Backpacking Base Weight Calculator
Add up your tent, pack, and sleep system weight and see where you land on the BPL scale
Adds up the weight of your core backpacking gear — tent, pack, and sleeping bag/pad — to calculate your base weight and BPL rating.
도구를 불러오는 중…
🔒 Everything runs 100% in your browser. Your files and input are never uploaded to any server.
How to use
- Enter the weight (g) of each piece of gear.
- Check your total base weight in kg and your BPL rating.
FAQ
- What exactly is base weight?
- It's the weight of your pack and gear excluding consumables — food, water, and fuel.
- Where are the cutoffs for ultralight and lightweight?
- By the usual backpacking-community rule of thumb, a base weight of 4.5 kg (10 lb) or under counts as ultralight, and under 9 kg (20 lb) counts as lightweight.
- Can I add gear beyond the tent and pack?
- Yes — enter any other items you want, like a cook system or clothing, and they'll be added to your total base weight.