Pack builder

Build and organize your full backpacking gear list with weights and totals

What you can do

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Smart recommendations Get gear suggestions based on trip length, weather and accommodation type
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Track your weight See base weight, worn weight and consumables separately
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Export to PDF or CSV Download your complete gear list as a printable checklist

Your gear list is saved locally in your browser. No account needed.

1. Setup 2. Build 3. Optimize

Define Your Trip

Tell us about your adventure so we can suggest the right gear.

days
Affects food & consumables calculation
Night low Day high
°C to °C
1. Setup 2. Preset 3. Build 4. Optimize

Choose a Starting Point

Start with a preset or build from scratch. You can customize everything in the next step.

1. Setup 2. Build 3. Optimize

Browse Gear

Your Gear List

0 items

No items yet

Browse categories on the left to add gear

Weight Optimizer

Item ↕ Category ↕ Qty ↕ Weight g ↕ Worn Consum. Pack? Del ↕
Items: 0
Base weight: 0 g
Worn: 0 g
Consumables: 0 g
Total carried: 0 g
ℹ️ How this tool works ▼

Understanding the Columns

  • Item: Name of your gear piece
  • Category: Group for organization
  • Qty: Number of identical items
  • Weight: Weight per single item
  • Worn: Items worn on body (not in pack)
  • Consum.: Consumables like food, water, fuel
  • Pack?: Toggle to include/exclude from totals

Weight Categories

  • Base weight: Non-consumable, non-worn items in your pack
  • Worn weight: Clothing and items worn on your body
  • Consumables: Food, water, fuel - depletes during trip
  • Total carried: Everything in your pack (base + consumables)

Tips

  • Drag items to reorder using the handle on the right
  • Click column headers to sort
  • Your list is auto-saved in your browser

⚠️ Weights are estimates. Always weigh your actual gear. Consider weather conditions and personal needs when finalizing your list.

Note: This tool provides estimates based on typical gear weights. Actual weights vary by brand and model. Always verify with your own gear.

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