TMB Pack Weight Calculator

Your body weight (kg)

Your pack: 9.5 kg
Target (15%): 10.5 kg
Ceiling (20%): 14.0 kg

Good weightPut the packed rucksack on a bathroom scale before you fly to confirm it.

The rule of thumb: carry no more than 20% of your body weight, and aim for 15%. Untick anything you are not taking. Every weight is our typical figure: type your own into any field, best weighed on a kitchen scale. Changed weights are marked.

Packing checklist

Worn and carried

Rucksack, 35-45 L with padded hip beltWeight of Rucksack, 35-45 L with padded hip belt in gramsg

Waterproof pack liner or dry bagWeight of Waterproof pack liner or dry bag in gramsg

Trekking poles, pairWeight of Trekking poles, pair in gramsg

Water bottles or bladder, 2 L capacityWeight of Water bottles or bladder, 2 L capacity in gramsg

Water carried, 2 LWeight of Water carried, 2 L in gramsg

Sunglasses, category 3 or 4Weight of Sunglasses, category 3 or 4 in gramsg

Brimmed sun hatWeight of Brimmed sun hat in gramsg

Warm hat and light glovesWeight of Warm hat and light gloves in gramsg

Sleep

Silk sleeping bag linerWeight of Silk sleeping bag liner in gramsg

EarplugsWeight of Earplugs in gramsg

Lightweight travel towelWeight of Lightweight travel towel in gramsg

Eye maskWeight of Eye mask in gramsg

Sleeping bag - leave this at homeWeight of Sleeping bag - leave this at home in gramsg

Documents and money

Passport or national IDWeight of Passport or national ID in gramsg

Travel insurance proof, printed and offlineWeight of Travel insurance proof, printed and offline in gramsg

Cash in euros and Swiss francsWeight of Cash in euros and Swiss francs in gramsg

Your own items

Taking something that is not on our list? Add it with its weight and it counts in your total.

Layers

Base layers, 2 (merino or synthetic)Weight of Base layers, 2 (merino or synthetic) in gramsg

Midlayer or sun hoodyWeight of Midlayer or sun hoody in gramsg

Insulated jacket, down or syntheticWeight of Insulated jacket, down or synthetic in gramsg

Waterproof hardshell jacket, taped seamsWeight of Waterproof hardshell jacket, taped seams in gramsg

Waterproof overtrousersWeight of Waterproof overtrousers in gramsg

Hiking trousers plus lightweight evening pairWeight of Hiking trousers plus lightweight evening pair in gramsg

Hiking socks, 3 pairsWeight of Hiking socks, 3 pairs in gramsg

Underwear, 3 pairsWeight of Underwear, 3 pairs in gramsg

Footwear

Boots, broken in over 60 km+Weight of Boots, broken in over 60 km+ in gramsg

Camp shoes, lightweight sandalsWeight of Camp shoes, lightweight sandals in gramsg

Safety and navigation

Headtorch with fresh batteriesWeight of Headtorch with fresh batteries in gramsg

First-aid kit with blister plasters and tapeWeight of First-aid kit with blister plasters and tape in gramsg

Power bank, 10,000 mAhWeight of Power bank, 10,000 mAh in gramsg

Phone with offline maps downloadedWeight of Phone with offline maps downloaded in gramsg

Emergency bivvy or foil blanketWeight of Emergency bivvy or foil blanket in gramsg

Sun cream factor 50 and SPF lip balmWeight of Sun cream factor 50 and SPF lip balm in gramsg

Paper map and compass backupWeight of Paper map and compass backup in gramsg

Toiletries

Toothbrush, small toothpaste, biodegradable soapWeight of Toothbrush, small toothpaste, biodegradable soap in gramsg

Hand sanitiser and toilet paperWeight of Hand sanitiser and toilet paper in gramsg

Now pack it

The same 35 items as a checklist, to tick off as each thing goes into the rucksack.

Packing checklist

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