Lightweight Backpacking 2025 (Guiding)

  •   Category Weight
  • Clothing
    8.7 lb
  • Electronics
    3.48 lb
  • Hygiene
    1.38 lb
  • Kitchen
    1.22 lb
  • Other
    3.79 lb
  • Packing
    2.86 lb
  • Shelter
    3.22 lb
  • Sleeping
    3.5 lb
  • Food
    9.26 lb
  • Fuel
    0.93 lb
  • Water
    2.2 lb
  • Group Safety
    4 lb
  • Total 44.53
    lb
    • oz
    • lb
    • g
    • kg
  • Consumable 13.51 lb
  • Worn 5.37 lb
  • Base Weight 25.65 lb

Mike's lightweight backpacking gear list - guiding edition

Total weight is all items added up (e.g. consumable + worn + base). Consumable items (e.g. food, fuel, water) are trip specific and will vary depending on trip duration. Worn items are trip specific and will vary depending on route and environmental conditions (e.g. footwear, gaiters, rain gear). Base items are trip specific and will vary depending on trip duration and objectives (e.g. clothing, electronics, other). Items without links are unavailable (e.g. not found online or discontinued by manufacturer) or customized for their specific purpose (e.g. tarp rigging, repair kits).