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Question to the experts:
What is the ideal backpack weight for 2 nights 3 days trip?

I understand that the lighter it is, it will be better, but there is always fine balance between going ultra light versus $$$$ invested. 

Here's a summary of the weight of my current backpack:  the numbers are slightly off, but the total weight is running at 34.1 lbs (not 33.89 lbs listed) on my bike scale which includes bear canister, food, water and rain gears. 

The current weight will go up slightly as I add in few food items that are not yet included.  Additionally optional gear items such as following are not included in the total weight as well.
  • cell phone - 7.7 oz
  • camera - 6.9 oz
  • GPS receiver - 6.1 oz
  • music player - 1.7 oz
  • battery charger - 11.1 oz
  • fishing items - not weighed yet

Pack Weight Summary   Weight
The Big Three Subtotal 13.53
Clothing Packed Subtotal 2.89
Cooking & Drinking Subtotal 2.41
Survival & Hygiene Subtotal 1.10
Hygiene Subtotal 0.81
Items Worn or Carried Subtotal na
  BASE WEIGHT 20.74
Food Day 1 1.16
Food Day 2 1.00
Food Day 3 0.68
Water 100 oz (0.065 lbs per ounce) 6.50
Stove Fuel 4 oz isobutane 0.25
  SUBTOTAL PACK WEIGHT 30.33
Part-time Gear Subtotal 3.56
  TOTAL PACK WEIGHT 33.89

I wanted to hear from your experiences what your loaded backpack weight is as comparison. 

I know that personally the biggest weight savings for me is on tent, where I can shed easily ~2 lbs if I went with something like Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2, but for now I will have to do with what I have which is Big Agnes Seedhouse 2 (not SL2) where it weighs 4 lbs 8 oz.
  • ?
    아지랑 2015.06.12 01:17
    The Big Three 가 13.5 Lb 이라는데 그게 뭡니까?    
    짐작하기로는 Backpack, Tent, Sleeping Bag 같은데...

    저는 
    70 Litter 짜리 백팩으로 5 Lb 이고,
    1 인용 텐트는 2.6  파운드 정도
    Air Mat:  1.6
    0 F degree Sleeping bag:  4   
    Bear Canister:  2 
    Food, Clothing, Stove, Fuel, 코펠, Hygiene, Liner, Water Filter, Water bag ....etc..
    몽땅 합해봤자  25 파운드 안팍 일텐데....
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    자전거 2015.06.12 03:10
    You are correct on the big three items.  They are backpack, shelter, sleeping bag and sleeping mat.  It looks like ours are pretty close in weight, 13.53 lbs (mine.  I included the sleeping bag stuff sack and a small air pump for the sleeping pad) vs 13.2 lbs (5.0 + 2.6 + 1.6 + 4.0). 

    Here's the detailed breakdown of items in my backpack.  I have broken down to items that are grouped (or packed) together.  I did this more of as a checklist for me to pack and ensure that I don't leave anything behind at home.

    Hopefully this list will be useful for other BAC members that are planning to join backpacking in the future.

    I know that there are definitely few items that can be changed to shave the weight, and also I have few redundant items that can be left behind.  But I am figuring I will adjust as I gain more experience.

    Please note:  the weight listed under items column are what manufacturers noted as the weight.  The weight column is the actual weight on my scale.

    Backpacking Gear List





    The Big Three Item Weight (oz)
    Backpack Osprey Aether 70 Medium w/ XL Hipbelt (4 lbs 12 oz) 79.5
    Shelter Big Agnes Seedhouse 2 Tent - 2 person, 3 season (4 lbs 8 oz) 72.5
    Stakes Big Agnes Seedhouse 2 included stakes (weight included above) na
    Footprint Big Agnes Seedhouse 2 Footprint (84 x 52 in) (5 oz) 8.2
    Sleeping Pad Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xtherm (Lg - 1lb 4 oz) 21.8
    NeoAir Mini Pump Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Mini Pump 2.6
    Sleeping Bag Feathered Friends Swift UL 20 (1 lb 14 oz) 30.9
    Sleeping Bag Stuff Sack Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Dry Sack (Lime, 13L) 1.0
      Subtotal (in lbs) 13.53



