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| While I was planning
for my next adventure I decided to do a meticulous
measurement of all my gear using a postage scale
with a 0.1 ounce accuracy. I was quite stunned
to find out that I was hauling about 5 more pounds
than I originally thought while using a food scale.
Also, gear weights as advertised by manufacturers'
are also off by ounces in some cases. As the
saying goes, "Ounces make pounds". One area
that the weight went up was in my choice of a new
backpack. The pack added over a pound, but the
load carrying ability is well worth it.
|
Backpack and Accessories |
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Total |
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Backpack,
Gregory,Triconi, 4000 cu in |
6.0 |
lbs |
0.0 |
ozs |
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Sea to Summit Dry Bag
4L |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.9 |
ozs |
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|
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|
|
|
|
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Total |
6.0 |
|
0.9 |
|
6.06 |
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Clothing (packed) |
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Shorts, lightweight,
synthetic |
0.0 |
lbs |
3.0 |
ozs |
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Socks, Liner, 1 pair |
0.0 |
lbs |
1.8 |
ozs |
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|
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Socks, Hiking, 1 pair |
0.0 |
lbs |
3.3 |
ozs |
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Shirt, T, synthetic |
0.0 |
lbs |
7.8 |
ozs |
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Sandals, Teva Mush |
0.0 |
lbs |
7.1 |
ozs |
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Shorts, Under,
synthetic, 2 pair |
0.0 |
lbs |
8.0 |
ozs |
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Jacket, Rain, Marmot
Precip, pouch |
0.0 |
lbs |
14.0 |
ozs |
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|
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|
|
|
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Total |
0.0 |
|
45.0 |
|
2.81 |
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Emergency Equipment |
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First Aid Kit, w/OR
Pouch |
0.0 |
lbs |
15.5 |
ozs |
|
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Survival Cards |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.7 |
ozs |
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Mirror, Signal |
0.0 |
lbs |
1.9 |
ozs |
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Whistle |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.5 |
ozs |
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Waterproof matches w/
case |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.8 |
ozs |
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Total |
0.0 |
|
19.4 |
|
1.21 |
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Field Gear |
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|
|
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Chord 50' with
carabineer |
0.0 |
lbs |
3.2 |
ozs |
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Headlamp, Gemini,
Black Diamond,
with
batteries |
0.0 |
lbs |
7.1 |
ozs |
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Batteries, AA, (3) |
0.0 |
lbs |
2.6 |
ozs |
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Multi-Purpose tool,
Leatherman PST, w/case |
0.0 |
lbs |
6.0 |
ozs |
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Camera, compact,
Canon, S45, digital with LowePro Case |
0.0 |
lbs |
14.6 |
ozs |
|
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Camera Kit: 3 extra
batteries, memory card, mini tripod (2 oz) |
0.0 |
lbs |
6.8 |
ozs |
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Princton Tec, Diode,
Backup, light |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.6 |
ozs |
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Sea to Summit Dry Bag
4L |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.9 |
ozs |
|
|
|
Total |
0.0 |
|
41.8 |
|
2.61 |
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Kitchen Gear |
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|
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Stove, JetBoil, Group
Cook System |
1.0 |
lbs |
3.9 |
ozs |
|
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IsoPro, MSR, Iso-butane,
227g of fuel |
0.0 |
lbs |
12.0 |
ozs |
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Sack, Stuff, REI,
Black, 8x18 |
0.0 |
lbs |
2.0 |
ozs |
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Lighter |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.3 |
ozs |
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Spork, Titanium |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.6 |
ozs |
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Cup, lexan, 8 fl oz |
0.0 |
lbs |
2.8 |
ozs |
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Sponge, Cleaning |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.2 |
ozs |
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Total |
1.0 |
|
21.8 |
|
2.36 |
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Miscellaneous |
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Towel, pack, large |
0.0 |
lbs |
4.5 |
ozs |
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Sun Block, SPF 15 |
0.0 |
lbs |
2.6 |
ozs |
