r/CampingandHiking • u/dan_thewoodsman • 20h ago
Gear Questions Help me lighten my pack weight
On my last 4 day trip my total weight was around 40lbs that’s with water and food included. I used this app to figure out my base weight was around 27lbs, which to me seems ridiculous. Like the title says, what can I swap out or get rid of entirely to get this weight down slightly? (The pack is non negotiable, as comfort is a priority for me on long days on the trail) thanks
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u/EDC_KIT 19h ago
I built a gear app to ask questions about my loadouts. I uploaded your spreadsheet then hit the chat with the text from your post. here is what it had to say.
Let me pull up your full kit first. A few things jump out at me immediately.
The Anker 20000mAh power bank is almost certainly one of your biggest offenders. That's roughly 440g / ~1lb on its own, and unless you're running devices that genuinely need that capacity over 4 days, a 10000mAh (or even a smaller solar-capable option) cuts that in half. What are you charging out there?
The Nemo Quasar 3D is a comfortable pad but it's not exactly a weight-saver. How are you sleeping -- side sleeper? That usually drives people to it. If you're open to a hybrid like the Nemo Tensor or even a lighter r-value foam setup, there's real weight to recover there.
The GSI Infinity Mug is redundant if you're eating out of the Toaks 750. Mug plus pot is two vessels doing one job. Ditch the mug, drink from the pot.
The Thermarest Z Seat is light (65g) but if you're already carrying the Quasar, it's a luxury item on a weight-reduction mission.
Two Nalgenes at 1.5L + 0.5L totaling 2L capacity -- depending on water source frequency, you could swap both for a single 1L Smartwater bottle (basically weightless) and use the Sawyer's bag as a dirty water carrier, which you already have.
The bag liner is worth a look too. If your quilt is rated to 0°F and you're not in genuinely arctic conditions, the liner is probably hedging a bet that never comes in.
What's the sleep system combo doing for you -- is the quilt + liner + pad combo justified by the temps you're hitting, or is that a "just in case" stack?