When you create a post asking the community how you can lighten your pack please include the following information to help responders understand your trip – you will receive more useful responses!

1: Get a kitchen or postal scale. Yes, you need to do this.

2: Weigh your gear and put it into Lighterpack. Do NOT use manufacturer advertised weights, they’re almost always wrong. If you do this go back to step 1!

3: Copy/paste/fill out the following template:

Where are you going and when: (Insert response here)

What temp range and weather do you expect: (Insert response here)

Goal Baseweight (BPW): (Insert response here)

Budget: (Insert response here)

Non-negotiable Items: (Insert response here)

Solo or with another person?: (Insert response here)

Additional Information: (Insert response here)

Lighterpack Link: (Insert link here)