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Soap, Biodegradable |
0.0 |
lbs |
2.6 |
ozs |
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Book, paperback normal
size |
0.0 |
lbs |
8.4 |
ozs |
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Toothpaste, Travel
size |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.9 |
ozs |
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Dental floss |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.6 |
ozs |
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Toothbrush, travel
size |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.5 |
ozs |
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Lip balm |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.4 |
ozs |
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Hand sanitizer |
0.0 |
lbs |
2.4 |
ozs |
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Wire, repair |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.3 |
ozs |
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Toilet Paper (1/2
roll) |
0.0 |
lbs |
3.6 |
ozs |
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Comb |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.3 |
ozs |
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Thermometer |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.3 |
ozs |
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Stuff Sack, small,
Granite Gear |
0.0 |
lbs |
0.8 |
ozs |
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Bug Spray |
0.0 |
lbs |
1.6 |
ozs |
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Total |
0.0 |
|
29.8 |
|
1.86 |
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Navigation |
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Map |
0.0 |
lbs |
3.1 |
ozs |
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Compass |
0.0 |
lbs |
1.0 |
ozs |
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Total |
0.0 |
|
4.1 |
|
0.26 |
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Sleeping Gear |
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Sleeping Bag, Western
Mountaineering, Megalite |
1.0 |
lbs |
11.0 |
ozs |
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Sleeping Pad, Big
Agnes Insulated Air Core Pad - Regular |
1.0 |
lbs |
10.7 |
ozs |
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Compression sack,
small, REI Light Weight |
0.0 |
lbs |
1.8 |
ozs |
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Therma-Rest Pocket
Pillow |
0.0 |
lbs |
1.0 |
ozs |
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Total |
2.0 |
|
24.5 |
|
3.53 |
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Tent and Accessories |
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Tent, Mountain
Hardware PCT 1 |
1.0 |
lbs |
6.4 |
ozs |
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Rainfly, Mountain
Hardware PCT 1 |
1.0 |
lbs |
5.7 |
ozs |
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Poles with pouch |
0.0 |
lbs |
9.7 |
ozs |
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Stakes, Tent, MSR
Ground Hog (8) with pouch |
0.0 |
lbs |
5.2 |
ozs |
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Footprint, Mountain
Hardware PCT 1 |
0.0 |
lbs |
8.6 |
ozs |
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Compression sack,
Medium, Light weight, Granite Gear |
0.0 |
lbs |
3.6 |
ozs |
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Total |
2.0 |
|
39.2 |
|
4.45 |
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Water Purification and
Containers |
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Water Purifier,
Katydyn, Guide, w/stuff sack |
1.0 |
lbs |
0.1 |
ozs |
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Unbottle, Camelback
100 floz |
0.0 |
lbs |
11.0 |
ozs |
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Canteen, Nalgeen, 32
fl oz, |
0.0 |
lbs |
2.5 |
ozs |
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Total |
1.0 |
|
13.6 |
|
1.85 |
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Gear Subtotal |
|
24.0 |
|
480.0 |
|
27.00 |
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Food |
|
|
|
|
|
12.00 |
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Water
(liters) |
2.96 |
|
|
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|
6.51 |
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TOTAL WEIGHT |
|
|
|
|
|
45.51 |
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Clothing
(worn) |
|
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Hiking Boots ,Vasque,
Zephyr, Leather |
3.0 |
lbs |
5.0 |
ozs |
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Bandana |
0.0 |
lbs |
1.0 |
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Socks, Liner |
0.0 |
lbs |
1.8 |
ozs |
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Socks, Hiking |
0.0 |
lbs |
3.3 |
ozs |
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Shirt, T , synthetic |
0.0 |
lbs |
7.8 |
ozs |
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Hat, Columbia, Boonie |
0.0 |
lbs |
2.8 |
ozs |
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Pants, Hiking GRT,
Columbia |
1.0 |
lbs |
4.0 |
ozs |
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Poles, Trekking, LEKI
Makalu, anti-shock |
1.0 |
lbs |
5.0 |
ozs |
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Shorts, Under,
synthetic, 1 pair |
0.0 |
lbs |
4.0 |
ozs |
|
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Subtotal |
|
5.0 |
|
34.7 |
|
7.17 |
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