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- iPhone 12mini camera, note pad, voice recorder, gps + full quad maps, bible, podcasts, kindle, sometimes messaging
  136
  g
  - 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
- 0.83 lb
  
  10
- daily city life
  Weight qty
- Zojirushi Travel Mug heavier than plastic but insulating, great one hand use
  8.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- smartwater bottle 1L water bottle
  42
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- Nitecore NU20 Light, good regulation, shock cord strap
  1
  oz
  - 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
- Anker 523 Charger 47W into 2 ports, can charge iPhone, Mac, and 10k battery overnight
  2
  oz
  - 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 cables 4ft C-Lightning, 4ft C-C, 1 6" C-C
  0.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- USB Adaptors C to A, Garmin, Micro, 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
- 6ft Tape Measure Every few days there seems to be something I need to measure
  0.4
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- N95 Mask
  5
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Passport Required for customs, checking into hotels, etc
  42
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sleep Mask Makes it much easier to sleep when rooms not fully dark
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 3.05 lb
  
  14
- toiletry
  Weight qty
- Backcountry Bathroom .5 UL small packtowel, soap, toothbrush, floss, baking soda
  2.5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- rei micro toiletry bag right size for me with useful org features
  2
  oz
  - oz
  - 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
  - oz
  - 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 don't have oral-b
  0.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 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
  1.5
  oz
  - oz
  - 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
  1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- First Aid Kit loksak bag, compeed blister pad, super glue, safetypin, anti-biotic, bandaids, kinesio
  2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 1.02 lb
  
  13
- clothing
  Weight qty
- Luna Venado Sandals Super light and comfortable, >1300 miles, favorite "running" shoes, adequate traction for most conditions
  9
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Luna Oso Sandals comfortable, ~2000 miles life, good traction
  16
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Inov-8 Trailfly G 270 for technical trails, can get into most places requiring "shoes", wear during transit because sandals pack smaller
  17
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Xoskin Toe Socks toe socks which prevent blisters between my toes. 1st pair 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
- Western Rise Evolution Pants light, durable, quick dry, ok in hot, looks good in town
  10.5
  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
  - oz
  - 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
  1
- Icebreaker Tee (Anatonica) 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, ok comfort >80f
  5.1
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- OR Astroman Button Up UPF50, Fast dry, reasonable when hot, semi dressy,
  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
- Western Rise Unlimited Button Down UPF 40, resists odor and wrinkles
  9
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Solarbri Weekend Shirt UPF50, quick dry, bug protection, odor resistant, looks good intown, Dirt magnet :(
  10.5
  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
- Montbel 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
- 5.67 lb
  
  18
- extra cold
  Weight qty
- Montbell Plasma Vest Adds 15F comfort
  3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Patagonia Micro Puff Hoody Addes 25F comfort
  9
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- powerstrech gloves moderate warmth, works with touchscreen
  47
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- enlightened equipment rain mittens Hands happy from 32F-50F
  24
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Mountain Hardware Grub Gloves good dexterity with just the base, deploy mitts when colder. 3nd pair
  2.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Polar Buff when need extra warmth for neck, head, can be a sleep mask
  54
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 0.33 lb
  
  2
- hard exercise
  Weight qty
- 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
- xenith delta ss shirt Polartec Delta fabric, great when super sweaty
  5
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Foam Visor Blocks sun & rain for eyes
  26
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- 0.03 lb
  
  1
- extra formal
  Weight qty
- 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
- 0 lb
  
  0
- beach
  Weight qty
- 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
- 0 lb
  
  0
- extras
  Weight qty
- Pack Towel Ultralight, Body Size large enough to wrap body
  3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- panasonic lx100 ii camera street and portrait photography
  13
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- MSR Folding Foon Collapsed small enough to fit in pot with rest of cooking gear
  0.4
  oz
  - 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
- 0.3 lb
  
  4
- back country shelter/sleep
  Weight qty
- NunatakUSA Ghost Quilt good to 30F (w/ nitro hoodie, pants), been good to 15F wearing all clothing (76" long, 25" at foot , 40" top)
  16
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- DIY Alpha Direct "Blanket" 48x66in 120gsm 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
- NeoAir UberLite Air Mattress Comfortable for me to 20F (I sleep with a chillipad set on "Lowest").
  9
  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 stakes and polypro groundcloth
  13
  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
- ZPacks 48" Tent Pole pole for shelter and recently took for physical rehab of my shoulder
  2.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  2
- 2.8 lb
  
  6
- back country kitchen
  Weight qty
- 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
  1.3
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- hydrapak 28mm filter 1l in 30sec filtering when new!
  2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- steripen uv reasonable light and fast purification of water. bring chemical tablets as backup
  2.6
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- platypus cutdown bladder top cup off to scoop water and use steripen
  12
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  0
- Food Bag sil-nylon stuff sack for hanging. on the 3rd? bag
  1.2
  oz
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- 0.48 lb
  
  4
- back country misc
  Weight qty
- 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
- 0.18 lb
  
  4
- consume
  Weight qty
- 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
  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
- 5.09 lb
  
  5.5

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