PLANNING

Loadout Planning

Weight targets, redundancy rules, and packing order tailored to terrain, weather, and objective.

Set Weight Targets

  • • Base weight goals: weekend <12 lb, weeklong ~15–18 lb (as feasible)
  • • Biggest wins: shelter, sleep system, pack
  • • Use a scale; log every item
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Redundancy Rules

Two ways to start fire, two nav methods, one primary water treatment plus backup.

  • • Navigation: map + compass + offline GPS
  • • Water: filter + tablets; see treatment guide
  • • Lighting: headlamp + spare battery

Pack Order

  • • Bottom: sleep system, spare clothes in dry bag
  • • Middle (heaviest close to spine): food, water, stove
  • • Top/outer: shell, midlayer, first aid, navigation, snacks

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