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How It Works
What is base weight?
Base weight is everything you carry in the pack that is not a consumable — shelter, sleep system, pack, stove, clothing and electronics — excluding food, water and fuel. It stays nearly constant through the trip, which is why it is the number ultralight hikers optimize.
The four weight quadrants
Base Weight = packed gear that is neither worn nor consumable. Worn Weight is carried on your body, not in the pack. Consumables are food, water and fuel. Total Pack Weight = Base + Consumables; worn weight is listed separately and never counted in the pack.
Ultralight rating thresholds
Under 4.5 kg (9.9 lb) base weight is Ultralight, 4.5–9 kg (9.9–19.8 lb) is Lightweight, and anything above 9 kg is Traditional. The Big Three — shelter, sleep system and pack — usually offer the biggest savings.
The 20% body-weight rule
A common planning guideline keeps total pack weight at or below 20% of your body weight; 10–20% is the healthy range, and loads above 25% markedly raise joint and injury risk on descents. Enter your body weight to see where you land.