What is Pack Weight Calculator?
A fast, free tool for hikers and backpackers to plan and optimize their gear loadouts. ☑️ Auto-calculates base weight ☑️ Category breakdowns (shelter, sleep, cooking, clothing, etc.) ☑️ Exportable + printable lists ☑️ Can be embedded
Problem
Hikers and backpackers manually track and calculate each gear item's weight using spreadsheets or notes, leading to time-consuming, error-prone processes and difficulty optimizing loadouts.
Solution
A web-based tool that auto-calculates base weight, provides category breakdowns (shelter, sleep, cooking, etc.), and enables users to export/share printable lists, e.g., embedding gear lists into blogs or trip plans.
Customers
Outdoor enthusiasts, thru-hikers, backpackers, and wilderness guides who prioritize lightweight gear and need efficient trip planning.
Unique Features
Automated weight categorization, embeddable gear lists, and printable export functionality tailored for backpacking-specific gear categories.
User Comments
Saves hours of manual calculations
Simplifies gear optimization
Intuitive category breakdowns
Useful for sharing setups
Free and no sign-up required
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 400+ upvotes, featured as a free tool with 10k+ monthly active users and integrations with outdoor forums.
Market Size
The global outdoor gear market is valued at $20 billion, with backpacking-specific gear contributing ~$5 billion annually.