    Clothing Worn (excluded from pack weight) Item Weight (oz)
    Shirt SmartWool NTS 150 Microweight Base Layer Top - Merino Wool 2XL na
    Pants/Shorts Prana Stretch Zion Convertible Pants (XL-30) na
    Underwear Under Armour Boxer Jock 9" (XL) na
    Socks REI Lightweight Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks (Lg) na
    Shoes Keen Targhee II Mid Hiking Boots (Sz 11) na
    Insoles   na
    Hat Sunday Afternoons Sun Tripper Cap (Juniper, Lg) na
    Sunglasses Rudy Project Rydon na
    Wallet Granite Gear Hiker Wallet na
      Subtotal na
         
    Clothing Packed Item Weight (oz)
    Clothing Stuff Sack Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Nano Dry Sack (Orange, 13L) 1.0
    Base Layer Top Icebreaker Tech T Lite T-Shirt - UPF 30+, Merino Wool, Long Sleeve, 2XL 7.7
    Base Layer Bottom SmartWool NTS 250 Base Layer Bottoms - UPF 50+, Merino Wool (XL) 8.7
    Torso Insulation Mountain Hardware Ghost Whisperer (XL) 8.3
    Rain Jacket Marmot PreCip Jacket (XL) 13.6
    Spare Socks REI Lightweight Merino Wool Hiking Crew Socks (Lg) 2.9
    Beanie Mountain Hardware Microdome (Lg) 0.8
    Gloves Head Gloves 2.4
    Bug Headnet Sea to Summit Head net with Insect Shield 0.8
      Subtotal (n lbs) 2.89



    Cooking & Drinking Item Weight (oz)
    Food Sack Granite Gear Air Zippsack (Blue, 16L) 1.7
    Cook System MSR WindBoiler 16.4
    Fuel Container 110g Isobutane (Canister Only) 3.9
    Spoon Light My Fire Titanium Spork 0.7
    Fire Starter Mini Bic Lighter 0.4
    Dish Scrubber 1/3 Scotchbrite Pad 0.5
    Dish Towel 1/4 Pack Towel (5" x 5" piece) 0.5
    Water Container (Main) Camelbak Antidote Reservoir - 100 fl. Oz. 6.5
    Water Container (Backup) 2+ Liter Platy Bladders (x2) + Drink Tube 4.7
    Water Purification Sawyer Mini Inline Water Filter 3.3
      Subtotal (in lbs) 2.41



    Survival & Repairs Item Weight (oz)
    Storage Sack Granite Gear Air Zippsack (Orange, 5L) 1.0
    Compass Silva Forecaster 0.4
    Light Black Diamond Equipment Spot Headlamp 3.3
    First Aid Kit Adv Medical 0.3 Kit 2.3
    Knife Benchmade Mini Barrage knife 3.5
    Backup Fire Starter Adventure Medical Kits - Fire Lite Kit with Wetfire Tinder Cubes 0.2
    Backup Fire Starter MSR Strike Igniter 1.2
    Signal Mirror Adventure Medical Kits - Rescue Flash Signal Mirror 0.5
    Sewing Kit Gear Aid Outdoor Sewing Kit (Needle, thread, safety pin) 0.7
    Sleeping Pad Repair Gear Aid Seam Grip Field Repair Kit 0.7
    Tape Adventure Medical Kits - Duct Tape (wrapped on trekking poles) 0.9
    Cord Nite Ize RR-04-50 Reflective Cord, 50ft, Green (12 feet Guyline) 2.4
    Medication Advil, Benadryl, Immodum AD 0.5
    Map/Guidebook    
    Emergency Whistle Included with Osprey backpack incl
      Subtotal (in lbs) 1.10



    Hygiene Item Weight (oz)
    Storage Sack Granite Gear Air Pocket (Orange, M) 0.4
    Toothbursh Travel Toothbrush 0.7
    Toothpaste Colgate Travel Toothpaste (0.85 fl oz) 0.8
    Floss Floss 0.5
    Towel Packtowl Ultralite Soft Texture Towel (Large, Blue, 20"x36", 1.8 oz) 1.8
    Toilet Paper Toilet Paper (65 sheets) 1.3
    Wet Wipes Wet Ones Singles (5)  
    Hand Sanitizer 1 fl oz Purrell 1.4
    Chapstick Carmex Lip Balm 0.3
    Sunscreen 1 fl oz Sunscreen 1.7
    Bug Bite Ointment After Bite 0.8
    Rubbing Alcohol Rubbing Alcohol (1 fl oz) 1.1
    Anti-Chafe Lube Bodyglide Skin Glide Anti-Friction Liquified Powder (1.6 fl oz) 2.2
      Subtotal (in lbs) 0.81



