Navigation
Maps, compass, GPS backup, and route notes stored in a waterproof sleeve.
Trip Profile
Select Your Route Type
Check items above, then calculate your base weight distribution.
Workflow
Why a Ledger Before You Leave
Base weight shapes fatigue, balance, and recovery time. The ledger totals selected items and flags unchecked safety-critical gear such as navigation and water filtration.
Use the figures as planning references—not as prescriptions. Adjust for weather, group size, and local regulations.
Categories
How Items Are Grouped
Hydration
Carried water plus filtration for natural sources on longer routes.
Shelter & Warmth
Layers and emergency shelter scaled to forecast and elevation.
Pair With the Elevation Simulator
After estimating pack weight here, model vertical gain on the home portal tool.
Open Simulator