This packing list highlights where our Ultralight Backpacking system saves weight. This is not a detailed packing list, but is meant to show the big picture.
| Ultralight Backpack | Weight | Typical Backpack | Weight |
| Poncho Tent | 22ozs | one-person Dome Tent | 3.75 lbs |
| Rain Jacket | 1 lb | ||
| Pack Cover | .75 lb | ||
| Ultralight Backpack | 1 lb | “Full-feature” Backpack | 7 lbs |
| Ultralight Cook set | .25 lb | Butane Stove | .25 lbs |
| Fuel for 2 Days | .25 lbs | 1 Fuel canister + spare | 1 lb |
| Aluminum Pot/ Lid, fry pan, large spoon, spatula, plate, insulated mug, fork, spoon | 4 lbs | ||
| 2 Days Dry Food | 2.5 lbs | beans, fresh fruit, eggs in plastic carrier, bottle of oil, bottle of wine, salt & pepper shakers | 8 lbs |
| 3/4 length inflatable pad | 1 lbs | Thick & long inflatable pad | 3.5 lbs |
| Warm Sleeping Bag | 4 lbs | Warm Sleeping Bag | 4 lbs |
| Fiber fill Jacket | .8 lb | Fleece Jacket | 1.5 lbs |
| Shell pants | .25 lb | Jeans | 2 lbs |
| Lycra shorts | .25 lbs | Hiking “zip off” leg pants | 1.5 lbs |
| Misc | 1 lb | Misc | 1-10 lbs |
| Total Ultralight Backpack | 12.85 lbs | Total Typical Backpack | 41.5 - 51.5 lbs |
| Total Ultralight Gear w/o Food & Fuel | 10.05 lbs | Total Typical Gear w/o Food & Fuel | 32.5 - 42.5 lbs |