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Weight Savings Comparison

This packing list highlights where our Ultralight Backpacking system saves weight. This is not a detailed packing list, but is meant to show the big picture.

Ultralight BackpackWeightTypical BackpackWeight
Poncho Tent22ozsone-person Dome Tent3.75 lbs
Rain Jacket1 lb
Pack Cover.75 lb
Ultralight Backpack1 lb"Full-feature" Backpack7 lbs
Ultralight Cook set.25 lbButane Stove.25 lbs
Fuel for 2 Days.25 lbs1 Fuel canister + spare1 lb
Aluminum Pot/ Lid, fry pan, large spoon, spatula, plate, insulated mug, fork, spoon4 lbs
2 Days Dry Food2.5 lbsbeans, fresh fruit, eggs in plastic carrier, bottle of oil, bottle of wine, salt & pepper shakers8 lbs
3/4 length inflatable pad1 lbsThick & long inflatable pad3.5 lbs
Warm Sleeping Bag4 lbsWarm Sleeping Bag4 lbs
Fiber fill Jacket.8 lbFleece Jacket1.5 lbs
Shell pants.25 lbJeans2 lbs
Lycra shorts.25 lbsHiking "zip off" leg pants1.5 lbs
Misc1 lbMisc1-10 lbs
Total Ultralight Backpack12.85 lbsTotal Typical Backpack41.5 - 51.5 lbs
Total Ultralight Gear w/o Food & Fuel10.05 lbsTotal Typical Gear w/o Food & Fuel32.5 - 42.5 lbs


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