    Part-Time Gear Item Weight (oz)
    Bear Canister Bearvault BV500 Food Container 39.5
    Rain Cover Osprey Ultralight Rain Cover (L) 3.8
    Rain Pants Marmot PreCip Waterproof Pants (XL, 30 in) 8.9
    Mosquito Repellant Repel 94109 Lemon Eucalyptus Natural Insect Repellent, 4 oz 4.8
      Subtotal (in lbs) 3.56



    Optional Gear Item Weight (oz)
    Trekking Poles Black Diamond Trail Pro Shock Walking Pole, 68-140cm 20.0
    Folding Chair Outdoor Camping Duralumin Prime Folding Chair C2 Medium 10.3
    Cell Phone Smartphone (Samsung Galaxy Note 2) 7.7
    Camera Canon S100 6.9
    eBook Reader Amazon Kindle  
    GPS Receiver Garmin etrex Vista 6.1
    Music Player iPod Nano 1.7
    Battery Charger Battery Pack 11.1
    Trail Journal Small Memo Pad & Pen 1.0
      Subtotal (in lbs) 4.05

    As for Food, I am still figuring this out so it will adjust a bit, but it should give you an idea as to what I am looking at:

    Day 1


    Breakfast Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    N/A - will grab something before driving up 0 0 #DIV/0!



    #DIV/0!
    Subtotal 0 0 #DIV/0!
    Snack #1 Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Hammer Gel 1.2 80 66.7
    Snack #2 Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Kind Bar - Dk Chocolate 1.4 200 142.9
    Lunch Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Kimchee BiBimBap 4.1 335 81.7



    #DIV/0!
    Subtotal 4.1 335 81.7
    Snack #3 Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    TBD


    #DIV/0!
    Snack #4 Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Cliff Bar 2.6 250 96.2
    Dinner Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Mountain House Beef with Noodles 5.8 650 112.1
    Ramen 3.5 340 97.1
    Subtotal 9.3 990 106.5
    Day 1 Summary Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    TOTAL 18.6 1855 99.7








    Day 2


    Breakfast Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    2 Tortillas

    #DIV/0!
    2 String Cheese

    #DIV/0!
    Salami

    #DIV/0!
    Subtotal 0 0 #DIV/0!
    Snack #1 Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Vanilla Waffle 1.2 160 133.3
    Snack #2 Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Kind Bar - Vanilla Almond 1.3 210 161.5
    Lunch Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Ramen 3.5 340 97.1



    #DIV/0!
    Subtotal 3.5 340 97.1
    Snack #3 Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Munchies Crackers 1.5 210 140.0
    Snack #4 Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Cliff Bar 2.6 250 96.2
    Dinner Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Mountain House Chicken with Rice 5.9 550 93.2



    #DIV/0!
    Subtotal 5.9 550 93.2
    Day 2 Summary Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    TOTAL 16.0 1720 107.5








    Day 3


    Breakfast Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    2 Oatmeal

    #DIV/0!
    Dried Blueberries 1.6 130 81.3
    Subtotal 1.6 130 81.3
    Snack #1 Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Strawberry Waffle 1.2 160 133.3
    Snack #2 Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Kind Bar - Dk Chocolate 1.4 200 142.9
    Lunch Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Mushroom BibimBop 4.0 330 82.5



    #DIV/0!
    Subtotal 4.0 330 82.5
    Snack #3 Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    Cliff Bar 2.6 250 96.2
    Snack #4 Ounces Calories Cals/oz.



    #DIV/0!
    Dinner Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    N/A - figuring we will be back before dinner
    0
    0
    #DIV/0!



    #DIV/0!
    Subtotal 0 0 #DIV/0!
    Day 3 Summary Ounces Calories Cals/oz.
    TOTAL 10.8 1070 99.1

  • ?
    아지랑 2015.06.12 01:39
    물을 6.5 파운드라고 쓰셨는데, 그건 너무 무겁군요. 
    500 mL 로 3병 정도에다
    Water Filter 를 가져가면 됩니다.
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    자전거 2015.06.12 03:02
    1500 mL = 50.7 oz = 3.3 lbs.  That is exactly half of the water that I was planning to take.  From my past biking experiences, I normally drink 70 oz of water for my longer bike rides, so I could reduce some weight there.

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