Living out of a backpack checklist
- Category Weight
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Clothing
5.09 lb
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Electronics
0.88 lb
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First Aid
0.78 lb
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Optional
0 lb
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Personal Care
0.21 lb
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Tools
5.34 lb
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Sleeping
4.75 lb
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Clothing
Weight qty -
Buff
Face mask, bandana, scarf.
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Boots
32
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Underwear
2
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Gloves
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Mosquito head net
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Puffy Jacket
For warmth
10
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pants 1
Lightweight/breathable
3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Pants 2
Wind proof
3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Rain/Wind Jacket
10
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Shirt 1
Long sleeve spf 40
8
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Shirt 2
Short sleeve base
5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Socks
1.7
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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-
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Electronics
Weight qty -
Cable(s)
0.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Cellphone
5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Earbuds
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Headlamp
1.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Power bank
For recharging the phone and headlamp
5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Wall charger
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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-
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First Aid
Weight qty -
Aspirin
Heart attack (chew one 325mg for fast results)
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Bandages/Gauze/Swabs
+container for everything
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Diphenhydramine
Allergy (might be too slow-acting for emergencies)
0.6
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Hemostatic powder
Blood clotter (for emergency only)
0.25
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Ibuprofen
Pain
2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Leukotape
Blister prevention
4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Loperamide
Anti-Diarrheal (only use when water is an issue)
0.6
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Neosporin
Minor wound anti-biotic
2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Water purification tablets
Backup water
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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-
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Optional
Weight qty -
Electric shaver
0
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Microspikes
Strap on shoes for ice/snow
0
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Mug/pot
0
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Stove
Butane
0
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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-
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Personal Care
Weight qty -
Bidet and/or TP
0.3
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Deodorant
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Floss
0.1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Soap
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Toothbrush
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Tools
Weight qty -
Backpack
48
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Bear proof bag
9
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Lighter
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Pack liner or Ziplocs
Keep your stuff dry
1
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Paracord 25ft
1.75
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Pepper spray
2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Scissors
0.2
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Trekking poles
16
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Trowel
1.6
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Tweezers
0.5
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Water bottles
1L Smart
1
oz2
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Water filter
2.4
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sleeping
Weight qty -
Bivy/Tarp or Tent
36
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
-
Sleeping bag or Quilt
24
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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Sleeping pad
16
oz1
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
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